FE Lecturer in Maths
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About The University
The University of Derby is a modern university with a modern outlook. Everything we do is driven by delivering excellence and opportunities for our students, our staff and our region. We have some of the best university facilities in the UK and achieve outstanding results for our teaching and research and have been awarded Gold in the prestigious Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 – making it one of the top universities in the country recognised for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes. Financially strong and seriously ambitious we offer our employees an inclusive culture that centres itself around staff wellbeing, where you can be confident you will receive all the help and encouragement you need to build a rewarding career with lots of opportunities to enhance your skills.
About The College/Department
University of Derby Buxton is a vibrant and unique campus set in the heart of the Peak District, combining a rich history with a forward‑looking approach to education. Based in the iconic Devonshire Dome, the Buxton campus is home to specialist programmes such as hospitality, culinary arts, events, tourism, and hair and beauty. The campus is designed to provide students with hands‑on, real‑world learning experiences, supported by industry‑standard facilities and strong links to local, national, and international employers.
Set within the stunning natural landscape of Derbyshire, the campus also offers an inspiring backdrop for study and personal growth. At Buxton, students are encouraged to explore, innovate, and thrive, making it an exceptional place to learn and build a successful future. University of Derby Buxton is rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED in all inspection areas, including teaching, learning & assessment, outcomes for learners, personal development, behaviour & welfare; and has a team of dedicated staff who take pride in supporting learners towards their study and career goals.
About The Role
You will deliver high‑quality teaching of GCSE Mathematics and Functional Skills Mathematics to learners aged 16–19, who are undertaking resit programmes as part of their broader vocational study pathway. In addition, the role includes teaching an adult Functional Skills Maths class one evening per week.
As a valued member of a dynamic and committed team, you will play a key role in enhancing mathematical learning across designated curriculum areas. This will be achieved in alignment with the GCSE and Functional Skills specifications for Mathematics, as well as the Professional Standards set by the Education and Training Foundation.
This is a part time role, 0.6 FTE. The working pattern for this role is 3 days per week – Monday day time, including an evening class, Wednesday day time and Thursday day time.
About You
You will be an experienced educator with a strong understanding of Mathematics and Functional Skills Mathematics, child development, and educational practice. You will hold a relevant degree or professional qualification, and ideally a recognised teaching qualification (or be working towards one). A background in delivering high‑quality, engaging teaching to post‑16 learners is essential.
You will have up‑to‑date knowledge of current developments in the early years and education sector, including national frameworks, safeguarding requirements, and progression pathways into employment or higher education.
Effective communication, organisational and pastoral skills are essential, alongside the ability to inspire and support learners of all backgrounds. You will be a reflective practitioner, committed to inclusive education and continuous professional development, and ready to contribute positively to a collaborative team environment.
Principal accountabilities
* Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of curriculum planning documentation for both GCSE and Functional Skills Mathematics. This includes sharing responsibility for creating, reviewing, and updating KSB’s (scheme of work), lesson plans, and associated teaching materials to ensure alignment with current specifications and best practice in mathematics education.
* To act as a personal tutor, course leader, and IV as required.
* To take an active part in course team meetings and activities.
* To develop and maintain high quality standards in line with the demands of the Common Inspection Framework.
* To take an active part in the University’s Staff Development Programme to ensure flexible and responsive curriculum delivery.
* To take an active part in all extra‑curricula activities, including open days, recruitment events and external moderation processes.
General Duties
* To undertake such class contact duties for the grade as are laid down in the University FE Academic Contract.
* To teach effectively (including the necessary preparation) using a variety of methods on appropriate programmes as directed by the subject Curriculum Leader.
* To maintain currency with and operate within the demands of the Common Inspection Framework.
* To assess and record students’ progress on a regular basis by appropriate means e.g. marking, profiles, learning agreements, action plans, records of achievement etc.
* To respond to the personal and social needs of students in the learning situation.
* To prepare programmes of work and lesson plans, set assignments, tests, examinations, marking schemes.
* To ensure that all appropriate administrative records are accurately completed and maintained in accordance with University procedures, e.g. enrolment forms, attendance registers, student Individual Learning Agreements or training plans.
* To ensure that students behave in a responsible manner to a high standard of safety in classrooms, practical areas and around the University campus.
* To ensure relevant links with outside agencies, education support services, parents and employers.
