GCSE Maths & English Teacher
Department: Construction
Salary: £27,350 to £41,194 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week
Reference: REC2184 | Closing Date: Tuesday, 29th July 2025
The Opportunity
Based at our state-of-the-art CUBE Construction Centre, you’ll be teaching GCSE Maths and English to our learners working towards careers in the construction industry. Your role sits within the Construction department, where you’ll be supporting our students to achieve their core academic qualifications alongside their vocational training.
You’ll bring learning to life by linking core subjects to real-world contexts. Working closely with Construction tutors, you’ll tailor your lessons to ensure that English and Maths feel relevant, practical, and accessible to students training in trades such as bricklaying, joinery, plumbing, electrical installation, and painting and decorating. Some of our learners may have previously found these subjects challenging, so your ability to build confidence and engagement will be key.
Your work will involve planning and delivering engaging lessons, tracking progress, and providing individual support to help students overcome any barriers to learning. You’ll also contribute to the wider development of the curriculum, ensuring your teaching supports the department’s aims and meets the needs of your learners.
By helping students secure their GCSE qualifications, you’ll be giving them access to further education, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities. You’ll also play an important part in maintaining high standards of behaviour, attendance, and respect across your classes, contributing positively to the college’s culture and values.
This is a great opportunity to work within a friendly team whilst making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people who are preparing for careers in the construction industry.
About You
You are an experienced educator who enjoys helping students see the value in Maths and English especially those who may have found these subjects difficult in the past. You know how to make learning click by linking lessons to real life situations.
With at least one year of experience in an education setting you understand how to support learners at different levels. You have delivered learning to a range of students and know how to adapt your style to keep them engaged motivated and making progress. You have also developed your own learning materials, so you know what it takes to create content that really works in the classroom.
You are confident in planning fun engaging lessons that spark interest and show students how these core skills connect to their chosen careers whether that is bricklaying joinery plumbing electrical installation or painting and decorating. You are adaptable thoughtful and always ready to try new ways of helping students learn and grow.
You enjoy being part of a team and working closely with vocational tutors to create the best possible experience for learners. You are happy to contribute to the curriculum and always keep your focus on what is best for your students. You understand the importance of creating a positive classroom environment where behaviour is strong attendance is high and everyone feels respected.
Above all you are driven by the difference you can make. You want to help young people succeed gain their GCSEs and take the next step into further study apprenticeships or work in the construction industry.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
* A recognised teaching qualification – or a willingness to work towards a Level 6 PGCE
* A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject area
* GCSEs (or equivalent Level 2 qualifications) in both Maths and English
* At least one year of experience working in an education setting
* Experience of delivering learning to a diverse range of learners
* Experience in developing engaging and accessible learning materials
Reasons to join us
* We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
* Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
* Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
* Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
* Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
* 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
* Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
* Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
* Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
* Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
* Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
* Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
* Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
* On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
* Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
* Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
Closing date for applications is Tuesday, 29th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children