A temporary bank maths lecturer post in the Foundation Studies department at The City of Liverpool College, offering up to 24 contact hours a week. The work centres on planning and delivering maths lessons to 16-18-year-olds and adult learners, tracking progress and giving timely feedback. Teaching spans a mixed cohort, so lessons must suit both younger and adult learners. Fit depends on a degree in mathematics or a closely related subject with high mathematical content, plus recent teaching experience.
What the job involves
- Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive maths lessons using a range of teaching and learning techniques
- Deliver teaching, learning and assessment tailored to each student's needs, supporting academic and personal goals
- Monitor individual progress and attendance, giving timely, constructive feedback
- Set, mark and record work in line with College and school assessment policies
- Create a purposeful learning environment with clear standards of behaviour and respect, challenging discriminatory attitudes
- Inspire, supervise and motivate learners to reach their full potential
- Provide enrichment opportunities that enhance the student experience
- Contribute to curriculum strategy, programme design and annual review with the Head of School and curriculum teams
- Keep subject knowledge current with national developments and review own professional development needs
- Work with colleagues to address students' additional English and maths skills needs
- Communicate with parents, carers and students, including parents' evenings and open events
- Take responsibility for health and safety, GDPR compliance and cross-college activities such as enrolment and invigilation
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent (Level 4) in mathematics or a related subject with high mathematical content
- Level 2 literacy and numeracy, or willingness to complete it
Experience
- Successful recent teaching experience
- Proven experience of planning, developing and delivering maths curriculum
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of new GCSE maths and reformed functional skills
- Excellent computer literacy, including the College's IT programmes
- High-level communication skills, including building professional relationships with students
- Effective teamworking and interpersonal skills
- Ability to set high standards for learners, colleagues and self
- Ability to motivate learners through enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
Other
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Responsibility for the progress of learners in own classes
Nice to have
- Recognised teaching qualification
- Good use of ICT to support curriculum design and delivery
What's offered
- 60 days' annual holiday allowance plus one wellbeing day
- Teachers' Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 24%
- Employee benefits platform with discounts and Cycle to Work scheme
- 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing portal and app
- Free eye test voucher and free flu vaccinations
- Interest-free loans for Merseytravel and Merseyrail annual travel passes
- Flexible working options, depending on business need
- Formal and informal professional development, free sports facilities and staff discounts at College salons and restaurant