Course Leader - Maths

About the Role

[Employer hidden] are recruiting for a Course Leader in Maths to join our team.

We are looking to recruit a creative and inspiring Course Leader with a passion in Maths and extensive experience of delivering Maths GCSE to join our ever growing, successful team at Quarry Hill Campus.  

The role is within the School of Social Sciences based at our Quarry Hill Campus situated in the centre of Leeds opposite the Bus station. The team delivers Entry Functional Skills & GCSE Maths to both 16-18 & Adult learners who are enrolled on a Study Programme or a Full time course in Education & Early Years, Public Services or Health Science and Social Care.

What You Will Do

The post will report to the Programme Manager of Maths & English and will involve working closely with the other English & Maths Course Leaders, Teachers & Study Support coaches to design and modify the curriculum plan for the department to continually improve the quality of delivery for Maths GCSE & Functional Skill delivery.

As part of the role you will:

• Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of on-line learning resources for identified cohorts.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified cohorts.
• Develop and employ effective assessment activities for identified cohorts.
• Assess student work and provide constructive and timely feedback to inspire and motivate the learner to improve and achieve
• Lead quality assurance processes for the course(s) for which the post-holder is responsible.
• Inform the review process to develop and improve identified course(s).
• Be responsible for the retention, achievement, success and attendance for identified cohorts of students, courses or groups of courses for which the post-holder is responsible for.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a recognised teaching qualification and extensive experience of delivering maths GCSE & Functional Skills in an FE setting.  

The person will have;

• a passion for their curriculum area
• current knowledge of GCSE/syllabus
• experience of supporting other Maths teachers and/or trainee teachers
• substantial experience of undertaking internal verification and moderation activities
• proven commitment to continuous professional development
• the skills to help students achieve their potential.
• Enthusiasm and resilience are important.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Generous Annual leave entitlement- If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
• Support Staff 39 days
• Academic 44 days
• Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent Pension schemes
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting- discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities- this will vary depending on role requirements

About Us

[Employer hidden] is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally. 

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. [Employer hidden]’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

Course Leader - Maths

• Salary
  Commencing at £33,352 with progression to £38,651 per annum
• Frequency
  Annual
• Job Reference
  LUM231/1854
• Contract Type
  LEG - Permanent - Full Time
• Closing Date
  28 May, 2025
• Job Category
  Teachers/Lecturers
• Campus
  Quarry Hill Campus
• Location
  Leeds, United Kingdom
• Posted on
  14 May, 2025