Lecturer - Mathematics

Blue Octopus; Stockport; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A further education institution is looking for a dedicated Math’s Lecturer to join their Adult and Community Learning team. This role involves preparing and delivering tailored maths lessons, tracking student progress, and collaborating with staff to enhance learning experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching functional skills maths and a strong commitment to student success. An interest in continuous professional development is essential.

Benefits

Employer Pension Contribution: 28.68%

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience teaching maths GCSE or functional skills.
• Ability to track student progress effectively.
• Strong organisational skills to maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver tailored lesson plans.
• Track student performance and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with staff for aligned tutoring.

Skills

Experience in teaching Maths functional skills

Ability to create engaging lesson plans

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification

Tools

Online teaching tools

Job description

Role:Math’s LecturerAdult and Community Learning

Hours:17.5 Hours per week

Salary:£33,351.00 - £47,397.00 FTE

Employer Pension Contribution:28.68% (£9,565.06 - £13,593.45 FTE)

Location–Stretford and Stockport campus and community venues

The Trafford and Stockport College Group (TSCG) is seeking anexperiencedMathstutorcontributing to our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success.

About The Role:

This role is a pivotal position within theESOL, lifelong learning & Skills Developmentteam,reporting directlytoTheAdult and Community leaderto This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop and refine your professionals/ leadership skillsand excellent subject knowledge of functionalskillsfromEntry 1 to level 1.Experienceof teaching Maths GCSE or willing to work towards this.

You willberesponsiblefor;

Lesson Planning & Delivery

• Prepare tailored lesson plans that align with the curriculum or student goals.

• Deliver engaging sessions that cater to the student’s learning style and pace.

Student Progress Tracking

• Track student performance andidentifyareas for improvement.

• Provide progress updates to students, parents, or supervisors as needed.

Resource Development

• Create or curate practice worksheets, revision notes, and study guidesfor functional skills maths.

• Recommend supplementary resources such as online tools, apps, or books.

Individualised Support

• Offer one-on-one guidance to address specific difficulties.

• Adapt teaching strategies for students withdifferent needsor abilities.

Feedback & Reporting

• Provide constructive feedback after each session or at regular intervals.

• Maintainaccuraterecords of sessions, attendance, and progress reports.

Exam Preparation & Strategy

• Teach time management, problem-solving strategies, and revision techniques.

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Collaborate with other staff to align tutoring with classroom teaching.

• Stay updated with curriculum changes, teaching methods, and exam board updates.

• Participate in College wide CPD sessions and wider Maths CPD

With a forward-thinking approach, you will continuously seek ways to enhance our processes,identifyingopportunities to improve the student experience throughout their journey at the college. Your ability to understand the needs oflearners, external partners,communitygroupsandemployersaswell asadapt to a changing regulatory environment will be crucial in directing resources and focusing the team's efforts effectively.

About you

If you are a dedicated and adaptable maths tutor with a strongtrack recorddelivering functional skillsmathsandhelping studentstobuildconfidence as well asachieve their academic goals, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for someone with a deep understanding ofthemathsfunctional skillsand mathsGCSEcurriculumand a student-focused approach, who can create engaging, structured lessons tailored to individual needs. Your goal will be to make mathsclear, accessible, and enjoyable,while equipping students with the problem-solving skills they need to succeed in exams and beyond.

You should be organised and reliable, able tomaintainclear progress records and provide constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement. A passion for education and a commitment to staying up to date with the latest teaching methods and resources are essential to deliver the best possible support for every learner

All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.

Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.

The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.

Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on successful candidates.

Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

** This role may close early please submit your application early to avoid disappointment **