Lecturer in Maths (Functional Skills & GCSE)

Company: Sandwell College
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Location: West Bromwich
Job Description:

Description

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed Maths Lecturers to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality teaching across Entry Level and Level 2 Functional Skills, and/ or GCSE Maths to learners aged 16–18 and/or adults.

We have opportunities for full-time and part-time roles, with permanent, hourly-paid, and fixed-term contracts available. You will have the chance to work during the day or evening, supporting learners to develop essential skills for employment, further study, and personal progression.

Meet the Team – 16th AprilWe are hosting a “Meet the Team” session on 16th April at 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm.If you are available and interested in:

  • Viewing our facilities
  • Learning more about what makes our College special
  • Discovering how you could contribute to shaping learners’ lives through education

…then please register your interest for free HERE.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver engaging and high-quality Maths lessons (Functional Skills Entry Level to Level 2 and/ or GCSE) to learners of varying abilities
  • Plan and prepare schemes of work, lesson materials, and assessments
  • Use digital and multimedia resources to enhance learning
  • Assess learner work and provide constructive feedback
  • Act as a course tutor, supporting learners to achieve their targets
  • Maintain accurate learner records and support programme administration
  • Participate in curriculum planning, team meetings, and standardisation activities
  • Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the curriculum

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

  • Degree in Mathematics or a related subject
  • Teaching qualification (Certificate in Education or Level 5 teaching qualification)
  • Experience delivering and assessing Functional Skills Maths; GCSE experience desirable
  • Strong understanding of assessment, internal verification, and learner support
  • Ability to prepare engaging learning materials and adapt teaching to diverse learner needs
  • Excellent organisational, administrative, and communication skills
  • Confident using technology to support teaching and learning

Teaching Qualifications & Salary Banding

To be eligible for our Qualified Lecturer salary banding (£31,837 – £48,160), you must hold one of the following teaching qualifications:

Accepted Qualifications:

  • DTTLS (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
  • Certificate in Education
  • PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
  • ProfGCE (Professional Graduate Certificate in Education) 
  • DET (Diploma in Education and Training)
  • DiT (Diploma in Teaching) – if for a vocational subject

If you do not hold one of the above qualifications, you will fall into our Unqualified Lecturer salary banding (£26,661 – £29,998).

Not Accepted as Stand Alone Qualifications:

  • PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
  • CTLLS (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector)
  • CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults) 
  • SFHEA (Senior Fellowship)
  • Masters in Education
  • TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please get in touch.

Benefits

Top-Tier Salaries – We offer sector-leading pay with some of the most competitive salaries around

Unbeatable Time Off – Enjoy 35-50 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays AND extra time off at Christmas – because work-life balance is essential

Posted: April 5th, 2026