Functional Skills Subject Lead | Stanwell Moor (TW19 6BS) | Full Time (35 hrs/week, 42 weeks) negotiable| £37,000–£40,000 per annum
Green Corridor is a dynamic UK-registered charity supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to build confidence, independence, employability and nationally recognised qualifications. With around 50 learners on roll in our Section 41 Post-16 provision, we are committed to delivering high-quality, personalised education pathways.
What’s in it for you?
Full-time, 35 hours per week (09:00–16:30, including 30-minute unpaid lunch), 42 weeks per year (Term Time + 3 extra weeks; hours and weeks negotiable for the right candidate)
Benefits including Medical Cashback, blue light card discounts, subsidised lunches, parking on site, pension
Occasional work from home can be agreed in advance with your line manager
Permanent Contract
Opportunity to lead and shape Functional Skills provision across a specialist SEND setting
Supportive leadership team and collaborative working culture
30 hours CPD per year to support your professional development
Make a genuine impact on the lives of young people aged 16–25 with SEND
Close to Heathrow Terminal 5 with minibus service if required.
Are you the right person for the job?
We’re looking for an experienced Functional Skills specialist who is passionate about high standards, strong outcomes, and inclusive education.
Functional Skills experience:
Proven experience delivering high-quality English and Maths Functional Skills
Comprehensive Experience assessing exams and conducting Speaking & Listening assessments (Entry 3 – Level 2)
Experience managing or coordinating exam processes
SEN / SEND experience:
Experience working with young people with SEN, particularly neurodivergent learners
Understanding of EHCPs, individual learner plans, exam and review processes
Qualifications & skills:
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (or equivalent)
GCSE Maths and English (Grade A–C / 9–4) or equivalent
Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills
Strong attention to detail and a proactive, self-motivated attitude
Ability to obtain Enhanced DBS clearance (Child and Adult workforce)
What will your role look like?
As Functional Skills Subject Lead, you will take overall responsibility for English, Maths, and Digital Skills across the provision. This is a leadership role with a teaching element, so while you will not carry a full teaching timetable, you will directly teach key Functional Skills cohorts.
Leadership & Quality Assurance
Oversee baseline assessments and diagnostics for all new learners
Monitor learner progress and ensure high-quality, consistent Functional Skills delivery
Embed Functional Skills across vocational and foundation pathways
Develop schemes of work and maintain individual learner plans with destination-focused SMART targets
Support and develop tutors through observations, feedback and training
Work closely with the Head of Education, Vocational Lead and Foundation Lead
Ensure compliance with awarding body and centre standards alongside the Internal Verifier
Assessment & Exams
Oversee the full exam booking and administration process
Ensure accurate exam entries and documentation
Coordinate rooms, invigilators and IV processes
Conduct and oversee assessments, including Speaking, Listening and Communication
Contribute to exemption recommendations
Teaching
Plan and deliver high-quality, nationally aligned lessons
Teach learners from Entry Level 3 through to Level 2
Differentiate effectively to meet individual needs
Promote the embedding of Functional Skills and British Values
Provide cover where required
What’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!
Green Corridor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners. Pre-employment checks include references and an Enhanced DBS check.
We are also proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds