Maths Lecturer

Dovetail and Slate; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An education provider in Ellesmere Port is seeking a passionate GCSE Maths Lecturer to deliver engaging lessons to learners of all abilities. Responsibilities include planning lessons, tracking learner progress, and providing support to students. The ideal candidate will have experience teaching GCSE Maths and relevant qualifications such as QTS or PGCE. This hourly paid role offers a supportive environment aimed at enhancing student attainment and confidence, with a contract duration from 08/12 to 19/12.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Supportive environment

Opportunity to impact student attainment

Qualifications

• Experienced in teaching GCSE Maths in further education or secondary education.
• Strong understanding of GCSE specification and resit strategies.
• Essential Maths-specific qualification or strong numeracy background.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging GCSE Maths lessons to mixed ability learners.
• Plan and prepare lesson resources and assessments.
• Track learner progress and provide timely feedback.
• Support students with gaps in knowledge.

Skills

Teaching GCSE Maths

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Differentiation of teaching

Education

QTS or equivalent

PGCE

Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training

Job description

GCSE Maths Lecturer - Further Education

Location: Ellesmere Port
Contract Type: Hourly Paid
Duration: 08/12 - 19/12
Start Date: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and accessible GCSE Maths lessons to learners of mixed abilities
• Plan and prepare schemes of work, lesson resources, and assessments
• Track learner progress, marking and providing timely feedback
• Support students with gaps in knowledge, building confidence and motivation
• Work collaboratively with the Maths team and wider curriculum staff
• Maintain high standards of classroom management and a positive learning environment

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience teaching GCSE Maths within FE or secondary education
• Strong understanding of the GCSE specification and effective resit strategies
• Ability to differentiate and adapt teaching to varied learning needs
• Excellent communication, organisational skills, and ability to inspire learners

Qualifications (any of the following welcome)

We welcome applicants with a range of UK teaching qualifications, including (but not limited to):

• QTS
• QTLS
• PGCE
• CertEd
• DTLLS
• DET
• Level 5 Diploma in Education & Training
• or equivalent

A Maths‑specific qualification or strong numeracy background is essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay (based on experience and qualifications)
• Supportive FE environment with strong learner‑focused values
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on student attainment and confidence

How to Apply

If you are passionate about helping learners succeed in GCSE Maths, we'd love to hear from you. Please click Apply or contact Hugo Taylor at Dovetail and Slate for more information.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Because education matters.