Enviromental Science Teacher

Environmental Science Teacher

• £160 – £230 per day depending on experience
• September 2024 – December 2024
• Full time
• KS5/A LEVEL

CER is working in partnership with a sixth form college in Leeds to recruit a full time teacher of Environmental Science

The College is excited to be able to offer Environmental Science for the first time in September 2024 and is looking to recruit a subject specialist who will also be able to offer Biology delivery on the BTEC Applied Science. You will ideally have an experienced background in Biology and be able to apply this to the Environmental Science AQA A Level specification.

Environmental Science will be part of the Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Applied Science departments, which are all extremely high performing and collaborative departments, with a track record of achieving Outstanding student outcomes and progression. There will also be support from our Geography department. Science and Geography departments are lively, dynamic and progressive in terms of their approaches to delivering A levels and Applied Science. There is a friendly and professional atmosphere within the departments and a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and students in the pursuit of academic success.

MAIN DUTIES Teaching and Learning:

• To provide high quality learning, teaching and assessment in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher and in accordance with the College’s policies.
• To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College’s Mission Statement.
• To monitor and track each learner’s achievement according to value added criteria, assessment and attendance in order to ensure each learner is able to fulfil their potential.
• To contribute to the development of high-quality resources, including schemes of work and teaching, learning and assessment resources and strategies.
• To contribute to the further development of the subject through enrichment, to maximise student’s engagement.
• To contribute to the planning activities of the department, reflecting the needs of the students and the aims and objectives of the College.
• To embrace a varied range of teaching and learning styles appropriate to the post-16 learner through the development of a team culture including the appropriate integration of ILT and online platforms into programmes of study.
• To work as part of a team and to contribute to effective working relations.
• To be flexible in teaching across A Level Environmental Science and BTEC Applied Science. To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a main scale teacher.
• To undertake the assessment of students’ work in accordance with the College’s assessment policy.

Requirements for the role:

• Hold a UK recognised teaching qualification (QTS)
• A valid DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain.
• Two suitable references covering the last two years

Benefits of working with CER:

• A dedicated experienced Education Consultant who will support you in finding the right roles, and listen to your needs
• Working for a reputable well established education agency with a local office
• Plenty of variety and choice of work at every school level
• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly via PAYE and a Guaranteed Pay Scheme
• Fully Compliant with AWR to make sure you receive the correct pay and working conditions
• Excellent opportunities for CPD
• Generous Recommend a Friend Referral Scheme – £250 for referring another teacher or support worker to CER Education
• If you are working through another agency take advantage of our Sign on 24 referral for an extra £300* after 30 days worked. (*Ts and Cs Apply)

CER is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability.

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