GCSE Maths Resit Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Mersea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is recruiting a full-time lecturer to teach GCSE maths resits, focusing on learners retaking the qualification, tracking progress and preparing them for GCSE exams.

The post suits teachers who can re-engage disengaged learners and those with maths anxiety, using creative strategies to rebuild confidence and progression to the next level.

Qualifications

• Education to level 3 or above or an equivalent qualification.
• GCSE Level 2 English and maths (4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Teacher training required or to be completed within 3 years of employment.
• Experience with disengaged or low‑confidence learners.
• Proven experience teaching GCSE maths, ideally resits.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE maths resit lessons to learners retaking the qualification.
• Track and analyse learner progress to set targeted action plans.
• Give timely, constructive feedback that recognises progress and drives improvement.
• Prepare learners for GCSE exams, building exam technique.
• Contribute to college‑wide quality assurance processes.

Education

Education to level 3 or above / relevant subject qualification

Level 2 English and maths (GCSE 4/C)

Teacher training completed or within 3 years

Job description

Colchester Institute, an education and training provider, is recruiting a full-time lecturer to teach GCSE maths resits. The work centres on lessons for learners retaking the qualification, tracking their progress and preparing them for GCSE exams. The post suits teachers who can re-engage disengaged learners and those with maths anxiety, using creative strategies to rebuild confidence. Relevant teacher training is needed, or must be completed within three years of employment.

What the job involves

• Teach engaging, high-impact GCSE maths resit lessons to learners retaking the qualification
• Motivate learners with negative experiences of maths and rebuild their confidence
• Use creative methods to reduce maths anxiety and change negative attitudes
• Track and analyse learner progress, using data to set targeted action plans
• Give timely, constructive feedback that recognises progress and drives improvement
• Build a positive, inclusive classroom with high expectations
• Apply firm, fair and consistent behaviour management to keep lessons calm and purposeful
• Give inclusive support to learners of varied ability and additional needs
• Prepare learners for GCSE exams, building exam technique and resilience
• Contribute to college-wide quality assurance processes
• Inspire learners to invest in their future

Qualifications

• Education to level 3 or above, or a professional qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent
• Level 2 English and maths: GCSE grade 4/C or above, or equivalent (CSE level 1, O-level C, Level 2 adult numeracy or literacy)
• Relevant teacher training, or completing it within 3 years of employment or of the first available course

Experience

• Working with disengaged or low-confidence learners
• Proven experience teaching GCSE maths, ideally with resit cohorts
• Demonstrable track record of improving learner outcomes and achievement rates
• Classroom and behaviour management in a further education or secondary setting
• Preparing learners for GCSE exams, including exam technique and revision strategies

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of maths anxiety and barriers to learning maths
• Adaptive teaching to meet a wide range of abilities and learning needs