Graduate Trainee Small Group Maths Lecturer

East Coast College; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

60 days holiday

Employer pension 28.68%

Free gym and swim

Campus salon and restaurant discounts

Job summary

East Coast College is seeking a Graduate Trainee Small Group Maths Lecturer at the Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft Campus. The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with a lecturer salary scale and mentoring towards teaching qualification. You will work with small groups to build confidence and mathematical skills.

The position provides development, support from experienced staff, and opportunities to progress while delivering engaging maths sessions and monitoring progress.

Qualifications

• A degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject.
• A genuine interest in teaching, training, or supporting young people.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and supportive Maths sessions to small groups of learners.
• Help students build confidence and overcome barriers to learning mathematics.
• Support the planning and delivery of lessons and learning activities.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Work closely with experienced teaching staff and mentors.
• Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

Skills

Mathematics degree

Teaching interest

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Motivation to inspire learners

Education

Mathematics degree

Job description

Job Title:Graduate Trainee Small Group Maths Lecturer
Location: Great Yarmouth & Lowestoft Campus
Hours: 37 Hours - 1.0 FTE
Contract: Permanent - Full Time
Salary: Lecturers Scale (£35112.48 - £41600.00 FTE)

Are you a recent Maths graduate looking to start a rewarding career in education?

East Coast College is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Trainee Small Group Maths Lecturer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with a passion for mathematics to gain teaching experience while receiving support, mentoring, and professional development towards a teaching qualification.

In this role, you will work with small groups of students, helping them develop their mathematical knowledge, confidence, and problem-solving skills. You will play a key role in supporting learners to achieve their qualifications and progress towards their future career aspirations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging and supportive Maths sessions to small groups of learners.
• Help students build confidence and overcome barriers to learning mathematics.
• Support the planning and delivery of lessons and learning activities.
• Monitor learner progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Work closely with experienced teaching staff and mentors.
• Contribute to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students to achieve their academic and personal goals.

• Commitment to Safeguarding

What We're Looking For

• A degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject.
• A genuine interest in teaching, training, or supporting young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and a willingness to learn.
• The ability to motivate and inspire learners of varying abilities.
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

East Coast College will offer you;

• 60 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 28.68% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

*Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process

**East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

Please note, candidates who secure a teaching position, but do not currently hold a teacher qualification are required to obtain this within their first three years of employment. This can be provided by the college, however, the employee will be required to sign a commitment form, where they will be eligible to pay fees back should they fail to complete the qualification, or exit the organisation within the committed timeframe. Employees can secure their own funding such as Student Finance for the qualifications should they wish.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College's website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.