English and Maths Lecturer

Inspire Education Group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37 days annual leave

TPS pension scheme

On-site parking

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Peterborough is seeking a Lecturer to deliver GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths. You will plan lessons, assess progress, and provide targeted interventions to help learners succeed and progress.

The role requires delivering high-quality teaching to a diverse learner base, maintaining standards, and contributing to course development and recruitment activities. A teaching qualification or willingness to pursue one is essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Experience delivering GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths.
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse learner needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths teaching.
• Plan and prepare engaging lessons, schemes of work and learning resources.
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learner needs and abilities.
• Assess learner work and provide constructive, timely feedback.
• Set SMART targets and monitor learner progress and achievement.
• Provide tutorials, academic guidance and pastoral support to learners.
• Promote high levels of attendance, retention and positive learner outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development, course review and quality improvement activities.
• Participate in learner recruitment, enrolment, open events and promotional activities.
• Utilise technology-enhanced learning to support teaching, assessment and learner engagement.

Skills

English knowledge

Maths knowledge

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Lecturer - GCSE & Functional Skills English and Maths

Salary: £29,725 - £37,527 per annum

Hours: Up to 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract: Permanent

Contract Type: All year round

Location: Peterborough

Closing Date: 9 th October 2026

Inspire learners to achieve essential English and Maths qualifications, build confidence and unlock opportunities for further study, employment and lifelong success.

In this busy and exciting role, you will deliver engaging GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths provision, helping learners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed. You will create inspiring learning experiences that support achievement, progression and positive learner outcomes, while adapting your teaching to meet a diverse range of needs and abilities.

Working as part of a collaborative and supportive English and Maths team, you will plan and deliver high-quality lessons, monitor learner progress, provide meaningful feedback and implement effective interventions that encourage success. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and assessment whilst promoting an inclusive and aspirational learning environment.

You will also contribute to course development, quality improvement activity, learner recruitment and curriculum promotion, ensuring programmes remain responsive to learner needs and industry expectations. Through effective use of technology-enhanced learning and evidence-based practice, you will help shape an engaging and innovative learning experience for every student.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths teaching


• Plan and prepare engaging lessons, schemes of work and learning resources


• Adapt teaching approaches to meet diverse learner needs and abilities


• Assess learner work and provide constructive, timely feedback


• Set SMART targets and monitor learner progress and achievement


• Provide tutorials, academic guidance and pastoral support to learners


• Promote high levels of attendance, retention and positive learner outcomes


• Contribute to curriculum development, course review and quality improvement activities


• Participate in learner recruitment, enrolment, open events and promotional activities


• Utilise technology-enhanced learning to support teaching, assessment and learner engagement

What we're looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated educator with strong subject knowledge in English and/or Maths and a passion for helping learners achieve their full potential. You will have experience of delivering effective teaching, learning and assessment, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to inspire, motivate and support learners from a variety of backgrounds.

You will be a collaborative team player who embraces innovation, uses technology confidently within learning environments and is committed to continuous professional development. A recognised teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one, is essential, along with a genuine commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion. If you're passionate about transforming lives through education and want to be part of a forward-thinking and supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

IEG offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous Leave: 37 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)


• Competitive Pension: Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits


• Health and Wellbeing: Benefit from a gym, free on-site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere


• Professional Development: Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications


• Employee Benefits and Rewards: Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.