27 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 December 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    5 November 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term - contract ends in March 2028 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full time equivalent salary

£32,486 - £45,404

What skills and experience we're looking for

Activate Learning are looking for a Maths Teacher on a maternity cover basis to join our Academic Studies Faculty at Guildford College.

Role: Maths Teacher Location: Guildford College Contract: Fixed-term, part-time role working 19 hours (0.51 FTE) Salary: £32,486 - £45,404Student Focus: Further Education | GCSE Maths

What you'll be doing

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual with the ability to inspire, so that students studying on our GCSE Maths courses have a memorable learning experience.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for a teacher with passion and drive who is committed to enabling our students to unlock their potential and switch on to the power of learning.

This is a fixed-term, part-time maternity cover role working 19 hours per week (FTE 0.51) based at our Guildford College. The hours would be worked over Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. The contract ends in March 2028.

What we're looking for

We are looking for people who can act as role models for our students and ensure that they leave us with not just their professional qualifications, but the attributes required to progress in the world of work. A genuine interest in working with and developing young people is a requirement. Understanding the importance of tailoring our teaching methods to meet the needs of all learners. It's essential to use strategies that promote engagement, accommodate diverse learning styles, and build a strong foundation for academic growth.

Previous teaching experience in the FE sector would be an advantage, but it is not a requirement. As long as you have the qualifications or experience to teach on our Maths courses and demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector.

You'll have:

  • A level 3 qualification in Maths or a related subject
  • A teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards one
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

What the college offers its staff

We want you to feel supported, valued and able to develop throughout your career with us. As part of the Activate Learning team, you’ll have access to:

  • 40 days’ annual leave (calculated according to working hours)
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • Healthcare Cash Plan
  • Free eye tests
  • Season ticket loan / bus pass *
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Toolkit; Your wellbeing. Your way. Support when you need it.
  • Blue Light Card; access to a range of discounts and offers
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning; develop new skills and explore learning at your own pace
  • Learning and development opportunities; access to a range of professional development, training and career development opportunities to help you grow and progress

*Subject to earnings eligibility

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment follows safer recruitment principles and Keeping Children Safe in Education. Depending on the role, successful applicants may undergo DBS, right to work, reference, qualification and suitability checks.

We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Please contact our Talent Team if you require reasonable adjustments.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About Activate Learning

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
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Activate Learning is a pioneering education group made up of eight colleges across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Surrey, with a global reach and a shared commitment to transforming lives through learning.


We believe education has the power to change lives, and our innovative approach puts people at the heart of everything we do. Across our colleges and wider organisation, our people work together to create positive experiences and opportunities for our students, communities and colleagues.


We recognise that every employee is an individual, with their own ambitions, strengths and career aspirations. That’s why we empower our people to make the choices that are right for their careers and personal development. We value our employees as fundamental to our continued success and are committed to creating a diverse, open and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, supported and inspired to flourish.


When you join Activate Learning, you become part of a forward-thinking organisation that offers the benefits and opportunities of a large employer, alongside a genuine commitment to your career development. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of a transformational approach to education, while working within a supportive and connected community where collaboration, growth and new ideas are encouraged.


At Activate Learning, we’re investing in more than education — we’re investing in our people, our communities and the future.

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