Course Leader - Mathematics

Keighley College is recruiting for a Course Leader in Maths to deliver within our Study Programmes. 

This role is based at our Keighley Campus next-door to the train station! 

The team delivers GCSE & Functional Skills Maths to 16-18 learners who are enrolled on a study programme within the diverse subjects. We are looking for someone to b part of our journey to outstanding. 

This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who is ready for the next stages in their career, or for an existing course leader to provide leadership and drive with students progress against starting points. The role will include being accountable for a cluster of students and their achievement Work with the rest of the course leadership team, as well as department management teams, is an essential component to the role.

• This role involves working closely with Department Managers in Keighley to design and deliver an innovative and engaging Maths curriculum to 16-18 learners of varying abilities.
• You will be a role model to other Maths teachers and provide support where needed, lead standardisation meetings and share good practice throughout the team.
• You will also work closely with the Study Support Coaches to identify learners who need extra support and small group support.
• Check and monitor positions through a range of reporting lines 

• The ideal candidate will have a recognised teaching qualification and experience of delivering Maths GCSE and Functional Skills in a FE setting.
• You will have experience of designing a course and course materials which are innovative & engaging, setting targets for students and have strategies and the skills to help students achieve their potential.
• You will be confident to work with the team to drive and steer change

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

• Generous Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 39 days holiday plus bank holidays. This includes closure days at Christmas (pro rata for part time staff).
  • Support Staff 39 days 
  • Academic 44 days
  • Senior Management 44 days
• Excellent 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.
• Learning and development opportunities -  including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

Keighley College has excellent modern facilities and provides a professional and friendly environment.  We pride ourselves on working closely with employers, the local community and other stakeholders to provide curriculum and support that meets the needs of our students. Our core purpose is to improve the life chances of our learners. We are passionate about helping our students to achieve their goals. We have state-of-the-art facilities in a central location, close to public transport links and great industry connections.

Choosing to work for Keighley College means that you will be part of an enterprising, inclusive, inspiring, collaborative, empowering, and dynamic environment. We hope that we will be part of the next step in your career and look forward to welcoming you to Keighley College.