11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    9 October 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    28 September 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Chemistry

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Qualified Teacher Status - Degree or equivalent
  • Good Honours degree (First or Second Class) in relevant subject
  • Relevant recent teaching experience in the subject
  • Experience of teaching a wide range of abilities
  • Experience of pastoral/tutor role
  • Excellent teaching skills, including effective communication skills, ability to motivate students and the capacity to create good learning environments
  • A clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and learning and achievement for all students
  • Knowledge of current issues and recent developments in the curriculum area
  • Capacity to use ICT as integral part of teaching
  • Knowledge and understanding of the value-added agenda, including levels of progress
  • Secure commitment to a clear aim and direction for the subject
  • Understanding of equal opportunities issues and their application to work


What the school offers its staff

Please see Job Pack for more information.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Melton Vale Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service search in line with DfE requirements.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

TeacherofChemistryJobPack_Sept26.pdf - 1.95 MB (opens in new tab)

About Melton Vale Sixth Form College

Organisation type
Academy, ages 16 to 19
Education phase
Sixth form or FE college
Size
533 pupils enrolled
Age range
16 to 19
Ofsted report
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Website
Melton Vale Sixth Form College website
Email address
aboden@novaeducationtrust.net
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Melton Vale Sixth Form College offers its students the freedom to develop into mature young adults whilst providing the guidance, support and academic focus needed to succeed at the very highest level.

Judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2015, Melton Vale offers the widest range of courses in the local area.

Arranging a visit to Melton Vale Sixth Form College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aboden@novaeducationtrust.net.

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