Learning Developer (Maths)

Please note a full application including a covering letter detailing your experience alongside a CV is required for applications to be considered. Please be advised applications made without providing a cover letter will not be accepted.

Background of department

Are you passionate about creating an outstanding university experience? Do you thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of a newly designed Student and Academic Services (SAS) Directorate at Canterbury Christ Church University.

As part of the Academic Engagement (Learning Skills) team, you will work closely with a well-established and highly regarded team of Learning Developers and Academic Librarians. This team delivers academic skills, information literacies, research skills, and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) workshops, tutorials and digital learning content across all courses in the University.

What will you be doing?

As a Learning Developer (Maths) you will provide specialist expertise and support to students and academics in mathematics/statistics skills and literacies.

You will work closely with course teams to enhance student attainment and progression with embedded, contextualised, and inclusive support through workshops, 1-2-1 tutorials, and bespoke digital content. You will contribute to inclusive curriculum development, supporting academics to scaffold numeracy across our courses.

You will hold a postgraduate teaching qualification or possess substantial relevant experience, along with a degree in mathematics, statistics, or a closely related discipline.

You will have a strong understanding of the higher education landscape and experience supporting student learning within this context. Proven ability to design and deliver embedded or contextualised mathematics and statistics programmes is essential, as is experience in creating interactive online content to enhance learning.

You should be familiar with virtual learning environments and the benefits of technology-enhanced learning. Additionally, you will demonstrate sound knowledge of key learning theories and pedagogic methods, with a track record of applying these effectively in practice.

How will you work?

We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working wherever possible for this role attendance will vary on a day-to-day basis and across the year but must purposefully align to the service being delivered and to the needs of our students, staff, and stakeholders. It is expected that the majority of your working time will be spent on campus.

How to apply

Start date for applications: 25th June 2025
Closing date for applications: 14th July 2025
Interviews are to be held: 5th August 2025

If you require further information regarding the post please feel free to contact Theresa Thurston theresa.thurston@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ05601.

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you. #yourCCCU

Our University is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please ensure you include contact details of two employment referees in your application, one of which must be your current/ most recent line manager.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.

No agencies, thank you.