* To undertake any other administrative and teaching duties which may, from time to time, reasonably be required within the general level of responsibility of the post, as agreed with the Curriculum Leader.
* To comply with the requirements of Health & Safety, other relevant legislation and University documentation.
* To understand and comply with the University’s Equality and Diversity Policies.
* To comply with copyright and software licensing legislation and related University procedures.
* To undertake appropriate training and Continuing Professional Development activities as requested by the Curriculum Leader.
* To work with support staff, programme and course teams as appropriate.
* To participate in and contribute to curriculum development.
* To ensure that the College’s Quality Assurance Procedures are completed and actioned.
* To contribute to the marketing activities of the College.
* To comply with the requirements of Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults, Prevent, Health and Safety, Quality and other University policies including Equal Opportunities, Risk Management and Equality and Diversity.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Hold or be working towards a teaching Qualification e.g. BEd, Cert. Ed., DTLLs or equivalent
* Relevant degree or professional qualification or equivalent
* Level 2 qualifications (either in Functional Skills or GCSE A‑C) in both English and maths.
Experience
* Demonstrable experience of ability to engage with learners to support high quality learning outcomes.
* Experience of delivering teaching or training programmes to post 16 age group.
* Experience of delivering high quality provision in line with national benchmarks.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
* Detailed knowledge of appropriate qualifications associated with the subject area.
* Knowledge of the latest developments in Education and Training.
* Knowledge, awareness and commitment to strategies which promote equality and diversity.
* Knowledge of appropriate progression routes for learners.
* Highly developed communication skills.
* Ability to work effectively on your own and with a small team.
* Well‑developed administrative and organisational skills.
* Ability to lead a team.
* Good time management skills.
Business Requirements
* Completed DBS check with child barred list.
* Prohibited from Teaching check.
* A commitment to the principle of widening participation.
* A commitment to continued professional development.
* A commitment to the College’s values and behaviours.
* Willingness and flexibility to travel and work between College and external sites in a cost effective and timely manner.
Desirable Criteria
Qualifications
* Assessor Qualification.
Experience
* Experience of programme leadership and management.
* Relevant industrial experience.
* Experience of Internal and External Verification processes.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave entitlement of 47 days inclusive of bank holidays and concessionary days (pro rata).
* Teacher’s Pension Scheme.
* Suite of holistic wellbeing benefits and support including family‑friendly policies, generous sick pay provision and comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to a variety of staff discounts at high street retailers.
* Discounted onsite gym.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
* A flexible working environment.
* A commitment to personal and professional development.
Key contact
For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Lyndsey Mollison, Curriculum Co‑ordinator via l.mollison@derby.ac.uk.
For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk.
Important information
Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers under the Skilled Worker route for this role; however, applications are welcome from candidates who are able to demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
Please visit our website for more information.
DBS check
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post.
To enable us to process your DBS check please ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website at interview stage.
Equity, diversity and inclusion
The University of Derby is committed to promoting equity, diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, trans status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief (or none), sex and sexual orientation.
We are Disability Confident Employers, demonstrating our commitment to disability inclusion, and invite applicants to highlight adjustments they may require to ensure equitable participation in our recruitment processes.
Further, we are committed to ensuring an environment which is trans and non‑binary‑inclusive for all our staff, students, partners, and visitors, and continuously review our policies, guidance and training.
When applying to join the University, you can choose your preferred title, including the gender‑neutral title ‘Mx’. We also ask our candidates if they would like to share their preferred pronouns. This is voluntary but demonstrates our commitment to inclusivity for trans and non‑binary candidates. Once employed, you can add pronouns and preferred names onto our system.
The University of Derby undertakes anonymised shortlisting during the staff recruitment process. This means that, when shortlisting, panel members will not be able to see an applicant’s name and will see an applicant number instead. This demonstrates the practical steps we are taking to remove barriers to recruitment by minimising the possible impact of our unconscious bias.
However you identify, we actively celebrate the knowledge, experience and talents each person brings. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds; therefore we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who will help our leaders and teams be more reflective of our student population.
Read more about equity, diversity and inclusion at the University of Derby.
Environmental Sustainability
At the University of Derby, we are passionate about embedding sustainability into everything that we do. We aim to bring environmental sustainability into all aspects of the University, including teaching, research and operational activities. In line with the University’s strategic framework, we expect all our staff to embed sustainability into their working practices and support the University’s objective to reach net zero carbon by 2050.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Education and Training
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