Functional Skills Teacher

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Functional Skills Teacher to join their vibrant team at HMP Forest Bank. The role involves delivering engaging lessons in Maths, English, or IT to inmates, fostering a love for learning while helping them achieve nationally recognised qualifications. Ideal candidates will possess a teaching qualification and be committed to providing high-quality education in a supportive environment. The position offers competitive benefits, including significant pension contributions and a generous annual leave package.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

2 hours personal development per week

Significant pension contribution (Aviva Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme)

Retail discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Flexibility to teach English, Maths and IT is desirable.
• Successful experience in an effective multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to obtain outstanding qualification within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons in Maths, English, or IT.
• Support inmates in achieving nationally recognised qualifications.
• Create vibrant learning environments that motivate learners.

Skills

Flexibility to teach English, Maths and IT

Performance and quality targets

Accurate and timely reporting

Positive team working

Experience conducting assessments

Experience supporting learning of individuals and groups

Experience in a multi-disciplinary team

Create stimulating learning environments

Education

Teaching qualification

Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Job description

Job details

Job reference: REQ012028
Posted: 23/01/2026
Closing date: 20/02/2026
Location: Manchester
Salary: £34,428.94 to £41,613.40 per annum
Package: Competitive Benefits + Aviva Autoenrolment pension scheme
Hours: 40 per week
Type: Full time, teaching and assessment
Attachments: Teacher.pdf

We’re looking for a creative, dedicated, and enthusiastic Functional Skills Teacher to join our vibrant team at HMP Forest Bank. The role focuses on delivering engaging lessons in Maths, English, or IT and fostering a love for learning while supporting inmates in achieving nationally recognised qualifications.

Role Responsibilities

Please see the attached role profile for an overview of general responsibilities; specific details are discussed during the interview process.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

To be successful you will need to:

• Flexibility to teach English, Maths and IT is desirable
• Achieve performance and quality targets
• Produce accurate and timely reporting
• Demonstrate positive team working
• Have experience conducting assessments and supporting learning of individuals and groups
• Have experience working with learners of a range of abilities
• Have successful experience in an effective multi‑disciplinary team
• Create stimulating, vibrant learning environments that motivate learners
• Hold a teaching qualification and, where applicable, a relevant subject specialist qualification, with a commitment to obtain the outstanding qualification within 12 months
• Hold at least a Level 2 qualification in Literacy and Numeracy

Benefits

• 31 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• 2 hours personal development per week
• Significant pension contribution (Aviva Auto‑Enrolment Pension Scheme)
• Retail discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme

Safeguarding

Novus Transforming Lives is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all staff, volunteers and learners. All applicants will undergo an appropriate DBS check and any role exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will require an enhanced DBS check.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Novus Transforming Lives provides an inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We actively seek to develop a workforce and learner community that reflects the UK’s diversity.

The closing date for this advert is 20/02/2026; the advert may close early if a strong candidate is identified.