Sessional Teacher - Maths & English

Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference to learner outcomes? Do you want to inspire learners to build confidence and progress through core subjects? We are looking for a passionate and motivated Lecturer in Functional Skills Maths & English to join our supportive and collaborative Apprenticeship team. This role involves delivering Functional Skills Maths and English, supporting learners from a range of backgrounds to achieve their potential and progress into further learning or employment.

You'll be part of a team that is committed to high-quality teaching, learner success, and continuous professional development. This exciting role will include:

• Delivering engaging and effective Functional Skills Maths and English lessons
• Planning, preparing and assessing learning to support learner progress and achievement
• Motivating learners, raising aspirations, and supporting progression outcomes
• Contributing positively to curriculum development and the wider teaching team

If you can demonstrate the following, then we'd love to hear from you:

• Experience of teaching Functional Skills and/or GCSE Maths
• A full teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
• The ability to deliver high-quality teaching and be a good or outstanding practitioner
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills, with a learner-focused approach

For many of our teaching roles, we welcome applications from candidates at any stage of their career, including industry professionals with no or limited teaching experience. We are able to offer teacher development and qualifications to support you in becoming a successful and confident teacher.

Closing date: 1st February 2025

Interview Date: TBC – W/C 9TH February 2026

College location: Based at our Eastbourne Campus. Annual salary: Circa £32-£45 per hour including Holiday Rate. (Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours: Sessional – Please note the hours will typically be between 8 – 9.30 am & 4.30 – 6.30 pm to facilitate our Apprentices timetable.

In return, we can offer you:

• A competitive FE salary
• Generous annual leave & pension
• Access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development
• Many other benefits

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below. For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email.

Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

East Sussex College is a people-centric, values-driven, ambitious and inclusive Further Education College with over 1,300 colleagues and over 5500 students. We offer a broad curriculum including A Levels, T-levels, work based, 14-19, HE and adult programmes with campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes and Newhaven. This is an exciting time to join us as we grow and develop even stronger pathways for our students and communities.

East Sussex College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We are committed to ensuring our colleague recruitment process is accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please get in touch with people services who will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK; work permits from other organisations are not acceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Prior to interview, all shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an Application Form (including explanation of any gaps in employment), a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form and we will carry out an online check.

Please note that it is an offence to apply for a role at a college if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

If offered a role with us, as part of our pre-employment checks an enhanced DBS, references and evidence of qualifications will be required.

Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

We embrace the individuality of every person in our community. We continue to cultivate a people-centric culture where everyone in our college can be their authentic selves, welcoming broad perspectives and implementing initiatives to continue ensuring the college is an equitable and inclusive workplace.

The college is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity in our local communities, considering positive action and reasonable adjustments to address any under-representation where suitable.

ESC particularly encourages applications from black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities, males and those who identify as LGBTQIA+ who are currently under represented staff groups.