Lecturer in Maths
Derwentside College, Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: This post is permanent, full-time basis working 37 hours a week. Our College also closes at 2pm on Fridays and finishes early during holiday periods, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Between £26,841.00 and £42,976.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the college offers its staff
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.
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, full-time basis working 37 hours a week. The starting salary will depend upon an individual’s level of qualifications and experience. Previous applicants need not apply.
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
Please visit our website for more details on how to apply at www.derwentside.ac.uk/job-vacancies or email HR@derwentside.ac.uk to request a pack.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
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- Website
- Derwentside College website
- Email address
- HR@derwentside.ac.uk
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