Further Education College - SEND - Christchurch, Dorset
£20 - £25 per hour - 32.5 hours per week - 40 weeks per year
September start
Disclaimer - Do you like horses? If so, please continue...
Academics have a rare and exciting opportunity for a Functional Skills Teacher to join a specialist Further Education College for young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Christchurch, Dorset, starting in September 2026.
This is a unique setting combining education with horse riding therapy. Students follow an individualised curriculum, learning independent living skills, social and communication skills, Maths, English, ICT, skills for work and, when relevant, achieve accredited qualifications.
You will be required to plan and deliver high-quality English and Maths lessons to small groups of pupils aged 16-25 with a range of SEND, using the College's unique equine specialism. The focus revolves around working with horses to prepare young people for adulthood by increasing their independence and employment options, whilst achieving academic and vocational qualifications and knowledge that will equip them for the next stage in their lives, be that further education, training, or work.
The College is set within the New Forest and is surrounded by stunning scenery. The College has 28 resident horses that provide a focus for learning and help to embed transferable skills. Due to this, you must have a passion/interest in horses, or be comfortable working in a setting with horses.
As a Functional Skills Teacher you will:
Plan and deliver engaging and inspiring Maths and English sessions using their equine specialism
Work collaboratively with other members of staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Set, monitor and review personalised targets that will optimise learning and outcomes for everyone
Undertake initial assessment of students and carry out baseline and progress assessments
Contribute to the review of EHC plans The successful Functional Skills Teacher must have:
Level 5 teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards) and evidence of teaching experience
Ability to teach Functional skills to a minimum of Entry Level 3
Excellent teaching and communication skills, both written and verbal
Effective skills in planning, preparation, recording and reviewing students' progress
Ability to engage students in positive enabling relationships
Willingness to work as part of a team
Experience of working with young people with SEND
Experience with horsesBenefits and Additional Information:
Full training and continued support
Lunch and refreshments in working hours
A £750 referral bonus
A retail benefits platform
A health care plan and wellbeing platform
Life cover plan
Income protection scheme
Trade Shires catalogue prices
Pension schemeIf you are an experienced Functional Skills Teacher and would love to work in this lovely setting working with horses in the New Forest (Christchurch), please apply
Salary description
£20.00 - £25.00 per hour