Tutor for Applied Science or Tutor for Physics

Oldham Sixth Form College is a large and diverse sixth form college specialising in Advanced Level courses.  We have an excellent reputation for academic and vocational achievement, comprehensive pastoral care and extensive enrichment.   We offer the widest choice of A Levels in the area.  Our mission is focussed on providing an inclusive, broad, high quality education for students in the local area and this is achieved through a core focus on teaching and learning.  OSFC was a founding partner in the thriving The Pinnacle Learning Trust.

OSFC was graded 'Good' by Ofsted in 2017, receiving a glowing report and is currently self-assessing as ‘Outstanding’.  The outstanding achievement and progression rates of all our students led to the College receiving the Social Mobility Award at the 2017 Educate North Awards.  Our outcomes continue to be very strong and we are proud of the year on year successes and achievements of our students and staff.   The College was awarded Teaching School status in recognition of its impressive track record in developing teachers and sharing best practice.  The Advantage Teaching School Alliance provides staff with a range of professional development opportunities beyond their main role in college, including designation as Specialist Leaders of Education, delivery of school to school support, CPD and support for trainee teachers.   We have also been designated as an Associate Research School, reflecting and reinforcing our close working relationship with Oldham Research Schools and commitment to evidence-informed practice.

Join us and you will become part of a high quality, forward thinking educational establishment committed to meeting the needs of the community it serves. 

Tutor for Applied Science or Tutor for Physics


0.8 - Full Time, Permanent, to commence ASAP.

Salary for the above post is points 1-9 on the Sixth Form College teaching pay spine currently £25,826 - £42,149 per annum (pro-rata for 0.8 FTE)

Our Science department is based in the Regional Science Centre Oldham and offers Level 2 and 3 BTEC Applied Science alongside Biology, Chemistry, Electronics and Physics AS and A Level and Science T -Level.  We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated teacher with excellent subject knowledge and a proven track record of success to join a supportive and knowledgeable team, teaching Applied Science or Physics/ Electronics depending on qualifications and experience of the candidate. Our vocational cohort has a strong progression rate to university to well respected courses such as Radiography, Pharmacology and Biomedical Sciences and the department offers a range of extra-curricular activities, including work experience for all extended students.  The dedicated team offers a range of extra-curricular activities in order to help OSFC science students enjoy the sixth form experience and stand out when applying for their next steps.

We are looking for a dynamic, passionate and inspirational Science Teacher to fill the role, who has excellent subject knowledge and is able to contribute to continued improvements in progress and student attainment.  This role would suit either a newly qualified teacher who is an excellent practitioner, or an experienced practitioner looking for a new challenge. 

Advert Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 10th December 2021


Provisional interview Date:  W/C 13th December 2021

To apply please complete the Application Form, Equality Assurance Monitoring Form & attach a supporting statement and send it to hr@pinnaclelearningtrust.org.uk before the closing date. All forms can be found on our website http://www.pinnaclelearningtrust.org.uk/news/vacancies/ 

Additional Reasons to Join Us:


• Excellent opportunities for CPD and career development


• Automatic enrolment into a Pension Scheme


• Cycle to work scheme available


• Various health and wellbeing benefits (including on site gym membership)

Commitment to Safeguarding


As part of our safeguarding commitment and promoting the welfare of children any offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS checks as part of the pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees. Oldham Sixth Form College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.