KS3 / KS4 Functional Skills Teacher – SEND School

4 days ago


Merseyside, United Kingdom New Directions Full time

Job Description Full Time – Monday–Friday – Approx. 8:30am–15:30pmPay to scale (dependent on experience and qualifications) The Role New Directions are looking for a resilient and compassionate Functional Skills Teacher to deliver KS3 and KS4 subjects within a supportive SEND school on the Wirral. You will play a key role in adapting lessons, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, and promoting positive learning experiences. Teaching in a SEND environment is incredibly rewarding, but it requires patience, consistency and the ability to build trust with pupils who may have SEMH needs, ASC, ADHD or learning difficulties. The School This well-established SEND provision supports students with a wide range of needs and is committed to delivering high-quality education, individualised pathways and nurturing pupil confidence. They pride themselves on creating a calm, safe and inclusive environment — values that New Directions share. Requirements To be considered for the position, you will need to: Hold QTS and ideally have experience teaching Functional Skills Have experience supporting pupils with SEND such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, MLD, EBD Be confident adapting lessons to meet varying needs Demonstrate strong behaviour management and relationship-building skills Be committed to helping young people progress both academically and personally New Directions Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates must be willing to undergo thorough checks including an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service. What New Directions Education Ltd offers: A dedicated and expert Account Manager Regular and varied supply work Competitive rates of pay Potential long-term teaching roles Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR) A network of branches across the UK Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK Recommend-a-friend scheme Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check. Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Wirral branch. New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.



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