Job Description

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).

ARU's research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields. We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities. Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK's Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK's leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.



At our ARU Writtle campus, we specialise in animal, environmental, agricultural and horticultural courses, for learners aged 16 to 18, adult learners, undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

About the Role:

We are looking for a dynamic and innovative teacher of Maths to deliver GCSE syllabus and functional skills across college. Candidates should be able to motivate and enthuse learners about Maths through creative and inspiring delivery. The successful candidate will have experience of delivering GCSE or functional skills Maths and a track record of learners achieving high grades.



With a minimum of level 2 GCSE English and Maths or equivalent, two A levels and a specific maths qualification at level 3 or higher, you will have demonstrable experience of working within the further education sector. A teaching qualification would be an advantage or a commitment to undertake this within the first year of employment is essential.



Informal enquiries can be made to Lindsey Rowan, Assistant Principal - Curriculum, at lindsey.rowan@aru.ac.uk.



Find out more about working with us and how we recruit.



We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that ARU will carry out online searches as part of the due diligence on short listed candidates.

All appointments at ARU Writtle are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Children's Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be obtained from https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.



This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.

Guidance Notes:

Please download the Person Specification for key requirements. To apply, demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the criteria.

Job Category Teaching, Research & Scholarship
Vacancy Type Permanent
Employment Type Part time
Salary From 30,805 per annum (unqualified) / 35,116 per annum (qualified )p.a. pro rata
Salary To 34,132 per annum (unqualified) / 37,174 per annum (qualified) p.a. pro rata
Location Writtle
Faculty/Prof Service Writtle College
Ref No 3594
Closing Date 14/08/2025