Teacher of Biology and Applied Science

at  St Francis Xavier Sixth Form CollegeWandsworth

SALARY: NJC SCALE 1 – 9 (£35,125 - £51,758)

We are looking for a dynamic and inspirational Teacher of Applied Science and Biology. You will be teaching A Level Biology and BTEC L3 Applied Science. You must be committed to active and innovative teaching and learning and be passionate about the subject. The ability to teach across units on the BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science would be an advantage.
You will work within a well-resourced science department that provides an exciting environment to deliver outstanding teaching and learning. A significant proportion of our students go on to university with many electing to study science related subjects.
This is permanent, full time role. The salary will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ scale NJC scale 1-9 (£35,125 - £51,758) depending on experience inclusive of Inner London Weighting. Progression will be by one scale point each year, subject to satisfactory appraisal outcomes, until scale 9 is reached.
Recently rated Good with Outstanding Features by Ofsted, St. Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is a dynamic and ambitious Sixth Form College, specialising in post-16 education. We are proud to be a Catholic college for the whole community, welcoming students and staff of all faiths, no faith and everything in between. We offer a wide range of A level and vocational courses and an unrivalled programme of enrichment activities providing our students with opportunities to learn outside of the classroom, develop new skills and realise their ambitions. We thrive on our many engagements and connections with higher education, with employers and with external agencies and we relish the challenge of working out how best to equip our young people to compete and flourish in the future. The College achieves excellent standards and is proud to support many young people from a range of backgrounds to successful progression, to higher education and into employment.
Digital technologies are an important part of a student’s experience at St Francis Xavier College, and over the past three years we have been implementing a digital innovation strategy to incorporate technology into teaching and learning in order to raise student engagement, improve outcomes and provide learners with the digital skills necessary to enter a world of work where technology and innovation are constantly evolving. If you are keen to help improve the digital literacy of our students, then we want to hear from you.
We offer a competitive salary, supportive and friendly environment and a great range of benefits including excellent training opportunities, staff wellbeing programme, free use of our fitness suite and staff fitness classes, cycle to work scheme, on site free parking, membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme, and Employee Assistance Programme to name a few.

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Job Description
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Child protection policy
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Recruitment monitoring form
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Mission statement
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Privacy Notice for Employees
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Vision
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Ethos and school values
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School prospectus
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ABOUT US

St. Francis Xavier Sixth Form College is a dynamic and ambitious sixth form college of 1250 students situated within the London borough of Wandsworth. The College educates 16-19 year olds offering courses in A-Levels, BTECs and UAL. The College achieves excellent outcomes and positive value added and is proud to support many young people from non-traditional and disadvantaged backgrounds to successful progression into higher education and employment. We are proud to be a Catholic college for the whole community, welcoming students and staff of all faiths, no faith and everything in between. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment.

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