Tutor of Physics

Location: Bishopthorpe

Tutor of Physics

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Hours:

37 hours per week (1.0 fte)
Salary:
Up to £43,408 per annum* (subject to experience and qualifications).

Plus generous benefits. These include:

• 57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)

• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme

• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) - worth up to £7,000 over two years

* Progression beyond point 12 of the salary scale (£40,407) is subject to Tutors obtaining QTLS. Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £44,875 - ask us for further details

About the role
We are seeking an outstanding Physics teacher to join our dynamic science department and inspire students across our science courses

We can offer you the support to develop your career and the opportunity to teach on a wide range of popular and successful physics courses. The majority of our courses are for students aged 16
-19 years old, with additional programmes for adults and apprentices. Courses include A level, T Level, Access to higher education, HND and apprenticeships. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and are enthusiastic, committed to their studies, and keen to learn.

You will join a team of experienced physicists who work in close collaboration with the wider science team and the mathematics team. Lessons are delivered in modern physics laboratories, with access to all the equipment required to support practical skill development alongside the delivery of theory. You will be supported in practical activities by a well-qualified specialist physics technician.

About the person
You will be as enthusiastic as we are about teaching physic and able to inspire and share your passion for physics with your students. An ability to contribute to other areas of the science curriculum, including support for science data skills, would be an advantage.

This post is suitable for experienced teachers or those starting their career.

Applicants must have a physics or related degree qualification together with an appropriate teaching qualification.

We would consider an applicant without a teaching qualification if they have suitable alternative experience either in industry or in higher education. For the right applicant we would be able to support you to gain a teaching qualification whilst gaining experience in the classroom.

Ideally, you will be able to start after Easter, but for the right candidate we may be able to be flexible.

About the College
We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

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Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rich Hodgson, Curriculum and Standards Manager:
Science at (url removed).

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