Part Time Variable Hours Tutor of Biology
| Posting date: | 17 May 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24.51 to £25.61 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 24.51 - 25.61 |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2024 |
| Location: | Sim Balk Lane campus, YO23 2BB |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MAY20242376 |
Summary
Part Time Variable Hours Tutor of Biology Hours: part-time variable
Hourly rate: £24.51 (unqualified)* or £25.61 (qualified)* inclusive of holiday pay.Plus, membership of Teachers’ Pension Scheme*the base hourly rate is £15.81 (unqualified) / £16.52 (qualified) per hour, plus payment for holiday and preparation and marking time, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £24.51 (unqualified) / £25.61 (qualified) per hour.
About the role We require an outstanding teacher of biology to join our experienced science and biology team, to teach biology on our science courses from September 2024. You will join a team of experienced biologists who work in close collaboration with the wider science team. Lessons are delivered in modern and well-resourced biology laboratories, supported by specialist biology technicians.
We can offer you the support to develop your career and the opportunity to teach on a wide range of popular and successful biology courses. The majority of our courses are for students aged 16 -19 years old, with additional programmes for adults and apprentices. You will find our students enthusiastic and well behaved, keen to learn and progress in their studies. Course programmes include A level and Level 3 BTEC National diploma, Access to higher education, HND and apprenticeships.
If you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.
About the person You will be an enthusiastic and student-centred teacher with a passion for biology.
This post is suitable for experienced teachers or those starting their career. Applicants must have a biology or related degree qualification together with an appropriate teaching qualification.
We would consider an applicant without a teaching qualification if they have suitable alternative experience either in industry or in higher education. For the right applicant we would be able to support you to gain a teaching qualification whilst gaining experience in the classroom.
This is a readvertisement previous applicants need not reapply.
About the CollegeA college with an excellent track record for quality, we're amongst the top performers in the region. We're one of the largest providers of A Level and vocational programmes for 16 to 19 year olds in the region. We also deliver a range of T Levels, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, degree level courses, working with over 1,000 employers, helping them to meet their current and future skills needs.
We are proud of our excellent achievement rates for students at all levels, as well as our outstanding student progression into higher-level study and employment.
York College is proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.
Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ian Martin, Head of Curriculum by email at IMartin@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Important Notices
1. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act The College is exempt from the provisions of the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974, by virtue of the fact that postholders have access to children and young people, and to vulnerable adults.
In such circumstances, York College is legally entitled to ask applicants for details of all convictions, and cautions irrespective of whether they are ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’. This means that you must disclose all convictions and cautions in your application.
2. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ChecksWe take the safety of our learners extremely seriously, and to ensure no unsuitable persons are employed, all successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, regardless of the role they undertake. This is a regulated role (e.g. those roles providing teaching, training, instructing, advice and guidance, or supervision of children). As such it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
3. Online Search of Shortlisted CandidatesPlease note we will undertake online searches of all shortlisted candidates, to identify any candidates who may give cause for concern in relation to learner safety.
Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.
Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.
Hourly rate: £24.51 (unqualified)* or £25.61 (qualified)* inclusive of holiday pay.Plus, membership of Teachers’ Pension Scheme*the base hourly rate is £15.81 (unqualified) / £16.52 (qualified) per hour, plus payment for holiday and preparation and marking time, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £24.51 (unqualified) / £25.61 (qualified) per hour.
About the role We require an outstanding teacher of biology to join our experienced science and biology team, to teach biology on our science courses from September 2024. You will join a team of experienced biologists who work in close collaboration with the wider science team. Lessons are delivered in modern and well-resourced biology laboratories, supported by specialist biology technicians.
We can offer you the support to develop your career and the opportunity to teach on a wide range of popular and successful biology courses. The majority of our courses are for students aged 16 -19 years old, with additional programmes for adults and apprentices. You will find our students enthusiastic and well behaved, keen to learn and progress in their studies. Course programmes include A level and Level 3 BTEC National diploma, Access to higher education, HND and apprenticeships.
If you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.
About the person You will be an enthusiastic and student-centred teacher with a passion for biology.
This post is suitable for experienced teachers or those starting their career. Applicants must have a biology or related degree qualification together with an appropriate teaching qualification.
We would consider an applicant without a teaching qualification if they have suitable alternative experience either in industry or in higher education. For the right applicant we would be able to support you to gain a teaching qualification whilst gaining experience in the classroom.
This is a readvertisement previous applicants need not reapply.
About the CollegeA college with an excellent track record for quality, we're amongst the top performers in the region. We're one of the largest providers of A Level and vocational programmes for 16 to 19 year olds in the region. We also deliver a range of T Levels, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, degree level courses, working with over 1,000 employers, helping them to meet their current and future skills needs.
We are proud of our excellent achievement rates for students at all levels, as well as our outstanding student progression into higher-level study and employment.
York College is proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.
With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.
Want to know more? For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Ian Martin, Head of Curriculum by email at IMartin@yorkcollege.ac.uk
Important Notices
1. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act The College is exempt from the provisions of the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974, by virtue of the fact that postholders have access to children and young people, and to vulnerable adults.
In such circumstances, York College is legally entitled to ask applicants for details of all convictions, and cautions irrespective of whether they are ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’. This means that you must disclose all convictions and cautions in your application.
2. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) ChecksWe take the safety of our learners extremely seriously, and to ensure no unsuitable persons are employed, all successful candidates will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check, regardless of the role they undertake. This is a regulated role (e.g. those roles providing teaching, training, instructing, advice and guidance, or supervision of children). As such it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
3. Online Search of Shortlisted CandidatesPlease note we will undertake online searches of all shortlisted candidates, to identify any candidates who may give cause for concern in relation to learner safety.
Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.
Most correspondence regarding vacancies will be sent via email, so please check your emails regularly for updates on your application. We would also advise to check your junk/spam folder as some emails may end up here depending on your mail provider settings.
As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.
We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.