Application Deadline: 23 October 2024 Department: English, Maths & ESOL Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus Compensation: £31,788 - £35,777 / year Description Job Title: Maths Lecturer Job Type: Full Time, Term-Time Only, Initially temporary for 1 year with a potential view to extend. Salary: £31,788 - £35,777 FTE This role offers an additional Market Supplement for exceptional candidates or a levelling up premium for people new to teaching in FE. Are you passionate about Maths? Are you enthusiastic about inspiring and motivating students to fulfil their potential? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for a Maths Lecturer to join a vibrant forward-looking college. We have a reputation for providing high quality education and support for all learners and are seeking to recruit a high-quality Lecturer in Maths to teach GCSE and Functional Skills to learners aged from 16 - 18 and adults. To be successful in this role, you will have the ability to motivate and engage a range of students with inspirational and innovative approaches to Maths and be able to deliver high-quality teaching and learning using practical, real-life scenarios. A minimum of a level 3 Maths qualification or equivalent level skills is essential together with a Certificate in Education. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team in a dynamic and innovative college. If you have a passion for teaching and the ability to inspire and motivate students, we would love to hear from you. Levelling up premium payments for FE teachers Attention all eligible FE teachers! Are you looking to level up your career and earn more while teaching specific courses? You may be eligible to claim a levelling-up premium payment for teaching courses in building and construction, chemistry, computing, early years, engineering and manufacturing, maths, and physics. The payment ranges from £2,000 to £6,000 depending on your provider and the number of hours you teach. If you're in your first 5 years of teaching in FE and spend at least half of your hours teaching eligible FE courses at level 3 or below, you may be eligible. Don't miss out on this opportunity to level up your career! Safeguarding Our Students At Hugh Baird College, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for this position, and you will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands, or final warnings in line with current guidance. About Hugh Baird College Hugh Baird College is a college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. With over 300 courses delivered to more than 5,000 students, it is one of the largest education and training providers in the area. The College offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees. We are proud to serve our local community by helping people gain the skills, knowledge, and confidence to reach their full potential. We are a Mindful Employer and have signed the 'Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health'. We are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently. We welcome applications from inspiring individuals with a passion for developing the next generation, regardless of their background, into both teaching and support roles. We have a track record of providing outstanding development to support career progression into teaching and management. Thank you for your interest in joining our team at Hugh Baird College. Key Responsibilities Teach students enrolled on a range of courses as assigned by your line manager Implement appropriate feedback and assessment systems to accurately check learning, adapting teaching as required to ensure learner progress. Operate within the Quality Assurance framework. Manage courses or parts of courses as required including administration and organisation. Contribute to curriculum innovation, development, and implementation. Maintain a professional learning environment in the classroom consistently implementing the College's behaviour management processes as required. Maintain and update teaching expertise and skills to continually develop your teaching practice and deliver the best outcomes for learners. Essential Criteria Possess a PGCE/Certificate of education or equivalent teaching qualification Possess a Level 3 in Mathematics Track record of successful teaching experience across a range of levels including GCSE and Functional Skills Experience teaching adult learners Detailed knowledge of relevant course subject matter and examination and assessment requirements Understanding of value added and the use of progress performance measures Experience of developing and maintaining external partnerships to enrich teaching and learning. Ability to provide clear, direct and constructive written and verbal feedback Ability to maintain a disciplined learning environment promoting high expectations of all learners. Please refer to the person specification for all requirements. Benefits Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College We value our employee's contribution to our organisation, that is why we provide a range of benefits and rewards to help and support them, including: Generous Holiday Allowance 40 days plus 8 statutory bank holidays Membership to the Teachers' Pension Scheme Discounted access to our fully equipped gym Discounted rail travel or bus travel Free onsite parking Employee Assistance Programme Mental Health Support Cycle Benefit Scheme Interest-free season ticket loans Cashback and Retail discounts College celebration events For more information on these particular benefits or the other benefits of working at Hugh Baird visit our staff benefits page.
