Mathematics Lecturers in Newport

Salary: £27,240 - £42,105 per annum (30 hours per week) / £33,596 - £51,930 per annum (37 hours per week) / Hourly Paid - £30.03 - £46.42 per hour

Locations:

• 1 x 37 hours per week - Crosskeys Campus
• 3 x 30 hours per week - Torfaen Learning Zone (Cwmbran)/Usk Campus
• City of Newport Campus
• Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone (Ebbw Vale)
• 1 x 12 hours per week (Hourly Paid) - Blaenau Gwent Learning Zone (Ebbw Vale)

We are seeking to appoint excellent teachers with passion, enthusiasm and commitment to ensure the very highest standards are achieved in the delivery of GCSE Mathematics, Essential Skills Application of Number and Agored qualifications to post 16 learners on full time programmes. If you are looking for a career challenge, these opportunities promise to be both rewarding and fulfilling. You will teach and support a diverse range of young people and adults to enable them to fulfil the next stage of their career or educational aspirations.

You will hold a:

• Honours degree in Mathematics or a related subject
• A level in Mathematics grade (A-C)
• PGCE/Cert. Ed.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise and co-ordinate a challenging workload. You will be motivated and someone who can quickly develop a good rapport with learners and colleagues. You will work closely with the Leader of Learning – Mathematics to prepare learners for assessment and will engage with curriculum area staff to inform them of their learner progress.

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will undertake a 45 minute micro-teach, an assessment and formal interview. The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

The College is committed to safeguarding, ensuring the safety and welfare of children and young people. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) if appropriate. Please note that successful candidates will be expected to pay for the Enhanced Disclosure and registration with the Education Workforce Council.

Lecturing posts will require a teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE) or the willingness to attain one within a specified period of time. This will be a requirement under your contract of employment and EWC registration.

At Coleg Gwent we are committed to providing a working environment which embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. This is underpinned by the Equality Act 2010 and will be adhered to at each stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure these commitments are also embedded in our day-to-day working practices with our learners, colleagues, and partners. We know the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity, and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Coleg Gwent. We want every individual to feel confident, proud, and able to bring their whole selves to work. We welcome applications from those who think differently and we are flexible to cater to neurodiverse talent.

We are committed to being an anti-racist organisation and increasing diversity in the College by removing barriers and supporting all our staff to reach their potential. To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBTQ+, non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from candidates who speak languages other than English and everyone regardless of age, marriage and civil partnership (both same sex and opposite sex), impairment or health condition, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, gender identity or gender expression in line with our Equality Opportunities policy. All campuses are accessible and facilities such as prayer rooms are available.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and affiliates of the Black Leadership Group. Key to supporting this work and providing peer support are 6 Board sponsored Staff Networks (Enabled, Men’s Alliance, Women Together, Cynefin, LGBTQ+ and Race Alliance).

What brings us together? We are committed to building a culture of inclusion that empowers our people to thrive and fosters a sense of belonging. To support the College in being a respectful community we have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) steering group.

Your wellbeing matters. Your wellbeing is important to us. We want to ensure you are able to make the most of the opportunities and reach your full potential. From a programme of wellbeing activities throughout the year underpinned by the Headspace app for all staff which has a diverse selection of meditations that aim to fulfil both beginners and long-time meditators needs and preferences to Partners who are trained mental health champions, to subsidised gym access, we’re determined to create an environment that supports everyone’s mental and physical health.

Please state your preferred location and hours in the Further Supporting Information section of the application form.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date: 11/03/26

Interview Date: Week Commencing 23/03/26

Safeguarding Statement: Coleg Gwent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and registration with the Education Workforce Council if appropriate.