Functional Skills Manager

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.