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THIS IS A REMOTE ROLE, ACCEPTING APPLICANTS NATIONWIDE
The Functional Skills & ALS Lead plays a pivotal role in ensuring the effective delivery and continuous improvement of Functional Skills (English & Maths) and Additional Learning Support (ALS).
This is a hands-on role responsible for:
- Lead the Functional Skills (English & Maths) team and manage ALS provision.
- Line manage Functional Skills tutors, setting expectations and providing coaching.
- Act as ALS subject matter expert, writing and updating compliant ALS plans.
- Oversee delivery of Functional Skills English and Maths programmes.
- Support embedding of Functional Skills into vocational programmes.
- Ensure curriculum is contextualised to workplace settings and learner needs.
- Provide subject expertise and guidance to vocational tutors.
- Lead identification, assessment, and support processes for additional learning needs.
- Monitor conversion of ALS assessments into active, effective support plans.
- Produce regular MI reports on Functional Skills, ALS, attendance, and learner outcomes.
- Track attendance, intervene early, and mitigate risks of learner withdrawals.
- Analyse learner progress data to measure ALS and FS impact.
- Use data insights to drive continuous improvement and decision-making.
- Maintain auditable ALS records for compliance and funding requirements.
- Represent the organisation in audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
- Collaborate with internal teams, employers, and external agencies to support learners.
- Communicate progress and support updates effectively with learners, carers, and employers.
- Promote reflective practice, CPD, and coaching within delivery teams.
- Provide training to tutors embedding Functional Skills into vocational delivery.
- Ensure safeguarding, Prevent, equality, and diversity principles underpin all provision.
Person Specification
- Expertise and qualifications in Functional Skills delivery and ALS.
- Excellent data and analysis skills, including attendance monitoring and MI reporting.
- Proven ability to write and monitor ALS plans effectively.
- Experience supporting and upskilling tutors to deliver embedded Functional Skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organisation and self-management.
- Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
