Lecturer – Maths GCSE / Functional Skills
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College
Gloucestershire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 19 August 2022
Job overview
Reference: REQ000640
Location: Filton and WISE
Salary: Up to £37,402 (dependent on level of qualification and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 Hours
Lecturer – Maths GCSE / Functional Skills
SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Term-Time Only Contracts will incur a salary adjustment if the start date is after 1st September.
What SGS can offer you:
- You will become part of the wider SGS family receiving ongoing support for your personal & professional development, which includes a College Course Contribution Voucher of £250 for all staff, 25% tuition discount for the immediate family of SGS employees, and up to 75% fee discounts with University of Gloucestershire
- Corporate roles benefit significantly by their access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions and the resultant access on retirement, to a secure, flexible and generous pension, accessible from the age of 55
- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, with generous employer contributions of over 23%
- Generous annual leave entitlement of 39 days per academic year, plus 6 annual ‘Subject Updating Days’ for Academic staff
- A proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
- Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free car parking at all campuses
- Access to a wide variety of external health and well-being resources
- Subsidised onsite catering services
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects – from business to sport, engineering to media, GCSEs and A Levels to degree level courses.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve “Outstanding” status after being classified as “Good” in our first inspection.
The Role
We are looking for a passionate teacher who has expertise in delivering GCSE Maths and/or Functional Skills (Entry, L1 and L2). The successful candidate will join an up-and-coming team of like-minded professionals who care deeply about the development of numeracy within a Further Education setting. Ideally, you should have experience working with learners in a post-16 setting and have an ethos centred around care and development.
Any experience from candidates with standards verification, moderation or marking examinations would be welcomed.
The successful candidate will have an excellent track record in teaching and demonstrate commitment to achieving the best for each student. To support the successful member of staff, there is a highly effective college CPD programme in place that encompasses the development of digital skills as well as teaching and learning; in addition to this, candidates are encouraged to undertake external CPD funded by the college.
The post requires a qualification in a related field, and candidates should hold, or be willing to work towards, a PGCE or qualified teacher status.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To undertake all forms of pedagogic work, including classroom teaching, tutorial work and associated outreach duties, residential, open and distance learning courses, and student placements.
To conduct curriculum development work including identification of consumer requirements, planning, development and evaluation of courses and course materials.
Preparation and marking are undertaken to ensure the associated organisational and administrative work.
To support and participate in in-service training and staff development programmes based on individual and College needs assessment.
Beneficial Skills & Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent or have substantial relevant subject experience.
Possess excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Experience working within a FE environment
Please apply online by: 19th August 2022
Expected Interview Date: To be confirmed
The successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced certificate as a requirement of the job.
Attached documents
About South Gloucestershire & Stroud College
- South Gloucestershire & Stroud College
- Stratford Road, Stroud
- Gloucestershire
- GL5 4AH
- United Kingdom
Situated in Stroud, Gloucestershire, South Gloucestershire and Stroud College is a further education establishment. It is a coeducational college that educated students over the age of 16. It is non-denominational.
Principal
Kevin Hamblin
Values and Vision
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s motto is: ‘to be outstanding by standing out’. The aim is to have an impact on all aspects of the lives of the pupils. Teaching is top-quality and students are encouraged to be respectful of others. The college values students who are honest and take responsibility for their actions. Teachers care and support the pupils throughout their time at the college. The classrooms and facilities are outstanding. The aim is for students to develop the necessary skills to reach their dream job. They are pushed to have personal development, as well as academic success.
Ofsted report
“A consistently high proportion of learners successfully complete their courses. Learners’ standards of work and their development of vocational and employment skills are often good. Teaching and learning are predominantly good, with an increasingly significant proportion that is outstanding. Learners benefit from the college’s culture of high expectations and receive outstanding support in their studies. Resources and accommodation for learners are excellent, with outstanding facilities for sport. Governors and managers lead a relentless and successful drive for quality improvement, fully supported by college staff. The college’s highly effective strategic vision and direction place it at the heart of its local communities, to serve the best interests of learners.”
View South Gloucestershire and Stroud College’s latest Ofsted report
Our campuses are based in state-of-the-art buildings in great locations. Filton and WISE are within easy reach of the centre of Bristol, while our Stroud Campus is based in the beautiful Five Valleys in the county of Gloucestershire and Berkeley at the innovative Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park.
Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help our students achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We’re proud of SGS and we're committed to making the new college the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve Outstanding status in our next Ofsted inspection.
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