Role: Chemistry and GCSE Biology Lecturer
Hours: 35 hours per week (Full time)
Salary: £32, 379 - £46,016
Location: Altrincham and Stockport (although requirements across the Group may require cover at other sites)
Employer Pension Contribution: 28.68%
The Trafford & Stockport College Group (TSCG) has an opportunity for an ECT or an experienced Chemist/Biologist to join the Academic Studies team to help us achieve our vision of unlocking potential and fostering success.
We are seeking a Chemistry/Biology teacher to teach on our Full-Time GCSE programme (A Level available for the right candidate). With a reputation for excellence and a growing student body, we are proud to offer a pathway that has seen our alumni progress to prestigious universities such as Oxford and embark on careers in fields like Medicine.
The Role:
We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Chemistry teacher (ability to teach GCSE Biology an advantage) to join our highly successful and popular full-time GCSE course. You will have the opportunity to teach ambitious students, including overseas learners, home-schooled individuals, and those seeking to improve their grades.
About you:
If you are passionate about your specialist subject and sharing your knowledge, skills, and experience, then there has never been a better time to join Trafford & Stockport College Group. The ideal candidate will have:
* A passion for education and a commitment to student success
* A degree in Chemistry or a related field.
* Teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, QTS).
* Ability to inspire and motivate students.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver engaging and effective Chemistry and Biology lessons.
* Support students in achieving their academic goals and unlocking their full potential.
* Teach GCSE Biology as an additional subject.
* Option to teach A Level Chemistry for the right candidate.
About TSCG: A Great Place to Work
The Trafford & Stockport College Group has recently entered the next exciting phase of its journey through the merger with Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College. The merger will provide the Group with a unique opportunity to further shape and direct 16-19 and adult education across a wider area with campuses at Altrincham, Stretford, Stockport, Cheadle, and Marple.
Every year, thousands of students join us on courses that are designed to further their career prospects, enable transition to higher education or simply satisfy a desire to learn new skills and support well-being. Employment at The Trafford & Stockport College Group brings many benefits including:
Benefits:
* 54 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata)
* Generous contributory company pension scheme
* Childcare discounts
* Onsite Costa
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Continuous Professional Development
* Free Parking
* Exclusive commercial discounts via the CSSC scheme
All employees, including senior managers, will normally be appointed to the minimum point of the pay grade for the job. In certain cases, it may be appropriate to appoint to a higher point in the pay grade at the discretion of the Director of HR & Performance due to the candidate’s current salary, experience or qualifications.
Staff at Trafford & Stockport College Group go above and beyond to ensure that our students get the best possible teaching and support to enable them to reach their ambitions. We expect the very highest standards for all students, and this is evidenced year after year by our achievement and progression outcomes. If you are passionate about championing inclusion, fostering positive employee experiences, and making a difference, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
TSCG is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
The Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.
Please note that new guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 requires us to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to enable us to identify any incidents or issues which we might want to explore at interview with you. Once shortlisting has taken place, this search will be carried out for all candidates who are invited to attend an interview.
Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive we are unfortunately not able to respond to each applicant. If you have not been called for interview within 3 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.
This position is open to direct applicants only.
We look forward to receiving an application from you.
** This role may close early so please submit your application early to avoid disappointment **
How to apply:
To apply for this position please visit our website to complete an application form:
https://trafford.ac.uk/about/job-opportunities/current-vacancies
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