Lecturer in Maths

**Lecturer in Maths**

**REF: SL0040-631**

**The role**:
An exciting opportunity has become available to join an important team, central to Southport College. We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative member of staff to join our Maths team. The post involves teaching on our GCSE resit provision for 16-19 students, delivery of functional skills to apprentices and GCSE and Functional Skills classes for Adults. This post is ideal for someone who wants to teach maths in a new environment or a recently qualified teacher.

**Responsible to**:
The postholder is responsible to the Curriculum Manager.

**Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities**:

- To teach, set and mark work appropriate to the needs of students to enable them to achieve the highest possible standards in their agreed learning programme
- To contribute to the college enrichment programme
- To liaise with other members of staff as relevant, eg, Curriculum Manager, Teachers, Progress staff, Learning Support staff and Careers staff
- To liaise with the College exam team to ensure accurate and timely entries for exams and coursework submissions
- To ensure students have access to appropriate enrichment to facilitate their progression, for example, access to trips and visits, enrichment activities and/or other certificated provision, work experience, guest speakers
- To attend and contribute to Staff/Subject Meetings/Open Evenings as appropriate
- To share in and support the discipline, progress and wellbeing of individual students in line with College procedures
- To encourage full attendance, managing the behaviour and discipline of students in your classes
- To liaise with Parents, Curriculum Manager, Progress staff and other relevant College personnel as appropriate
- To monitor and encourage the involvement of students in a wide variety of extension and enrichment activities
- To be actively involved in the College’s continuous development programme ensuring personal progress and growth
- To participate in the College Quality Programme
- To contribute to the overall College Marketing provision
- To act in accordance with all agreed College policies and procedures
- To undertake any such other duties as may reasonably be required

The above duties are indicative of the requirements of the post at the time of recruitment. It is management policy that roles and responsibilities are reviewed on a regular basis leading to possible modifications where appropriate. Staff may be asked to undertake other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the post, at the initial place of work or at other locations from which the College operates.

**The Person**:
**Qualifications and Attainments: Essential/Desirable & Method of Assessment**

Possession of an advanced Maths qualification (or equivalent combined with at least 2 years’ experience of teaching maths) with knowledge through experience. E A

Possession of a recognised teaching qualification/or readiness to undertake in-service training. E A

Level 2 qualification or equivalent in Numeracy and Literacy (or willingness to undertake and achieve within 2 years). E A

**Experience**

Previous relevant teaching experience on maths programmes E A/I

Evidence of successful achievement in terms of student outcomes E A/I

Evidence of high standards of classroom practice E A/I

**Knowledge, Skills and Attributes**

Possession of relevant knowledge and expertise in Technology Enhanced Learning
D A/I

Enthusiastic and innovative teacher with sound knowledge of current trends in Teaching and Learning E I

Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children & young people E I

To work in accordance with and promote the College’s Staff Charter, “Our Values”
E I

Positive, flexible and adaptable approach E I

Willingness to commit to adhering to college policies and procedures with regards to Safeguarding, Prevent, Equality & Diversity, Health & Safety etc. E I

Method of Assessment: A - Application, I - Interview, AS - Assessment

**Salary**:
£26,253.00 to £32,337.00 per annum.

**Summary of Terms and Conditions of Employment**:
The post is offered on the Southport College contract for newly appointed lecturers. This consists of a normal working week of 35 hours, comprising duties consistent with the position of lecturer, and a holiday entitlement of 40 days plus Bank Holidays. In addition there are a possible 8 extra days holiday awarded at the discretion of the College for efficiency purposes.

The post holder will be eligible to contribute automatically to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. Details of the scheme in operation can be found in the vacancies area of the College's website.

During their employment with the College the post holder will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the professional image of the College. They will be expected to provide a prompt and efficient service and to maintain appropriate standards of personal appe