Maths Teacher in Birmingham

Application Deadline: 18 June 2026

Department: Teaching

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Harborne, Birmingham, UK

Reporting To: Maths Programme Lead

Compensation: £27,734 - £39,364 / year

The post holder will have teaching responsibility for groups of learners within a range of courses, for example, Functional Skills/GCSE/Award in Number and Measure; with expected requirements for planning, delivery and assessment.

Hours: 36 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: 39 Working Weeks, Term time only (48 weeks, including Bank Holidays and annual leave)

Key Responsibilities:

• Promote the aims and ethos of the College both within the teaching and learning context and within the corporate life of the College.
• Contribute to the development of a curriculum which is appropriate to learner needs and conforms to the requirements of examination boards and funding agencies.
• Manage the curriculum through preparation, research, liaison with colleagues and relevant agencies and management of resources & awarding body requirements.
• Deliver, plan and assess the curriculum in an innovative, responsible and flexible manner using a highly individualised approach in collaboration with the Curriculum Area Manager.
• Plan, assess and record the individual achievements of each learner against agreed plans and targets.
• Deliver quality teaching and learning in line with professional standards and tailored to individual learner needs grounded in an informed understanding of their EHCP, and other assessments.
• Evaluate the quality and success of the curriculum and implement curriculum quality improvement plans.
• Participate in the pastoral welfare of learners.
• Participate in staff training and development within the requirements of the College's programmes and priorities.
• The post-holder will be expected to become familiar with the technological support available to students with visual impairment and other learning difficulties.
• Engage in any individual or collaborative research and consultative work agreed by senior management as relevant to the area of work.
• Contribute on an occasional and voluntary basis to the corporate life of the College.
• Perform such other duties as are commensurate with the status and nature of the post.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:

• Degree qualification at grade 2.2 minimum.
• To hold a minimum Level 4 in a teaching qualification.
• To hold literacy and numeracy qualifications Level 2 minimum.
• To have three or more years recent teaching experience.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good IT skills, including word processing and spreadsheet packages.
• Excellent written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Manage workload confidently and adhere to deadlines.
• To have experience of internal verification.
• To have previous experience of the planning, delivery, tracking, review and evaluation of teaching and learning of entry level up to level 2 programmes.
• To have previous experience of SEN learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties and be able to provide the associated curriculum, approaches and strategies.
• To have previous experience of small steps, individualised approaches to curriculum and differentiation of materials and concepts and the tracking & review of achievements.
• To have previous experience of learners who have difficulties with emotional regulation.
• To have a positive approach to managing the behaviour of learners with moderate to severe learning difficulties.
• To be flexible, able to contribute to a wide range of learning situations, and integrate ICT into their work.
• To be able to contribute effectively and professionally within a teamwork environment.
• To demonstrate awareness of a wide range of learning environments and of different training and learning strategies.
• To have experience in using online and interactive maths resources.
• To have taught or have experience of teaching Maths to SEN learners.
• To be able to demonstrate learning strategies as appropriate to people with visual impairment and autism and/or complex disabilities.
• To have experience of Non Violent Crisis Intervention techniques or similar.
• To be familiar with communication methods and access technology as appropriate to learners with visual impairment and other disabilities.

Benefits:

• Access to on site car parking.
• Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF).
• Access to Education Support.
• Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff.
• QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing.
• BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services.
• Annual Flu vaccination/voucher.
• Access to other benefit/discount schemes (subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers.
• Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off.
• Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling).
• Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities.
• Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes).
• Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period).
• Reward and Recognition Policy – Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service.
• Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria).
• Occupational sick pay (based on length of service).
• On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga, meditation).
• Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding).
• Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.