POST TEACHER of SCIENCE (APPLIED SCIENCE) Biology, Chemistry and Physics
RESPONSIBLE TO HEAD of APPLIED SCIENCE
SALARY SCALE The appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges' Employers' Association Salary spine for teaching staff - Point 1 £32,178 to point 9 £49,725
START DATE The post will commence August 2025
*Applications from all faiths are welcomed*
*Applications from ECTs are welcomed*
SCIENCE at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College
The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, high performing and enthusiastic individual to the full-time post of Teacher of Applied Science who can offer Chemistry, Biology and Physics and who will lead and inspire students. This is a post to join a team of professionals in a growing subject area.
The Applied Science Level 3 and Science departments at Notre Dame are each extremely high performing with a track record of achieving Outstanding ALPs value added for over six years. The department is multi-disciplinary and progressive, working together to design and deliver innovative and forward-looking approaches to teaching and learning. The Applied Science department offers Level 3 Extended Diploma, L3 Extended Certificate Science and will shortly be introducing an AAQ in Science and are also exploring an AAQ in Medical Science.
All the Science departments are lively, dynamic, and progressive in terms of their approach with a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success. There is a friendly and professional atmosphere within all the Science departments and a wealth of experience with a strong encouragement to undertake CPD. This is an exciting time to join the Applied Science department and an opportunity to help build upon the outstanding resources initiated by the team. Ideally applicants should have a track record of outstanding success teaching across each of the science disciplines of Chemistry, Biology and Physics.
MAIN DUTIES
Teaching and Learning:
* To provide high quality learning, teaching and assessment in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher and in accordance with the College's policies.
* To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College's Mission Statement.
* To monitor and track each learner's achievement according to value added criteria, assessment and attendance in order to ensure each learner is able to fulfil their potential.
* To contribute to the development of high-quality resources, including schemes of work and teaching, learning and assessment resources and strategies.
* To contribute to the further development of the subject through enrichment, to maximise student's engagement.
* To contribute to the planning activities of the department, reflecting the needs of the students and the aims and objectives of the College.
* To embrace a varied range of teaching and learning styles appropriate to the post-16 learner through the development of a team culture including the appropriate integration of ILT and Moodle into programmes of study.
* To work as part of a team and to contribute to effective working relations.
* To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher.
* To be flexible in teaching across Applied Science L3, L2 and A Level provision.
* To undertake the assessment of students' work in accordance with the College's assessment policy.
Quality Assurance and Professional Development:
* To actively participate in staff development activities.
* To participate in the College appraisal system.
* To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement.
* To develop effective teaching and learning styles.
* To contribute to and participate in the College's procedures for lesson observation.
* To maintain accurate and up to date information concerning students and their progress.
* To contribute to the College liaison and information events e.g. attendance at the Open Morning and Parents' Evenings.
* To contribute to effective communication and consultation with parents of students when appropriate. This includes report writing and attendance at Parents' Evenings or other occasions designated by the College.
Other:
* To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College's Mission Statement.
* To demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policy.
* To have full regard for the College's Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety requirements.
* To assist in liaison with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies where appropriate.
* To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings' schedule.
* To contribute to the provision of a stimulating teaching environment whilst adhering to the Health and Safety policy of the College.
* To undertake any other duties that may be reasonably assigned by the Principal.
Completed applications should be returned via the TES Portal: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/notre-dame-catholic-sixth-form-college-1022683
Closing date: 9AM on Friday 21st March
It is intended that interviews will take place week beginning 24th March 2025.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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