Teacher of Physics
| Posting date: | 24 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,500 to £47,133 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2024 |
| Location: | LE1 7RJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | WQE and Regent College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
TEACHER OF PHYSICS
Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life.
The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic teacher of Physics, who will help us provide the best possible learning experiences and outcomes for our students.
THE CURRICULUM AREA
Staff
The Physics, Electronics, Computer Science and IT (PECIT) team comprises 3 experienced physics technicians and 13 highly experienced and dedicated teaching staff of which 5 teach A-Level Physics. We are looking for a physics teacher with a focus on teaching the physics units of BTEC applied science. This includes units 1, 3, 5 and 6 covering topics of waves & optics, electricity, thermal physics, materials and fluids, which are all well-resourced with teaching material. This further includes an NEA investigative project, which the successful candidate will both prepare students for and mark, with the support of experienced colleagues.
Resources
Major laboratory refurbishment throughout the sciences and IT has taken place recently. We have an extremely well-resourced physics department, with lots of support from our team of 3 physics technicians. We now have an exceptionally well-resourced curriculum area all on the University Road campus.
For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.
This is a full time, term-time permanent post, commencing on Monday 19th August 2024
The salary will be at a point on the Sixth Form Colleges pay spine which ranges from £30,500 - £47,133 per annum.
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:
• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to our life at work where possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from the Vacancies section of our website at https://wqe.ac.uk/vacancies/
Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Monday 6th May 2024
Interviews will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 . Full details will be emailed out to candidates.
Please return all completed applications via e-mail.
Finally, I would like to thank you for the time taken to consider joining WQE and in making an application if you decide that this is the right step for you.
Paul Wilson
Principal
Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life.
The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic teacher of Physics, who will help us provide the best possible learning experiences and outcomes for our students.
THE CURRICULUM AREA
Staff
The Physics, Electronics, Computer Science and IT (PECIT) team comprises 3 experienced physics technicians and 13 highly experienced and dedicated teaching staff of which 5 teach A-Level Physics. We are looking for a physics teacher with a focus on teaching the physics units of BTEC applied science. This includes units 1, 3, 5 and 6 covering topics of waves & optics, electricity, thermal physics, materials and fluids, which are all well-resourced with teaching material. This further includes an NEA investigative project, which the successful candidate will both prepare students for and mark, with the support of experienced colleagues.
Resources
Major laboratory refurbishment throughout the sciences and IT has taken place recently. We have an extremely well-resourced physics department, with lots of support from our team of 3 physics technicians. We now have an exceptionally well-resourced curriculum area all on the University Road campus.
For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.
This is a full time, term-time permanent post, commencing on Monday 19th August 2024
The salary will be at a point on the Sixth Form Colleges pay spine which ranges from £30,500 - £47,133 per annum.
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:
• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to our life at work where possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from the Vacancies section of our website at https://wqe.ac.uk/vacancies/
Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Monday 6th May 2024
Interviews will be held on Thursday 16th May 2024 . Full details will be emailed out to candidates.
Please return all completed applications via e-mail.
Finally, I would like to thank you for the time taken to consider joining WQE and in making an application if you decide that this is the right step for you.
Paul Wilson
Principal