The University of West London (UWL) is ranked as 41st in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026 and is the 1st London modern* university in The Times/The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. We are also ranked 2nd in London, 6th in England and 8th in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2026**. The UWL community is a diverse body of students and staff who work together to create an environment of success and achievement. We celebrate the diversity of our staff and promote our values in practice through our commitment to inclusivity, progression, and success.
* A modern university is a university established in 1992, or after. Excluding specialist providers.
** Calculated as the average of all questions, using registered populations
The Department
The Study Support Team provides Functional Skills Maths and English opportunities to apprentices, students and the wider London population. The team also provides academic guidance and support to all current UWL students, peer mentoring opportunities, and pre-sessional English courses.
As an established Functional Skills provider consistently achieving pass rates above the national average, we are now seeking to expand our provision and continue to build on our successful Functional Skills programme.
The Role
The University of West London are looking for experienced Maths teachers to support with the delivery of our Functional Skills provision. We deliver English and Maths Functional Skills courses at Level 1 and Level 2, preparing students for Pearson Edexcel Functional Skills exams.
The successful candidate(s) will join our team and deliver engaging and effective Functional Skills Maths courses via live online delivery.
The successful candidate(s) will be employed on an hourly paid lecturer basis. Working hours are variable and will depend on the scheduling of online courses. Our 6/7-week 60-hour courses are delivered regularly throughout the year, and teachers are contracted on a course-by-course basis based on demand.
The Person
The successful candidate will have the following expertise and experience:
- Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, or a related field.
- Recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DTLLS, DET or equivalent) or substantial recent Functional Skills teaching experience.
- Proven experience teaching Functional Skills Maths Level 1 and/or Level 2, including preparing learners for Pearson Edexcel assessments and supporting them to achieve successful outcomes.
- Experience of preparing learners for Functional Skills examinations, including use of past papers and exam technique.
- Experience of delivering engaging live online teaching to adult learners using platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.
- Experience of teaching adult learners with diverse educational backgrounds, including learners with maths anxiety or negative prior experiences of education.
- Demonstrable track record of achieving strong Functional Skills Maths pass rates and learner outcomes.
How to Apply
To apply click on ‘Apply Online’, fill out the application form and upload your CV and cover letter. Further information about the application process can be found here: https://jobs.uwl.ac.uk/display.aspx?id=1253&pid=0
Please email hr.recruitment@uwl.ac.uk if you need any assistance with the application process.
Interviews are expected to be held in the week commencing Mon 14th September 2026. The interview will involve a pre-prepared task showcasing your teaching skills in an online setting.
For informal enquiries about the position please contact Francis Gahan, Functional Skills Lead: francis.gahan@uwl.ac.uk
Additional Information
Read more about working at the University of West London at https://www.uwl.ac.uk/about-us/how-university-works/why-work-uwl
Our department/school is under-represented in terms of staff from minority ethnic backgrounds, of LGBT+ identities, and with disabilities. UWL is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter, and is a Disability Confident Employer. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly those mentioned above to increase diversity in our workforce.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
This position does not meet the University criteria for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
We will intermittently review the applications as part of this open advert, therefore if successful, you will be shortlisted and contacted at any time.
The University of West London reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.