Lecturer Level 1 Maths

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a skilled Maths tutor for its Adult Education Service. This role involves planning and delivering classes to adult learners across various locations and online. Candidates should have relevant teaching qualifications and experience in adult education, particularly in Maths functional skills and GCSE. The council values diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards and benefits package

Guaranteed Interview Scheme for specific groups

Qualifications

• Experience in adult learning environments is essential.
• Current knowledge of Maths functional skills and GCSE is required.
• Experience teaching GCSE Maths is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver classes to adult learners at various city locations and online.
• Work with a team of experienced tutors committed to professional development.
• Ensure high-quality teaching.

Skills

Teaching

Maths functional skills

Adult learning

Education

Teaching qualifications at levels 4/5

Job description

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, accepting of all, and free from discrimination and bias.

The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents aged 19+ and target those with the highest levels of need. Our offerings include long courses in English, maths, ESOL, ICT/Digital, vocational subjects like Early Years, and support for adults with learning disabilities. We also offer a variety of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness, and family learning, along with a supportive study programme for young people.

Our work-based learning includes Apprenticeships in areas such as Nursery Work, Teaching Assistance, Leadership/Management, and Customer Care. We also run courses for adults seeking employment via the Council’s Job Shop.

Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision at around 25 sites across Coventry, primarily in high-need areas.

We welcome applications from anyone eager to make a difference in Coventry. Our Values, aligned with our One Coventry initiative, emphasize representation, inclusivity, diversity of thought, and equity. We especially encourage applicants from minority ethnic, LGBT+, disabled, and neurodiverse communities to help us uphold respect and equity.

Our Values include:

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We encourage everyone to reach their potential.
• Engage and empower: We listen and work collaboratively.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new approaches to improve.
• Own and be accountable: We deliver the best services.
• Value and respect: We prioritize diversity and inclusion.

Job Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a Maths tutor within Coventry’s Adult Education Service. You will plan and deliver classes to adult learners at various city locations and online, working with a team of experienced tutors committed to professional development and high-quality teaching.

This role is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment is conditional on a satisfactory DBS check.

Candidate Profile

We seek a skilled and enthusiastic Maths tutor to teach functional skills at all levels from Entry to Level 2, including possibly GCSE. Experience in adult learning environments and current knowledge of Maths functional skills and GCSE is essential, along with relevant teaching qualifications at levels 4/5. Experience teaching GCSE Maths is advantageous.

Please refer to the Job Specification when applying. An online search may be part of the recruitment process, following KCSIE recommendations.

If you need assistance completing your application, please visit our accessibility page.

Inclusion and Additional Checks

We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for specific groups, including Armed Forces members, those currently or previously in care, and individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

For more details, see the 'Coventry City Council Application Process' document on our jobs page.

Note: Applications suspected of using AI without justification will be rejected.

Interview Date

10 June 2025

About Coventry

Coventry is a vibrant, diverse city with a proud, innovative spirit. We are committed to excellence and aim to recruit talented individuals dedicated to serving our community. We offer a comprehensive rewards and benefits package; for more information, visit our vacancies page.