Subject Tutor Sciences - covering Biology, Medical Science, Chemistry

Closing Date: Monday 19 October 2026 09:00

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Working Pattern: 1 FTE

Start date :
January 2027

Final date to receive applications: 9am, 19th October 2026

Interview date: Interview Friday 23rd October

Unqualified teachers pay range: UNQ1 - UNQ6 - £9,626.40 to £22,030.80 per annum (£24,066 - £36,718 FTE)

We are proud to be a College with zero mean and median gender pay gap within teaching. Our commitment to gender neutral pay ensures that all staff have equal access to progressing and opportunities, regardless of gender, making the College an ‘employer of choice’.

We are looking for a passionate Subject Tutor to join the high achieving science departments. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspiring lessons, bring knowledge and experience to the curriculum, and have a desire to teach beyond the specification, believing every student can succeed. Appreciation that the commitment to delivering outstanding education and outcome goes beyond the classroom.

All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for improvement.

While a teaching qualification is desirable, we will consider applications from non- qualified graduates. If you are looking to start a career in teaching at the Sixth Form College you will be given the opportunity to obtain a fully paid, PGCE teaching qualification . This will be supported with a reduced timetable for the initial 2 years, with ongoing comprehensive support , mentoring and professional development.

An unqualified teacher can expect to earn between £24,066 - £36,718 FTE , subject to relevant experience and qualifications.

We are looking for candidates who are able to teach across at least two of the following Science subjects, Biology, Medical Science and/or Chemistry.

The Science departments consist of experienced teams of practitioners that are student focused. Lessons are designed to be as impactful as possible and the department has a collaborative ethos through sharing good practice and resources.

Biology and Medical Science information:

Student numbers:
Medical Science: Approximately 230 students
- Biology :
Approximately 500 students

Number of Staff:

• 7 teachers across Biology and Medical Science
• 3 Biology/Medical Science Technicians

Management Structure: Senior Curriculum Manager Biology and Curriculum Manager Medical Science

Exam board specification:AAQ Medical Science: WJEC Biology: AQA

Department facilities: Staff office, fully equipped Science Labs classrooms, Prep rooms and Technician support

Chemistry Department information:

• Number of Staff: 6 teaching staff, 3 technicians
• Management Structure: Senior Curriculum Manager and Lead Technician
• Exam board specification: Edexcel
• Department facilities: Staff office, 2 prep rooms, 4 classrooms equipped with Smart Boards and whiteboards.

Day o Day Expectations of a Teacher

• A full time teacher will have 22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 Teaching groups (15 periods ) with 5 additional periods for preparation & marking.
• On a Tuesday staff departmental meetings / all staff staff CPD takes place after college, finishing at 5.20pm.
• Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events (open evenings, parent evenings, enrolment) at which attendance is required.
• Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extracurricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities.

Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher

• Develop skilled and effective teachers to implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education…