Maths Learning Centre (MLC) Lecturer in Maths Support

De Montfort University (DMU) is an ambitious, globally-minded institution with a strong focus on delivering quality teaching and learning and a campus-wide focus on providing a sector-leading student experience.

Directorate and Team: The Maths Learning Centre is situated within Learning Services based in the Directorate of Library and Student Services. Learning Services have achieved a national reputation for the quality and range of their work with learners.

Role: Are you passionate about high-quality teaching practices and excited about supporting all learners to succeed in maths? You will lead on activities related to maths support including: Supporting undergraduate, postgraduate and research students through drop-ins, individual or small group tutorials, and workshops; Delivering, reviewing and improving the provision of Maths support within the Maths Learning Centre; Developing high quality online and face-to-face learning resources; Working with colleagues across the University to promote and develop maths support. You will be joining the team at an important stage of development, and we are seeking someone who brings initiative, commitment, and the skills needed to grow into the role while helping to promote and expand our service.

Ideal Candidate: We are seeking someone who is an outstanding Maths teacher, with experience of post-16 teaching and a passion for engaging students in Maths; has a first degree in a subject with significant mathematical content and have the ability and knowledge to support Maths teaching across a broad range of DMU programmes; and is a confident and proactive individual who is committed to and effective in working collaboratively with a wide range of colleagues as well as part of a team. We teach in a hybrid format (face to face and online), therefore there will be a requirement to work on campus in Leicester. The “face to face” availability of the service may extend to early evening and occasional weekend provision. Ideally, we are looking for full time applications, however, part time applications will be considered. Please clearly state what fraction of the post you are applying for in your application.

Further information about the Maths Learning Centre can be found on: https://library.dmu.ac.uk/mlcguide. If you have any further questions about the role, please email: mlc@dmu.ac.uk. Please ensure you complete the full application form including the personal statement section. This role is subject to a satisfactory DBS Check – Level of check to be determined at offer stage. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please click here.