Maths Lecturer

Wigan & Leigh College; Wigan; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family-friendly leave policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking a Maths Lecturer to deliver clear, well-structured lessons across Level 1 to 3, supporting students to achieve their academic potential. You will mark work, provide feedback, and use assessments to tailor lessons and track progress.

The role also includes pastoral duties as a Personal Tutor and involvement in college-wide initiatives. Essential qualifications include a degree in Maths (or related), GCSE English and Maths, and a teaching qualification or

Qualifications

• Degree in Maths or related area.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent) - you can get this during probation
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one with college support

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Levels 1 to 3.
• Mark work and provide feedback to students.
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and track progress.
• Monitor attendance and behaviour.
• Keep accurate student records.
• Act as a Personal Tutor when needed.

Skills

Teaching skills

IT literacy

Student support

Education

Degree in Maths

GCSE English & Maths

Teaching qualification

Tools

ILT tools

Job description

Maths Lecturer

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Department: Maths

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Wigan & Leigh College

Compensation: £26,817 - £35,988 / year

Description

4 Days per Week | Permanent | All Year Round
At Wigan & Leigh College, our lecturers do more than teach, they shape what students believe is possible. As a lecturer in Maths, you'll deliver clear, well-structured lessons that build genuine understanding, track progress through assessment, and adapt your approach to meet each student where they are.

Whether you're supporting a student who finds numbers difficult or stretching one who doesn't, the goal is the same: meaningful progress.

Your work will meet the standards of relevant awarding bodies, and you'll contribute to a department that takes both rigour and student experience seriously.

What you'll do

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 1 to 3, to help our students achieve their academic potential and the practical, employability skills they’ll need for their future careers
• Mark work, give clear feedback, and guide our students on how they can improve
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each student's progress
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour
• Keep accurate records of student progress, assessments, and other administrative duties
• Act as a Personal Tutor when needed, providing pastoral advice and guidance
• Support induction, record achievements, and help students plan their next steps
• Take part in Open Evenings, school liaison and activities that promote your subject area
• Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives
• Keep up to date with developments in your subject and best practice in teaching and assessment

What you'll bring

• Degree or vocational qualification in Maths or a related area.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent) - you can get this during your probationary period
• Teaching qualification, or you're willing to work towards one with our support
• Up-to-date and relevant subject knowledge that you’re excited to share with students
• Confidence with IT and e-learning tools and Information and Learning Technology (ILT) to enhance our student's experience

What you're like

• Student-focused. You take pride in helping our students succeed and build their confidence
• Organised, you effectively plan lessons and assessments and easily manage your workload
• Adaptable, you can respond to changing priorities and work across our sites when needed
• Collaborative, you work well with colleagues so we can deliver a consistent, high-quality learning experience for every single one of our students
• Reflective, you actively engage with your professional development and want to share best practice

Essentials

• You'll need an enhanced DBS check which we'll complete for you if you're successful
• You're committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• You can travel across our sites
• You're flexible and happy to work beyond standard hours when needed to support the college

Why work with us?

Time to recharge

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays (depending on your role)
• Family-friendly leave policies

Wellbeing as well as work

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Occupational health support
• Confidential counselling
• Specsavers eye test vouchers
• A culture where people look out for each other

Financial peace of mind

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, buy tech)
• Railcard & Tusker Green car scheme
• Local and national discount schemes

Clear progression routes

• Opportunities to step up, specialise, or move across departments
• Leadership pathways
• Support to gain teaching qualifications

Eligibility for levelling-up payment

• You could be eligible for a government levelling-up payment of £2,000–£6,000 if you teach subjects like construction, engineering, maths, computing or early years. This applies if you're in your first 5 years of FE teaching and spend at least 50% of your time teaching eligible level 3 (or below) courses.