Functional Skills Maths Lecturer

Dn Colleges Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Teachers Pension

Annual leave & holidays

Professional development

On-site gym

Food Hall & Coffee Shops

Job summary

Doncaster College seeks a dedicated Functional Skills Maths Lecturer to teach Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level to Level 1 across FE programmes. Plan, assess and support learners with engaging, high-quality teaching while contributing to curriculum development and quality assurance.

The role requires experience in FE or secondary education, GCSEs in Maths/English, and a Level 5 teaching qualification or progress towards one.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 5 teaching qualification, have substantial industrial experience, or be working towards an appropriate teaching qualification for unqualified lecturers.
• Have relevant subject expertise in mathematics and hold a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification associated with mathematics.
• Have experience in a lecturing or training role within the Further Education sector or a secondary school environment.
• Hold GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent, and have experience delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level.
• Demonstrate effective lesson planning and delivery, knowledge of education and training initiatives, curriculum development and the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to support teaching and learning.
• Desirable: Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level through to Levels 1 and 2 for re-sit students within a UK Further Education setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of internal quality processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths teaching from Entry Level to Level 1 across further education programmes.
• Plan and prepare lessons, learning materials and schemes of learning to support learner progress.
• Assess learner work, provide feedback and accurately record learner achievement and activity.
• Create and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports individual learning needs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the enhancement of maths provision.
• Support the management of learning programmes through appropriate assessment, learner guidance, coaching and mentoring.
• Contribute to course verification, course leadership activities and the effective day-to-day delivery of programmes.
• Participate in quality assurance processes, self-assessment activities and action planning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support continuous improvement and learner success.
• Engage in continuing professional development and mandatory training requirements.

Job description

Are you passionate about helping learners develop the maths skills they need to succeed in education, work and everyday life?

Doncaster College is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Maths Lecturer to teach Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level to Level 1 across a range of further education programmes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by supporting learners to achieve their goals through engaging, high-quality teaching and individualised support.

Working within the Functional Skills team, you will be responsible for planning and delivering lessons, assessing progress, preparing learning materials and creating a positive learning environment where all learners can thrive. You will also contribute to curriculum development, quality assurance activities and the ongoing improvement of learning programmes.

This role would suit an enthusiastic maths specialist who enjoys working with learners from a variety of backgrounds and is committed to delivering excellent teaching, supporting learner achievement and contributing to the continued success of the curriculum area.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths teaching from Entry Level to Level 1 across further education programmes.
• Plan and prepare lessons, learning materials and schemes of learning to support learner progress.
• Assess learner work, provide feedback and accurately record learner achievement and activity.
• Create and maintain a positive classroom environment that supports individual learning needs.
• Contribute to curriculum development and the enhancement of maths provision.
• Support the management of learning programmes through appropriate assessment, learner guidance, coaching and mentoring.
• Contribute to course verification, course leadership activities and the effective day-to-day delivery of programmes.
• Participate in quality assurance processes, self-assessment activities and action planning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support continuous improvement and learner success.
• Engage in continuing professional development and mandatory training requirements.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Hold a Level 5 teaching qualification, have substantial industrial experience, or be working towards an appropriate teaching qualification for unqualified lecturers.
• Have relevant subject expertise in mathematics and hold a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification associated with mathematics.
• Have experience in a lecturing or training role within the Further Education sector or a secondary school environment.
• Hold GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4-9 (A-C) or equivalent, and have experience delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level.
• Demonstrate effective lesson planning and delivery, knowledge of education and training initiatives, curriculum development and the use of information and communication technology (ICT) to support teaching and learning.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level through to Levels 1 and 2 for re-sit students within a UK Further Education setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of internal quality processes and procedures.

EMPLOYMENT DETAILS

• Salary: £33,787 - £42,766 (Grade 5)
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Hours: 35.5 hours per week
• Working Weeks: 52 weeks
• Location: Doncaster College
• Reporting Line: Curriculum Lead for Functional Skills / Curriculum Lead
• Core Working Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am to 4:00pm Friday

WHY JOIN US?

• Competitive salary
• Enrolment onto the Teachers Pension Scheme – 28.68% Employers contribution
• 35 Bookable annual leave days + bank holidays, and 2 weeks off at Christmas.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Access to same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, discounted hair and beauty treatments, electric car scheme.
• On-site gym & florist (site dependent).
• Access to our In-house Food Hall & Coffee Shops.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
• Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

We're always happy to chat! If you'd like any further information about this role or any part of the application process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment team at . We'd love to hear from you.