Foundation GCSE Maths Lecturer — Flexible, Progression‑Focused

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Teachers' or Local Authority pension

Flexible working

Religious festival leave

Job summary

Bury College is seeking a lecturer to teach Foundation and GCSE Maths within the Personal Development, Vocational and Foundation department. The role focuses on planning and assessing numeracy for progression, with responsibilities for personal tutoring and tracking progress.

You will contribute to Success Maths sessions, maintain records, and support curriculum development while promoting safeguarding and inclusive teaching.

Qualifications

• Requires a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification or relevant professional or industry experience in the curriculum area.
• Recognised teaching qualification or commitment to achieving Level 5 within two years.
• Successful teaching within a relevant subject area.
• Experience providing effective support and guidance to learners.
• Strong numeracy and literacy at GCSE level or equivalent, or willingness to work towards these.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and across organisational boundaries; commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and challenging Maths teaching, learning and assessment.
• Plan and deliver Success Maths sessions.
• Use formative and summative assessment to monitor and accelerate learner progress.
• Develop learners' maths knowledge, skills and confidence for progression.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, targets, achievement and destinations.
• Provide support, guidance and challenge to learners, including as a Personal Tutor.
• Develop and maintain learning resources, including VLE and online platform materials.
• Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support a culture of safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
• Take part in standardisation, internal verification and quality assurance where appropriate.
• Keep subject knowledge and teaching practice current through CPD.
• Contribute to learner recruitment, interviews, marketing and promotion.

Skills

Teaching

Numeracy

Assessment

Curriculum planning

Personal tutoring

Collaboration

Education

Relevant degree

Teaching qualification

Level 5 target

Job description

Bury College is seeking a lecturer to teach Foundation and GCSE Maths within the Personal Development, Vocational and Foundation department. The role focuses on planning and assessing numeracy for progression, with responsibilities for personal tutoring and tracking progress.

You will contribute to Success Maths sessions, maintain records, and support curriculum development while promoting safeguarding and inclusive teaching.