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Want to make life changing differences to young people’s futures?
Believe that teaching numeracy can be engaging and exciting?
Keen to join an experienced team that consistently achieves beyond national standards?.
The Foundation Maths Team at Exeter College:
1. prioritises engagement, confidence, and inclusivity
2. is supported by nationally recognised CPD
3. utilises innovative approaches that change lives and empower young people
Are You Ready for the Challenge?
Our Foundation Maths Team works with post-16 learners who did not achieve a national benchmark in secondary school. This unique role allows us to directly tackle the barriers these learners face, employing cutting-edge pedagogy informed by years of experience, external training providers, and CPD events.
Key Responsibilities:
4. Deliver high-quality GCSE and Functional Skills Maths teaching to post-16 learners.
5. Use innovative and evidence-based approaches to engage students who may have struggled with maths in the past.
6. Support learners in developing both numeracy skills and confidence to achieve their academic goals.
7. Create a positive and inspiring classroom environment that fosters growth and resilience.
8. Work collaboratively within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
What We’re Looking For:
We are seeking a teacher who:
9. Has a strong passion for maths and the ability to make it accessible and engaging.
10. Demonstrates exceptional communication skills and can build meaningful relationships with young people.
11. Is eager to develop professionally and embraces innovative teaching practices.
12. Thrives in a supportive yet challenging teaching environment.
13. Is committed to making a real difference in the lives of learners.
What We Offer:
14. Smaller class sizes than those in schools, allowing for a more personalised learning experience.
15. Access to nationally recognised CPD and professional development opportunities.
16. A chance to work in an Outstanding Ofsted-rated college (2022).
17. A supportive and forward-thinking environment where your impact is truly valued.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a specialist team that is transforming maths education. If you’re ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications from teachers new to the profession are just as welcome as those from experienced teachers, we will be seeking to appoint a teacher with the greatest ability, enthusiasm and commitment to our ethos in the team.
Ambition, Collaboration, Energy. These are our values. Watch this short video to learn more.
And see what our staff have to say here.
Benefits
We’ll give you incredibly generous holidays and a superb pension scheme. You’ll also get a package of amazing benefits, including free counselling and discounted supermarket shopping, spa treatments, electric cars and paddleboarding. Read more on our careers page.
Applying for the role
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The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 7th December at midnight.
Interviews will be held in Exeter on 16th December.
No CVs or agencies please.
Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.
We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Safeguarding Statement
Everyone’s welcome to apply for a role here, regardless of personal characteristics, including race, age, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality.
We’re totally committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students, and we expect you to be too. We follow safer recruitment statutory guidance (Keeping Children Safe in Education). If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.