Lecturer in Biology

**Description**:
Lecturer in Biology
Sefton Sixth Form College, Litherland
Part-Time (11.5 hours per week over Wed-Fri)
**£33,000 - £41,108 per annum
**‍**Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Access to Medicash and many other staff benefits

**We are looking for a start date as soon as possible**

**Join an Outstanding Team**

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

**Role**
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**Sefton Sixth Form College**

Sefton Sixth Form College is a friendly, diverse and vibrant place to work. If you join our team you will be working with enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues who put students at the heart of everything they do.

**Key Tasks & Responsibilities**:
**Key Responsibilities**:

- Teach A-level Biology
- Implement effective feedback and assessment systems
- Deliver lessons aligned with TLA Principles
- Contribute to curriculum innovation, development, and implementation
- Maintain a professional learning environment
- Contribute to the delivery of the enhancement program

**Main Tasks**:

- Deliver motivating and inspiring teaching and learning
- Develop assessments and provide constructive feedback
- Facilitate learning using appropriate materials and methods
- Utilise technology to enable independent learning
- Embed employability skills through teaching and learning
- Consistently challenge lateness and attendance concerns
- Establish and maintain relationships with students
- Take part in reviews of course performance and curriculum development
- Participate in professional development and training activities

**Criteria**:

- Possess a PGCE/Certificate of education or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Track record of successful teaching experience within a Sixth Form setting, preferably teaching A level Biology.
- Understanding of value added and the use of progress performance measures.
- Experience of developing and maintaining external partnerships to enrich teaching and learning.
- Ability to provide clear, direct and constructive written and verbal feedback.

**Please see the person specification for the full criteria**

**Rewards and Benefits at Hugh Baird College**:
**Why Join Hugh Baird College?**

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:
**Generous holiday allowance**

Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.

**Flexible Working**

We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.

**Medicash**

Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.

**Pension Scheme**

You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.

**Professional Development**

We are committed to providing continual professional development, with both formal and informal opportunities designed to enhance your skills, knowledge and career growth.

**Industrial Commercial Updates**

Our teachers receive 35 hours per year to choose a commercial operation to visit with a view to bringing new innovative ideas back to the College.

**Reward and Recognition**

Our 'Get Recognised' employee reward scheme enables continuous acknowledgement of employee contributions, and our annual staff celebration event highlights colleagues who consistently embody our values.

**Lifestyle Fitness Gym**

You will have discounted access to our fully-equipped and modern on-campus Lifestyle Fitness gym.

**Health and Wellbeing**

You will have opportunities to take part in staff groups such as yoga, walking and meditation. You will also have access to Mental Health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.

**Travel**

You can take advantage of discounted rail travel or bus travel, interest-free season ticket loans for public transport services and free on-campus parking.

**Retail Discounts**

You will have access to offers to cashback and discounts at well-known retailers.

**Blue Light Card**

**About Hugh Baird College**:
**Who We Are**

Hugh Baird College and University Centre is one of the top further education providers in the UK and one of only three colleges in the North West to hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Serving the Liverpool City Region, the College includes Sefton Sixth Form College in Litherland and offers a wide range of opportunities, including vocational training for school leavers and adults, apprenticeships, A-levels, and university-level courses.

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