Maths Lecturer

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

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College and University Centre is seeking a Maths Lecturer to deliver clear, well-structured lessons that build genuine understanding and track progress. You will adapt your approach to meet students where they are and contribute to a department that values rigour and student experience.

Plan and deliver lessons across Levels 1–3, mark work with constructive feedback, and use results to shape future teaching. The role is permanent, four days per week, all year round.

Qualifications

• Degree in Maths or related area (or vocational equivalent).
• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent (to be achieved during probation).
• Teaching qualification or commitment to work towards one with employer support.
• Up-to-date subject knowledge in maths and ability to share with students.
• Confidence with IT and e-learning tools to enhance student experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver lessons across Level 1 to 3 to help students achieve academic potential and employability skills.
• Mark work, provide clear feedback, and guide students on improvement.
• Use assessment results to shape lessons and support student progress.

Skills

Student-focused

Organised

Adaptable

Collaborative

Reflective

Education

Maths degree or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (C or equivalent)

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

Description

4 Days per Week | Permanent | All Year Round

Application Deadline: 13 November 2026

Department: Maths

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Wigan & Leigh College

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

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

Read More About Our Benefits.

If you love helping Maths click for students, then this is the role for you.

Please complete our application form in full. We can't accept CVs.

Attention FE teachers:

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. Find out more.