Lecturer - Maths

The Bedford College Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher’s Pension

45 days leave + Bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Discounts

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking a Lecturer in Maths to join the English and Maths department at the Tresham College campuses in Kettering and Corby. You will deliver high-quality GCSE Maths and related programmes, plan engaging lessons and assess learner progress.

This permanent, full-time role is 37 hours per week, offering a salary of £33,048–£38,169 per annum DOE and excellent professional development opportunities. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or Level 5 qualification in Maths with GCSE English and maths, supported by experience teaching and assessing GCSE Maths programmes.
• Strong teaching and learner achievement track record expected.
• Commitment to CPD and current developments in maths education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across GCSE Maths programmes and levels.
• Plan and deliver engaging schemes of work and learning materials.
• Monitor learner progress and assess work to awarding body standards.
• Provide learner support, tutorials and enrichment activities.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold safeguarding, health & safety and CPD responsibilities.

Skills

Maths teaching

Lesson planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maths

Level 5 Maths qualification

Job description

Role: Lecturer – Maths

Location: Tresham College – Kettering and Corby Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £33,048 and £38,169 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 45 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher’s Pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses. Note – Salary and annual leave entitlement is for that of a Qualified Lecturer.

Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week – 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

We are currently seeking a Lecturer in Maths to join our English and Maths department at The Bedford College Group.

As a Lecturer, you play an important role in the success of our students through:

• Teaching, Learning & English Delivery – Deliver high‑quality teaching across English programmes and levels, supporting learners to develop skills, confidence and achieve their potential.


• Curriculum Planning & Innovative Practice – Plan and deliver engaging schemes of work and learning materials, contributing to curriculum development and innovative teaching approaches.


• Assessment, Progress & Quality Assurance – Monitor learner progress, assess work to awarding body standards and implement timely interventions to support achievement and success.


• Learner Support, Tutorials & Enrichment – Provide individual and group tutorial support, promote positive behaviour and enhance learning through enrichment and employer engagement activities.


• Professional Practice, Collaboration & Compliance – Maintain accurate records, contribute to team meetings and events, and uphold safeguarding, EDI, health & safety and CPD responsibilities.

About You

• Qualifications & Maths Teaching Expertise – Relevant degree or Level 5 qualification in Maths with GCSE English and maths, supported by experience teaching and assessing GCSE Maths programmes.


• Teaching, Learning & Student Achievement – Ability to deliver high‑quality, engaging teaching with strong classroom management, supporting learners to achieve positive outcomes.


• Curriculum Knowledge & Continuous Development – Up‑to‑date subject knowledge with commitment to CPD, ensuring teaching reflects current developments and best practice.


• Communication, Organisation & Collaboration – Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills, able to build relationships, meet deadlines and contribute effectively across teams.


• Professional Values, Safeguarding & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, equality and College values, maintaining professionalism with flexibility to work across sites, adapt to change and support student success.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

If you do not hold a recognised, qualified teaching qualification, please see attached PGCE CertEd information.

Interviews to be held

November 2026

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.


• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.


• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.


• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.


• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.


• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire:Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College andTreshamCollegein the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough;ShuttleworthCollege,a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for MotorsportalongsideSilverstonerace circuit.To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kelling which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.