Teaching, Learning and Assessment Specialist – Maths
Location: Cross CollegeSalary: Up to *GBP*42,529.71 per annumContractual Hours: 37.00Basis: Full timeWe are seeking an exceptional, high-performing teaching specialist to join our Quality Team. This is an exciting, cross-college role working across both Barnfield College and West Herts College at all campuses Watford, Barnfield and Hemel Hempstead.
The main purpose of this role is to drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment in the Maths department. You will be supporting teachers to become highly effective practitioners through coaching and development. You will also be involved in a range of quality assurance, improvement and CPD activities.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a fully qualified teacher (L5 Cert. Ed. or equivalent). You will be a consistently high-performing teacher and must have experience of working within a Further Education college setting.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience planning and delivering maths qualifications in the FE sector, with a strong knowledge of GCSE, Stepping stone and functional skill qualification pathways. You will demonstrate secure knowledge of core mathematical concepts and apply this in supporting teachers to design and implement exciting and engaging lessons that maximise learner progress.
You will be experienced in coaching staff to adapt teaching, learning and assessment for inclusive practice, focusing on developing deep understanding rather than surface learning. Confidence in exam structures, awarding-body requirements, and effective teaching strategies to support learner success, progression and positive outcomes is essential.
Its a fast-paced environment, so you will be working on multiple priorities at any given time. A comprehensive understanding of professional standards, including the OFSTED Toolkit, is beneficial.
You will be passionate about developing others and be willing to use coaching to improve practice, rather than simply evaluating performance. Your ability to build credibility quickly, challenge constructively and support staff to improve will be central to your success in this role.
In return, you will join a forward-thinking and supportive team with genuine scope to influence and shape practice across the organisation. We are committed to your continued professional development and will actively support you to grow within the role.
Key Details
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Interview date: Friday 12th June 2026
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Free on-site gym at Watford Campus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Generous holiday entitlement and time off at Christmas
- Early finish on Fridays
- Excellent pension scheme
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources team who will be happy to help.
West Herts College Group is committed to equality of opportunity and is positive about disabled people. If you require support with your application, please let us know.
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Location: Cross CollegeSalary: Up to *GBP*42,529.71 per annumContractual Hours: 37.00Basis: Full time
We are seeking an exceptional, high-performing teaching specialist to join our Quality Team. This is an exciting, cross-college role working across both Barnfield College and West Herts College at all campuses Watford, Barnfield and Hemel Hempstead.
The main purpose of this role is to drive excellence in teaching, learning and assessment in the Maths department. You will be supporting teachers to become highly effective practitioners through coaching and development. You will also be involved in a range of quality assurance, improvement and CPD activities.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be a fully qualified teacher (L5 Cert. Ed. or equivalent). You will be a consistently high-performing teacher and must have experience of working within a Further Education college setting.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience planning and delivering maths qualifications in the FE sector, with a strong knowledge of GCSE, Stepping stone and functional skill qualification pathways. You will demonstrate secure knowledge of core mathematical concepts and apply this in supporting teachers to design and implement exciting and engaging lessons that maximise learner progress.
You will be experienced in coaching staff to adapt teaching, learning and assessment for inclusive practice, focusing on developing deep understanding rather than surface learning. Confidence in exam structures, awarding-body requirements, and effective teaching strategies to support learner success, progression and positive outcomes is essential.
Its a fast-paced environment, so you will be working on multiple priorities at any given time. A comprehensive understanding of professional standards, including the OFSTED Toolkit, is beneficial.
You will be passionate about developing others and be willing to use coaching to improve practice, rather than simply evaluating performance. Your ability to build credibility quickly, challenge constructively and support staff to improve will be central to your success in this role.
In return, you will join a forward-thinking and supportive team with genuine scope to influence and shape practice across the organisation. We are committed to your continued professional development and will actively support you to grow within the role.
Key Details
Closing date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026Interview date: Friday 12th June 2026
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Free on-site gym at Watford Campus
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Generous holiday entitlement and time off at Christmas
- Early finish on Fridays
- Excellent pension scheme
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources team who will be happy to help.
West Herts College Group is committed to equality of opportunity and is positive about disabled people. If you require support with your application, please let us know.
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