Job Title: Lecturer in Maths (ROOTS Provision – NEET 16–18)
Department: Adult & Community Learning
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £30,600 - £45,087 per annum *subject to progression criteria
Annual Leave: 45 days annual leave plus statutory Bank Holidays
Hours: 37 hours per week
Pension: Teachers' Pension Scheme
- The salary progression criteria beyond point 11 of the Lecturer scale will be based on you achieving and maintaining, on an annual basis, the Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) & QTS. To progress beyond point 14 of the Lecturer salary scale, you will be expected to achieve and maintain the Advanced Teacher Status (ATS).
The Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lecturer in Maths to join our innovative ROOTS provision, supporting NEET learners aged 16–18 to re-engage with education and achieve meaningful progression. This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed practitioner who has the skills, resilience, and enthusiasm to work with learners who may have experienced barriers to education and require a supportive, flexible, and inclusive approach. You will deliver engaging and accessible Functional Skills Maths sessions to small groups of learners within our ROOTS provision. The role focuses on building confidence, improving attainment, and supporting learners to progress into further education, training, or employment.
While the primary focus of this role is delivering Functional Skills Maths to learners aged 16–18 within our ROOTS provision, the successful candidate may also be required to teach adult learners, depending on curriculum and organisational needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality Functional Skills Maths sessions tailored to individual needs.
- Support learners to develop confidence, resilience, and positive attitudes towards learning.
- Differentiate teaching to meet a wide range of abilities, including those with additional needs.
- Monitor learner progress and maintain accurate records in line with college requirements.
- Contribute to personalised learning plans and target setting.
Please find the full job description here –Lecturer in Maths
About You
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Holds (or is willing to work towards) a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Cert Ed).
- Has a strong background in delivering Functional Skills Maths or GCSE Maths.
- Has experience working with NEET learners, disengaged young people, or within PRU / alternative provision settings.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and strong behaviour management skills.
- Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting vulnerable learners.
- Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Is motivated to make a real difference to learners’ lives.
Desirable Experience
- Experience within a PRU, alternative provision, or youth support setting.
- Knowledge of safeguarding and supporting learners with SEMH needs.
- Experience working with EAL learners or learners with additional learning needs.
Why Join Us?
- Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
- Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
- Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
- Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
- Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
- Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
- College benefit scheme – College Extras:
- Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
- Discounted gift cards for big brands
- Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounted onsite car parking.
To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.
For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact Gemma Adams, Curriculum Team Leader, Adult & Community Learning on [email protected]
Safeguarding Our Students
Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All roles within the College carry safeguarding responsibilities, including promoting student welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), and modelling safe and appropriate conduct in line with College policies.
All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
As part of our shortlisting process, we will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates to identify any safeguarding or reputation‑related concerns (as required by KCSIE).
Right to work
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Recruitment Process
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
Targeted Retention Scheme
You could be eligible for a Targeted Retention Incentive payment. FE staff who have been employed in the sector for less than five years and teach in courses such as building and construction, chemistry, computing (including digital and ICT), early years, engineering and manufacturing (including transport engineering and electronics), maths, or physics could be eligible for an incentive payment. Please read the full criteria information on the incentive payment to see if you are eligible: Targeted retention incentive payments for FE teachers - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
Equality & Diversity
Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.
