Lecturer in Maths - Functional Skills

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 35–50 days

Pension contribution 23.68%

Development days

Cycle to Work

Discounts

Gym access

Wellbeing support

Free flu vaccine

Job summary

Sandwell College’s Central ESOL 19+ department is recruiting a Functional Skills Maths lecturer on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. The post centres on teaching adult learners from Entry Level to Level 1, with schemes of work, assessment, exam administration and personal tutoring. It is full-time, with up to two evening sessions a week, and the pay banding depends on the holder's teaching qualifications.

A degree in mathematics and a recognised teaching qualification are both required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics or related subject.
• Recognised teaching qualification (Certificate in Education or Level 5).

Responsibilities

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths lessons to Entry Level to Level 1 learners.
• Plan schemes of work, learning resources and assessments.
• Use digital technology and new teaching approaches in lessons.
• Track learner progress and give timely feedback.
• Act as a personal tutor, offering guidance and pastoral support.
• Run exam processes to awarding body and JCQ requirements.
• Keep accurate records and contribute to quality assurance and programme development.
• Work with colleagues and external partners to improve the curriculum and learner outcomes.
• Attend team meetings, curriculum planning and standardisation activities.
• Work up to two evenings a week.

Skills

Adult education experience

Assessment & QA

Digital teaching tools

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Qualified teacher (Certificate in Education or Level 5)

Job description

Sandwell College's Central ESOL 19+ department is recruiting a Functional Skills Maths lecturer on a fixed-term maternity cover contract. The post centres on teaching adult learners from Entry Level to Level 1, with schemes of work, assessment, exam administration and personal tutoring. It is full-time, with up to two evening sessions a week, and the pay banding depends on the holder's teaching qualifications. A degree in mathematics and a recognised teaching qualification are both required.

What the job involves

• Deliver Functional Skills Maths lessons to Entry Level to Level 1 learners of mixed ability
• Plan schemes of work, learning resources and assessments
• Use digital technology and new teaching approaches in lessons
• Track learner progress and give timely feedback
• Act as a personal tutor, offering guidance and pastoral support
• Run exam processes to awarding body and JCQ requirements
• Keep accurate records and contribute to quality assurance and programme development
• Work with colleagues and external partners to improve the curriculum and learner outcomes
• Attend team meetings, curriculum planning and standardisation activities
• Work up to two evenings a week

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics or a related subject
• Recognised teaching qualification (Certificate in Education or Level 5 teaching qualification)

Experience

• Teaching and assessing Functional Skills Maths
• Experience of adult learners, or adapting teaching for learners with English as an additional language

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of assessment practice and quality assurance
• Creating engaging, inclusive learning for diverse groups
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence using digital technology in teaching and learning

Other

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Nice to have

• Experience of teaching Functional Skills Maths within Further Education

What’s offered

• 35-50 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and extra time off at Christmas
• Employer pension contribution of 23.68% for teaching roles and 21.5% for non-teaching roles
• Development days, career pathways and talent schemes
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on onsite services, high street brands, local transport and cross-country travel
• College gym facilities or discounted local gym rates
• Confidential counselling and wellbeing support
• Free will writing service and free flu vaccine