Tutor for Science

Tutor for Science

Minimum 0.9 FTE up to full time. Permanent.

Salary: Pro rata of points 1-9 on the Sixth Form College’s pay spine which is currently £32,178- £49,725 per annum

Apply as soon as possible. This position may close sooner than the stated date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

Due to growth and an increase in student numbers, we are looking to appoint a dynamic, passionate and inspirational Teacher of Science who has excellent subject knowledge and is able to contribute to our continued success in student progress and student attainment. Working as a member of our dedicated and supportive team, you will be teaching and contributing to the Chemistry units on the Level 3 Applied Science course and T Level Health. This role would suit an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher who is an excellent practitioner.

Our Science department is based in the Regional Science Centre Oldham and offers AS and A Level Physics, Electronics, Biology and Chemistry, alongside Level 2 and 3 BTEC Applied Science.    Our science students have strong progression rates 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.

Oldham Sixth Form College

OSFC is an award-winning college for 2,350 students in Oldham and beyond. Our mission is to ‘transform the lives of young people through academic excellence and outstanding support’.  Our broad curriculum enables us to offer more than 60 A Levels, vocational diplomas and T Levels. We are proud of our strong reputation for providing excellent academic and vocational education to a diverse range of students. We offer our students exceptional pastoral care, extensive enrichment activities and support from a team of Progress Tutors.  We celebrate students’ uniqueness and support our young people to flourish and become responsible, successful citizens who contribute positively to their communities.

Our students achieve results in the top 15% nationally for A levels and the top 30% nationally for vocational qualifications. The vast majority progress to higher level study at university, with a small number embarking on apprenticeship programmes.

We support our own staff and other schools/colleges through an effective suite of CPD opportunities, and training, as a Research School, Science Learning Partnership Hub and Delivery Lead for NPQs. We have been at the forefront of using technology within teaching and learning and are recognised as a Google Reference College and winner of a Curriculum Innovation Award for our work in delivering digital education. All students and teachers are issued with a Chromebook/laptop.

We genuinely care about each other and the real difference we can make to students’ futures, and so we want to recruit staff who share our vision to transform our students’ lives. We were delighted to receive the Edurio Staff Choice Award in 2024, based on responses to our staff survey where 97% of our colleagues recommended the college as a good place to work.  We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Proud member of The Pinnacle Learning Trust

We are a locally focused, cross-phase Trust, with a rigorous culture of high aspirations and strong academic performance that will improve the life chances of our young people through an understanding of the communities we serve. Our academies provide high quality inclusive education and an ethos whereby our children and young people learn by example and grow morally and socially.

Our vision for our workforce is one in which diverse, dedicated, skilled and high-performing staff are operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment; enabling everyone to feel valued, respected and encouraged in order to contribute their best to support us in achieving our mission. 

Our Trust invests in each member of staff, offering them professional development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the development of others via our Research School. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. 

We are delighted to be recognised by Edurio for a Trust Value Award in 2024, and have been shortlisted for the 2025 MAT Excellence Award for Wellbeing Trust of the Year. We offer various health and wellbeing benefits, including an Employee Assistance programme offering counselling, GP and nurse services, physiotherapy, etc.

Read our ‘Join the Pinnacle Learning Trust’ booklet to discover what our trust can offer you. 

Advert Closing Date: Monday 2nd June 2025

Provisional Interview Date: TBC

To apply, please visit our website: https://www.pinnaclelearningtrust.org.uk/Vacancies/

Commitment to Safeguarding

OSFC is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Hathershaw College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups and ethnic minorities.