Lecturer Functional Skills Maths

Inspire Education Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts and benefits

Job summary

Inspire Education Group in Stamford is seeking a dedicated Functional Skills Maths Lecturer. You will deliver high-quality teaching across Entry Level to Level 2, creating engaging lessons and supporting diverse learners to build confidence and skills.

The role emphasizes adapting to different abilities, monitoring progress, and contributing to curriculum development while maintaining safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant subject qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Must have Level 2 English and Level 2 Maths.
• Up-to-date knowledge of mathematics and ability to teach Functional Skills from Entry Level to Level 2.
• Strong communication, organisation and planning skills.
• Willingness to work towards a recognised teaching qualification if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Functional Skills Maths lessons.
• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Assess learners and provide constructive feedback.
• Set SMART targets and monitor progress with targeted support.
• Create an inclusive learning environment and promote positive behaviour.

Skills

Mathematics

Teaching

Communication

IT skills

Education

Level 3+ subject qualification

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Level 5 teaching qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Salary

£29,725 - £37,527 per annum depending on qualifications & experience (pro rata for part time)

Hours

37 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Location

Stamford

Closing Date

10th November 2026

Are you passionate about maths and helping learners build the skills and confidence they need to succeed? Stamford College is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated keen on engaging learners.

Part‑Time Lecturer in Functional Skills Maths

As a Functional Skills Maths Lecturer, you will deliver engaging, high‑quality teaching and assessment across Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level to Level 2. You will create a supportive learning environment, adapting your teaching approach to meet the needs of learners with different abilities, experiences and learning styles. You will play an important role in motivating learners, monitoring progress and helping students achieve their full potential.

Key responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging Functional Skills Maths lessons.
• Developing schemes of work, lesson plans and teaching resources to support effective learning.
• Assessing learners’ work and providing constructive, timely feedback.
• Setting SMART targets, monitoring progress and providing additional support where needed.
• Creating an inclusive learning environment that promotes positive behaviour and learner engagement.
• Using digital technology and interactive resources to enhance teaching and learning.
• Maintaining accurate records of attendance, assessment and learner progress.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to develop and improve curriculum delivery.
• Supporting course coordination, quality assurance and internal verification activities where required.
• Contributing to learner recruitment, tutorials and wider college activities.
• Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, while ensuring safeguarding remains central to your practice.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of mathematics and a genuine commitment to helping learners succeed. You will be able to explain mathematical concepts clearly, adapt your teaching to different abilities and inspire learners to develop confidence in their skills. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A relevant subject qualification at Level 3 or above.
• At least Level 2 qualifications in English and maths.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of mathematics and the ability to teach Functional Skills from Entry Level to Level 2.
• Strong communication, organisation and planning skills.
• The ability to motivate learners, manage behaviour positively and support individual progress.
• Good IT skills and confidence using technology within teaching and learning.
• A flexible, collaborative approach and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusive education and learner wellbeing.
• A recognised Level 5 teaching qualification, previous teaching experience and assessor or internal verification qualifications would be advantageous. However, we welcome applications from candidates who have the relevant subject knowledge and are willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.

Why work for IEG?

Generous Leave

Up to 50 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas close down. (Pro-rata for part time staff)

Competitive Pension

Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS), including life assurance and death-in-service benefits

Health and Wellbeing

Benefit from a gym, free on‑site parking, access to employee assistance programme and a friendly team atmosphere

Professional Development

Ongoing training and development opportunities, including sponsorship for HE/professional qualifications

Employee Benefits and Rewards

Vivup employee benefits, including lifestyle savings, eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to a wide range of national discounts

IEG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a thorough vetting process which includes an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. Candidates are reminded that if they are barred from working with Children it is a criminal offence to apply for this position.