At a Glance
- Tasks: Teach A Level Chemistry, inspire students, and create engaging learning experiences.
- Company: Join United Colleges Group, a leading education provider in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to gain a teaching qualification while working.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and shape future scientists.
- Qualifications: Degree in Chemistry or related field; teaching experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 35771 - 43721 £ per year.
We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our teaching staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world class education and skills.
UCG provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16-18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. In the academic year 2022-23, we enrolled more than 3500 full time 16-18 students, 8,000 adult learners and over 450 apprentices across our Group. UCG currently enrol 250+ HE students per year, across 4 campuses onto 12 courses from STEM subjects (Science, Construction, Engineering, and Computing) to Business, Music and Professional Qualifications.
About you: The A-Levels, Business & Science Career Cluster has an opportunity for a suitably qualified part time lecturer. The successful candidate should have a degree (or equivalent) in a related area. You should also be familiar with the current A Level Chemistry curriculum and we encourage applications from teachers with a broad range of disciplines both in practice and theory.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and relate to students of all ages and abilities will be highly beneficial in this role. The successful applicant must take a student-centred approach, with the ability to offer flexible and stimulating group teaching and classroom management.
The successful applicant will coordinate the effective delivery of the A Level Chemistry study programmes across various levels providing academic leadership for students, creating a curriculum that is engaging, relevant and coherent.
As a Lecturer in A Level Chemistry, you will develop and maintain up to date industry knowledge, bringing in industry professionals, where possible, that are relevant to the curriculum and the employability and skills needs of students. You will support and motivate learners to meet their individual aspirations and goals and will coordinate the tracking of learners' achievements.
In your role you will lead study programmes to attain outstanding achievement and student retention and progression. You will have sound organisational skills, and your ability to work cooperatively and contribute positively and creatively to a team is essential.
We welcome candidates with industry experience, and you will have the opportunity to work towards a teaching qualification. The role will require you to work towards a recognised Level 4 teaching qualification (PGCE/CertEd) or be willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification upon appointment.
The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.
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