Location: Market Rasen, Lincolnshire (LN8)
Pay: £180 – £230 per day
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, term time only
Contract: Temp to perm
Start date: From 9 November 2026
Essential: QTS or QTLS
A specialist provision in Market Rasen, Lincolnshire is looking for a qualified SEN Functional Skills Teacher to deliver English and maths to a small group of KS4 and post-16 learners. Most are working at Entry Level 1 or 2 and have not got on with a conventional school timetable, so the job is about finding practical, relevant ways into literacy and numeracy. You will have ready-made schemes and online platforms to draw on. The post is temp to perm and term-time only (Lincolnshire County calendar), with a start from 9 November 2026.
About the Setting
A small rural school within a larger group of SEND schools, currently building up its KS4 and post-16 numbers. Class sizes are very small, and learners often split their week between school and vocational placements.
What You'll Be Doing
* Planning and delivering Functional Skills English and maths at Entry Level and above
* Linking reading, writing and number work to real tasks and learners' vocational interests, such as mechanics
* Using low-pressure, choice-based approaches for learners with a PDA presentation
* Tracking progress and preparing learners for accredited Functional Skills outcomes
* Helping shape the curriculum as the provision expands
About You
* Qualified teacher with QTS or QTLS
* Experience teaching literacy and numeracy to learners well below age-related expectations
* Background in SEN, alternative provision, FE or post-16 education
* Strong, flexible pedagogy; you do not need to be a subject specialist
A dedicated, patient and adaptable teacher who can build trust with young people who have found school hard.
Why Work with Luma?
* Your own dedicated consultant – personalised support from someone who understands your skills, preferences and career ambitions.
* Market-leading pay rates – competitive rates that recognise your experience and the value you bring.
* Long-term security – access to ongoing contracts and exciting temp-to-perm opportunities.
* Invest in your future – access to ongoing CPD, training and opportunities to develop your skills.
* Reliable weekly payments – prompt, dependable pay with dedicated payroll support.
* Outstanding opportunities – access to rewarding roles across SEN, SEMH, alternative provision and mainstream education.
About Luma Education Recruitment
Luma Education Recruitment is a specialist education recruitment agency connecting exceptional teachers and support staff with schools and specialist settings across the UK. We understand that great education professionals deserve great opportunities, genuine support and a recruitment partner who puts them first.
Luma Education Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will go through safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and reference checks.
Luma Education Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
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Salary description
£180.00 - £230.00 per day