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A Level Electronics Teacher (UK)
Location | Woodhouse, near Loughborough, Leicestershire |
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Package | This position will receive an attractive salary package including Welbeck boarding school allowance and access to the Teachers Pension Scheme. We offer very pleasant working conditions and the opportunity to work in a unique state-of-the-art establishment with exceptional and highly motivated students. |
| Contract | Permanent, full time. |
| Start Date | Jan 2011 or Easter 2011 |
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Description
As part of the Minerva Consortium, TQ Education and Training Ltd was awarded a 28 year PFI contract by the MoD for the new DSFC. This opened in September 2005 and replaced the Army Sixth Form College
at Welbeck, North Nottinghamshire. TQ are responsible for curriculum and education, the management of all educational learning resources including ICT, library and learning resource facilities, sport and pastoral
care. Subjects taught at the college include AS/A2 Level Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History,Government & Politics, Economics and Business Studies, Geography, Electronics, Design & Technology Systems & Control), Computing and Sport and PE.
For further information on the college, you are encouraged to visit the college website at www.dsfc.ac.uk
The primary responsibility of the Teacher is to deliver Electronics to AS and A-2 level students. Reporting directly to the Head of Science Faculty this will include:
- Motivating, encouraging and developing qualities of independence, adaptability and perseverance in students
- Producing schemes of work, lesson plans and other departmental documentation as required
- Shared responsibility for identifying appropriate materials required for the resourcing of the department
- Maintenance of classroom area and production of appropriate display materials
- Planning, administering and marking studentsâ work
- Writing reports on a regular basis and liaising as appropriate with parents
- Attending Science Faculty meetings
- Acting as a tutor to a group of 18 students
- Participate in college day and evening duties
- Organise and coordinate student and teacher exchange programmes
- Organise effective planning, coordination and monitoring of all curriculum matters relevant to the subject area
- Be aware of the needs and reactions of young adolescents in a residential situation
- To contribute to extra-curricular life of the college and participate in the boarding supervision rota
- Assist with outdoor pursuits, games and/or Combined Cadet Force
Hours: Staff will deliver normal teaching duties over Monday to Friday plus Saturday mornings, plus take a share of boarding school duties and extra-curricular activities.
Essential Requirements
Relevant degree
Qualified Teacher Statue, ie. Cert Ed/PGCE qualification
Sound knowledge of relevant subject area
âASâ and âAâ Level teaching experience in Electronics
Effective communication skills, oral and written
Through understanding of ICT in educational administration and communication systems along with good ICT skills
Desirable Requirements
Knowledge or experience of boarding education
Ability to teach/instruct adventurous training to students would be highly desirable
Experience of Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
Qualifications
As above
To Apply
- Information packs and Application Forms are available from Jeanette Wilton on 01509 678442 or by e-mail from hr@tq.com
- Completed applications should be sent in with a covering letter to hr@tq.com or by post to Jeanette Wilton, HR Department, TQ Education and Training Ltd, Garden Court, Lockington Hall, Main Street, Lockington, Derby DE74 2SJ.
This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure through the CRB.
The college is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of students.
