Are you a Maths teacher looking for a better work-life balance? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for a Lecturer in Maths on a maternity cover contract to join our successful Maths department at North Kent Colleges Group.
The role will involve working across our Hadlow and Tonbridge Colleges, delivering Maths up to GCSE Foundation level to learners as part of their vocational programmes.
Our Maths and English department is proud of achieving GCSE Maths and Functional Skills results above the national FE average, alongside high attendance rates. Our success has also been recognised in the Department for Education’s published good practice guidance for English and Maths in Further Education.
The Role:
Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Hadlow and Tonbridge Colleges
Your contract: Fixed-term contract of up to 1 year to cover maternity leave, commencing January / February 2027.
Your hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE).
Your pay: £38,049 to £45,445 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.
What our English and Maths staff say:
"This is the best teaching role I've had in nearly 20 years. The work-life balance is far better than in secondary education, and the support from colleagues and managers is exceptional."
"I've been made to feel welcome from day one. The shared teaching resources, supportive team and fantastic students make this a great place to work."
"Moving from school to FE has given me a much better work-life balance. Shared planning, manageable marking and the freedom to be creative make a real difference."
"The team is collaborative, supportive and always willing to share ideas. I enjoy coming to work every day."
(Please see more current team testimonials in the appendix).
Why make the move to Further Education?
We have had several teachers move from the primary and secondary phases to the Further Education phase and for any prospective candidates considering this, we have listed some benefits of this transition which you may wish to consider.
Benefits
No tutor group
No duties
No parents evenings
The vast majority of classes have no more than 20 learners
Repeat delivery of lessons with only minor changes based on learner needs and backgrounds, so planning is manageable
Part time opportunities welcomed
Functional Skills learners have up to 3 opportunities to take the exam (with Functional Skills being a subset of the GCSE curriculum)
Greater opportunity for CPD sessions during non teaching weeks
Planning and marking are manageable within the contracted week
Opportunity to take holidays in early July (outside normal school term time)
You’ll still enjoy
Plan and deliver high quality lessons
Annual supportive lesson visits for personal development
Good range of teaching resources available (eg interactive whiteboards, laptops, plenty of learner resources…)
Continuation of the Teacher Pension scheme
Learners complete regular assessments to track progress
A written report for each learner once a year
A few differences
We have a strong focus on attendance as well as progress and achievement
Each learner receives a 3-hour Maths session for approximately 33 weeks
Slightly longer days (start at 8:45am, finish at 5:15pm) but over a shorter delivery time (i.e., teaching starts 2nd week in Sept and teaching ends towards the middle of June)
The majority of the delivery is to learners aged 16+ (the vast majority are 16-18).
Earlier return than schools; always the day before GCSE results in 3rd week in August.
The College:
North Kent Colleges Group is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and over 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following as a Lecturer at NKC:
- 42 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time contracts).
- Enrolment onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS), one of the most generous in the country.
- Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants, on-site nursery and coffee shops.
- CPD and support from our in-house Teaching & Learning team, who coach, train, and guide our Lecturers through their teaching journey, from unqualified and new to teaching to qualified and experienced.
- All of our campuses are outside the ULEZ zone.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is Monday, 26 October 2026, with interviews scheduled to take place on Thursday, 05 November 2026.
North Kent Colleges Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.