Salary: £27,448 - £36,925 pa inclusive
(Please read “Explanation of Lecturer Salary” attached)
Hours: 29 hours per week. Working hours are timetable specific and may include evenings.
Leave: 272 hours per annum plus public holidays plus up to 29 hours Christmas efficiency closure
Reports to: Curriculum & Quality Team Manager in Maths
Location: This post will initially be based at Main Campus, Isleworth however, you may be required to undertake work at the Skills Centre, Feltham
The purpose of the post is: to teach Maths to 16-18 year old and 19+ students on vocational and free standing maths qualification students courses from Entry level up to level 3 including GCSE Maths and Functional Skills, mainly in the Core Skills Directorate.
Teaching
1. Effective high quality classroom teaching and learning which includes associated organisational and administrative work, preparation, assessment and marking, and enabling student progression from the start of the course towards successful completion
2. Develop student centred teaching/learning strategies, monitor and evaluate progress and effectively prepare learners for examinations.
3. Promote and facilitate high levels of student attendance, retention and achievement and provide timely and accurate data and information, including registers, withdrawals and transfers, assessments, progress reports and examination details.
4. Ensure students are entered for appropriate examinations and actively participate in quality assurance processes.
5. Advise and assist the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager with regard to course development and modification, including developing new curriculum and course materials in line with the most recent specifications.
6. Assist in intake assessment, enrolment and placement of students. Undertake or contribute to individual learning plans and regular progress reviews with students throughout the course.
7. Maintain student morale and discipline inside and outside ‘the classroom’ within the College site and in conjunction with the College management team.
8. Prepare students’ references for employment, Further and Higher Education.
9. Arrange for students to receive advice regarding careers and further educational opportunities from Careers Advisory staff and contribute to the assessment of student’s needs and contribute to the arrangement of appropriate support.
10. Negotiate targets for performance with the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager, through the appraisal scheme and ensure that agreed action is taken to ensure continuing improvement to the quality of the provision.
11. Assist in evaluation of courses and course materials and contribute to writing course review and evaluation reports.
12. Liaise with other lecturers and other appropriate staff regarding matters of assessment, student progress, work placements and other organisational matters.
13. Ensure that reports relating to students’ progress are prepared for employers, parents or sponsors as appropriate, including references for employment, Further and Higher Education.
14. Report to and consult with the Curriculum and Quality Team Manager to ensure that agreed practices are consistently followed, including attendance and active participation in team meetings.
15. Participate in the West Thames College programme of staff development.
16. Keep up to date in relevant areas of professional expertise, knowledge and understanding and with appropriate technological developments, through research, attendance at meetings, training and membership of networks as appropriate.
General
1. Promote and support equality of opportunity in all aspects of the post, and undertake training where necessary, in accordance with the agreed equal opportunities policy.
2. Promote a positive image of the college in all contact with students, employers and professional bodies.
3. Contribute a mutually supportive approach to the achievements of the mission and strategic objectives of the college.
4. Participate in relevant promotional and marketing events.
5. Liaise with appropriate student support agencies within the college, e.g. college counsellors, nurses, student liaison officer.
6. Liaise as required with relevant external agencies.
7. Undertake additional duties appropriate to the post, including at enrolment times as required and evening work.
8. Adhere to and comply with college financial regulations.
9. Carry out such other related duties as may be required by Curriculum and Quality Team Manager/Director.
Person Specification
Please study the items in this person specification carefully and when completing your application form try to describe your knowledge, skills and experience in terms of those particular items:
1. Possess a recognised teaching qualification and Level 3 or above in Mathematics.
2. Have experience of teaching Maths to 16-18 year old, 19+ and Adult students at a range of levels including GCSE and Functional Skills entry 1- level 2 in further education setting.
3. Show commitment to and be able to provide evidence of continuous professional development and demonstrate its impact on teaching and learning.
4. Be able to demonstrate commitment to student-centred learning and have the ability to contribute to curriculum development and creation of the materials bank.
5. Be able to respond to the needs of students from a wide range of learning backgrounds including disaffected students with varying study and literacy skills.
6. Provide evidence of ability to set realistic goals, to sustain motivation, to act independently and to set and meet targets.
7. Possess appropriate IT skills relevant to the post, or be willing to undertake training.
8. Possess assessor and verifier awards or be committed to attaining these awards, where necessary.
9. Possess good oral and written communication skills, motivational and teamwork skills.
10. Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with staff and students and be able to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
11. Be highly organised, methodical and able to work to deadlines.
12. Have an awareness and understanding of equal opportunities
13. Have an awareness and understanding of Safeguarding, Prevent and how to embed these into the curriculum
Equality and diversity
West Thames College champions excellence, integrity, equality and respect.
This means we aspire to the highest achievements for our students and the best possible working environment for our staff.
The whole college community - women and men, younger and older, from different , social and ethnic backgrounds, a variety of faiths, cultures and languages, lesbian, gay and straight, disabled and non-disabled – we are all treated with the same respect and entitled to the same chances to succeed.
We champion diversity because we know that a rich mix of people makes the college a more productive and creative place to study and work.
And we champion equality because it is the right thing to do.
Closing date: 12 April 2026
Reference No: 1LEM005
Interview date:
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Our inclusive and supportive environment fosters both professional and personal growth, with many staff members progressing into senior roles within the college. We believe in the transformative power of education and are dedicated to widening participation, ensuring that people from all backgrounds have the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
We are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted, with our December 2024 inspection report highlighting our commitment to excellence. Ofsted praised the College, stating:
"Leaders and managers have high expectations of learners and apprentices. They are ambitious for them to do well. They are determined and committed to ensure that learners and apprentices reach their potential and progress seamlessly to their next steps. Their relentless focus on quality improvement permeates through all levels of staff. Teachers and staff share this ambition and determination."
The well-being and professional development of our staff are a priority. Ofsted also noted:
"Leaders, managers and those responsible for governance pay close attention to the development, well-being and support for staff. They have in place comprehensive professional development and training opportunities for staff."
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