Reference: SCCG2947 | Closing Date: 14/09/2025 | Interview Date: w/c 22/09/2025
Salary: £27,238 - £45,109. Incremental progression throughout the band is available.
Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE | Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College, Dronfield Road, M6 7FR
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and inspirational teacher to join Pendleton Sixth Form College as a full-time Vocational Chemistry Teacher.
We are seeking a candidate with excellent subject knowledge and a strong record of academic success, who is committed to supporting and inspiring the next generation of scientists. A passion for working with young people and the drive to achieve high standards for all learners are essential. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs). ECTs will benefit from our comprehensive two-year support programme, designed to nurture professional growth and development. Our thriving Science department offers a diverse range of courses, including Vocational Applied Science, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Access to Science, Access to Health Professionals, and Engineering. Many of our staff are also examiners or bring valuable STEM industry experience to their teaching, ensuring our students benefit from both academic expertise and real-world insight.
Start date: Monday 5th January 2026
How to Apply
For more information and to apply for this job, please complete the registration and online application form via our website.
Reasons to Join Us:
• We have Generous Terms and Conditions (Sixth Form College’s Association style terms and conditions) including 13 weeks holiday (195 days in College).
• We have a 2:30pm finish on Fridays, Free on-site parking and various health and wellbeing resources and benefit schemes including three Staff Wellbeing days per year.
• We offer automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer pension contribution.
• Our College is an incredible community, there is a lot that staff and their families can get involved with.
• We have family friendly policies and we are happy to talk about flexible working.
• We invest in our people and offer a range of training & career opportunities for all staff.
• We have an amazing Staff Benefits Package with discounts and savings for supermarkets, petrol, high-street retailers, holidays, cinemas and other leisure.
• Our shared purpose: We believe in the value of education for a successful future and we want the best for our learners and our staff.
• Our core values are at the heart of everything we do. Staff and students behave with respect, integrity and kindness.
• 94% of staff are proud to work at the College.
Commitment to Safeguarding
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as part of our safeguarding commitment we undertake DBS checks as part of our pre-employment procedures on all potential new employees
The College strives to be a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from people from all backgrounds.
Recruitment Agencies: We are not utilising the service of recruitment agencies for this vacancy and will accept direct applications only.
Pendleton College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.