Lecturer in Maths

Permanent, part or full-time basis (full time is 37 hours per week) | Salary: up to £39,727 per annum

Location: Derwentside College, Consett, DH8 5EE

Closing Date: Tuesday 14 October 2025

Why Derwentside College?

Derwentside College is one of the top performing colleges in the region for its employer and student satisfaction.  We are an ambitious organisation and as a large provider of apprenticeships we are leading the way in delivering a range of outstanding services to learners and employers. 

The Opportunity

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding Maths Lecturer who has experience in the delivery of Functional Skills Maths, with knowledge or experience of GCSE delivery advantageous, to join our team. This is more than a teaching role, it's an opportunity to shape the skills, confidence, and aspirations of learners, equipping them with the mathematical understanding and problem solving abilities that will benefit them throughout their lives, in further education, employment, and everyday decision making.

What you will do?

The person appointed will be responsible for the planning and delivery of GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Maths which lead to high levels of achievement and positive progress.  You will have a proven track record of excellent teaching that inspires and engages learners, with a keen desire to share your knowledge, take part in professional development and collaborate with your colleagues in order to improve the learner experience.  Ideally, you will hold a relevant teaching qualification and a Maths specialism. 

As a Lecturer, you will be responsible for student learning, curriculum development, pastoral care, and administration.  Sharing your skills and knowledge, you will develop and maintain high levels of student retention and attendance.  In this role, you will deliver engaging lessons, develop and update curriculum materials, and provide pastoral care and support to students, fostering a positive learning environment.  You will monitor and improve student retention and attendance rates, assess student progress and provide constructive feedback, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance the department's performance.

Why work in Further Education?

As well as inspiring the next generation of learners and sharing your skills and knowledge as they take their next steps, you can expect a much more flexible working style in our College.  Maths teachers typically teach for 32 weeks of the year, with over 9 weeks of holiday, and there may be opportunities for hybrid working.  Our College also closes at 2pm on Fridays and finishes early during holiday periods, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

This role would also likely provide anyone starting their FE teaching career access to an extra payment of £6,000 from the government, under the targeted retention incentive. 

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• 46 days annual leave
• Additional Christmas closure days
• College Closure 2pm on Fridays
• Automatic entry to the Teachers Pensions’ Scheme
• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle car leasing scheme
• Flexible working day
• Annual staff celebration days
• Continuous professional development
• Free on-site parking

This post is permanent, and is available on a part- or full-time basis (full time is 37 hours per week).  The starting salary will depend upon an individual’s level of qualifications and experience.

This post attracts a recruitment and retention premium meaning the salary is up to £39,727 per annum as a result of market conditions.

If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Lindsey Dart on 01207 585900 or via lindsey.dart@derwentside.ac.uk

The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.  The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.

As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.  If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585900 or email hr@derwentside.ac.uk

Previous applicants need not apply.  No Agencies.

Closing date for applications – Tuesday, 14th October 2025

This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received.  If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.

 

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