Head of Subject for T Level Science Full Time

Newcastle, Staffordshire
Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group

Head of Subject (T Level Science)Full-timeSalary: £25,360 -£35,990 (pro-rata)Location: Newcastle & Stafford College

In November 2019 Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) became the first further education provider in England to achieve outstanding grades in every area of Ofsted’s recently reformed Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College’s provision and acknowledged NSCG’s ‘positive, stimulating and safe learning environment’, ‘highly motivated staff’, and ‘learners’ exemplary behaviour and attitudes to learning’. It also highlighted the fantastic partnerships the College has with industry.

The group is currently home to a population of over 5,000 full-time students and around 500 students on higher education programmes. We have over 4,000 part-time or adult learners and 2,000 apprentices where we work with over 800 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

Would you like to be part of a determined, progressive and ambitious college who strives to deliver an outstanding experience for its learners? Then come and join the Construction Team at Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group.

Based in our Academic & Creative Studies Department, we are looking for an enthusiastic, suitably qualified individual to lead on the development, delivery and teaching of our T Level Science courses. As well as being an inspiring lecturer with the ability to enable all learners to reach their true potential, you will hold an appropriate subject qualification to degree level along with a Level 5 teaching qualification such as the Diploma in Education and Training (formerly DTLLS) or equivalent.

This is a full-time position across both our Newcastle & Stafford sites. The ideal candidate will have experience of teaching on science based courses which could include the T Level in Science, Btec Level 3 Science and/or an A Level science. The ideal candidate will also be able to demonstrate experience of leading and developing science based programmes. For further information and clarification in relation to available hours and site location please contact Ashley Griffiths on or at .

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver a flexible and innovative curriculum that is responsive to feedback from current learners and anticipates likely changes in demand from future learners.
• Deliver excellent standards of teaching and learning across all areas within the curriculum area.
• Undertake the day-to-day co-ordination of staff within the course team so that the College can achieve its overall objective of being excellent in all areas.
• To complete and support staff with all internal and external verification processes

Required Skills and Experience:

• Teaching qualification (PGCE or DTTLS).
• Has a degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
• Has a detailed knowledge and understanding of current teaching practice within the curriculum area of Btec Science and T Level Science.
• Has teaching experience of A Level and /or T Level programmes would be desirable.
• Is well organised and able to manage the peaks and troughs of a varied workload.

What’s in it for you?

The college offers an excellent benefits package which includes:

• Employer Pension contributions (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• 52 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays & Christmas Closure).
• 24 hours per week contact time (FTE) over 34 delivery weeks.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Subsidised Gym Membership.
• Health-related benefits including Subsidised Health Scheme.
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Dedicated Teaching & Learning Coaches for New Staff.
• Remission provided for your first year in post.
• Staff parking available
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast.

How to apply

To apply for the role of Head of Subject (T Level Science), please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete an online application form.(If you are applying via a jobs board, you will receive an e-mail and link that will take you directly to our application form on the Newcastle & Stafford Colleges Group website).The closing date for completed applications is 9th June 2024.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.