Programme Leader (Teacher) of Biology
Exeter College
Devon
- £29,152 - £41,365 per year
- New
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 August 2024
Job overview
A rare opportunity has arisen to join us to deliver Biology in the Faculty of Maths and Science. Exeter College was graded Outstanding again in last Ofsted inspection (2022/23) and is consistently rated in the top 10 FE Colleges in the UK (NICDEX). Exeter College effectively provides a Sixth Form for Exeter as well as drawing in students from across the region due to our reputation for excellence. We deliver to great students in a 16+ environment. The college is based a short walk from the thriving city centre of Exeter in the heart of Devon with the South Devon Coast, Dartmoor and the Jurassic Coast all within easy reach.
The faculty predominantly delivers courses at A Level and BTEC Applied Science (level 3), Access to HE Diploma, the International Baccalaureate and a small GCSE offer. We have had sustained growth with excellent outcomes and Value-Added over many years. The faculty actively listens to its learners, and we have very positive learner feedback. You will be joining an exceptionally positive and collaborative team with a passion for teaching and learning, and a strong commitment to sharing ideas and resources. Each team is led by a Curriculum Area Manager. You also will have a mentor and the support of a Tutorial Area Manager, Deputy Head of Faculty and Head of Faculty, as well as the wider support of a large and Outstanding college. As a Programme Leader you will have the opportunity to take on responsibility for an aspect of a course that you deliver, depending upon your strengths and the balance within the team. As a member of the biology/applied science teams your delivery is likely to focus on A level and biology units within the BTEC Applied Science course. A permanent post is available due to growth in student numbers and internal promotion of a member of the team.
Experienced teachers or the more recently qualified teachers are invited to apply.
The role is full time, and part time applicants are strongly advised to apply.
If you are unable to join us for the Autumn term due to contractual obligations, a start in January or asap can be discussed.
Our values – Ambition, Collaboration, Energy
Our values are what make us, us. Please do take a couple of minutes to learn more about them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcFUB8HvS9M
Your benefits
We recognise that taking regular breaks from work is important. The College offers full time teaching staff up to 56 days off per year (this includes 40 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and a period of operational closure at Christmas closure which has been 8 days in recent years). You will also have the opportunity to join the Teachers Pension scheme, find out more at Teachers' Pensions (teacherspensions.co.uk).
Your development
As a member of our team, you will also have access to a range of excellent benefits and discounts, along with staff development opportunities, wellbeing services and activities.
Key Information
At Exeter College we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our student's including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.
All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
All posts at Exeter College are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further inform.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
If you would like to apply today, please go to http://www.exe-coll.ac.uk/College/Jobs
The closing date for completed applications is midnight, end of Wednesday 14th August 2024.
We will be holding a selection process for this position, provisionally on Thursday 22nd August 2024.
We do not accept CVs, no agencies please.
Attached documents
About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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