Subject Tutor Biology / Medical Science
The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 8JX18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
26 August 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
24 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Biology
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Spine point 1 to PSP3 (£32,178 - £49,725 FTE)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a passionate Biology and Medical Science Tutor to join the high achieving Science department. 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 educational 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. Graduates looking to start a career in teaching at the Sixth Form College will be allocated a reduced timetable with comprehensive support and mentoring. Future opportunities to obtain a teacher qualification will be considered.
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Biology department
The Science department consists of an experienced team 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.
We are an outstanding provider of WJEC Level 3 Medical Science with strong links to the exam board, local universities and employers.
Our ethos is to engage students in lifelong learning within a nurturing environment. Supporting their future aspirations across a range of employment areas such as; Healthcare, Medical Sciences, Sports sciences and Medical Research areas. Our team aims to provide all learners with a set of skills to excel in their future Jobs, apprenticeships or degree courses.
We are looking for a colleague who is equally committed to our goal of providing the best education for our learners, who is willing to be innovative and improve course materials alongside a team of equally committed individuals. Prior experience of the course, similar courses or a healthcare profession, is not essential but would be a welcome addition.
Key department information:
Cohort size
Medical Science: 150 students
Biology: Approx 450 students
Number of Staff
8 teachers across Biology and Medical Science
2 Biology/Medical Science Technicians
Management structure
Biology: Senior Curriculum Manager for Biology
Medical Science: Curriculum Manager for Medical ScienceAQA endorsed practical coordinator
Year 1 assessment coordinator
Exam board specification
Medical Science: WJECBiology: AQA
Department facilities
Fully equipped Science Labs classrooms, Prep rooms and Technician support
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Day to 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 CPD takes place after college, finishing at 5.20pm.
Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events, (open evenings, parent evenings, Interview day, enrollment and briefings) 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.
What the school offers its staff
Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher
Develop skilled and effective teachers toimplement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomesfor all of our learners
Improve progression opportunitiesfor all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges
Embed a culture of collaborative working and sharing good practice across all Trust academies
Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce with outstanding opportunities for career progression
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How we support you:
As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community. This will include:
a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
support from your curriculum manager(s) and director of faculty; and
an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Sixth Form College Farnborough
- School type
- Academy, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Sixth Form College Farnborough website
- Email address
- team_hr@prospecttrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01252668227
Arranging a visit to The Sixth Form College Farnborough
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email team_hr@prospecttrust.org.uk.
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