INTERNAL ONLY
Location: Penrith
Contract Type: Permanent
Are you an experienced teaching professional who understands the importance of quality processes to drive up standards? Do you have significant teaching or Quality Management experience in Mathematics?
If the answer to those questions is ‘yes’; then we are looking for you!
About this opportunity
Adult Learning delivers a wide range of learning programmes up to Level 2, including Functional Skills and GCSE, for Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council. Our service operates an area based model with core teams in the 6 main localities of Barrow, Carlisle, Kendal, Penrith, Whitehaven and Workington. For this role you will need a physical Cumbria-wide presence.
Who we are looking for…
Mathematics is a critical curriculum for us, and so our standards are high. Our ideal candidate will have taught accredited and non-accredited programmes. They will have significant experience of quality processes such as lesson observations and file audits and understand how these tools improve service quality. A commitment to continuous improvement and driving up standards across the curriculum is also a key requirement of the role. An IQA qualification or a willingness to work towards one in the first 12 months of appointment, is essential.
In return for your skills and expertise, you will join a vibrant and dynamic team, where you will make a real difference to the lives of people in Cumbria.
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:
For more information about our service and current offerings you can look on the Adult Learning website which is here. For an informal discussion about the role, or for any other questions, please contact Hayley Chapman, Area and Curriculum Manager 07557 135 933.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 15 March 2026
Interview date: W/C 23 March 2026
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment & DBS
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
This role requires a Basic DBS check
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.
