Teacher of Science (Biology Specialist)
Worthing College
Worthing
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,341 to £38,131 per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 June 2018
Job overview
We wish to recruit a teacher of Science (Biology specialist).
Background to the post
The Science Team consists of eight teaching staff, a curriculum assistant and three excellent full time specialist science technicians. Courses include A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Electronics and Physics along with Applied Science vocational courses at levels 2 and 3. In the college STEM wing we have six well equipped science laboratories, three prep rooms and a student Learning Zone, all Biology lessons take place in specialist laboratories offering teachers the opportunity to fully integrate practical and theory work. A science staff work room helps engender a strong team atmosphere and there is an excellent working relationship with the Math’s team. Science staff are encouraged to maintain their subject expertise and are supported to undertake CPD such as day and residential courses through STEM Learning.
The Science team has very positive links with local partner schools and recruitment to STEM A Level courses is strong for example there are five Biology A Level groups in year 12 that follow the AQA specification. There is much emphasis on practical skills and a successful required practical monitoring visit during 2016/17 endorsed the high quality of student practical work.
The Biology team forms part of the Worthing College STEM Academy in which teachers and technicians of STEM courses work collaboratively to enrich the student experience and progression opportunities as well as contributing to the local agenda to increase uptake and progression to STEM apprenticeships and Higher Education.
Biology students are encouraged to engage in a wealth of opportunities outside the curriculum such as Crest Awards, Olympiads, Engineering competitions, mentoring in schools as well as acting as science ambassadors at bespoke college events such as the Big Bang @ Worthing College and the annual STEMfest that we hold in conjunction with Chichester University.
Due to a vacancy that has arisen we are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic Biology teacher, with a proven track record of successful teaching, to join our Science Team and STEM Academy from September 2018. The teaching would be spread across Biology A Level and our vocational Applied Science courses at levels 2 and 3.
About the College
Worthing College is a very popular college with over 1450 students. Our recent Ofsted inspection judged us to be ‘Good’ in every respect. Our mission is to inspire, build confidence and prepare our students to live the life they want to live and is underpinned by our strong desire to become outstanding in the near future.
Above all Worthing College is a very friendly place with a strong sense of purpose, where teaching, learning and student success are second to none.
For the third year in succession we are thrilled to be celebrating the best set of A Level and Applied General results. In 2017 the whole college A Level pass rate was 99.1% and the pass rate for Applied General Level 3 courses was 97.3%.
Application Details
To apply, please download the electronic from via the link on the jobs page on our website (www.worthing.ac.uk) and email to humanresources@worthing .ac.uk, wherever possible. The application deadline for this post is 8 June 2018.
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About Worthing College
About the college
Worthing College is a popular college with over 1600 students. Our mission to provide Opportunity, Achievement, Success and Progression is underpinned by our strong desire to become outstanding in the near future. We believe teaching and learning is the most important priority for all staff and studentsand the quality of teaching and learning and students’ achievements are the most important measures of College performance.
To achieve the college mission we are committed to our values. These are -
- Put people first, care for students and staff, recognise each individual’s needs
- Make teaching and learning the top priority, value each person and foster individual learning to develop the whole person
- Work together with others to raise the ambitions and achievement of everyone
- Embrace diversity and challenge all forms of discrimination
- Strive for excellence, foster openness and trust and commit to continuous improvement where learners help shape improvements and the organisation as a whole
Why work at Worthing College
Our staff are highly valued, well-qualified and very experienced. They are highly committed to the individual progress of students and to ensuring that all individual students reach their potential. Staff benefits With a supportive, inclusive environment, we offer a wide range of benefits to staff such as:
- Final salary pension schemes for both Teaching and Support Staff
- Generous leave entitlement
- Access to our on-site nursery for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old
- Access to a range of sport and fitness activities on site and at Worthing Leisure Centre next door to our campus, free parking
- Child Care Vouchers Scheme and a Cycle to work schem
- Personal development plans and a wide range of development opportunities on and off site
- Benenden Healthcare membership free to staff with 3 or more years continuous service
Continuing professional development is at the heart of success and being able to adapt to change. Individual development plans are integral to our well developed appraisal scheme to ensure the very highest of standards of success can be achieved throughout the college. We provide a range of support for your development internally and externally. We are committed to helping staff, as well as students, to learn and be creative.
Health & Wellbeing
We recognise the importance of the Health and Wellbeing of our staff and students. This is a critical factor in ensuring that Worthing College thrives as an organisation. The College is committed to encouraging optimum work-life balance and developing a work culture where everyone is treated with respect. We conduct regular staff surveys, we embrace staff consultation and feedback and we are continuously seeking ways in which we can improve the staff experience.
Worthing College is an inclusive college simple and free of barriers to entry wherever possible. The college is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Do you share the core values of our College?
Can you contribute to the continued success of our College?
We are delighted to welcome applications from candidates who share our core values and who are able to contribute to our continued future success. We have a very strong commitment to promoting equality of opportunity and celebrating diversity. We want to recruit staff of the highest calibre who will inspire, support and challenge students to achieve their potential.
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