Sessional Lecturer - Maths

瑓杣; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice cycle to work

Professional development and training

subsidised sports facilities

Job summary

South Thames College is seeking a Sessional Lecturer to teach GCSE Maths and Maths Functional Skills to students aged 16-19 at the Wandsworth campus. You will deliver teaching in line with schemes of work and assessment schedules, creating assessments in accordance with college policies and awarding body requirements.

You will hold a degree or relevant qualification in mathematics or a related subject, plus a teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards one.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject area.
• Be able to teach GCSE and Functional Skills Mathematics to 16-19 year olds.
• Demonstrate energy, enthusiasm and passion for maths education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver teaching to GCSE Maths and Maths Functional Skills to 16-19 year olds.
• Follow schemes of work and assessment schedules and develop effective assessments.
• Keep up-to-date with developments in maths education and innovative teaching practices.
• Plan, prepare and manage priorities to meet deadlines.

Skills

GCSE Maths

Maths Functional Skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics or related subject

Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards one

Job description

South Thames College, Wandsworth
24/09/2026
£42.67 - £51.23 per hour

The School of Employability at South Thames College is looking to appoint a Sessional Lecturer to teach a combination of GCSE Maths and Maths Functional Skills. The GCSE teaching will be predominantly to students aged 16-19 years of age.

You will deliver teaching in line with agreed schemes of work and assessment schedules, developing and implementing effective assessment strategies in accordance with college policies and awarding body requirements. You will keep abreast of developments within your specialist subject areas as well as current practices and innovations in education and training.

As our Lecturer, you will hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject area, together with a teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards one. You will have excellent teaching skills in GCSE and Functional Skills Mathematics to students aged 16-19 years of age. We are looking for someone who brings energy, enthusiasm and a genuine passion for both the subject and education. You will be able to support and motivate learners, monitor their progress effectively, and utilise innovative technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

With high personal standards and expectations, you will possess strong planning, preparation, organisational and administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities while working effectively to deadlines.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 24th September 2026

There is a generous benefits package and an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.