Overview
Job title: High School Lecturer - Maths
Job reference: REQ002921
Date posted: 21/10/2025
Application closing date: 02/11/2025
Location: Paignton
Salary: £29,681 - £38,281 pro rata (actual salary £6,417.51 - £8,276.97)
Package: Plus excellent benefits
Contractual hours: 8
Basis: Fractional
Job category/type: Academic
What You’ll Do
You will be responsible for teaching GCSE and Functional Skills Maths to a diverse group of learners, including:
* 14-16-year-old students in our High School provision
* 16-18-year-old students across the College
Your role will be pivotal in bringing learning to life, raising achievement in Maths, and promoting the development of numeracy skills for all students.
What We’re Looking For
* A degree or vocational qualification in a relevant subject
* Recent experience teaching Maths, including GCSE and Functional Skills
* A commitment to inclusive education and learner success
* The ability to inspire and motivate students from varied backgrounds
Why Join Us?
* A supportive and forward-thinking teaching environment
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* A chance to make a meaningful impact on learners' futures
* Collaborative and innovative teaching culture
Successful candidates may be able to apply for a recruitment and retention payment through the Department for Education, Targeted Retention Incentive, provided they are within their first five years of teaching within Further Education. For the 2024 to 2025 academic year, the targeted retention incentive payment ranges from £2,000 to £6,000. More information: Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
About South Devon College
At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success. In return, you can expect access to training, apprenticeships and opportunities for degree level study, plus a generous holiday allowance and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.
The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and we hold Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, a mark of excellence in people management. The College aims to provide learners with excellent teaching and learning and maintains high expectations and enthusiasm for participation and commitment to learning.
Benefits
* 37 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional holiday days
* 1 additional day's holiday for your birthday
* 1 additional day's holiday for every 5 years served
* Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement
* Access to training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities
* Teacher's Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 28.68%
* Hybrid and flexible working patterns
* Subsidised fitness facilities, onsite services and discounts
* Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme)
* On Site Nursery (Mama Bears)
* Employee Assistance Programmes
* Blue Light Card membership
* Discounted travel schemes
Closing Date: 2nd November 2025.
Interview Date: To be confirmed.
To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please note: Do NOT send CVs; applications are via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.
We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options. You will be required to hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment. The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and to equality and inclusion in recruitment and employment. Shortlisting and selection will be conducted without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for candidates with disabilities where possible.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants must declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected.
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