Maths Lecturer (Youth College)

South Tyneside College

Youth College

Maths Lecturer RTF2425-106

Permanent

37 hours per week

Lecturer Salary Scale

Spine Points 24 - 31

33496 - 43471 per annum

START DATE: SEPTEMBER 2026

Closing date: Tuesday 5th May

About Youth College

Youth College is an SLAbased alternative educational provision delivered at South Tyneside College part of Tyne Coast College. The programme supports 65 Year 10/11 learners who have experienced barriers to success in mainstream education including disrupted attendance anxiety mental health needs SEND and difficulties engaging with a traditional curriculum.

Learners attend Youth College from a wide range of schools and local authorities and benefit from a highly personalised traumainformed approach which combines GCSE study vocational qualifications enrichment and intensive pastoral support.

Our provision has a strong and growing reputation for reengaging young people improving attendance and securing positive post16 destinations.

The Role

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Youth College Teacher (Maths) to join our specialist team. This role is suited to an education professional who is passionate about working with vulnerable young people and who believes in the power of education to transform lives.

You will deliver highquality teaching alongside strong pastoral support working closely with colleagues home schools and external agencies to ensure learners can succeed both academically and personally.

You will deliver 15 lessons (total) per week of GCSE Maths to 5 groups of 13 learners. Our small group sizes combined with the effective pastoral support allow the staff/students to really get know each other; thus enabling an effective fun and meaningful learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inclusive teaching as part of the Youth College curriculum (GCSE Maths)
• Reengage learners who have experienced barriers to mainstream education
• Support learners attendance behaviour wellbeing and safeguarding needs
• Contribute to a strong pastoral and enrichment offer that prepares learners for post16 destinations
• Work collaboratively with the Youth College team Attendance Welfare Officer home schools and external services
• Support learners to develop essential life skills employability skills and confidence
• Maintain high expectations while demonstrating empathy consistency and professionalism
• When not teaching in the classroom directly be on hand in the learner base or other Youth College classrooms to support when required by the Youth College Manager.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from professionals with experience in:

• Secondary education alternative provision FE or SEND settings
• Working with young people with complex needs including SEMH and anxiety
• Delivering engaging learning in challenging but rewarding environments

You will also demonstrate:

• A strong commitment to safeguarding and learner wellbeing
• The ability to build positive trusting relationships with young people
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Resilience flexibility and a solutionfocused mindset
• A belief that every young person can succeed with the right support

Appropriate teaching vocational or support qualifications are desirable (dependent on role).

Why Join Youth College

• Be part of a highperforming provision with excellent outcomes
• Work in a supportive experienced and passionate team
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of young people
• Access ongoing CPD and professional development
• Benefit from strong systems for safeguarding pastoral care and learner support

Impact Highlights:

• 99% positive post16 destinations (three consecutive years from 2022-2025)
• Strong GCSE and vocational achievement
• High retention and learner satisfaction
• Robust safeguarding and pastoral systems
• Attendance rates that are significantly higher compared to (state-funded) AP setting nationally.

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

Tyne Coast College comprises South Tyneside College Tyne Metropolitan College and South Shields Marine School.

We offer a vast range of educational opportunities for those aged 14 to adults - including a wide range of employer-led vocational programmes Apprenticeships Higher Education and specialist maritime training.

Our portfolio is multi-award winning with national accolades and a global outstanding reputation for maritime provision. The College has a high performing SEND provision which has been recognised nationally and is a regional specialist in teaching and learning for learners with SEN. The college was rated Good by Ofsted in February 2024.

Tyne Coast College is the North Easts world leading maritime training provider and was awarded the Queens Anniversary Prize for its expertise in creating high-tech under and above water digital scenarios.

As a strong proactive voice in the north east we are passionate about providing a dynamic and diverse curriculum brimming with the essential academic and vocational skills training that enables students to progress on to their chosen careers.

Our motto for a bigger better stronger future for the region encapsulates our commitment to the region the business sector and those living and working in the north east.

Recruiting high-calibre professional staff with vocational credibility is at the core of our success. We are looking for dynamic and innovative individuals with a passion for achieving excellence through delivering a first class quality service at all times.