GCSE Maths Resit Teacher

Colchester Institute Corporation; Eight Ash Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute invites applications for a Lecturer - GCSE Maths Resit at Colchester Campus. The role focuses on delivering engaging GCSE Maths resit lessons, supporting learners who may have negative experiences with maths, and using creative teaching strategies to reduce maths anxiety.

The successful candidate will track progress, provide timely feedback, and prepare students for GCSE examinations while maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom culture and contributing to quality

Qualifications

• Education to level 3 or above in relevant subject or equivalent
• GCSE English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent
• Teacher training or willingness to complete within 3 years

Responsibilities

• Deliver GCSE Maths resit lessons to learners retaking the qualification
• Inspire learners with maths anxiety and build confidence
• Track progress and use data to inform action plans
• Provide constructive feedback and maintain inclusive, high-expectation classrooms
• Prepare students for GCSE exams with exam technique and revision strategies
• Contribute to college-wide quality assurance processes

Skills

GCSE Maths

Engagement

Behaviour management

Education

Level 3+

Job description

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

Job Title: Lecturer - GCSE Maths Resit

Full Time

Colchester Campus

Do you thrive in challenging environments?

Do you have the ability to balance high expectations with genuine empathy, while breaking down barriers to learning?

Are you able to bring creative and dynamic teaching strategies into the maths classroom?

Do you have strong skills in classroom management and the ability to build strong, respectful relationships with young people?

Colchester Institute is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic GCSE Maths Resit Lecturer with the resilience and drive to push for progress every single day.

About the Role

• Deliver engaging and high-impact GCSE Maths resit lessons to learners who are retaking the qualification.
• Inspire and motivate learners who may have previous negative experiences and feelings around maths.
• Use creative teaching strategies to tackle maths anxiety and reshape negative mindsets.
• Track, monitor and analyse student progress, using data to inform targeted action plans.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback that celebrates progress and drives improvement.
• Create a positive, inclusive and high-expectation classroom environment.
• Establish and maintain firm, fair and consistent classroom management strategies that create a calm, purposeful learning environment.
• Provide inclusive support for learners with varying abilities and additional needs.
• Prepare students thoroughly for GCSE examinations, embedding exam technique and resilience.
• Contribute to college-wide quality assurance processes.
• Inspire learners and positively invest in their future.

Essential Qualifications

• Education to level 3 or above and/or a professional qualification in relevant subject area or equivalent
• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent
• Relevant Teacher training / completing within 3 years of employment or 3 years of the first available course.

Essential Experience

• Experience working with disengaged or low-confidence learners.
• Proven experience teaching GCSE Maths, ideally including resit cohorts.
• An understanding of issues surrounding maths anxiety and barriers relating to the learning of mathematics.
• Demonstrable track record of improving learner outcomes and achievement rates.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management experience in a further education or secondary setting.
• Experience of using adaptive teaching to meet a wide range of abilities and learning needs.
• Experience preparing learners for GCSE examinations, including exam techniques and revision strategies.

All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.

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