Teacher of Physics and Applied Science

Required for January 2025

0.8FTE, Fixed Term Contract to August 2025

Sixth Form Colleges’ Pay Grade NSP1 – NSP9 £30,500 - £47,133 per annum (Pro-rata)

Ashton Sixth Form College is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and passionate Teacher of Physics and Applied Science to join an already strong and well-established team of dedicated, specialist teachers.

The Applied Science department is a thriving department that offers Level 3 BTEC Extended Certificate and Extended Diploma courses in Applied Science following the Pearson specification. The Physics department offers A-level Physics following the OCR A specification.

The Applied Science and Physics departments have 3 dedicated teaching labs and share other science classrooms where required including dedicated computer suites. Each classroom is fitted with a 65-inch TV screen connected to a PC and is well resourced with necessary and up-to-date scientific equipment.

Science is a very popular department in the college for students. There are currently 9 members of staff who contribute to the Applied Science courses (6 full-time and 3 part-time) and 2 members of staff who contribute to the A-level Physics course (both full-time). The science department also offers courses in Chemistry, Geology, Computer Science and Biology. The Science department is supported by 2 full-time science technicians.

Currently there are 136 students studying the Level BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science, 76 students studying the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science and 140 students studying A-level Physics. 

The departments pride themselves on a very rich enrichment offering for students which includes but is not limited to: University trips to experience their lab facilities, guest speakers covering topics such as applications of qraphene, career insight sessions with paramedics, an annual trip to CERN and much more! The department has a hands on, practical and student centred approach to teaching and welcomes new ideas and approaches to embellish the student experience.

This role will appeal to someone who has a drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding teaching and a commitment to providing the best possible education for our students. 

If you feel you share our values, have the vision and drive for excellence and want to be part of a dedicated team, committed to ensuring that students fulfil their potential, then we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications:           Thursday 10th October 2024 (midday)

Interviews to take place:                  Wednesday 16th October 2024

Ashton Sixth Form College is the founding organisation of Stamford Park Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust established in February 2019. All members of staff at Ashton Sixth Form College are employed by Stamford Park Trust.

The College is in the top 10% in the country for student progress on vocational courses and the top 25% in the country for A Level value added. The college achieved an "Outstanding" rating in its last Ofsted inspection in January 2020. The college has been recognised as one of the top ten Sixth Form Colleges in the north-west and is a major provider of quality academic and vocational post 16 education.

Application Process

Application forms are to be completed and returned to recruitment@spt.ac.uk

Please see our website Work For Us - Stamford Park Trust - Excellence & Ambition For All for further information.

Due to the volume of applications for posts, it is not possible to respond to unsuccessful candidates at the shortlisting stage.

Ashton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo pre-employment checks. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The college is an equal opportunities employer.