Biology Teacher

Teacher of Biology

Reference: SCCG2716 | Closing Date: 22/04/2024 | Interview Date: w/c 29/04/2024

Salary: £26,444 - £43,795. (Pro rata salary £21,155 - £35,036). Incremental progression throughout the band is available

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 0.8 FTE | Location: Dronfield Road, M6 7FR

About the Role

An opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic teacher to undertake the role of A level Biology teacher at Pendleton Sixth Form College. The ideal candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and a proven track record of academic success and achievement. It is essential that candidates are passionate about working with young people and have high standards of achievement for all learners. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECT’s. ECT’s are fully supported through our two-year ECT programme.

The STEM department comprises of A-level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Computer Science and Cambridge Technical I.T Extended Certificate. ALPs are either good or outstanding across all courses. Many of our teachers are also examiners and some have worked in the STEM industry prior to teaching, bringing their knowledge to the classroom. Enrichment is a key strength in the department with trips to CERN, visiting speakers including AMSP representatives and Oxford University lecturers and biannual visits from NASA representatives. If you would like to discuss the role further/ visit the college please contact Lindsey Abbott, please see advert for contact details 

Start date: August 2024

How to Apply

To apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.

Reasons to Join Us:

• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).

• We have a 3pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including 2 Staff Wellbeing days per year.

• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.

• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.

• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.

• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme

• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.

• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.

• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.

Commitment to Safeguarding

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees

The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.