About the Role
Working Hours: Up to 37 hours per week (daytime and evening classes, where applicable)
Working location: This is a City Wide role, visit our website to view the locations of our teaching centres
Contract Type: 2 x Part Time/Full-time, Permanent
Legal Right to Work: Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Interview: If shortlisted the first stage will be an assessment centre on Tuesday June 2nd.
Start date: September 2026 (potential to start earlier)
Closing Date: 14 May 2026, Closing time: 11:59pm
References: 2 references, where possible we require 3 years of employment history.
Qualifications: Teaching qualifications, Professional Development Qualification relevant to the role, Subject competency (Math).
DBS Clearance: This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointed candidates will need an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Key Responsibilities
* To teach online lessons (where appropriate) as well as teaching in our centres across the city as needed; this may involve the evening class.
* To join a committed and supportive team of teachers who work together to support adult learners in the community to achieve their goals.
* To deliver teaching and learning to at least a consistently good or outstanding standard.
* To assess learners and work accurately against appropriate awarding body criteria/key course targets to ensure learners achieve their qualifications/course goals.
* To comply with safeguarding procedures.
* To take course leadership responsibilities (where applicable).
* To take part in team meetings and working groups.
* To ensure close liaison and good communications with other staff concerning learners.
* To comply with the service quality assurance procedures.
* To maintain records on learners including attendance and achievement.
* To take personal and professional responsibility for keeping up to date in the subject area and administration processes.
* To positively represent the MAES internally and externally at all times.
About the Candidate
We are looking for candidates who can inspire adult learners to develop their skills and aspirations to enable learners to improve employment opportunities, confidence, health or help their families.
We look for a track record of successfully delivering Maths courses to varying skill and knowledge levels, including learners with additional needs.
Ideally you will have experience of teaching adult learners and you will be expected to maintain your competency in a recent teaching role. We welcome applications from newly and recently qualified teachers, as well as established teachers.
Qualifications
* Professional and academic competence/qualifications to teach on the courses.
* Experience of adopting a range of teaching and learning strategies both face‑to‑face and online.
* Use of e‑learning platforms such as Google Classroom and others (e.g. BKSB) or willingness to learn.
* Commitment to develop your professional development.
* A flexible approach, coupled with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
* The ability to engage and develop adult learners, and role‑model the attributes that we develop within our learners.
* Hold GCSE A*‑C / 9‑4 in English or equivalent (essential).
* Hold GCSE A*‑C / 9‑4 in Maths or equivalent (essential).
* Hold a teaching qualification, ideally to Level 5 (subject specialism) or willingness to work toward.
Benefits We Offer
* Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 42 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increases to 31 days after five years of local government service. You may purchase up to two additional weeks.
* A buzzing pension – Enrolled in the Teachers pension scheme with options to top up. Includes life cover of three‑times your salary as a lump sum.
* Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options.
* Brilliant perks – Access discounts on shop, holidays, phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs, eye tests, and more.
* Learn and grow – Training, workshops, apprenticeships, qualifications, and a comprehensive onboarding process.
* A Good Employment Charter member – Commitment to secure, flexible work and fairness.
* Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Three days pro‑rate of paid volunteering leave.
Pre‑Employment Checks
* Proof of Right to Work – documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK.
* References – from current and previous employers.
* Proof of Qualifications – evidence of qualifications relevant to the role.
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check – a criminal record check may be necessary.
* Proof of Manchester Residency – may be required for some roles.
* Police Vetting – where required.
* Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Clearance – for roles involving access to sensitive information.
* Driving Licence – if the role requires driving.
Other Relevant Information
We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we will source necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.
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