Lecturer - Science - South Devon High School

Lecturer –Science (South Devon High School) 

Ref: LEC2092 

Salary: £17,358.60 - £22,408.20 (pro-rata of £28,931 - £37,347) per annum 

Contract Type: Fractional, 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 5th July 2024. 

Location: Paignton, Devon 

We are looking for an inspirational professional QTS or QTLS qualified Teacher.  You will be required to undertake formal scheduled teaching duties as follows: teaching, tutorials, and student assessment. You will be responsible for the delivery of Combined Science GCSE and Applied Science qualifications across South Devon High School (14-16 direct entry) provision. You may also be required to teach across a range of programmes including other GCSE programmes and Functional Skills at South Devon College. 

The ideal candidate will hold a degree or vocational equivalent, QTS or QTLS status, and evidence of continued professional.  You will need experience of teaching, relevant subject knowledge, good organisational skills, able to teach creatively, ability to work on own initiative and flexibility in working hours. 

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success. 

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 37 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.  

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities. We hold the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Platinum accreditation, the highest level awarded by the people management standard. This prominent distinction confirms the College’s status as not just a leading Further Education College, but also as a top employer in the country, as it joins the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK. 

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds.  Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning. 

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance, and include: 

• 37 days annual leave (pro-rata for fractional) including the option to purchase additional holiday days; 
• Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement; 
• Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days; 
• Teacher’s Pension Scheme Employer contributions of 23.68%; 
• Hybrid and flexible working patterns; 
• Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;  
• Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes; 
• Life Assurance (if member of pension scheme);  
• On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);   
• Employee Assistance Programmes; 
• Discounted travel schemes. 

Closing Date: Midnight, 14th January 2024. 

Interview Date: To be confirmed. 

To apply and for a full job description please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website www.southdevon.ac.uk/jobs. Please do NOT send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website. 

We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options. 

Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College. 

This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of learners, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.