Lecturer in Maths

The SGS Maths team delivers Functional Skills qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 2, as well as GCSE Maths. We are a vibrant and collaborative team, dedicated to ensuring that every learner makes positive progress and achieves successful outcomes. At SGS, English and Maths are placed at the heart of the curriculum, reflecting our commitment to supporting young people in developing essential skills for their future.
Our team works positively together to develop innovative strategies and tailored interventions, with a clear focus on measuring progress over time. A key aspect of our approach is collaborating closely with wider curriculum teams to ensure a unified effort towards shared goals. This partnership-driven ethos enables us to provide the best possible support for our learners, helping them thrive both academically and personally.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
+ Plan and deliver engaging GCSE and Functional Skills Maths lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners, ensuring progress and achievement.
+ Monitor and support learners development in Maths, providing feedback and interventions to help them achieve positive outcomes.
+ Collaborate with colleagues across learning areas to support the development of learners' numeracy skills within their broader curriculum.
+ Share best practices and innovative teaching strategies with the Maths team and wider staff to enhance the quality of numeracy delivery.
+ Maintain accurate records of learners progress and contribute to reports, reviews, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.

+ Proven experience working with learners in an educational setting, demonstrating an ability to inspire and motivate.
+ Educated to degree level or equivalent, or possessing substantial relevant subject expertise in Maths.
+ Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, colleagues, and stakeholders.
+ Commitment to continuous professional development, including obtaining a Stage 3 full professional qualification (PGCE in post-16 education or equivalent).
+ Adaptability and a student-focused approach, ensuring diverse learning needs are met effectively.

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Financial Rewards and Benefits:
+ Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners lives
+ Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
+ Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays- 25 days corporate and support functions, increasing to 30 days after 5 academic years service (Full-Time Equivalent).
+ Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
+ Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
+ Family friendly policies and 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 Annual Eye test
+ All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
+ Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
+ Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
+ Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
+ Subsidised onsite catering services including Starbucks Coffee
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, construction to media, GCSE s and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.