Teacher - Maths

East Sussex College Group; Lewes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive FE salary

Generous annual leave & pension

Funding for teaching qualifications

Training courses & career development

Job summary

East Sussex College Group in Lewes is seeking an enthusiastic English and Maths teacher to join our dedicated team. The role covers programmes from Functional Skills to GCSE, with a strong focus on student success and inclusive, student‑centred practice.

You will deliver engaging lessons, differentiate for all learners, use data to monitor progress, and collaborate with colleagues to raise achievement. 26 hours per week, term-time only, with a competitive FE salary.

Qualifications

• Teaching across a range of programmes from Functional Skills to GCSE and beyond.
• Ability to differentiate instruction to meet all learners' needs.
• Use data and assessment to monitor progress and raise achievement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons to diverse learners.
• Collaborate with Maths & English team to raise standards.
• Support progression into further study or employment through targeted teaching.

Skills

Teaching

Differentiation

Data-driven assessment

Lesson planning

Job description

Are you looking to inspire the next generation of mathematicians?
Do you want to be part of a dedicated team that values high standards and student success?

Our English and Maths team is a passionate, collaborative group of professionals who share a clear focus on student success and high-quality teaching. We are committed to raising standards, supporting progress, and ensuring every learner achieves their potential, whatever their starting point.

We pride ourselves on delivering engaging, well‑planned lessons that motivate and challenge students, underpinned by strong subject knowledge and effective use of assessment. Team members work closely together to track progress, use data intelligently, and intervene early with a range of strategies to support achievement and positive outcomes.

With a strong emphasis on inclusive, student‑centred practice, our team values creativity, reflection, and continuous improvement. If you are enthusiastic about English or Maths, dedicated to high standards, and excited by the opportunity to make a genuine difference to learners’ futures, you’ll find a supportive and forward‑thinking team here.

This exciting role will include:

• Teaching across a range of programmes from Functional Skills to GCSE to a range of learners.


• Contributing to a collaborative and committed Maths & English team.


• Using data and assessment to monitor progress and raise achievement.


• Delivering engaging, high-quality lessons that support all learners.

• A student‑centred approach with the ability to differentiate and assess effectively.


• The ability to make maths engaging, accessible, and relevant, helping students build confidence as well as technical competence.


• Strong subject knowledge with a willingness to adapt teaching approaches, use practical or real‑world examples, and embed numeracy skills that support progression into further study or employment.


• For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no/limited teaching experience. We can offer teacher development & qualifications to enable teaching success.

• Closing date: 17th September 2026


• Interview Date: 25th September 2026

College location: Based at our Lewes.

Annual salary: £30,000 - £42,000 FTE

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Part Time - 26 Hours/52.14 weeks

August Start

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

OTHER INFORMATION:

East Sussex College is a values‑driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values: Positivity - Respect - Opportunity - Unity - Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at [e-mail] and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note: Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we do have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.