Lecturer - Maths (Various Positions Available)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2024

Department: Maths

Location: Middleton

Compensation: £32,387 - £42,477 / year

Description:

The Maths Department is looking to recruit full-time and part-time Lecturers to teach across GCSE and Functional Skills programmes. The role is predominantly for 16-18 learners but the department also offers provision to part-time adults. The successful applicant must be flexible, have a positive can-do attitude, and be prepared to support and nurture our students on their learning journey. The ideal candidate should have experience of teaching in a Further Education College and be prepared to work as part of a large team.

Key Responsibilities:

• To teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses, in line with the college and curriculum area specifications.
• To contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum in the school.
• To prepare and mark assessments as required within the range of programmes timetabled.
• To promote and participate in the delivery of Basic / Key Skills.
• To be responsible for the continuous improvement in attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement of students in designated teaching groups.
• To produce full, considered and timely reports and references on students.
• To participate in student interviews, enrolment and induction, open days and other liaison activities.
• To work co-operatively within a team and attend all team meetings.
• To fully participate in the college's ILT strategy including contributing to the upkeep of the section's intranet site.
• To adopt fully all curriculum initiatives adopted by the curriculum area.
• To maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of specialist areas.
• To maintain current and appropriate resources for all course units taught including Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans, and suitable teaching materials ensuring differentiated learning opportunities are in place.
• To contribute to the total learning experience of students within the curriculum area.
• To ensure the application of Inclusive Learning in all areas of activity.
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge.
• Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

Qualifications:

Essential Criteria: Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards.

Desirable Criteria: Degree and/or relevant professional qualification e.g. HNC/D.

How Identified: Application

Experience:

Essential Criteria: Experience of teaching within the subject area. If a vocational area, practical/industrial experience within that field.

How Identified: Application/Interview

Specialist Knowledge:

Essential Criteria: Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area. Understanding of current educational initiatives. Creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching materials.

How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills:

Essential Criteria: Intermediate level of Microsoft applications particularly Word and PowerPoint. Willing to undertake IT training relevant to their role.

Desirable Criteria: Knowledge of software packages such as Promonitor, Goldmine, and student record systems. Familiar with using VLEs and E-Learning packages.

How Identified: Application/Interview