Teacher / Subject Lead of A-level Biology

Job Title: Teacher/Subject Lead of A-level Biology (Dependent upon experience/knowledge)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £33,966 - £45,585 per annum (Pro Rated for Part-time roles) - SF1

Job type: Permanent, Full-time, and Part-time roles (0.8) considered

Please indicate your preference clearly on your application.

The University is unlike any other. Standing proud in the heart of the city of Birmingham, they have been delivering career-focused education and training for decades. With around 8000 students across FE and HE level provision, the University is highly respected by employers and industry in meeting the region's skills needs.

The University's mission is to promote and provide the opportunity for participation in the learning process by those with the ambition and commitment to succeed and to maintain a learning community that meets the diverse needs of our students, the economy and society at large.

Winners of the International award at the 2023 What Uni Student Choice Awards, along with silver in the University of the Year category, they are committed to their student and staff communities.

The University works in partnership with one of the UK's leading Universities. A member of the Russell Group, the partner University is ranked 8th in The Guardian 2023 league table with an international reputation for research and teaching quality. The partner University not only accredits many of the University's undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, but also works on a number of collaborative projects to support development of higher education and widen access within the West Midlands.

The Role:

Are you looking for a unique and exciting educational adventure?

Do you feel passionate about inspiring young people in Biology?

Does the opportunity of shaping a transformational science learning experience appeal to your pioneering spirit and skill set?

The University is opening a new Sixth Form Centre in September 2024 and we are looking for knowledgeable and ambitious scientists who have taught some A-level Biology to join our friendly, innovative teaching team at the start of our journey.

Working within our brand-new laboratories, you will work with our experienced Curriculum lead for STEM to help plan curriculum intent and implementation for A-Level Biology. A more experienced teacher can apply for the post of Subject lead and take on more responsibility for planning. Please indicate your preference on your application form.

Teaching within a university environment and our £5.5 million Sixth Form Centre facilities will provide you with a truly unique opportunity to rethink science education; to create a beautiful, knowledge-rich curriculum which transforms academic learning through exemplary pedagogy, specialist lecturers, graduate tutorials, and the use of world leading vocational facilities, such as simulation health suites and industry standard food chemistry labs.

We are unashamedly ambitious and strive for the best academic outcomes for our students, alongside explicitly teaching character education, empowering students to live purposeful, flourishing lives.

Preparing for university within a university means our students (and teachers) will benefit from the extensive award-winning support services, including a library with online access to over 60 million digital resources containing published research papers as well as course textbooks, a dedicated academic support service available for all students, a Health and wellbeing service with a Nurse, mental health support and counsellors, and a dedicated careers team to help secure student work experience and volunteering roles.

We recognise that you will be our greatest asset and we will fully support you to excel in your craft; our professional development programme includes instructional coaching and there is the opportunity to undertake a Master's or other professional qualification.

We can support ECTs through the next steps of their professional development or help more experienced teachers develop their pedagogy and leadership skills as Subject lead.

Benefits:

• Generous allocation of annual leave (Pro-rated for part-time)
  • 38 days' paid leave per year
  • 12 Bank Holidays & Concessionary Days
• Excellent Teachers' Pension Scheme
  • Employer Contributions - 23.6%
• Subsidised private healthcare provided by Aviva including a Digital GP Service.
• Employee Assistance Programme inclusive of counselling services, financial wellbeing support and bereavement support
• Annual health MOTs with our Registered Nurse
• Excellent staff development opportunities including professional qualification sponsorship
• A variety of salary sacrifice schemes including car, technology and cycle.
• Heavily-subsidised on-site car parking in central Birmingham
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free on-site gym membership

Extra Information:

All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.

Closing Date - Friday 16th February 2024

Interview Dates - TBC

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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Teacher, Biology Teacher, A-Level Biology Teacher, Science Teacher, A Level Teacher, GCSE will also be considered for this role.