Course Manager English and/or Maths

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

35 days annual leave + holidays

Flexible working

On-site gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity pay

Job summary

Askham Bryan College is seeking a part-time Course Manager in the English and Mathematics department to deliver GCSE English resits to FE students. The role focuses on planning and teaching within agreed hours, while addressing gaps in knowledge and enabling progression.

Requirements include a degree in a relevant subject and a Level 5 teaching qualification. Enhanced DBS and an enthusiasm for student success are essential. The college offers generous leave, pension and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Degree or above in a relevant subject is required.
• Teaching qualification (Level 5) accepted as suitable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and teach agreed contact hours to a high standard
• Teach GCSE English resits, with some entry-level learning
• Identify and fill gaps in student knowledge
• Collaborate with the department to produce high-quality lessons in a time-efficient way
• Ensure compliance with the Study Programme and funding requirements
• Implement the College quality management system
• Support development of resources and improvements within the department
• Contribute to cross-college events and marketing activities

Skills

GCSE English curriculum knowledge

Engaging teaching style

Gap filling instruction

Strong planning skills

Collaborative work

Education

Degree or above in a relevant subject

Teaching qualification (Level 5 accepted)

Job description

Course Manager post in the English and Mathematics department at Askham Bryan College, mainly teaching GCSE English resits to further education students. The work centres on planning and teaching agreed contact hours, with some entry-level learning and filling gaps in students' knowledge. The role is part-time at 22.2 hours, and applicants need a teaching qualification and an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Plan, prepare and teach agreed contact hours to a high standard
• Teach GCSE English resits, with some entry-level (pre-GCSE) learning
• Identify and fill gaps in student knowledge
• Collaborate with the department to produce high-quality lessons in a time-efficient way
• Ensure compliance with the Study Programme and condition of funding requirements
• Implement the College quality management system
• Support the development of resources and improvements within the department
• Contribute to cross-college events and marketing activities

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or above in a relevant subject
• Teaching qualification (Level 5 teaching qualifications accepted)

Experience

• Teaching experience in English

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of the GCSE English curriculum
• Enthusiastic, well-structured teaching that identifies and fills gaps in knowledge

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Declaration of all convictions and cautions, spent or not

Other

• Passion for fostering student success and engagement

Nice to have

• Knowledge of entry-level qualifications
• Teaching experience in maths

What’s offered

• Generous pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• 35 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
• Free gym membership at the on-site gym
• Cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave
• Enhanced maternity and adoption pay
• On-site facilities including a farm, equine centre, wildlife park and VR suite