Job Description

About the role: SEND / LLDD Functional Skills Maths Teacher

We are looking for an enthusiastic, inspiring

Functional Skills Maths teacher

to join our Lifeskills faculty at Reading College. Our team supports learners who face barriers to education, including young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).


In this role you willspend most of your timetable delivering

Functional Skills Maths

(Pre-Entry to GCSE) across two key programmes:

Tier 3 Work Preparation

- supports learners with EHCPs to build employability skills and undertake external work placements.

Tier 2 Skills for Living

- helps learners with moderate-to-severe learning difficulties develop life skills, independence and personal development.

Both programmes include English and Maths, so you will also contribute to wider Lifeskills sessions when required.


This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher with passion and drive, committed to helping learners build confidence, independence and the skills they need for adulthood.


The post is

permanent, full-time

and based at our

Reading College campus

.

What do you need to be a successful SEND / LLDD Teacher at Activate Learning?

We are looking for someone who can be a positive role model, flexible, creative and support learners in developing the skills, attitudes and mindset they need to thrive in life and the workplace. You'll need a genuine interest in working with young people and the ability to understand and support a wide range of learning needs.

Ability to teach Functional Skills Maths up to Level 2 (or GCSE resit), adapting content for diverse SEND needs. Positive role-model mindset and commitment to nurturing young people's skills and attitudes for life and work. Genuine interest in SEND and confidence working with a wide range of learning needs. Experience in careers education, wellness, or teaching English is desirable,

but you don't need to be a qualified teacher -

if you bring the right experience and attitude, we'll provide the training and support to help you thrive in further education.

What Activate Learning offer to new Teaching staff?

Here at Activate Learning, we recognise the importance of a good induction when joining a new organisation. Whether you are an experienced teacher or new to teaching, we provide all teaching staff with a comprehensive, mandatory, three-day induction programme. This provides new employees with an understanding of Activate Learning's mission, values and Learning Philosophy led culture, ensuring you feel connected and supported from day one.


In addition, we offer a one-day Introduction to Teaching session, covering our teaching, learning, and assessment approaches.

Who we are:

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.


When you work for Activate Learning, you're working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards:

Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.

Wellbeing & Resources Groups:

Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.

Company benefits:

Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.

Learning and Development:

continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.

Teaching Support:

Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.

Pension Schemes:

Teacher pension scheme for Activate Learning staff.

Generous Annual Leave:

Up to 6 weeks paid leave.

Flexible Working:

Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.

Competitive salaries:

Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.

On-Site Facilities:

Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

For a comprehensive list of all of our benefits please visit our

work-with-us/wellbeing-and-benefits page

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity; closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion, or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage, please contact the talent team directly.

Note: Some positions may require a legally mandated health surveillance check for exposure to hazardous conditions.

Recruitment agencies who submit unsolicited CVs to any partner or employee at Activate Learning, have no authority to enter an arrangement. Recruitment agencies engaging with Activate Learning Talent Team will be on our PSL.