Lecturer in Maths

Nottingham College; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher's Pension Scheme

45 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Leave purchase option

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Nottingham College is seeking a permanent maths Lecturer to join its cross-college maths team. You will teach GCSE re-sit programmes and Functional Skills at a range of levels, inspiring students and contributing to an inclusive learning environment.

The role values imaginative, student-centred teaching and openness to developing your practice, including digital delivery and professional growth opportunities within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Recent teaching experience in FE or similar setting.
• Ability to work in a team and share innovative teaching resources.
• Passion for teaching in the FE sector and supporting student progress.

Responsibilities

• Teach GCSE re-sit and Functional Skills across levels.
• Create engaging, inclusive lessons and resources.
• Support learners and colleagues, developing practice and digital initiatives.

Skills

Teaching

GCSE re-sit

Functional Skills

Teamwork

Digital teaching tools

Education

Teaching qualification desirable

Tools

None

Job description

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Our maths team is growing! We are excited to welcome a new teacher to our large and diverse team as we take the next steps in our journey towards extraordinary at the college.

In a teaching role at Nottingham College, you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Our teachers bring experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to their roles and in return we invest in them. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

When students achieve in maths, doors open up for them. With this in mind, we are looking for a permanent maths Lecturer who is dedicated and enthusiastic to join our cross-college maths team. The successful applicant will be able to teach GCSE re-sit programme and Functional Skills at a range of levels. You will be a responsible and confident teacher who has the skills to inspire both students and colleagues. You will have an imaginative approach to teaching and implement creative lessons to fully engage and inspire your students as well as a highly inclusive learning environment. You will also be interested in innovating and developing your practice and exploring digital opportunities to prepare your students for their future employment.

Who we need & What you will bring

Applicants should have recent experience of teaching, the ability to work as part of a team and develop and share innovative and stimulating teaching and learning resources. You must be passionate about teaching in the FE sector and be committed to ensuring that our students make the best possible progress. We would also welcome applicants with a secondary background. Applicants must also have a good sense of humour, the ability to work under pressure and adapt to change. This job is for teachers looking to make a real difference in the heart of a vibrant city.

A teaching qualification is desirable, and you must be passionate about being a professional educator to young people. You will be supported by a diverse and experienced team, with access to a range of training and supported to move forwards in your teaching career.

The post will be shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria at application stage from the person specification. Please ensure that you have a look at this specification attached to the Role Profile and complete your application directly from this, as these specifications are an integral part of the selection process.

For further details on this post, which the job description or person specification cannot answer for you, please contact our People Services team at [e-mail].

Interviews dates scheduled for 12th & 13th October 2026.

Get Into Teaching

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Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £33,075 - £44,291 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts. Appointments will be made within the advertised salary range and will be determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. For hard-to-fill subject areas, a separate market supplement may be considered for exceptional candidates.)
• 45 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Teacher's Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.