Lecturer in Maths – Maternity Cover

South Gloucestershire and Stroud College • Contract • Bristol, City Of Bristol, England, United Kingdom • £30,546 - £37,545 / year • 21h ago

Lecturer in Maths – Maternity Cover

Role Information:

Reference:REQ001429

Location: Filton Campus

FTE Salary: up to £37,545.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)

Contract Type: Fixed-Term until 2^nd July 2027 (Maternity Cover), Full-Time

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

SGS is an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Financial Rewards and Benefits:

· Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners’ lives

· Competitive Pension Scheme- Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers’ pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contribution of over 23%

· Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays – 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).

· Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.

· Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.

· Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices

· Access to ‘My Lifestyle’ discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme

· Free Annual Eye test

· All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union

· Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities

· Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)

· Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources

· Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee

We are looking for a Maths Teacher to join our Filton Team as Maternity cover:

At SGS Filton, our Maths team is driven by ambition, energy, and a shared passion for helping every learner succeed. We deliver a highly effective streamed GCSE model that allows us to personalise learning, stretch our most capable students, and provide meaningful support to those who need it most. As a team, we are vibrant, collaborative, and constantly looking for innovative ways to inspire progress and boost achievement.

Maths—and English—sit at the heart of the SGS curriculum, underscoring our commitment to equipping young people with the essential skills that open doors for their futures. Our teachers work closely together to design creative strategies, implement tailored interventions, and use data intelligently to track and celebrate progress over time.

What truly sets us apart is our strong culture of partnership. We work side by side with wider curriculum teams across the College to ensure a joined-up approach to learner development. This collaborative ethos not only strengthens our impact but also creates a dynamic and supportive environment for staff.

Joining the SGS Filton Maths team means becoming part of a forward-thinking, learner‑centred department where your ideas are valued and your professional growth is encouraged. Together, we strive to ensure every student thrives—academically, personally, and beyond.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

· Design and deliver vibrant, ambitious GCSE Maths lessons that spark curiosity, build confidence, and meet the diverse needs of learners—ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive.

· Champion learner progress by actively monitoring development, offering timely, high‑quality feedback, and implementing effective interventions that help learners achieve meaningful and measurable success.

· Work collaboratively across curriculum areas, bringing Maths to life by supporting colleagues to embed numeracy skills in engaging, relevant, and innovative ways across the wider learning experience.

· Contribute to a culture of professional excellence by sharing creative teaching ideas, fresh approaches, and evidence‑informed strategies that elevate Maths delivery across the College.

· Ensure learner journeys are clearly captured, maintaining accurate, insightful records that feed into reviews, reports, and continuous quality improvement—helping shape the future direction of the department.

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

· A proven track record of empowering learners, with experience in educational settings where you’ve inspired confidence, motivation, and a genuine enjoyment of Maths.

· A strong academic foundation in Mathematics, demonstrated through a degree-level qualification or equivalent, or substantial subject expertise gained through relevant professional experience.

· Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, enabling you to connect effectively with students, colleagues, and external partners, and contribute positively to a collaborative team culture.

· A commitment to ongoing professional growth, including a readiness to work towards a Stage 3 full teaching qualification (such as a PGCE in Post-16 Education) if not already achieved.

· A flexible, learner-centred mindset, with the ability to adapt your teaching to meet diverse needs—ensuring every student feels supported, challenged, and able to succeed.

Please apply online by: Monday 18^th May 2026

Expected Interview Date: Wednesday 3^rd June 2026

If you have any queries please contact hrservicedesk@sgscol.ac.uk

SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and any offer of employment will be subject to a number of conditions including a requirement for providing satisfactory references. In line with KCSIE and having regard to all relevant guidance, a range of checks and online searches will also be conducted for successful candidates, and a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure will need to be obtained as a requirement of the job.

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