Maths Lecturer

The Methodist Church in Britain; Wigan; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Family leave policies

Teachers' Pension Scheme

LGPS

Employee Assistance Programme

Medicash healthcare plan

Cycle to Work

Railcard

Tusker Green car scheme

Progression routes

Job summary

Wigan and Leigh College is seeking a Maths Lecturer in the Maths department on a permanent basis four days a week.

You will plan and deliver Level 1–3 maths lessons, mark work with clear feedback, and use assessment results to shape teaching and student progress.

The post requires travel across sites and may include personal tutoring and open-evening duties; DBS checks and safeguarding responsibilities apply.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date subject knowledge in maths and pedagogy.
• Proficiency with IT, e-learning and ILT tools.
• Ability to plan and assess lessons effectively.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and demands.
• Collaborative approach with colleagues and teams.
• Engaged in ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 1 to 3.
• Mark work and provide clear feedback to students.
• Use assessment results to guide teaching and student progress.
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour.
• Keep accurate records of progress and assessments.
• Act as Personal Tutor when needed with pastoral support.
• Support induction and progression planning for students.
• Contribute to Open Evenings and school liaison.
• Coordinate courses and departmental initiatives.
• Stay updated with subject developments and best practices.

Skills

Up-to-date subject knowledge

IT/ILT tools

Lesson planning

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

Maths degree or related

GCSE English & Maths grade C

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

Maths Lecturer in the Maths department at Wigan and Leigh College, offered on a permanent basis for four days a week. Core work is planning and delivering Level 1 to 3 maths lessons, marking and feeding back on student work, and using assessment results to adjust teaching. The post requires travel across sites and may include personal tutoring and open-evening duties. A GCSE English and Maths grade C can be gained during probation, and an enhanced DBS check follows appointment.

What the job involves

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 1 to 3
• Mark work, give clear feedback and guide students on how to improve
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and support each student's progress
• Monitor attendance and promote positive behaviour
• Keep accurate records of progress, assessments and other administration
• Act as Personal Tutor when needed, giving pastoral advice and guidance
• Support induction, record achievements and help students plan next steps
• Take part in Open Evenings, school liaison and activities promoting the subject
• Coordinate courses and contribute to departmental initiatives
• Keep up to date with subject developments and best practice in teaching and assessment

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or vocational qualification in Maths or a related area
• GCSE English and Maths grade C or equivalent, may be gained during probation
• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one with college support

Skills & knowledge

• Up-to-date subject knowledge
• Confidence with IT, e-learning and ILT tools
• Organised planning of lessons and assessments
• Adaptable and able to respond to changing priorities
• Collaborative, working well with colleagues
• Reflective, engaged with professional development

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, completed by the college if successful

Other

• Committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• Able to travel across the college's sites
• Willing to work beyond standard hours when needed

What’s offered

• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays (depending on role)
• Family-friendly leave policies
• Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and confidential counselling
• Medicash healthcare plan
• Salary sacrifice schemes, including Cycle to Work and buy tech
• Local and national discount schemes, Railcard and Tusker Green car scheme
• Progression routes, leadership pathways and support for teaching qualifications