Lecturer in Maths

Middlesbrough College Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Tees Valley is seeking a Lecturer in Maths to deliver engaging and innovative lessons. Responsibilities include planning tailored coursework, fostering an inclusive environment, and providing support to students. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Mathematics or a related subject, alongside effective communication skills. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary ranging from £29,565 - £43,562 per annum and excellent benefits, including a supportive health scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Subsidised health scheme

Free gym membership

Confidential counselling support

Extensive professional development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant Degree, or equivalent.
• GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above in English and Maths required.
• Qualified Teacher or willing to work towards teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Plan engaging Mathematics programs that meet student needs.
• Create a conducive and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Employ various teaching techniques consistent with best practices.
• Prepare and deliver assessments meeting college standards.
• Offer pastoral support and deliver tutorials in line with standards.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to continuous professional development

Education

Degree in Mathematics or a related subject

Teaching qualification or willingness to obtain

GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C / Level 4 or above

Job description

Job Title: Lecturer in Maths

Location: Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

Department: Health & Care

Reporting to: Associate Director Curriculum & Quality

Salary: £29,565 - £43,562 per annum*

Annual Leave: 45 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Teaching hours: 864 hours per annum

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: Teachers Pension Scheme

Join Our Team

An exciting opportunity has emerged for a Lecturer in Maths to join us at Middlesbrough College. The role requires delivering engaging and innovative lessons, planning and assessing coursework, and providing tailored support to meet individual learning needs. You will create an inclusive learning environment that inspires students to achieve their full potential. A degree in Mathematics or a related subject is essential, along with a teaching qualification or a willingness to work towards one. If you have strong subject knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous professional development, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact and progress your career.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Lecturer in Maths, you will:

• Plan a program of study for Mathematics that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Employ a variety of teaching techniques and resources consistent with best practices, specific content knowledge, the physical limitations of the space provided, and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Plan and deliver a suitable Assessment Programme ensuring marked work meets Middlesbrough College Standards.
• Be prepared to offer pastoral support and deliver a suitable tutorial programme to students in line with the College’s tutorial standards.

What We’re Looking For:

We seek candidates who:

• To be a qualified Teacher or willing to work towards**
• To hold a relevant Degree, or equivalent.
• GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.

**(subject to meeting enrolment criteria for the teaching qualification – see Job description for further details).

What’s in it for you?

The College offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Health & Wellbeing – Subsidised health scheme, free gym membership, and 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-Friendly Policies – We offer family-friendly policies, flexible hours, and support for all of life’s big moments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support for you and your family, including counselling, legal and financial advice, and wellbeing resources
• Professional Development – Extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• College Extras – Save money, feel great, and go green with:
  -Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
  -Discounted gift cards for big brands
  -Home & Tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
  -Cycle to Work scheme-Coming soon: EV Leasing
  -Pension Schemes – Teachers’, LGPS & NEST-Discounted car parking on site

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Kirsty Tate, Associate Director on [e-mail].

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Targeted Retention Scheme:

You could be eligible for a Targeted Retention Incentive payment. FE staff who have been employed in the sector for less than five years and teach in courses such as building and construction, chemistry, computing (including digital and ICT), early years, engineering and manufacturing (including transport engineering and electronics), maths, or physics could be eligible for an incentive payment. Please read the full criteria information on the incentive payment to see if you are eligible: Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Ready to Make a Difference? Apply Early!

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we can appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.

SAFEGUARDING

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students, including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

This role involves regulated activity and direct contact with children and young people. The successful candidate will be expected to uphold the highest standards of safeguarding practice.

We follow Safer Recruitment practices in line with the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules.

It is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

*The Lecturer Salary Scale is from Pt 5 – Pt 16. Thesalary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) & QTS. To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).

Holiday Update

Our College will close for the festive break on Friday 19 December 2025 and reopen on Monday 5 January 2026. If you’ve applied for a role, thank you! We’ll review applications and get back to you in January.

Wishing you a happy holiday season!

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