Lecturer in Maths in England

Salary: £32,938 - £40,725

Location: Huddersfield

Hours and weeks per year: 37 hours / 52 weeks per year

Key Responsibilities

• Teach students at any of the centres utilised by Kirklees College.
• Organise the course by establishing syllabuses, schemes of work and any records determined by the College, including an effective induction programme.
• Maintain class registers, student lists and enrolment records.
• Ensure each learner completes an Initial Assessment, Induction and an Individual Learning Plan.
• Monitor and assess students in accordance with programme requirements and contribute to the Quality Improvement Strategy, including internal and external verification.
• Provide effective and appropriate learning support for all students on the course.
• Co‑ordinate and ensure that quality improvement strategies are implemented and complied with.
• Contribute to curriculum development, design and delivery in response to changing requirements and new demands.
• Ensure courses are effectively delivered in line with Awarding Body requirements.
• Implement the Student Positive Behaviour Policy in line with College guidelines.
• Conduct student interviews, attend Open Days and Evening Events, and manage admissions and enrolment in liaison with the College’s Admissions staff.
• Work with the Head of Faculty, Curriculum Area Manager and course team members to provide management information and ensure completion of necessary administration procedures.
• Set and monitor targets for student enrolment, attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement, and report on these factors as required.
• Develop and manage innovative use of course materials and resources.
• Attend and contribute to area meetings.
• Participate in any liaison activities relevant to the course(s).
• Embed safeguarding into team practices and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with the College’s safeguarding policy.
• Embed health and safety best practices and ensure a safe working environment for everyone within your area of responsibility, according to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• Champion and advocate for Equality and Diversity throughout the College.
• Behave in a manner that displays British values.
• Commit to reviews of your performance and your continuous professional development.
• Perform any other duties commensurate with your role that may be required from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

Ideally, you have a suitable A’Level maths qualification, or a related degree and PGCE (or can demonstrate equivalent ability) and demonstrable experience in Taught Learning and Assessment (TLA). You must communicate effectively, engage with young people, and demonstrate the College values of Kindness, Unity and Excellence. You must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits

Staff development opportunities include a mentoring scheme, financial contributions for external qualifications and skills development for current and aspiring managers. Staff benefits include an employee assistance programme, retail and leisure discounts and reduced Metro travel.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of sex, age, religion, race, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, maternity or care leaver status.

Job offers are subject to pre‑employment checks, including a DBS check, online searches and references from former employers, in line with guidance from the Department for Education.