About Us
Winstanley College is a thriving sixth form college employing approximately 200 staff and supporting around 2,300 students. The majority of students study Level 3 programmes, including A Levels, Applied General qualifications, and a T Level.
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Physics & Engineering Teacher to join our successful Physics Department. The department currently delivers the Edexcel A Level Physics specification and the BTEC Applied General in Engineering.
The team consists of five teachers and one technician. Candidates should be confident teaching both Physics and Engineering, although the precise timetable composition will be agreed with the successful applicant.
Applicants are encouraged to outline their subject strengths and explain the skills and qualities they believe will enable them to succeed in the role within their application letter.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaching & Learning
- Plan and prepare engaging courses and lessons.
- Teach classes, set and mark work, and monitor student progress.
- Assess, record and report on student development, attainment and achievement.
- Review and develop teaching methods, course content and assessment strategies.
- Deliver enrichment activities and accompany students on educational visits.
- Support high levels of attendance, retention, achievement and student satisfaction.
- Participate in internal and external lesson observations
Student Support & Pastoral Care
- Promote the academic progress and well-being of individual students and groups.
- Provide guidance on educational, social and career matters.
- Maintain appropriate student records and reports.
- Communicate effectively with parents/carers and external organisations.
Curriculum & Organisation
- Contribute to course development, teaching materials and pastoral arrangements.
- Register attendance and supervise students before, during and after sessions.
- Participate in administrative and organisational tasks, including supervising support staff.
- Order and manage teaching equipment and resources.
- Attend assemblies and relevant college meetings.
Assessment & Examinations
- Prepare students for public examinations.
- Assess students and provide written and oral reports and references.
- Support examination supervision arrangements.
Professional Responsibilities
- Participate in appraisal and performance management processes.
- Take ownership of continuous professional development and undertake relevant training.
- Maintain good order and discipline and ensure student health, safety and safeguarding.
- Contribute to staff meetings and wider college activities.
Cover
- Provide supervision or teaching cover where required in line with college policy and national guidance.
- Terms & Benefits
- Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
Winstanley College is committed to safeguarding and protecting the young people that we work with. As such, all post are subject to the `Safer Recruitment` process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the College. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education online searches will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.