Maths GCSE & Functional Skills Lecturer

Are you passionate about teaching and inspiring students in mathematics?

DN Colleges Group is looking for a dedicated and experienced Maths Lecturer to join our team. This role involves teaching GCSE and Functional Skills Maths on a range of further education courses, contributing to curriculum development, and ensuring the achievement of learning and teaching goals.

Key Responsibilities

Teach Maths GCSE and Functional Skills Maths on various further education courses.

Develop specific subject areas, prepare learning materials, and mark student assignments.

Contribute to the management of learning programmes, including quality assurance and student guidance.

Coordinate course teams and ensure effective delivery of curriculum and timetabling.

Manage the classroom environment and assess students to meet their individual learning needs.

Recruit and select students for relevant programmes and meet enrolment targets.

Participate in the departmental annual Self-Assessment Report (SAR) and other quality assurance processes.

Undertake mandatory and job-specific training and contribute to personal development.

Essential Criteria

Appropriate teaching qualification or substantial industrial experience (or working towards a teaching qualification).

Relevant subject expertise in mathematics.

Relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification at level 3 in/associated with mathematics.

Minimum of 2 to 3 years’ experience in a lecturing or training role within the Further and Higher Education sector.

GCSEs 4-9/A-C or equivalent in Mathematics and English.

Desirable Criteria

Experience of delivering GCSE Maths to re-sit students in an FE setting within the UK.

Experience of delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry level.

Knowledge and experience of innovative learning and teaching techniques.

Understanding of internal quality processes and procedures.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a supportive and inclusive environment.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are committed to making a difference and have the skills and experience required, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

How to Apply

To apply for this post click ‘Apply now’, for further information contact staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk

Closing date: 27th April

Interview date: w/c 5 May

As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Government have announced the first-round of ‘Levelling up’ bursaries for new Further Education teachers in STEM and Early Years, running from Autumn 2024 – Spring 2025. If eligible, the payment varies from £2,000 – £6,000. See the full eligibility criteria through the following link – https://www.gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up-premium-payments-for-fe-teachers