Lecturer of Physics in Alton

HSDC is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Lecturer of Physics to deliver the year 1 and year 2 A Level programme.

This role is focused on supporting our learners to achieve outstanding outcomes within Physics. The successful candidate will deliver engaging and high-quality teaching, assessment, and academic support, fostering a culture of high expectations and student success.

You will work collaboratively within a committed teaching team, contributing to curriculum development, quality improvement, and the ongoing success of A Level Physics.

The successful candidate will ideally hold a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, alongside a recognised teaching qualification such as a PGCE or Cert Ed. Qualifications in Assessing and Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) are also desirable. However, all staff at HSDC can enrol on our Level 3 Education and Training Award to become competent in classroom, if they have enough relevant industry experience.

We are also able to support staff through the Level 3 Assessors Award and Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance Award.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality teaching, learning and assessment to ensure excellent student outcomes, retention and progression

• Delivering scheduled teaching, tutorials, and assessments

• Monitoring and tracking student progress using College systems

• Preparing schemes of work, lesson plans, and maintaining accurate records

• Setting, marking and moderating coursework and internal assessments

• Providing effective academic and pastoral support to students

• Participating in student reviews, interviews, and reference writing

• Contributing to quality improvement, course evaluation, and assessment review processes
• Attending team meetings and sharing best practice with colleagues

Requirements

You will need:

Essential

• Degree in Physics or a closely related subject

• Strong subject knowledge in Physics

• Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching leading to strong student outcomes

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Ability to provide effective academic and pastoral support to adult learners

• Confident use of IT to enhance teaching and learning

• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity

Desirable

• Teaching qualification (PGCE/Cert Ed or equivalent)

• Experience teaching Access to HE or Level 3 learners

• Experience delivering independent/research project units

• Ability to teach A Level Physics or similar Level 3 courses

Benefits

In return, you will receive:

• Invest in Your Growth: Access a wide range of training, in-house coaching, workshops, and funding for qualifications. Opportunities for funded research, with potential international travel.
• Teaching Excellence Support: Fully funded Level 3 Award in Education & Training for new teachers. Certificate in Education or PGCE options with financial support and reduced teaching hours for experienced teachers.
• Generous Pension Plans: Benefit from either the Local Government Pension Scheme or Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Ample Time Off: Enjoy a generous annual leave package to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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Application

How to apply:-

We strive in offering an inclusive and accessible recruitment and interview process to all candidates. Should you have any questions at all, or require any support with reasonable adjustments, please contact recruitment@hsdc.ac.uk and a member of our team will respond as soon as possible.

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