A-Level Chemistry Teacher
Nelson and Colne College
Lancashire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £34,431 depending on experience
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 August 2017
Job overview
A-Level Chemistry Teacher
Salary – Up to £34,431 depending on experience
Closing Date –
Interview Date – TBC
Nelson and Colne College, an Outstanding education provider with excellent facilities and unparalleled staff benefits, are looking for a highly motivated and dedicated A-Level Chemistry Teacher to join their successful team, commencing employment in August 2017.
Delivering inspiring and exciting A-Level Chemistry sessions, the ideal candidate will be a dynamic practitioner who promotes and upholds the same high expectations as the College and its’ students. With a focus on sharing good practice, they will be committed to their own continuous professional development, and will engage enthusiastically with our quality processes to ensure that our students receive an Outstanding experience.
The successful candidate will have a real passion for their subject and be enthusiastic about all aspects of their teaching practice. Working within a friendly and supportive team in a department that is extremely well resourced and has the most up to date and effective teaching equipment in brand new laboratories, the successful applicant will have a focus on raising aspirations and encouraging students in the realisation of their ambitions, and ensuring they have the skills necessary to either progress to Higher Education or enter employment. It is envisaged that the successful candidate may be responsible for a tutorial group in addition to their academic timetable; as such, previous experience of providing pastoral care is desirable. We are looking for candidates on a 0.6 (21 hours) to full time (35 hours) basis.
Key duties include:
· Teaching A-Level Chemistry, delivering effective learning for students (810 hours)
· Planning, preparing and delivering high quality teaching and learning.
· Developing and sharing resources with the A level Chemistry team.
· Delivering enrichment and enhancement activities.
· Acting as a Personal Tutor, if required.
· Being responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
The ideal candidate will have:
· A degree in a relevant subject area
· A teaching qualification (or be prepared to complete one within the first 3 years of appointment)
· Successful teaching experience in A Level Chemistry
· Successful teaching experience of L4/L5 Science courses (desirable)
· Experience of acting as a personal tutor (desirable)
This post could suit an experienced practitioner looking for their next challenge, a newly qualified teacher looking to make their mark within an Outstanding organisation, or a talented aspiring trainee teacher looking for support with their PGCE with an excellent Chemistry background (be that in industry or education). Applications will also be considered on a full time, or part time (0.6) basis.
Please note: Anyone wishing to get into teaching may be eligible for a bursary or scholarship to help with their training. Please visit https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/funding-and-salary/overview for more information!
Apply today!
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http://nelson-careers.co.uk/Vacancies/Details/45355
Attached documents
About Nelson and Colne College
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Nelson and Colne College, located in the town of Nelson, Lancashire, offers further education to 1,600 full-time students and 3,500 part-time adults. The college was founded during the reorganisation of education in Pendle in the early 1970s and created by the merger of several local sixth forms.
Recent investments have included a £2m engineering facility, an all-weather sports pitch and gym, fully equipped science laboratories, and student study and social spaces. In January 2017, Nelson and Colne College launched a university centre to offer a range of higher education programmes in East Lancashire and beyond.
Principal
Amanda Melton
Values and vision
Nelson and Colne College’s overarching vision is summed up in its commitment to “expanding horizons; excelling together; and always learning". It promises to: put people at its centre; take care to understand each other’s individual qualities and needs; ensure that every single member of the college knows they matter; and celebrate individuality and recognise the strength of diversity.
The college also promotes a “green” ethos among its students and staff, setting up a sustainability group to raise awareness of environmental issues. The whole college has signed up to challenging goals to reduce its carbon footprint.
Ofsted report
“The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. Assessment is well planned and marking is thorough and helpful. The internal lesson observation system is rigorous and carefully moderated and helps improve the teaching and learning. Staff development is well focused on college priorities.”
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