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Teacher Science (Biology and Chemistry)

Teacher Science (Biology and Chemistry)

Harlow College

Essex

  • £25,649 - £38,534 per year
  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
May 2021
Apply by:
7 May 2021

Job overview

Job Title: Teacher Science (Biology and Chemistry)

Salary: Unqualified up to £30,527, 

Qualified* up to £38,534 per annum

Location: Harlow

Full time

Permanent 


We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Biology/Chemistry teacher to work within the Science team, who will be able to play a key role in the preparation, planning and delivery of learning and co-ordinating formal assessments for students studying science-based programmes. The Science team deliver a range of programmes, including both vocational and A level qualifications. We currently offer programmes at Level 2 and level 3, but are in the process of plan the introduction of a Level 4 science qualification in the next year.

What we are looking for

We are looking for someone with a qualification to a minimum of degree level in Biology and/or Chemistry (or equivalent), who is able to confidently deliver high quality sessions in either Biology or Chemistry on Level 3 programmes, with the ability to teach at Level 4 an advantage. As a creative and pro-active professional you’ll be expected to use a range of effective and appropriate teaching and learning initiatives that engage, motivate and enable all learners to develop and succeed, as well as maximising student potential. 

What we can offer

The successful candidate can expect the College to fund any training required for the role, investment in their professional development, opportunities to further their career as well as an excellent benefits package including 42 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

To apply

Please visit http://www.harlow-college.ac.uk/about-us/jobs to download an application pack. Please ensure you return your Equality and Diversity form along with your application, as your application will not be progressed without it.

Still unsure if this is the right role for you? 

Contact Sotiri Adamopooulos on 01279 868 126 for an informal discussion.

Closing date for applications is 7th May 2021 Midday

Interview date: 19th May 2021  

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Qualified* = A Level 4 or above teaching Qualification.



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The locality

Harlow is strategically placed on the West Essex/Hertfordshire border at the centre of the London, Stansted, Cambridge corridor, one of the fastest growing and economically important areas in the UK. Significant local employers include GlaxoSmith Kline, Raytheon UK, Stansted Airport and Public Health England who are soon to relocate to Harlow. The area also has a thriving manufacturing industry that sits within the supply chain of many large multi-national companies. This means that Harlow College is at the forefront of providing the pipeline for the future workforce in scientific and technical disciplines, as well as, the service economy that supports any thriving region.   

The surrounding area includes many attractive villages, which, like the town itself, also serve as dormitory suburbs of London.  

About the College

 Harlow College is a strong and successful further education college which aims to provide our students with “Not just courses, careers”, providing them with the skills to achieve 1st class destinations and employment.  

We place learners at the heart of all we do, and were graded as good by Ofsted who commented that ‘Learners make good progress because their teachers plan lessons and good resources that make learning challenging and stimulating’. Our progress measure (value-added) places us as the top college in the country for A Level progress and in the top 1% for academic and vocational progress.  

We offer the widest range of post-16 courses in the area and we have excellent links with employers - giving access to work placements that genuinely help improve career prospects. We also run an extensive range of Apprenticeships including higher apprenticeships which complement our degrees and foundation degrees offered through Anglia Ruskin University and our own Higher National Certificate and Diploma provision. In addition, we work extensively across the area working with adults by providing short vocational courses leading directly to employment.  

The College is a multi-million pound campus and substantial investment has resulted in buildings are which are truly inspirational and have cutting edge facilities. These include salons, restaurants, broadcast facilities, a theatre, recording and multimedia studios, a category C biohazard science lab, a healthcare mobility suite and a creche. The most recent of these is our Harlow Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Centre opening in January 2016 an £11 million investment.   

Curriculum

The College has a strong reputation for the quality of its provision and for the richness and breadth of its curriculum. It also has a reputation for the care it gives to its students and for the attention it gives to their personal growth.  The college is at the forefront of curriculum innovation, working closely with employers to ensure students leave with the qualifications and the knowledge and competence needed for future life and a career.

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