Maths Lecturer
About the role
As a Lecturer of GCSE and Functional Skills Maths at EKC Sheppey College you will teach, train and assess students in a variety of learning environments, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. Your role will also include providing support to learners to enable them to achieve their maximum potential and to lead as appropriate on designated study programmes and/or courses, with a key responsibility for ensuring the design, delivery and evaluation of the programme. We pride ourselves in the support we can give those who are new to teaching, with ongoing training and coaching through our Teacher Academy which includes digital skills support.
Responsibilities
- Teach, train and assess students across GCSE and Functional Skills Maths
- Provide support to learners to help them achieve their maximum potential
- Lead on designated study programmes and/or courses as appropriate
- Ensure the design, delivery and evaluation of the programme
- Track student progress and use this information to plan targeted support and interventions
- Motivate learners to achieve and succeed in their studies
Requirements
- Highly organised and creative educator
- Ability to plan and deliver engaging, innovative lessons
- Strong interpersonal skills with a positive and empathetic approach
- Confidence to manage a classroom effectively
- Skill in tracking student progress and planning targeted support
- Ideally experience teaching or delivering training in the workplace (not essential – full training provided)
- Ability to teach across Functional Skills and GCSE maths programmes
- Capability to motivate learners to achieve and succeed
Benefits
- Generous and consistent holiday pattern aligned with the academic calendar
- Teacher Training – £7000 investment in training and coaching through the in‑house Teaching Academy
- Flexible Personal Leave – time off for child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes, and for interviews
- Exclusive Discounts & Perks – restaurant, grocery, retail and holiday discounts, car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
- Wellbeing and Health Support – generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return‑to‑work transitions
- Competitive Pension Scheme – 28% company contribution
- Culture and Recognition – Community Days, Annual Staff Celebration Day, eco‑friendly organisation committed to net‑zero by 2030
Pay
Salary per year: £18,687 up to £20,472. Lecturers normally start at the introductory salary scale point and progress to the highest scale after one full academic year of teaching (subject to being in post by 1st September and approval).
Schedule
Hours per week: 18.5.