Sessional Lecturer – GCSE Maths and Functional Mathematics Skills

Overview

Please note that this post is funded for the 2026/27 academic year onwards so the successful candidate would not be expected to commence in post prior to August 2026.

You will follow our agreed schemes of work and assessment schedules, and you will be expected to set a minimum of one piece of marked work each class every week recorded on Pro‑Monitor. You will prepare students for June exams, mark home‑work and mock exams, conduct student monitoring, and where appropriate, support curriculum development.

You will hold a degree or relevant professional qualification in an appropriate subject, hold a teaching qualification (or be willing to work towards one), and have excellent teaching skills in GCSE and Functional Skills Mathematics for students aged 16‑19 years. You should possess energy, enthusiasm, and passion for the subject, be able to support, motivate and empathise with learners, monitor their progress, and use new technologies to enhance teaching and learning.

You should also have strong planning, preparation, organisation and administrative skills, with great attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure to agreed deadlines.

We welcome applications from staff who would like a fractional appointment. If you are applying for a fractional appointment, please indicate the fraction in your supporting statement.

The successful candidate will be eligible for any increase in salary as a consequence of the annual cost‑of‑living review that will be implemented in the new academic year.

Closing date for the return of completed applications is 24th June 2026.

• Generous annual leave of 40 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year
• Additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance physical and mental health
• Excellent pension scheme with significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training
• Salary sacrifice cycle‑to‑work scheme

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and encourage applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. It is one of London’s largest providers of post‑16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for hard‑working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.