Biology Practical Skills Expert

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**POST**

Level 3 Biology Practical Skills Expert - Delivery and Assessment

**SALARY**

£1000 per intensive

**CONTRACT**

Casual

**PLACE OF WORK**

Recruitment to work in one of the following areas**:Liverpool, Birmingham, Oxford, Newcastle, London and Plymouth**

**REPORTS TO**

Curriculum and Assessment Education Lead

**ROLE PURPOSE / SUMMARY**

To deliver the Biology Required Practical work to A-Level students and to assess the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC) and the use of specific Apparatus and Techniques. During the sessions, recording of the progress that learners make is expected so that practical endorsement outcomes can be communicated accurately to consortium examination centres and awarding organisations.

There may also be an additional opportunity to upskill and assess Adult Learners who directly or indirectly support Level 3 Biology practical work teaching and assessment in schools, colleges and tuition centres.

**There will be a full day of training provided to support an understanding of the current A-level Biology practical work assessment specification requirements that are common to awarding organisations AQA, Pearson Edexcel, Eduqas and OCR.**

**ROLE SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**KEY ACTIONS**

**These set out how Key Responsibilities will be achieved**

**1**

**Teaching and Assessment**

Deliver small group teaching from 1-15 learners.

Adhere to policies and procedures in accordance with company standards.

Keeping learner records of progress made against assessment criteria.

Attend training and meetings.

Undertaking administrative duties.

Test course equipment and troubleshoot any problems so that practical’s are fit for purpose and are adapted accordingly.

Ensure learners are provided with enough opportunities to meet the required standards in order to complete the assessment successfully.

Complete assessments of learners in line with regulatory requirements.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**KEY ACTIONS**

**These set out how Key Responsibilities will be achieved**

**2**

**Health & Safety**

Review all related, provided risk assessments.

Have overall responsibility for health and safety within the practical work sessions.

Ensure learners understand and follow health and safety guidance.

Ensure all learners complete the relevant health and safety assessments.

**PERSON SPECIFICATION**

**POST**

Level 3 Biology Practical Skills Expert - Delivery and Assessment

**COMPETENCY CRITERIA**

**ESSENTIAL/DESIRABLE**

**ASSESSMENT**

Qualifications, Training & Knowledge

BSc in Biology or a relevant science teaching degree

Essential

A

A Level Practical Endorsement Certification (To be completed if successful)

Essential

A / T

Understanding of the British education sector

Essential

A

Qualified teacher status and/or experience of teaching in the Higher Education sector

Essential

A

Desirable

A

Experience

A minimum of 2 years’ teaching experience

Essential

A

Experience of working with laboratory equipment

Essential

A / T

Experience of writing risk assessments

Essential

A

Experience of preparing chemical solutions

Essential

A / T

Experience of assessing A level Science practical’s

Desirable

A / T

Experience of working in a multi-cultural setting

Desirable

A

Experience in quality assurance

Desirable

A

Experience of working with SEN learners and adapting lessons to their needs

Desirable

A

Skills & Behaviours

Strong communication skills with proven ability to use them to convey complex information to learners and colleagues

Essential

A / T

Ability to take initiative and work without supervision

Essential

A / T

Confidence in making decisions within area of expertise

Essential

A / T

Able to work efficiently and co-operatively as part of a team

Essential

A / T

Ability to work calmly under pressure, and adapt readily to changing circumstances

Essential

A / T

Ability to review documentation and make amendments appropriately within set guidelines

Essential

A / T

Strong negotiation skills, with ability to reach agreements

Desirable

A / T

Ability to analyse and solve problems

Desirable

A / T

Circumstances

The post requires a flexible approach and willingness to carry out working hours across set teaching schedules and venues.

Essential

A / I

Application deadline - ongoing recruitment

**Job Type**: Zero hours contract

**Salary**: £1,000.00 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Transport links

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Teaching: 2 years (preferred)
- Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Liverpool, L3 5TF (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Liverpool, L3 5TF: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person