Teacher of Biology (FTC)

Are you captivated by the wonders of life, from microscopic cells to vast ecosystems? Here's your chance to share your passion for science! We're seeking a dedicated Biology teacher to inspire young minds and cultivate a deep appreciation for the natural world.

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Job Details

We are hiring for a Teacher of Biology to provide teaching of the highest quality and participate significantly in the academic and pastoral work of the curriculum area and to the discussion of and adherence to policy and practice.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • To promote our college strategy of Career-Focused Learning, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers are at the heart of everything we do.
  • Be prepared to travel cross campus to carry out teaching duties on occasion when required.
  • Contribute to the development of the work of the curriculum area and to the discussion of policy and practice, through initiative and via the instructions of the Curriculum Leader to carry out reasonably assigned responsibilities and duties and comply with College Policies.
  • Planning lessons in line with the needs of the students and curriculum area schemes of work
  • Regularly set and mark work according to college policies
  • Monitor and report on the progress of students especially through the review and reporting procedures
  • Record and issue the collection of resources from students
  • Communicate with staff concerning the organisation of students in shared groups
  • Attend parents’ consultation evenings, interview evenings and other similar College events
  • Prepare materials and attend Preview/Open evenings
  • Interview prospective students
  • Contribute to the preparation and delivery of the induction process
  • Set work to cover absence
  • Cover classes for absent colleagues according to contractual requirements as directed by the relevant post-holder.
  • Participate positively in the professional appraisal process.
  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of recent developments in the subject/curriculum area and report on courses attended.
  • Attend curriculum area meetings within contractual requirements.
  • Participate in recording of student achievement according to College Policy.
  • Exercise effective supervision of learners and ensure that they know of the general emergency procedures in respect of fire and first aid and the special safety measures of the area.
  • Give clear instructions and warnings as often as necessary (notices, posters, handouts are not enough).
  • Ensure that learners are ready to learn.
  • Make recommendations on safety matters to the Curriculum Leader.
  • Flexibility to meet deadlines in a challenging, multi-functional and multi-disciplined role.
  • Chasing for information and maintaining accurate and up to date information.
  • Dealing with difficult people or circumstances in a professional and logical structure, aligned to policy, procedures, and legislation.
  • Managing and prioritising actions in relation to learner issues and concerns.
  • Providing guidance and advice within procedures, policy and legislation.
  • Put into practice effective organisational and time management skills.

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Biology
  • Effective strategies to support working with level 1, 2 and 3 students.

The right candidate will have:

  • Capability of taking responsibility for multi functions involving students, resourcing, and college events
  • Be able to relate well to staff and students and judge the balance of support and pressure required to maximise achievement through appropriate support, guidance, and policy usage.
  • An ability to keep up with developments in the curriculum areas and advise on the future direction of curriculum and its methods of delivery
  • Be a creative and lateral thinker to promote Campus growth and enhance current business features
  • Have the ability to resolve student conflict and deal with criticism.

Why choose us?

Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.

What we offer:

  • A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
  • Excellent pension provision
  • Annual Staff Awards
  • CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
  • Free onsite parking
  • Staff appreciation days
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
  • Well-being days & activities
  • Electric Vehicle Scheme*
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Hybrid Working available
  • Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance

* subject to terms & conditions

Related Information

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A-Levels

Biology

Medical Technologies & Life Sciences

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  • Palmer’s

This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.  It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV UK

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