Trainee Maths Lecturer - CS12495

Warwickshire College Group; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site gym

Free car parking on-site

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support

Health cash plan

Job summary

Warwickshire College Group (WCG) invites applications for a Trainee Maths Lecturer in Royal Leamington Spa. The post is part of a structured three-year progression with a focus on delivering high-quality maths teaching and gaining formal teaching qualifications.

You will work with mentors, attend CPD and non-contact time, and contribute to assessment planning, materials development, and safeguarding obligations. A Level 3 in Maths and a degree in any subject are welcome.

Qualifications

• IT skills and admin skills are required.
• Willingness to gain teaching qualification is essential.
• Maths skills and knowledge are required.

Responsibilities

• Teaching maths as part of a 3-year progression model.
• Complete the Award in Education and Training in Year 1 and Diploma in Teaching in Years 2-3.
• Provide preparation and assessment materials, course planning and record-keeping.
• Mentor and collaborate with peers and a designated buddy.

Skills

IT skills

Admin skills

Willingness to gain teaching qualific

Maths skills

Job description

Trainee Maths Lecturer - CS12495

Warwickshire College Group, Warwick New Road, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 5JE

What skills and experience we're looking for

IT Skills

Admin Skills

Willingness to gain teaching qualification

Maths skills and knowledge

What the college offers its staff

When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:

• Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year
• WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer’s Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
• Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site gym
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Thinking of a career in teaching? Train right here at WCG!

WCG is proud to support the next generation of educators. Through our teacher development programme, you can train, qualify, and gain experience as a teacher over the next 3 years.

If you have a degree and a passion for inspiring young minds, you can experience a unique blend of hands‑on classroom practice and expert mentorship right here.

We are recruiting trainee teachers to join our English & Maths department. The role is full time and permanent. If you have a Level 3 in Maths & a degree in any subject, we would love to hear from you.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

As one of the largest further and higher education college groups in the UK - spanning vibrant campuses across two counties - WCG delivers transformative learning experiences that empower students to build dynamic skill sets and secure outstanding career destinations. Recognised for excellence in our recent Ofsted inspection, we are also one of only five UK colleges granted prestigious Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council, placing our academic standards on par with leading universities.

To fuel this ambition, WCG has built an innovative, fully immersive in‑house teacher development programme. Rather than learning solely from a textbook, this work‑based training pathway puts you at the heart of the action from day one. Designed specifically for ambitious graduates and career transitioners, you will step directly into real‑world teaching environments, earning while you learn and receiving hands‑on mentorship from seasoned educators. You won't just study pedagogy - you'll live it, shaping high‑impact teaching skills perfectly attuned to our vibrant culture, high standards, and diverse student body from the moment you start.

MAIN TASKS

• Teaching – Deliver high-quality Maths teaching as part of a structured 3-year progression model:

a. Year 1: 15 teaching hours per week

b. Year 2: 18 teaching hours per week

c. Year 3: 21 teaching hours per week

• Teacher Training and Qualifications:

a. Complete the Award in Education and Training in Year 1.

b. Complete the Diploma in Teaching during Years 2 and 3.

• Preparation and Assessment – Develop and produce teaching materials as required, alongside relevant paperwork associated with course planning, assessment, schemes of work, and accurate record‑keeping.
• Mentoring and Peer Support

a. Work closely with an assigned mentor from the Advanced Practitioner team.

b. Collaborate with a designated teaching buddy from the Literacy and Numeracy team.

c. Participate in a cross‑college peer support and reflection group.

• CPD and Non‑Contact Time: Utilise dedicated non‑contact hours for continuing professional development (CPD), shadowing experienced teaching staff, undertaking team teaching activities, and continuously updating subject knowledge.
• Administration – Undertake administrative tasks relating to taught programmes and College requirements under the guidance of the line manager / Head of School.
• Quality Systems – Engage with College quality processes, including annual lesson observations.
• 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.
• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Maths (or in a related subject)
• Willingness to undertake the courses required to gain your Teacher Training Qualification
• A willingness to undertake continuing professional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.