Teacher of Chemistry

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

The appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges Employers Association Salary spine for teaching staff Point 1 £33,465 to point 9 £51,714

Job title and organisation: Teacher of Chemistry - Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College

Salary: The appointment will be made on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Employers’ Association Salary spine for teaching staff – Point 1 £33,465 to point 9 £51,714

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only

Location: Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College, St Mark’s Avenue, Leeds, LS2 9BL

Closing Date and Time: Wednesday 4 March at 9 AM

Applications from all faiths are welcomed

Applications from ECTs are welcomed

Teacher of Chemistry

The College is seeking to appoint a well-qualified, high performing and enthusiastic individual to the full-time post of Teacher of Chemistry who will lead and inspire students. This is a post to join a team of professionals in a growing subject area. As student numbers continue to grow in Chemistry, we are excited to look for an additional member of staff. You should have a track record of outstanding success and be committed to providing the highest quality education for all students.

The Chemistry and Applied Science departments are high performing with consistent achievement of outstanding ALPS value added, demonstrating sustained year on year success.

The Chemistry department is lively, dynamic and progressive in terms of its approaches to delivering AQA A level Chemistry and also supports the Applied Science department in delivery of science units on BTEC Level 2 and/or Level 3 Applied Science.

The department has made a major contribution to the academic standing of the College, both locally and nationally. We have been particularly successful this year in terms of the Cambridge Chemistry Challenge with many students achieving the bronze, silver or gold award.

There is a friendly and professional atmosphere within the department and a strong emphasis on encouraging a positive rapport between staff and studentsin the pursuit ofacademic success. We would welcome applications from recently qualified teachers and ECTs.

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 IT and online platforms into programmes of study.
• To work as part of a team and to contribute to effective working relations.
• 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.

Quality Assurance and Professional Development

• To actively participate in staff development activities.
• To participate in the College appraisal system.
• To contribute to the process of the setting of targets within the department and to work towards their achievement.
• To develop effective teaching and learning styles.
• To contribute to and participate in the College’s procedures for lesson observation.
• To maintain accurate and up to date information concerning students and their progress.
• To contribute to the College liaison and information events e.g. attendance at the Open Mornings.
• To contribute to effective communication and consultation with parents of students when appropriate. This includes report writing and attendance at Parents’ Consultation days or other occasions designated by the College.

Other

• To have regard to the principles and values expressed in the College’s Mission and Ethos Statement.
• To demonstrate a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons in line with College policy
• To have full regard for the College’s Equality and Diversity and Health and Safety requirements
• To assist in liaison with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies where appropriate.
• To attend meetings in accordance with the College meetings’ schedule.
• To contribute to the provision of a stimulating teaching environment whilst adhering to the Health and Safety policy of the College.
• To perform such other duties as may be reasonable assigned by the principal which reasonably correspond to the general character of the post and are commensurate with its level of responsibility.

This job description may be subject to revision depending on the future needs of the post and the College. Any changes will be discussed with the post-holder prior to implementation.

Closing date: 9am on 04 March 2026.

It is intended that interviews will take place on week beginning 09 March 2026

For further details and an application pack please visit:

The College is committed to Safeguarding and promotes the welfare of young people and expects all staff, students and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and a satisfactory Social Media check.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Protection of Children and Young Persons procedures. If you are selected for interview you will be required to consent to the necessary enquiries being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

What we can offer you

Staff and their welfare are paramount to a successful and happy college.

These are just some of the benefits offered to staff, along with some key facts:

• Free on-site car parking
• Located in the University District of Leeds and close to Leeds City Centre (easily accessible by public or private transport)
• The framework for Ethical Leadership in Education underpins everything we do
• The College has been rated again as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (March 2022 and September 2024) and is always oversubscribed.
• The West Yorkshire Travel Plan Network which gives 12% discount on Annual Metro Cards
• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site canteen facilities, with a separate Starbucks café
• Feel good lunches - every half term (Different days on rota)
• Training and CPD
• Enhanced sick pay above statutory entitlement
• Enhanced payment for maternity, paternity and adaption leave (subject to qualifying period)
• Flu jab re-imbursement
• Various wellbeing initiatives, some staff led (i.e. yoga, knitting, College choir, Time to talk/ Mental Health and Wellbeing) + support to chosen charity of the year (voted by staff) with money raising initiatives.
• On-site College counsellor (mainly for students but staff can benefit from this or use the services of our EAP*)
• *Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured offers free and confidential advice available 24hrs, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
• Various discount platforms offering savings across a broad range of categories, including retail, fitness, well-being, and more (Blue Light, UniDays etc)
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) – Teachers only
• West Yorkshire Pensions – Support staff only
• Access to the beautiful chapel with regular services for staff to attend
• End of year College BBQ for staff + Mission and Ethos ' day, Staff Retreat Day
• Lots of celebration and fundraising reasons for cake baking (or just eating!)

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.

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