Foundation Learning Teacher (Maths)

Foundation Learning Teacher (Maths) – Barnsley College – Permanent – £24,577 to £37,017 per annum

Do you want to be part of an amazing teaching team? Do you want to transform the lives of disadvantaged young people? Can you make learning fun?

The Foundation Learning department at Barnsley College has undergone a huge amount of growth over the last few years and we are now looking for a new Teacher to join the team.
Benefits

First of all, what’s in it for you?

• Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public
  holidays!)
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Considerable staff investment through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
• Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
• Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure
• Access to private healthcare as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
• College gym membership with onsite facilities
• Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
• Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
• Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon

Foundation Learning Teacher (Maths)
Foundation Learning
Permanent vacancy – 37 hours per week
£24,577 to £37,017 per annum

Foundation Learning is a provision in place to enable students experiencing barriers to learning to progress onto a higher-level programme where this might not previously have been possible. For our teachers this can be challenging, but also extremely rewarding. We are looking for a with the desire to work with disadvantaged young people and have the emotional resilience to support them unconditionally. We work with class sizes of no more than 16 and often much smaller groups, to ensure that every student is getting the support they need.

You will teach across a range of sessions within the department including Maths at GCSE Level 2. We utilise project-based learning across the provision and are looking for a Teacher who is innovative and willing to take risks to make their sessions engaging and exciting. Ideally, you will have previous experience of working with disengaged young people or have a passion to make a difference, so that our students have a great time at college, achieve their aims and progress into further study or work.

Our Foundation Learning Teacher can be new to teaching or an experienced Teacher, as support will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped to be successful in this role. We are looking for someone who will work hard to transform the lives of our young people and support them onto a positive future.

Please note you will be directed to the Barnsley College website to complete your application. Closing date for applications Tuesday 5th  December 2023 – We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.

Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.