Lecturer - Maths; Access to HE

Lecturer - Maths (Access to HE), 14 hours p/w - Starting August 2026

Final date to receive applications: 19 April 2026

Department: Access

Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Middleton

Compensation: £14,010 - £18,375 per annum, i.e £35,027 - £45,939 pro rata per annum

The Access department are recruiting a part time lecturer to teach GCSE Maths to adult learners. The role involves delivering high‑quality, learner‑centred Maths sessions; developing differentiated resources; and embedding effective assessment for learning strategies to support adults in building mathematical fluency, confidence and problem‑solving skills. The post holder will also contribute to learner progress tracking, internal quality assurance processes and curriculum development within the Access team.

This role will also involve working one evening per week. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about supporting adults returning to education and keen to broaden their experience within a dynamic and supportive curriculum area.

• To take an active role in the delivery of quality programmes within the Curriculum area.
• To teach on a wide range of full and part-time courses, in line with the college and curriculum area specifications
• To contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of the curriculum in the school
• To prepare and mark assessments as required within the range of programmes timetabled
• To promote and participate in the delivery of Basic / Key Skills
• To be responsible for the continuous improvement in attendance, punctuality, retention and achievement of students in designated teaching groups
• To produce full, considered and timely reports and references on students
• To participate in student interviews, enrolment and induction, open days and other liaison activities
• To work co-operatively within a team and attend all team meetings
• To fully participate in the college’s ILT strategy including contributing to the upkeep of the section’s intranet site
• To adopt fully all curriculum initiatives adopted by the curriculum area
• To maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of specialist areas
• To maintain current and appropriate resources for all course units taught including Schemes of Work, Lesson Plans, and suitable teaching materials ensuring differentiated learning opportunities are in place
• To contribute to the total learning experience of students within the curriculum area
• To ensure the application of Inclusive Learning in all areas of activity
• Ensure continuous development and improvement of professional knowledge
• Any other duties of a similar level of responsibility as may be required

Qualifications

Essential Criteria

• Teaching Qualification or willingness to work towards

Desirable Criteria

• Degree and/or relevant professional qualification e.g. HNC/D

How Identified: Application

Experience

Essential Criteria

• Experience of teaching within the subject area.
• If a vocational area practical/industrial experience within that field.

How Identified: Application/Interview

Specialist Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Comprehensive knowledge of the subject area
• Understanding of current educational initiatives
• Creative and innovative approach to the development of teaching materials

How Identified: Application/Interview

IT Skills

Essential Criteria

• Intermediate level of Microsoft applications particularly word and power point.

Willing to undertake IT training relevant to their role.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of software packages such as promonitor, goldmine and student record systems.
• Familiar with using VLE’s and E Learning packages.

How Identified: Application/Interview