Provisional Interview Date: Monday 10th August 2026
Optimistic – Equity – Kindness – Innovation – Collaboration
Derby College Group (DCG) are seeking an enthusiastic and inspiring Maths Teacher to join our Cross-College delivery team, supporting learners across both GCSE and Functional Skills Maths. We welcome applications from dedicated, motivated professionals who are passionate about delivering an exceptional learning experience to our students.
The position would have a start date of either September 2026 or January 2027 dependant on the successful candidate’s notice period.
The Opportunity
As a valued member of our Maths team, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning to our 16–19 cohort. You’ll primarily teach GCSE Maths, with some delivery of Functional Skills Maths, supporting students from a wide range of educational backgrounds. Effective behaviour management strategies and a supportive teaching approach are essential, as your work will span across multiple curriculum areas.
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About you
You will be an enthusiastic, flexible and innovative teacher with experience in delivering Maths to students. You will hold a degree in Maths, along with a recognised Level 5 or Level 6 teaching qualification such as a PGCE or CertEd, or be working towards completing this. Experience in teaching GCSE Maths is essential, and experience delivering Functional Skills Maths is desirable. Above all, you will bring passion, creativity, and a commitment to supporting students to achieve their full potential.
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The Benefits
- Salary of Non-qualified teacher £29,374; qualified teacher £32,922 to £44,218 per annum
- 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur)
- Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
- Free onsite parking
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at [email protected].
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
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