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Role Information
Reference: REQ001506
Location: Filton Campus
FTE Salary: Up to £41,076.00 (Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
At SGS, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and communities, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
Financial Rewards And Benefits
- Opportunity to make a positive impact within the community and on learners' lives
- Competitive Pension Scheme - Academic roles benefit significantly by their access to the teachers' pension scheme (TPS), with a generous employer contributions of over 23%
- Generous Annual leave entitlement plus the 8 bank holidays - 39 days academic plus additional college agreed inset development days and 6 self-elected development days (Full-Time Equivalent).
- Two weeks leave during the Christmas closedown period largely supported by the discretionary closure days provided by the College.
- Extensive professional development with ongoing support for your personal & professional development, including 25% tuition discount for immediate family of SGS employees.
- Family friendly policies and a proven commitment to supporting flexible working practices
- Access to 'My Lifestyle' discounted shopping benefits, cycle to work scheme and a Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Free Annual Eye test
- All staff members can buy a TOTUM card (formerly known as NUS Extra cards), as part of being an affiliate member of the Students' Union
- Staff have access and supported to be part of inclusive or sustainable staff networks and communities
- Free car parking at all campuses (Except Queens Road Art School)
- Access to a wide variety of external health and wellbeing resources
- Subsidised onsite catering services including Costa Coffee
South Gloucestershire & Stroud College has an excellent reputation for delivering further education and work-based programmes in a range of subjects - from business to sport, construction to media, GCSE's and A Levels to Honour Degree level programmes.
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Our experienced and passionate staff work hard to help students and colleagues achieve their personal challenges and career goals. We are proud of SGS and committed to making the College the best it can be. We are currently working hard to achieve "Outstanding" status after being classified as "Good" in our last inspection. For more information, please visit https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/
We have an exciting role for a Teacher of Biology within our Sixth Form team!
We are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic Teacher of Biology to join our successful and growing Sixth Form team. This is an exciting opportunity to teach motivated A Level students, shape their academic success, and contribute to a thriving learning community that is committed to excellence, inclusion and ambition for every learner. The successful candidate will teach both Year 1 and Year 2 of A Level Biology on the OCR specification and will play a key role in ensuring our students make excellent progress, enjoy an exceptional learning experience, and are supported to achieve their full potential in Biology.
The post will be based at our Sixth Form Centre on the Filton Campus.
Our A Level Biology students are ambitious, engaged and enthusiastic learners, many of whom progress to degrees and careers in medicine, healthcare, biological sciences and related fields.
We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers. ECTs will benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, structured mentoring and full support through the Early Career Framework. We are keen to appoint the successful candidate at the earliest opportunity and would welcome applications from candidates who are available to start promptly.
Key Tasks And Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging A Level Biology lessons that inspire students and support excellent progress.
- Assess, monitor and track student achievement, providing timely feedback and targeted intervention where required.
- Deliver and oversee the practical elements of the OCR A Level Biology specification, maintaining accurate records in line with OCR and regulatory requirements.
- Create an inclusive learning environment that promotes high expectations, student confidence and academic success.
- Contribute to the development of enrichment opportunities, including Biology-related activities, trips and super-curricular experiences. This may include mentoring students towards appropriate industry placements, supporting applications to external competitions, and signposting opportunities that enhance their skills, knowledge and future progression.
- Support students through the Sixth Form tutorial programme and contribute to their wider personal development.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, technicians and support staff to ensure an outstanding student experience.
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Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Hold a degree in Biology or a closely related subject and possess QTS/QTLS (or be eligible to undertake ECT induction).
- Be an effective and engaging classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a passion for Biology.
- Have experience of teaching A Level Biology, ideally OCR, although applications are welcomed from candidates with experience of other awarding bodies.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies that enable students to achieve their full potential.
- Have high expectations of student achievement and a proven commitment to securing excellent outcomes.
- Be committed to supporting students both academically and pastorally.
If you are passionate about Biology and excited by the opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists, healthcare professionals and researchers, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply online by: Sunday 30th August
Expected Interview Date: Friday 11th September
If you have any queries please contact [email protected]
SGS College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check, and additional checks and online searches in accordance with KCSIE guidance.
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