Maths Course Leader

Burton and South Derbyshire College; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based educational institution seeks a full-time Maths Course Leader (Tutor) at its Burton on Trent campus. The role involves shaping the next generation of students and promoting their success through effective and innovative lessons. Candidates should be passionate about education and willing to work towards Level 2 English and Maths qualifications. This position offers excellent training and additional benefits, supporting your professional development and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

Generous pension schemes

Competitive holiday plans

Flexible working policies

On-site nursery

Access to gym facilities

Staff discounts at dining facilities

Qualifications

• Ability to shape the next generation and develop students’ talents.
• Energetic and driven with effective and innovative lessons.
• Commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maximise student potential and help them achieve success.
• Provide support and access to additional learning materials outside the classroom.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Effective lesson planning

Ability to innovate

Collaboration skills

Education

Level 2 English and Maths qualifications

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Maths Course Leader (Tutor)

Full time, 37 hours per week
£28,870 - £36,590 per annum

Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for shaping the next generation. You’ll have the opportunity to be a role model with the ability to develop your students’ talents. You’ll be able to maximise their potential, enabling them to achieve something they thought possible.

Energetic and driven. Your lessons must be effective and innovative, and support learners to progress and achieve success. At BSDC we are very proud of our successful maths and English team who promote a strategy which enables learners to access a range of learning materials and additional support outside of the classroom environment.

The college prides itself in its dedicated, professional and friendly team. It is therefore crucial that you share our ethos and commitment to excellence, innovation and collaboration.

You do not need to have had teacher training to start teaching in FE. BSDC can support you to become a qualified teacher as part of the job and you could even be eligible for an FE initial teacher education (ITE) bursary to support your pre‑service training in mathematics.

Information on the eligibility criteria and application process for the FE ITE bursaries offer can be found on www.gov.uk.

Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required.

Why come and work for us?

Burton and South Derbyshire College value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant:

• Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff
• Generous holiday plans
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working policies
• Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year
• On‑site nursery with Good Ofsted rating
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free annual eye tests
• Access to our onsite gym
• Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon
• Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme
• Discounted health cash plan

Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive cultureand you should share those values. We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under‑represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community.

The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Tuesday 27th January 2026. Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application. Please note late applications are not acceptable.