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Functional Skills Maths Lecturer

Ready to inspire learners to achieve their potential in Maths?

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Oaklands College for a passionate and highly skilled Functional Skills Maths Lecturer to inspire and motivate learners to achieve their goals and aspirations through Functional Skills Maths qualifications. In this role, you will encourage students to become independent, resilient, and confident individuals while helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed for future success.

As part of the Oaklands Education Group, you will join a vibrant and diverse learning-centred community that has been delivering transformational education for over 100 years. Oaklands is ambitious in its mission to be internationally known, nationally recognised, regionally relevant, and locally significant, and this role will play a key part in supporting that vision.

Your Day to Day Impact

As a Functional Skills Maths Lecturer, you will play a vital role in helping learners achieve success in their maths qualifications and progress confidently towards their future aspirations.

You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire learners and support them in developing their mathematical knowledge and problem-solving skills. Using effective teaching strategies, you will adapt your delivery to meet the diverse needs of learners, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

A key aspect of your role will be creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported, challenged, and motivated. You will encourage independence, resilience, and confidence while fostering a culture of achievement and continuous improvement.

You will monitor learner progress closely, providing constructive and timely feedback to help students understand their strengths and areas for development. Through effective assessment and coaching, you will empower learners to achieve their qualification goals.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the curriculum, you will contribute to enhancing the student experience and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning throughout the college. You will also keep up to date with developments in Functional Skills Maths education to ensure your teaching remains current and effective.

Is This You?

Experience & Knowledge

• Experience teaching Functional Skills Maths within a classroom environment.

• Detailed knowledge of the Functional Skills Maths curriculum and effective methods of delivery.

• A passion for education and commitment to helping learners achieve their full potential.

Communication

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to motivate and inspire learners from a variety of backgrounds and abilities.

• Capable of providing constructive feedback that supports learner development and achievement.

Collaboration

• A positive team player with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and wider college teams.

• Committed to enhancing the overall student experience through collaboration and shared best practice.

Organisation & Digital Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

• Able to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining high standards of delivery and learner support.

Qualifications

• A recognised teaching qualification, preferably Level 5 or working towards one.

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent qualifications.

Safeguarding & Inclusion

• Committed to safeguarding learners and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Willing to adhere to all College policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Prevent, Wellbeing, Risk Management, Quality, and Cyber Security requirements.

Your Future Starts at Oaklands

At Oaklands, we care about your wellbeing and development. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, happiness, and success within a welcoming, inclusive, and values-driven environment where your contribution truly matters.

Here's what you can look forward to:

• Free access to our on-site gym at the St Albans campus (time restrictions may apply)

• Financial wellbeing support and staff discounts

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Generous holiday allowance

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and training opportunities

• Staff Development Days & Awards

• Mental Health & Wellbeing Support

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Mental Health Peer Supporters

• Eye Care Vouchers

Oaklands College is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and actively welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff, workers, volunteers, contractors, and partners to share this commitment.

We review applications on a rolling basis and may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of interest. Don't wait, apply today and become part of something meaningful.