Maths Lecturer

TN United Kingdom; Castletown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a part-time Functional Skills Maths Lecturer for prison education. This rewarding role involves delivering a high-quality curriculum and supporting learners in a structured environment. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a passion for teaching, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Structured career progression and training opportunities

Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Over 200 perks, discounts, and freebies available

Qualifications

• Five GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics required.
• Degree or professional qualification appropriate to the work.
• Recognised Teaching Qualification or willingness to gain within two years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality curriculum for Functional Skills Maths.
• Carry out all tasks associated with teaching.
• Work face-to-face in a prison education environment.

Skills

Communication

Team working

Interpersonal skills

Education

Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above

Degree or professional qualification

Teaching Qualification

Job description

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Ever considered working in a prison?
It might not be what you expect - in fact, it could be one of the most rewarding and meaningful roles you'll ever take on.

For many in custody, education offers hope, structure, and a chance to rebuild. For you, it offers the chance to be part of that transformation - every single day.

In this role you'll be part of a close-knit team, working face-to-face with both colleagues and learners. You'll benefit from clear boundaries between work and home life, with no working from home allowed. That means NO MARKING, NO PLANNING in your weekends or evenings.

Prisons have dedicated education departments, complete with classrooms and fully-equipped workshops where learning takes place. Despite the challenges of the environment, you'll be supported every step of the way by an experienced education team, with access to ongoing training and professional development.

Details of this position:

This position is for a part time Functional Skills Maths Lecturer to work in prison education.

Within this role, you will required to deliver a high quality curriculum delivering Functional Skills Maths, or an alternative as led by the College management team and to carry out all tasks associated with teaching.

Work schedule: Part time 2 days per week

Salary scale: £28,360.00 - £36,039.00 per annum (prorated)

Annual leave: 281.5 hours per annum, inclusive of statutory bank holidays. (prorated)

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Structured career progression and training & development opportunities.
• A staff welfare officer
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LPGS) with generous employer contributions.
• Over 200 perks, discounts, and freebies available via our Perkz platform.

To be considered, suitable candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English Language and Mathematics
• A Degree, or professional qualification, which is appropriate to the work.
• Teaching Qualification
• All candidates for teaching posts must possess a recognised Teaching Qualification, or be prepared to gain within the first two years of service, with the assistance of the College.
• Knowledge and experience of current teaching and learning strategies
• Excellent team working, communication and interpersonal skills

Suitable candidates will need to be enthusiastic, resilient and have a humanistic approach. This role will not be for everyone, but anyone with a slight interest is encouraged to apply and if suitable, you will have the opportunity to have a discussion with the hiring manager directly over the phone, who can provide more detail and an insight into life working in a prison.

If you are interested in this position, then please apply via the link. Alternatively, you can contact Izzy to discuss the role in further detail. (0117 992 6865 or 0117 922 9420)

If this vacancy is not of interest to you at this time, but you happen to know someone who might be suitable and interested, then please kindly pass these details on to them.

The successful candidate will be required to obtain the appropriate prison clearance before starting the role and maintain this throughout employment.

Dovetail and Slate is a market leading education recruitment company. We specialise in hiring across the entire spectrum of education, including positions in student support and support services. With our extensive range of roles, we are confident we can find the right match for you, so if the current vacancy does not seem relevant to your expertise, we welcome you to upload your CV or give us a call to discuss your ideal position, with our dedicated team.

Dovetail and Slate is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

This role may involve work with under 18's or vulnerable adults. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Dovetail and Slate ltd acts as an Employment Agency (perm) and an Employment Business (temp/contract).

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.