Concord College
Location
Shropshire | United Kingdom
Job description
Concord College Summer School is an international community set in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. The college offers a range of academic courses, as well as English Language and Science courses for students along with a range of recreational activities to students aged 11-16 years during the summer period from July to August. The excellent academic and recreational facilities provide international students with a fantastic British summer school experience.
We are seeking to appoint suitably qualified and experienced Biology Teachers to join our 2024 Summer School. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a passionate and driven academic team in a diverse and fast paced environment. The role involves planning and delivering high quality lessons, incorporating practical work, to students with a wide range of abilities to improve their skills and knowledge of the subject area. As a member of the STEM department, you will need an energetic and enthusiastic approach to deliver engaging and motivational teaching. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential as is an adaptable approach to team working and teaching and the ability to work flexibly even when under pressure. In addition to delivering a high standard academic programme, applicants are expected to contribute to the Summer School’s Social Programme. As this role will include evening and weekend work on a rota basis, a residential option is available.
The courses will run as follows:
Session 1: Tuesday 25 June – Tuesday 16 July 2024
Session 2: Wednesday 17 July – Tuesday 6 August 2024
Please note: The above dates include training days, which are paid contracted days and attendance is mandatory for all Summer School staff.
Qualifications
Applicants must have a degree in their chosen subject (Biology) and preferably have a PGCE in that discipline along with at least one year’s teaching experience.
Proficiency in both spoken and written English and previous experience of living or working in the UK is essential.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The College does not apply for work permits, visas or offer sponsorship.
Salary and Benefits
The base salary range for session 1 is between £2,128 and £2,585 and is dependent upon qualification and experience.
The base salary range for session 2 is between £2,016 and £2,449 and is dependent upon qualification and experience.
Further information is available either on our website: or from our HR Department: [email protected] . Please note CV's will only be accepted if submitted with a fully completed and detailed application form.
Concord College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Child protection screening is undertaken which includes checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Our policy in relation to the recruitment of ex-offenders can be found on our website.
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