Overview
Are you looking for a unique and exciting educational adventure working in a brand-new Sixth Form that’s part of a University? Are you looking for a place where you can share your passion with students who are keen to learn?
University College Birmingham opened its new Sixth Form Centre in September 2024 to 280 fabulous year 12 students and we are looking for knowledgeable and ambitious teachers who have experience teaching A-level Sociology to join our team as we grow.
Teaching within a university environment and our £5.5 million Sixth Form Centre facilities will provide you with a truly unique opportunity to rethink science education; to create a beautiful, knowledge-rich curriculum which transforms academic learning through exemplary pedagogy and research-informed practice. We are unashamedly ambitious and strive for the best academic outcomes for our students, alongside explicitly teaching character education, empowering students to live purposeful, flourishing lives. Preparing for university within a university means our students (and teachers) will benefit from the extensive award-winning support services at UCB, including a library with online access to over 60 million digital resources containing published research papers as well as course textbooks, a dedicated academic support service available for all students, a Health and wellbeing service with a Nurse, mental health support and counsellors, and a dedicated careers team to help secure student work experience and volunteering roles.
We recognise that you will be our greatest asset and we will fully support you to excel in your craft; our professional development programme includes instructional coaching and there is the opportunity to undertake a Master’s or other professional qualification. We can support ECTs through the next stage of their professional development or help more experienced teachers develop their pedagogy and leadership skills for their next steps.
Please note this role is permanent, 18.5 hours.
Responsibilities
* Teach A-level Sociology to Year 12 students within the University College Birmingham Sixth Form Centre.
* Contribute to the development of a knowledge-rich curriculum and exemplify research-informed practice.
* Engage in the university environment and collaborate with colleagues to support student learning and progression.
* Support students in preparing for university and accessing available support services.
Qualifications
* Experience teaching A-level Sociology.
* Able to work in a brand-new Sixth Form environment and to contribute to curriculum design and pedagogy.
* Commitment to professional development; ECTs welcomed and supported; opportunities to undertake further qualifications (e.g., Master’s).
Information for Applicants
UCB is an equal opportunities employer. University College Birmingham is proud to be TEF rated Silver, with a Good Ofsted rating. UCB has achieved the Investors in Diversity Bronze Award.
You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visa which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route. All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they start work.
All applicants for employment at the University will be expected to undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencement. All applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Safeguarding and the PREVENT agenda in the context of further and higher education.
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