Job Description

Salary:

34,624 - 39,494 per annum

Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Closing Date:

Friday, 23rd May 2025

The Loughborough College Foundation Learning Department has a unique opportunity for an inspiring, dynamic and committed individual to teach maths. Our Foundation Learning courses are specifically aimed at students who are entering education at Entry Level or Level one.


They are designed to provide learners with the skills they need to move on to an apprenticeship, supported or skilled employment, further education, or independent living.


You will teach Functional Skills and resit GCSE maths to a wide range of learners in the Department on both level 1 programmes and entry level programmes alongside their vocational programme.


You will be part of the thriving cross college maths team who engage in regional and national development programmes to ensure innovation in teaching and learning of post-16 mathematics.


We are looking for someone who will deliver inspiring teaching and learning and monitor progress in lessons.


You will ensure all learners are on track to achieve their target grades through implementing appropriate assessments and providing high quality feedback.


The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and able to demonstrate the ability to motivate and engage learners through the use of varied high-quality teaching and learning strategies.


You will be required to teach functional skills and GCSE maths to our learners and it is expected that you will have previous experience of teaching maths.


A relevant degree or equivalent is essential, and applicants must already possess a teaching qualification or be working towards one. You must have strong interpersonal and organisational skills.


The College is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business.


We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award. We actively encourage applications who are currently under-represented and where we are using positive action under the Equality Act. We welcome everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.


Alongside our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

A competitive pension scheme Cycle-to-work scheme On-site parking One campus facility Access to healthcare scheme Subsided nursery fees Up to 44 days annual leave per year Additional annual leave available Generous Maternity/Paternity pay Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development Well-being hours Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.


We are and have consistently invested in providing our learners and employees with an outstanding and unrivalled range of modern facilities and resources.


Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the . Please note right to work checks will be completed when the job is offered.


If you require any support to apply for this job, please email recruitment@loucoll.ac.uk

Important Information

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EU citizens arriving into the UK after the 1st January 2021 will need apply for a Tier 2 visa to gain right to work in the UK.



To be eligible to apply for a Tier 2 visa, the role advertised will need to have an educational standard of at least A levels and the salary for the role has to be a minimum of 25,600 unless in a shortage area i.e. STEM or if you have a PhD relating to the role.