GCSE Maths Teacher

Job description

GCSE Maths Teacher
Department: ConstructionSalary: £28,991 - £43,666 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent Full time 37 hours per week

Starting Salary - Appointments are normally made at the bottom of the salary scale. A higher starting salary may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Reference: REC2535 | Closing Date: Sunday 1 st November 2026

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about Maths and motivated by the opportunity to help learners build their confidence, achieve their qualifications and progress towards their future goals?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspiring GCSE Maths Teacher to join our Construction department.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver engaging and innovative GCSE Maths lessons to learners studying across our Construction provision, helping them develop essential mathematical skills and prepare successfully for their examinations.

You will plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning, using a range of methods to engage learners with different abilities, experiences and learning needs. You will develop lesson plans, schemes of work and learning materials, alongside using effective assessment and constructive feedback to help learners make progress and achieve their maximum potential.

Working closely with colleagues across the department and wider College, you will play an important role in supporting learner attendance, retention, achievement and success. You will also provide academic and pastoral support, creating positive relationships with learners and encouraging them to develop the confidence, resilience and skills needed to succeed.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make Maths relevant and accessible to vocational learners while contributing to the continued development of an innovative and successful curriculum.

About You

You will be a passionate and motivated teacher who can bring Maths to life and inspire learners to recognise its importance both within their studies and their future careers.

With experience of working within an education setting and delivering learning to a range of learners, you will understand how to adapt your teaching approach to meet different needs and abilities. You will be confident in developing engaging learning materials and using a range of teaching and assessment methods to support learner progress.

You will have a strong understanding of the academic and pastoral needs of GCSE Maths learners and be able to provide clear, constructive feedback that encourages improvement and achievement.

Your excellent communication skills will enable you to build highly effective professional relationships with learners and colleagues.

Professional, flexible, organised and motivational in your approach, you will be committed to improving attendance, retention and achievement while creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.

Required

• Teaching qualification, or willingness to work towards a Level 6 PGCE if not already held
• A Level in Maths or equivalent Level 3 qualification
• GCSE Maths and English or equivalent Level 2 qualifications
• Relevant experience working within an education setting
• Experience of delivering learning to a range of learners
• Experience of developing learning materials
• Ability to devise strategies to improve attendance, retention, achievement and success rates
• Ability to provide clear and constructive feedback to students to guide their learning
• Understanding and knowledge of the academic and pastoral needs of GCSE Maths learners
• Knowledge of a range of teaching methodologies
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Reasons to join us

• We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
• Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
• 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
• Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• Discounted college gym membership with on-site facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our on-site salon
• On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
• Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
• Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
• Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)

The Barnsley College Advantage

When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:

• Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
• A range of flexible working opportunities
• Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
• Short- and Long-Term development commitments
• Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
• Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
• Reward and Recognition
• Having your voice heard at every level
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Support

Closing date for applications is Sunday 1 st November 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Job Description and Person Specification

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

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.

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