Mathematics and Science Teacher (GCSE)
West Nottinghamshire College, Derby Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5BH13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Subjects
- Mathematics, Science
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term - maternity cover upto June 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full time equivalent salary
- The salary will be the qualified delivery scale £32,085 to £43,322 per annum, pro rata for part time hours.
Actual salary
- The salary will be the qualified delivery scale £22,459.50 to £35,540.50 per annum, pro rata for part time hours.
What skills and experience we're looking for
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a great opportunity for a dynamic individual qualified to teach mathematics and Science to join a forward-thinking College to teach, challenge, support and coach learners studying the GCSE Mathematics and Science courses.
You will need to possess a teaching qualification and have a good knowledge and teaching expertise of mathematics. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate evidence of working flexibly, collaboratively and effectively to enable learners to excel.
It is essential that you have the ability to build productive relationships, display excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills and demonstrate a flexible and learner-centred approach. You must be able to evidence good understanding of the craft of teaching and coaching and what approaches secure outstanding outcomes for learners. Experience of project management and working strategically with other organisations and stakeholders is desirable.
You will be a highly self-motivated, energetic and driven individual, encompassing a strong sense of autonomy. You will possess excellent communication, teaching and coaching skills and be able to demonstrate proven and positive impact on learners’ outcomes.
The role will require you to embed the college’s values, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition.
2. The Post
2.1 Main Duties and Responsibilities
a) Under the direction of the Curriculum Area Leader to design, plan, teach and coach mathematics and Science students through classroom teaching and/or intervention (1-1 and group activities). Ensure a high-quality learning experience is taught that enables learners to make swift, good progress. To implement approaches and techniques that are bespoke to the needs of students. To work collaboratively including the sharing of resources with mathematics colleagues to secure excellent outcomes for learners.
b) To assess learners accordingly to agreed assessment stipulation. To attend team meetings to review learners’ progress, agree specific teaching approaches, plan specific interventions and the impact of these actions with the intention to ensure all learners excel.
c) Set and monitor targets with learners to consistently support their progress and achievement of at least their minimum target grade. To help ensure learners make positive transitions to positive destinations when leaving their courses.
d) To help develop and share best practice in teaching, learning and assessment and secure a high-quality learning experience for learners.
e) To effectively monitor the progress, attendance, retention and achievement of learners on a continuous basis, ensuring that all appropriate monitoring and tracking documentation is fully documented and readily available and in line with College procedures.
f) To keep up to date with current teaching and coaching practice, resources and developments within mathematics, science and further education.
g) To help implement the College’s quality improvement processes, contribute to evaluative quality assurance reviews and the self-assessment process and subsequent planning.
To complete relevant documentation including agreed, appropriate records of learners’ performance and administration associated with role and responsibilities.
To set high expectations of learners and maintain appropriate standards of learner behaviour and their attitudes to work including the setting of and review of independent work outside the classroom.
Qualifications:
Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLs) or equivalent, e.g. Certificate in Education/PGCE
Relevant degree qualification
Level 3 (minimum) qualification within mathematics for teaching GCSE
Level 2 (minimum) qualification within English
Experience
Recent and relevant experience of teaching and coaching GCSE Mathematics to learners aged 16-18 in further education settings
Evidence of providing high-quality and effective teaching, coaching, learning and assessment
Evidence of teaching and coaching leading to demonstrable positive impact on learners’ outcome
Evidence that you are able to apply effective, flexible approaches to teaching and coaching with different levels and learner cohorts
Evidence of project management and working at a strategic level with other organisations including community groups.
Skills /Knowledge
Demonstrate robust experience and knowledge of teaching and coaching to the GCSE mathematics curriculum
Robust knowledge of the demands of the Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and quality improvement processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate suitability to work with children and vulnerable
adults including knowledge/understanding of safeguarding
Robust grasp of the craft of teaching; what teaching and coaching approaches work and why
An understanding of safeguarding and its importance within the college
Ability to plan and prioritise clearly and effectively
Good time management skills
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Able to work flexibly as a part of a team
Evidence of understanding of differences between assessment and evaluation
Qualities/Approach linked to college values
Demonstrate a positive approach to equality and diversity and customer service
Demonstrate an ability to take responsibility for own and others health and safety at work
Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare
Excellent communication skills
Flexible and professional approach
Ability to work as part of a team to achieve common objectives
Demonstrate that you take responsibility and ownership, e.g. meeting deadlines, sharing practice, following organisational procedures, challenge processes that do not work
What the college offers its staff
The post-holder will report to the Curriculum Area Leader.
5. Terms & Conditions
a) The post is offered on a West Nottinghamshire College Delivery contract.
b) The salary will be the qualified delivery scale £32,085 to £43,322 per annum, pro rata for part time hours.
c) You will be entitled to 44 days leave: 32 days holiday, 8 bank holidays and 4 concessionary days (Please note the concessionary days are for the two-week Christmas break). Pro rata for part time hours.
d) You will be required to work 25.9 hours per week, on a flexible basis to meet the needs of learners.
e) The college operates a contributory Average Salary Pension Scheme (Teachers’ Pensions).
6. The Application
Individuals with the appropriate experience, qualifications and personal qualities are invited to complete an online application form by Midnight on 15th November 2026
Previous Applicants need not apply.
https://www.wnc.ac.uk/About-Us/Work-for-us/
THE COLLEGE PROMOTES EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY AND WELCOMES APPLICATIONS FROM ALL SECTORS OF SOCIETY
The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The successful candidate will be required to pay for the DBS check themselves; the cost (£49.50 for an enhanced disclosure) will automatically be deducted from their first salary payment.
It is an offence for anyone who is barred from working with children and or vulnerable adults to apply for this position.
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.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About West Nottinghamshire College
- Organisation type
- FE College, ages 16 to 99
- Education phase
- Sixth form or FE college
- Size
- No information available
- Age range
- 16 to 99
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- kellymarie.smith@wnc.ac.uk
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