Maths Lecturer - CS12228

Warwick College Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Warwick College Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Maths lecturer to teach GCSE and FS Maths within the Further Education sector. The on-site, pro rata role follows a Monday–Wednesday schedule, with an enhanced DBS check required for safeguarding compliance.

You will plan, deliver and assess the maths programme, keep accurate records, and contribute to CPD to stay aligned with industry needs. A degree in Maths and teacher training are essential.

Qualifications

• A degree in Maths or related disciplines such as Engineering.
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.
• Teacher Training Qualification or willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this.
• Experience of teaching GCSE and FS Maths, preferably in Further Education
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
• There is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain CPD and update industry specific skills annually.

Responsibilities

• Teaching – contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject.
• Preparation and Assessment – develop and produce teaching materials and relevant paperwork, undertake assessment and keep records.
• Administration – undertake administrative tasks relating to the programmes taught and College requirements.
• Quality Systems – undertake Internal Verification and participate in lesson observations and college quality processes.
• Health and Safety – ensure a safe working environment and comply with HASAW Act and college policy.
• Safeguarding – safeguard and promote the welfare of children and at-risk adults; may invigilate exams during busy periods.

Job description

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Team.

This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £13.920.5 - £19,461 per annum. The schedule for this role is Monday to Wednesday.

**This role requires experience of teaching GCSE and FS Maths, preferably in Further Education**

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN’S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

MAIN TASKS

• Teaching – The person appointed will be able to contribute to the teaching programme delivering the subject.
• Preparation and Assessment – The person appointed will develop and produce teaching materials as required and the relevant paperwork associated with the planning and assessing of the course. He/she will undertake assessment, produce a relevant scheme and keep accurate records.
• Administration – The person appointed will undertake administrative tasks relating to the programme(s) that they teach on and College requirements, under the guidance of the Head of School.
• Quality Systems – The post holder will undertake Internal Verification as required by the line manager. The College has a lesson observation process and all lecturers will have an observed lesson each academic year.
• Health and Safety – To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety policy.
• Safeguarding – Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and at-risk adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

• A degree in Maths or related disciplines such as Engineering
• GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualification in Maths and English.
• Teacher Training Qualification or the willingness to undertake the courses required to gain this.
• Experience of teaching GCSE and FS Maths, preferably in Further Education
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.
• In order to ensure our students are being taught the latest skills there is a requirement for Lecturers to maintain their CPD and update industry specific skills on an annual basis.

DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS

• Previous experience of teaching at the relevant level and subject.
• Understanding of challenges in Maths teaching.

ESSENTIAL KEY EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

• The vision, drive and enthusiasm to achieve targets
• Excellent organisational skills with an adaptable and flexible approach.
• Good time keeping and time management skills with ability to work to deadlines and targets.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work as a team member and to communicate effectively with students and industry organisations.
• Self-motivated with an ability to motivate others.
• Enthusiasm and ambition for personal and College development.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• A commitment to equal opportunities, inclusive learning, widening participation, and lifelong learning.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and at-risk adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.

DESIRABLE KEY EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES

• Working knowledge of information technology such as e-mail, the internet and other software applications.