Chemistry Teacher
South Bank University Sixth Form
Brixton, London Borough of Lambeth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive Inner London + perks and benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2018
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, highly capable and energetic teacher of chemistry for September 2018. A new school, occupying purpose built, state of the art buildings and facilities, we opened in September 2016 and specialise in STEM subjects for 14-19 year olds. We offer a forward thinking, innovative curriculum built on high academic standards, learning in a technical context, close links to employer and university partners and a professional environment making use of outstanding facilities and resources.
As a UTC, we offer GCSEs, A levels, and BTECs, with the opportunity for our students to learn valuable technical and employability skills. Our education plan ensures our students are on track to make outstanding progress, reach high levels of academic attainment and develop the skills essential for career success. London South Bank University is our main sponsor and we are co-sponsored by Skanska UK, King's College NHS Trust and Guys & St Thomas' NHS Trust who support our work closely in offering real-life employer challenge projects, developing authentic, contextualised learning.
This role is for a teacher able to deliver GCSE science and A-level chemistry within a strong team and will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to shape the curriculum, coupled with the freedom to innovate and teach highly motivated young people with a passion and aptitude for STEM.
The successful candidate will be part of a close-knit, small team initially and will be required to be highly adaptable and flexible, able to drive high academic standards through outstanding pedagogic practice and the use of high technology. Experience of teaching in an urban context would be an asset.
Thie role offers first class career development opportunities, excellent CPD, wonderful students, an innovative education vision, and great links to industry and higher education . You have the opportunity to play a central role in creating an exceptional school – if this sounds like the role for you, we’d love to hear from you!
To find out more, please visit our website.
Candidates are warmly encouraged to book in for an informal visit and tour by emailing info@southbank-utc.co.uk
To apply, please download the Applicant information pack.
Application Deadline: 2pm on Friday 20th April 2018
South Bank Engineering UTC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require two references.
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About South Bank University Sixth Form
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- South Bank University Sixth Form
- 56 Brixton Hill, Brixton, London
- SW2 1QS
- United Kingdom
Overview
South Bank UTC is a school based in Brixton, South London with a focus on technical and practical education specialising in Engineering and Health. The school’s curriculum is created with industry partners including London South Bank University, Skanska, Guys and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust and Kings College NHS Foundation Trust to ensure students get real world experience and skills to prepare them for future employment. The UTC offers entry into Year 10 and Year 12 for those with a passion for engineering or health and the drive to receive a specialist education alongside traditional GCSEs, A-levels or BTECs.
Specialist Curriculum
South Bank UTC is STEM focused, and its specialisms are design with sponsors to ensure everything they do gives students the best career opportunities. They focus on areas of growth and excel in teaching the skills needs to thrive in jobs, higher education and apprenticeships.
Engineering is about more than just building things: it is creative, practical and aims to make the world a better place for future generations. The engineering curriculum has been designed to ensure students are ready for the future. Alongside traditional GCSEs or A-Levels, students are given a unique opportunity to excel with hands on practical engineering skills. South Bank UTC facilitates the development of personal skills as well as academic and technical knowledge, with projects and trips designed to ensure our students are highly employable.
Healthcare is bigger than you think. There are 350 different NHS careers, ranging from Doctors, Nurses and Midwives to Physios, Educators, Engineers and Technicians, not to mention the many other jobs in the wider health and health tech sectors. Our Health curriculum is designed to set students up with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue their dream career and make a real difference to the world. Students study science-based A Levels or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, giving them a range of knowledge and skills that can be used in work or further study.
Facilities
South Bank UTC is STEM focused, meaning students have the chance to learn scientific theory alongside practical and hands on work in advanced labs and engineering and health-specific teaching suites.
Students have access to cutting-edge computing and information technologies to facilitate the study of emerging digital technologies, allowing them to learn, think, design and analyse in a digital environment.
The UTC has world-class facilities for engineering and science, including incredible engineering workshops, digital engineering facilities, brand new science labs and access to virtual reality, 3-D printing, robotics and 360 degree video.
University sponsorship
South Bank UTC is proud to be part of the LSBU Group. London South Bank University is one of London’s longest established universities. It has extensive links with employers and world leading facilities, which allow UTC students to get ahead with unique opportunities to work with University lecturers and students.
London South Bank University has trained half of all Nurses in London. South Bank UTC students will have the opportunity to be interviewed and offered places in Year 12 to oversubscribed health degree courses at the University. This unique opportunity puts UTC students ahead of others.
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