Barking & Dagenham College
Trainee Lecturer - Maths
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We have an exciting opportunity in our Maths and English department for a Trainee Lecturer - Maths on a Full-time, permanent basis.
Our Story
Barking & Dagenham College of Further & Higher Education is a dynamic, community-focused college with a strong reputation for technical and vocational excellence. Established in 1961 and operating across Barking and Rush Green campuses, we support thousands of learners and apprentices each year to develop the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to thrive.
With significant investment in our facilities — including our East London Institute of Technology — we provide outstanding learning and working environments for both staff and students.
Our Maths and English provision plays a vital role in empowering students within our community to build confidence in these core skills, progress into employment, access higher-level study and support their families and communities.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Trainee Lecturer - Maths, you will deliver engaging and inclusive lessons to learners, supporting them to develop practical literacy skills for work, further study and everyday life.
You Will
- Develop engaging schemes of work tailored to learners with diverse starting points
- Use learner-centred teaching and assessment strategies to drive progress and achievement
- Provide clear, constructive feedback that builds confidence and promotes independence
- Monitor and track attendance, progress and achievement, implementing timely interventions where required
- Support learners with varying barriers to education, creating an inclusive and motivating classroom environment
- Contribute to curriculum development, ensuring provision remains relevant to employment and progression pathways
- Engage in continuous professional development to maintain up-to-date knowledge of education policies and practice
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What We’re Looking For
We are looking for a passionate and committed Maths specialist who understands the transformational impact of further education.
The Ideal Candidate Will
- Be working towards or willing to work towards a teaching qualification with the support of an allocated mentor.
In Addition, You Will Demonstrate
- Experience supporting learners within Further Education setting with functional skills, GCSE Maths or general, personal or academic development.
- Recent, relevant experience of teaching functional skills and GCSE maths to learners from Entry level to level 2
- Strong understanding of maths principles and inclusive teaching strategies
- The ability to differentiate effectively for mixed-ability groups
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing
If you are passionate about helping students gain the maths skills that unlock new opportunities, we would love to hear from you.
What’s In It for You?
We Offer a Wide Range Of Benefits, Including
- A competitive salary of £26,514 – £27,923 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting, dependent on qualifications and experience
- Generous holiday and pension packages
- Ongoing CPD and strong links with industry
- Free parking and access to travel-to-work and technology assistance schemes
- The opportunity to be part of a passionate, supportive team focused on learner success
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Advert closing date: 15/07/2026
Barking & Dagenham College is committed to best practice relating to safer recruitment and safeguarding. Please note that all employment checks are made in-line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines and Barking & Dagenham College use AI automation as part of our candidate processing. Job offers will be subject to onboarding checks including social media checks. For further information relating to onboarding expectations/our safeguarding framework, please speak with the Talent team directly.
Barking & Dagenham College is proudly an inclusive employer, striving towards an open culture where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, safely and without fear of judgment or persecution. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Should you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. You will not be disadvantaged for stating your needs and we want to support you to do your best in this process.
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