About the Role

This is a Part-Time role: 18.5 hours per week.

We are looking for a part-time Maths Teacher with enthusiasm for teaching and learning and the ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their ambitions. The ideal candidate will be passionate about learners, ensuring they have an outstanding learning journey whilst at Harrogate College. The role will involve working across the college to deliver GCSE and Functional Skills in English to learners in all curriculum areas. We are an organisation that nurtures and develops those new to teaching as well as more experienced teachers. Whether you are new to teaching or looking to take on your next challenge, we welcome your application.

Achieving their maths qualification can be life-changing for students who wish to go on to further study, employment, or higher education. Our team is committed to developing student beliefs in their own ability, using restorative and supportive approaches. Learners are encouraged to have fun, to be kind and to believe in their own unique abilities and talents and to be proud of the progress they make. Those who work at Harrogate are always keen to share and celebrate the successes of their learners and do so between departments based at Harrogate and across the wider Luminate Education Group.

Harrogate College is a fantastic place for both study and work, with learners who thrive in an environment where staff promote high challenges and offer generous support. Harrogate College delivers GCSE and Functional Skills qualifications to 16-18 learners, adults and apprentices.

What You Will Do

• Plan, prepare and develop effective schemes of work, lesson plans, teaching and learning resources including the development of on-line learning resources.
• Deliver inspiring sessions across the curriculum using a wide range of teaching methods for identified modules.
• Create effective assessment activities, provide developmental and timely feedback to motivate and inspire learners to improve.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with students and provide support and encouragement to ensure successful outcomes.
• Join a friendly, supportive, hard-working team who are passionate about developing learners self-esteem, abilities and progress.

About You

• Have experience teaching Maths at a range of levels including GCSE.
• Hold or be willing to work towards a recognised teaching qualification.
• Have excellent classroom management skills and a commitment to creating an inclusive, nurturing environment for students.
• You will apply restorative practice to your communications with students and colleagues and be a proactive, flexible and supportive member of the team.
• Have an understanding of the quality assurance processes and contribute enthusiastically to the overall success of the department and college and all students.

Benefits

There are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 27 days holiday plus bank holidays and up to 5 discretionary closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 27 days (increasing to 32 days after 5 years service)
  • Academic 37 days
  • Senior Management 37 days
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes. Harrogate Campus also has free onsite parking for all staff.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements