Lecturer in Maths

Teaching Vacancies; Consett; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Derwentside College is looking for an outstanding Maths Lecturer to deliver GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths. You will inspire learners, plan and assess, share best practice, and develop curriculum materials while providing pastoral support.

The post is permanent, full-time (37 hours per week) with potential hybrid working and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education. Relevant teaching qualifications and Maths specialism are preferred, with a track record of engaging learners

Qualifications

• Proven track record of excellent teaching GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths.
• Ideally hold a recognised teaching qualification and Maths specialism.
• Experience in professional development and collaboration to improve learner experience.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths.
• Inspire learners and monitor progress with feedback.
• Develop curriculum materials and support student retention.
• Provide pastoral care and contribute to department improvement.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Student engagement

Curriculum development

Collaboration

Pastoral care

Education

Teaching qualification in Maths

Maths specialization

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Derwentside College is one of the top performing colleges in the region for its employer and student satisfaction. We are an ambitious organisation and as a large provider of apprenticeships we are leading the way in delivering a range of outstanding services to learners and employers.

The Opportunity

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding Maths Lecturer who has experience in the delivery of Functional Skills Maths, with knowledge or experience of GCSE delivery advantageous, to join our team. This is more than a teaching role, it's an opportunity to shape the skills, confidence, and aspirations of learners, equipping them with the mathematical understanding and problem‑solving abilities that will benefit them throughout their lives, in further education, employment, and everyday decision making.

What you will do?

The person appointed will be responsible for the planning and delivery of GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths which lead to high levels of achievement and positive progress. You will have a proven track record of excellent teaching that inspires and engages learners, with a keen desire to share your knowledge, take part in professional development and collaborate with your colleagues in order to improve the learner experience. Ideally, you will hold a relevant teaching qualification and a Maths specialism.

As a Lecturer, you will be responsible for student learning, curriculum development, pastoral care, and administration. Sharing your skills and knowledge, you will develop and maintain high levels of student retention and attendance. In this role, you will deliver engaging lessons, develop and update curriculum materials, and provide pastoral care and support to students, fostering a positive learning environment. You will monitor and improve student retention and attendance rates, assess student progress and provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance the department's performance.

What the college offers its staff

Why work in Further Education?

As well as inspiring the next generation of learners and sharing your skills and knowledge as they take their next steps, you can expect a much more flexible working style in our College. Maths teachers typically teach for 32 weeks of the year, with over 9 weeks of holiday, and there may be opportunities for hybrid working. Our College also closes at 2pm on Fridays and finishes early during holiday periods, supporting a healthy work‑life balance.

What’s in it for you?

• 46 days annual leave
• Additional Christmas closure days
• College Closure 2pm on Fridays
• Automatic entry to the Teachers Pensions’ Scheme
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle car leasing scheme
• Flexible working day

This post is permanent, full-time basis working 37 hours a week. The starting salary will depend upon an individual’s level of qualifications and experience. Previous applicants need not apply.

As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.