Doncaster College
Maths Lecturer - Functional Skills
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The vacancy
DN Colleges Group is seeking a passionate, supportive, and enthusiastic Functional Skills Maths Lecturer to join our welcoming Functional Skills team on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in learners' lives by teaching Functional Skills Maths from Entry Level to Level 1 across a range of further education programmes.
You will play an important role in helping learners develop their mathematical skills, build confidence, achieve their qualifications, and progress towards their future goals. Working within a collaborative and supportive department, you will contribute to curriculum development, lesson planning, assessment activities, quality assurance processes, and the effective delivery of learning programmes.
We are keen to hear from experienced teachers as well as individuals with strong mathematical knowledge who are looking to begin a rewarding career in education. If you are new to teaching, we offer supportive teacher training pathways and professional development opportunities to help you succeed and grow.
Contract Type: This is a fixed-term position until November 2027
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver engaging and inspiring Functional Skills Maths lessons to learners from Entry Level to Level 1.
- Plan, prepare, and develop high-quality learning materials, schemes of learning, and lesson content.
- Assess learner progress, provide constructive feedback, mark work, and maintain accurate records of achievement.
- Support the management and quality assurance of learning programmes through effective assessment and learner support.
- Contribute to curriculum development and the continuous improvement of our Maths provision.
- Support course verification, course leadership activities, and programme coordination where required.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and encouraging classroom environment where all learners can thrive.
- Participate in professional development, performance reviews, and mandatory training to continually enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support departmental objectives and learner success.
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Essential Criteria
- Level 5 teaching qualification, substantial industry experience, or willingness to work towards an appropriate teaching qualification.
- Relevant subject expertise in Mathematics.
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Experience delivering Functional Skills Maths at Entry Level.
- Demonstrable ability to plan and deliver effective lessons using innovative and engaging teaching approaches.
- Knowledge of curriculum development, assessment practices, and the use of ICT to support teaching and learning
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary of £33,787–£42,766.
- Enrolment into the Teachers' Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution.
- 35 days annual leave, bank holidays, and two weeks off at Christmas.
- Continued professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Access to a range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including same-day GP appointments, high street discounts, and employee schemes.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment dedicated to helping both staff and learners reach their full potential.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is passionate about Maths and committed to helping learners succeed. You'll be an engaging educator with strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Whether you're an experienced lecturer or someone ready to take the first steps into teaching, you'll share our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive, and inspiring learning environment where every learner can achieve their goals.
Additional Information
Safer Recruitment: As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS. Right to Work: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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We're always happy to chat! If you'd like any further information about this role or any part of the application process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment team at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk. We'd love to hear from you.
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About Us
At DN Colleges Group, we are working towards a common goal: to transform our communities through learning. This vision reflects our belief in our students and in our ability to transform their lives so positively. Our students are at the heart of everything we do.
Our educational hub spans Scunthorpe to Doncaster and beyond. We combine distinct, high quality teaching and learning with local, regional and global reach. We connect our students and staff with partners and employers across the east/west corridor from Sheffield City Region to the Humber and Lincolnshire, across the UK and internationally
Our values
This vision is supported by a set of values that underpin how we operate every day across our organisation. Across every team and department, we follow core values that guide our decision making, our interactions and our approach to challenges and opportunities.
These values are a fundamental part of DN Colleges Group, as we aspire to deliver outstanding and inspirational teaching and learning for our students every day.
- Ambition: To achieve the highest standards.
- Support: A caring, safe and inclusive environment.
- Partnership: Collaborative working to achieve shared goals.
- Innovation: We use our initiative and are agile in finding creative solutions.
- Responsibility: We take individual and collective responsibility.
- Equality: We work with integrity and are open, honest and respectful of each other.
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