Teacher of Chemistry (Opportunity for Leadership Responsibility)

Teacher of Chemistry (Opportunity for Leadership Responsibility)

Reference: SCCG2808B | Closing Date: 02/05/2025 | Interview Date: W/C 12/05/2025

Salary: £27,238 - £45,109 for Teaching Role; £45,787 – £47,364 for Deputy Head of STEM role

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours per Week: 1.0 FTE (Part-time will be considered) | Location: Pendleton Sixth Form College, Dronfield Road, M6 7FR

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and enthusiastic teacher to undertake the role of A- level Chemistry teacher at Pendleton Sixth Form College. The ideal candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and a proven track record of academic achievement. It is essential that candidates are passionate about working with young people and have high standards of achievement for all learners. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and ECT’s. ECT’s are fully supported through our two-year ECT programme.

If you are an experienced teacher and would like to be considered for the Deputy Head of STEM role, please indicate this in the supporting information section of the application form. As DHoD you will promote the highest levels of achievement for all students through the delivery of inspirational teaching and learning. You will work with your team to develop and monitor the curriculum to maximise the achievement of all students.

The STEM department comprises of A-level Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths and Computer Science. Many of our teachers are also examiners and some have worked in the STEM industry prior to teaching, bringing their knowledge to the classroom. Enrichment is a key strength in the department with trips to CERN, and visiting speakers including Oxford University lecturers. If you would like to discuss the role further, please contact Lindsey Abbott 

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 two 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 as part of our Be Outstanding Development programme

• 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.

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