Teacher of Science

Join our vibrant team at Derby College Group (DCG) as a Science Teacher. We are committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment. If you are passionate about teaching and inspiring students, we want to hear from you! If you would like to visit the site and meet the team before applying, please reach out to us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

The Opportunity

At the Joseph Wright Centre, DCG’s Academic & Arts centre, we offer thriving GCSE Combined Science, Applied Science, T-level and A-level courses. You will provide innovative, enthusiastic, and responsive delivery to meet the needs of our level 2 and level 3 Science students. You’ll manage students' learning, inspire and support them, and continually raise their achievements. Embracing Information Learning Technology, you will adapt teaching materials and manage flexible learning environments. Your responsibilities include planning schemes of learning, providing effective feedback, and tracking student progress.

This role offers the opportunity to work up to 37 hours per week.

About You

You have a successful track record of student achievement in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics, with experience in teaching multiple subjects being desirable. You’ll have teaching experience in science at level 2 and level 3. You will work closely with management, colleagues, and students to ensure success for both the college and students. Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to teamwork are essential. You hold a degree in science and a recognised Level 5/6 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) or are working towards achieving this.

For a full explanation of the Person Specification, please click here.

The Benefits

• Salary of £27,690 non-qualified teacher; qualified teacher £31,035 to £41,683 per annum pro rata
• 49 days holiday (inclusive of 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days where these occur) pro rata
• Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme with a 28.68% employer contribution
• Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
• TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
• Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
• Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
• Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
• Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
• Continuous development and progression opportunities
• Free eye tests with Specsavers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.

Safeguarding statement

DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  An online search of the preferred candidate is also completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.

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