Activate Learning Hiring for Science Teacher – Full or Part-time Job at Reading, England , UK Full Time

Activate Learning now have an exciting opportunity for a Science Teacher with a genuine passion for the subject to join our Academic and Professional Studies teaching team at Reading College.
Teaching on our Access to HE and BTEC courses, this post would suit a Biology or Chemistry teacher looking for a new area of development or would be an ideal development opportunity for a newly qualified teacher, or science graduate looking to get into teaching.
This is a permanent, full time role based at our Reading campus. This role has the potential for job share, so we are interested in applications for both full and part time.

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What do you need to be successful in this role?*
We are looking for people who can act as role models for our students and ensure that they leave us with not just their professional qualifications, but the attributes required to progress in the world of work.
Whilst previous teaching experience or qualification would be an advantage, it is not a requirement. As long as you have the qualifications to teach on our science courses and demonstrate the attributes to be an inspirational teacher, we can provide you with the necessary training, development and support to equip you to teach in the FE sector.

• Level 3 or above qualification in Biology or Chemistry is essential
• It is desirable if you have a teaching qualification and worked within education as a teacher, but this is not essential

Your communication and interpersonal skills will be outstanding and support your ability to deliver interesting and purposeful lessons to a diverse range of learners. You will also have strong organisation skills coupled with the ability to prioritise workloads and will benefit from being part of a supportive team, working in a varied and interesting role with a variety of opportunities for career development.

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What are the benefits of this role?*
You will be joining an established and supportive teaching team within our Academic and Professional Studies faculty on a permanent basis, with the potential to earn up to £35,216 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience. By working in an large educational setting, you will have the opportunity to share your skills and develop your mentoring and training capabilities. Our teams also work collaboratively across our colleges in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Surrey to share resources and innovative ideas.
There really is no limit in terms of your personal growth, development and career by joining one of the largest Education Providers in the UK. You will have a comprehensive development program as part of induction together with peer to peer learning, a formal development plan and support at every step of the way to set you up for success.

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What are the benefits of working for Activate Learning Group?*
We reward our employees with generous annual leave entitlements, access to training and development, onsite parking (first come first served), plenty of public transport options for all sites, discounted membership to the Lifestyle Centre (on some campuses) and Employee Assistance Programme.
At Activate Learning, we see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.
When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone. Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

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Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts early due to the volume of applications we receive.*
We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as once we have closed a vacancy you will be unable to submit your application form.

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Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level._
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.
Applications are encouraged from all candidates meeting or exceeding the minimum criteria for the role regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity.
Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.
If an agency submits an unsolicited CV to any partner or employee of our company, you should be aware that they have no authority to enter into an arrangement with you. Should we require recruitment agency involvement, we will contact the agencies on our preferred suppliers list, and we would ask that you respect the relationships we have already built with these suppliers.

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £24,725.00-£35,216.00 per year