Job Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lecturer in Foundation / GCSE Maths to join our team and play a key role in supporting learners to develop the mathematical knowledge, skills and confidence they need to succeed in further study, employment and adult life.
As a Lecturer in Foundation / GCSE Maths, you will deliver engaging, inclusive and challenging teaching that puts learners at the heart of everything you do. You will create a positive learning environment where every learner is encouraged to participate, make progress and believe in their ability to succeed.
About the role
You will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality Maths teaching, learning and assessment, using a range of approaches to meet the diverse needs of our learners. You will use assessment effectively to identify strengths, address gaps in knowledge and ensure learners make meaningful progress.
You will also:
- Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive and challenging Success Maths sessions.
- Use formative and summative assessment effectively to monitor and accelerate learner progress.
- Develop learners' mathematical knowledge, skills and confidence for progression into further study, employment and adult life.
- Maintain accurate records of attendance, progress, targets, achievement and destinations.
- Provide effective support, guidance and challenge to learners, including through the Personal Tutor role.
- Develop and maintain high-quality learning resources, including materials available through the VLE and online learning platforms.
- Contribute to curriculum development and quality improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve positive outcomes for learners.
- Participate in standardisation, internal verification and quality assurance activities where appropriate.
- Keep your subject knowledge and teaching practice up to date through continuing professional development.
- Contribute to learner recruitment, interviews, marketing and promotional activities.
- Support a positive culture of safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion and respect across the College.
About you
We are looking for a passionate Maths educator who can inspire learners and make Maths accessible, relevant and engaging.
You will have experience of successful teaching within a relevant subject area and a strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment. You will be able to demonstrate how you have used inclusive and challenging teaching strategies to support learners with different abilities, needs and starting points.
- A relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification and/or relevant professional or industry experience in the curriculum area.
- A recognised teaching qualification, or a commitment to achieving a Level 5 teaching qualification within two years.
- Strong numeracy and literacy skills at GCSE level or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards these.
- Experience of providing effective support and guidance to learners.
- The ability to use assessment and learner data to identify and respond to individual needs.
- A commitment to your own professional development and keeping your subject and curriculum knowledge current.
- The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and across organisational boundaries to achieve the best possible outcomes for learners.
- A reflective approach to teaching, with a willingness to respond positively to feedback and continually develop your practice.
About Us
Bury College is a Further Education College offering a wide range of courses to both full time and part time students each year.
Dedicated to providing the communities we serve with a broad choice of learning options, Bury College offers a range of A Level courses, vocational programmes, and apprenticeships. In addition to this, we have higher level courses available at Bury College University Centre, as well as courses for adults.
We are a friendly, forward-looking college where all our staff are valued. We pride ourselves in the fact that all our staff are supported & encouraged to perform at their best. We invest significantly in staff development & have CPD Events throughout the year.
Bury College is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding its learners and expects all staff to share these commitments.
The benefits of working for us?
- 45 days annual leave (FTE) plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
- Occupational sick pay
- Teachers or Local Authority Pension Fund
- Flexible working
- Family Friendly Policy
- Special Leave of Absence
- Paid leave for religious festivals
- Sabbaticals
- Comprehensive induction and on-going training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational Health Service
- Onsite gym
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Onsite nursery
- Free onsite parking
- Option for first aid training and an annual allowance of £296 for first aid duties
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which have happened and are publicly available online which we might want to explore at interview. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who will attend an interview.
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