Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Lecturer Functional Skills English LBHF624407
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Functional Skills (FS) English Lecturer – Hammersmith & Fulham Council
Job Details
- Salary: £30,249 - £46,722 pro rata, per annum (£15,124 - £23,361 full-time equivalent)
- Location: Macbeth Centre, Macbeth Street, London W6 9JJ
- Hours: 18 per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Vetting: Enhanced DBS Check
- Closing Date: 12 July 2026
- Interviews: Week commencing 20 July 2026
- Enquiries: Kathy McCarthy (Staff Services Manager) – KATHY.MCCARTHY@LBHF.GOV.UK
About the Role
At Hammersmith & Fulham, we are driving reform to create a -bold, inclusive future where every resident thrives. Our Economy department is dedicated to delivering efficient, high-quality services for a safe, clean, and green borough.
We are recruiting a Functional Skills (FS) English Lecturer (0.5 FTE, based at Adult Learning and Skills Service) to:
- Strengthen the borough’s Adult Learning and Skills Programme in English.
- Ensure learners gain the literacy skills essential for work, learning, and daily life.
- Propel progress against Ofsted, audit, and government compliance standards.
The Lecturer will: ✔ Deliver engaging, inclusive teaching aligned with Functional Skills English (Entry 1 to Level 2) and desirable GCSE delivery. ✔ Create high-calibre lesson plans, schemes of work, and Individual Learning Plans (ILPs). ✔ Contribute to curriculum design and adaptive teaching for vulnerable learners, boosting confidence and independence. ✔ Engage with learner assessments, reviews, and feedback mechanisms. ✔ Work closely with the Skills for Life team to nurture communication skills.
Key partnerships:
- Adult learners across the borough
- Schools, businesses, and third sector organisations
- Government funding frameworks
About Hammersmith & Fulham Council (H&F)
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Key Responsibilities
Teaching & Learning Delivery
- Deliver structured, compliant Functional Skills English (Entry 1 to Level 2) using learner-centred approaches.
- Adapt lesson content to ensure accessibility for diverse, disadvantaged, and less-able learners.
- Provide differentiated instruction based on individual learner needs.
- Maintain adherence to Ofsted framework and quality assurance standards.
Curriculum & Assessment
- Develop and manage schemes of work, lesson plans, and ILPs aligned with awarding body guidelines.
- Conduct initial assessments, learner interviews, reviews, and progress tracking.
- Spearhead curriculum evaluation to align with local priorities and strengths.
Professional Engagement
- Collaborate with colleagues to shape effective adult learning environments.
- Stay updated with sector-wide teaching strategies and adult literacy trends.
- Support cross-team alignment for children, schools, and third-sector organisations.
Person Specification
Essential Requirements
- Teaching Qualification: Minimum Level 4 teaching standard (some adult/middle-level experience preferred).
- Sector Experience: Extensive government-funded adult learning in Functional Skills English (ages 19+).
- Teaching Expertise:
- Demonstrated close partnership with learners.
- Proven adaptive teaching strategies for challenging audiences.
- Deep knowledge of awarding body compliance (e.g., AQA, EDEXCEL).
- Governance Awareness: Keeps up with Ofsted and adult learning policy.
Desirable Qualities
- GCSE in Adult Learning or Education.
- Experience in preparing learners for GCSE.
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Our People Values
Professional Compass
At H&F, our organisational identity is built on shared values:
1. We are fair
- Respect and equity for all colleagues—valuing diverse viewpoints.
- Benefit and inclusion strategies for staff development.
2. We are caring
- Drive high standards and continuous improvement.
- Learn from mistakes while celebrating successful outcomes.
3. We are collaborators
- Partnership across borough sectors (residents, businesses, schools).
- Co-created solutions with all stakeholders.
4. We are driven
- Perfectionist approach to priority delivery.
- Empathy towards our residents and users.
Our Commitment to You
Rewards & Benefits
- Total reward package with flexible working opportunities.
- Proactive policies supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) as intrinsic to our mission.
Inclusion & Accessibility
- Zero tolerance for unfair conditions—equitable access for all.
- An inclusive culture where decisions involve staff and residents.
- A visibility-first agenda to ensure our diverse community thrives.
Safeguarding
- Strong safeguarding culture—embedding the welfare of all students/learners at every level.
- Mandatory safeguarding training and policies for all stakeholders.
Adjustments Available
If our processes require adjustment to suit your needs (e.g., application format compatibility), please reach out to: **resourcing-peopleandtalent@lbhf.gov.uk (The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith, W6 9JU)
Application Note
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