Teacher of Physics
Long Road Sixth Form College
Cambridgeshire
- £24,098 - £39,329 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Additional £10,000 available (for relocation expenses and for an exceptional candidate with a proven track record)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 21 April 2020
Job overview
Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher of Physics looking for a new challenge, or a Newly qualified teacher looking for their first teaching role? If so we would love to have you at Long Road Sixth Form College helping the Science department deliver engaging lessons as part of an exciting learning experience which achieves excellent results.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and determined Physicist with a passion for the subject and the ability to enthuse and engage students and the dedication, commitment and strategies to raise attainment at post 16 Key Stage 5 level.
Long Road is a thriving, successful and post 16 Sixth Form College 2,400 students on roll in post-16 studies. Conveniently located close to the M11 and A14, within easy reach of several areas of outstanding natural beauty and the Norfolk Suffolk coast, the college is set next to the Biomedical Campus in its own attractive grounds in the beautiful, thriving and expanding Bio/Technical city of Cambridge.
This post offers an exceptional opportunity for either an experienced practitioner, with a proven record of academic success looking for a new challenge with an interest in leading the Physics teaching team, or an individual who is new to the profession seeking an opportunity in an environment where they can focus on developing their expertise in their discipline in a supportive department focused on ensuring that all students achieve or exceed their potential.
Within the college there is a genuine and shared commitment to on-going professional development, and we offer a supportive environment in which to further develop your career. If successful, you can expect to have the opportunity to apply for management positions within the department in the future.
Lessons in our Science Department are delivered in a suite of well-resourced, purpose built, laboratories fully equipped with data projectors, white boards, and laptops all resourced by dedicated laboratory technicians.
We are proud of the work we do to develop students in their time in post 16 education, both in the success of their studies, their progression and in their attitude to studying and developing as young individuals. If you are passionate about teaching and learning, share our enthusiasm for Physics and are seeking to develop your practice in a supportive and dynamic faculty, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Up to £5,000 relocation package is offered, with submission of receipts. To include removal costs, home sale/rental costs, new location searches and home appliances (if required).
Up to £5,000 incentive, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate outstanding outcomes, with positive value added over the past three years.
To apply, please visit our vacancies page for further information and an application form. Please send your completed application form with a supporting statement to: jobs@longroad.ac.uk
Closing date: Midday on Wednesday, 22 April 2020.
In light of the recent events with COVID 19 interviews and assessment are likely to be conducted remotely. It is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 27th April.
Long Road Sixth Form College is committed to the promotion of equality and the elimination of discrimination. We welcome applications from all members of the community. We do not accept CVs as valid applications for our advertised roles.
About Long Road Sixth Form College
Long Road is a thriving, successful post 16 Sixth Form College with 2,400 students on roll, in post-16 studies. Conveniently located close to the M11 and A14, within easy reach of several areas of outstanding natural beauty and the Norfolk Suffolk coast, the college is set next to the Biomedical Campus in its own attractive grounds in the beautiful, thriving and expanding Bio/Technical city of Cambridge. Long Road provides a high quality education in a structured but friendly and open environment. The core objective of Long Road Sixth Form College is to maintain our position as a high-achieving and inclusive sixth form college which inspires, helps and motivates our students to be the best that they can be. We recognise the vital importance of our staff in achieving this aim.
We offer professional training for our Teachers and for our professional Support Staff, along with courses to enhance an individual's career, further education and training possibilities. The College employs over 220 staff, of whom around 150 are teachers. Many are examiners and moderators, others have research or business experience and some write text books and teaching materials. All our staff share a passion for teaching and learning and are encouraged to support each other and to recognise each other’s strengths. Long Road Sixth Form College is committed to enhancing the individual skills and knowledge of all our staff, to enable them to work positively with our students and our community partners.
Long Road Sixth Form College is attractively located and is easy to commute to, within walking distance of Cambridge Rail station and well-serviced by local bus routes. If you choose to come and work with us, we can offer you a wide range of benefits including access to:
• Our Learning Resource Centre (LRC)
• Onsite Food Centre
• Onsite Car parking
• FREE Wi-Fi
• College leisure facilities, including use of our fitness suite
• Newly refurbished Staff Room and Kitchen facilities
• Numerous Discounts and Benefits
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