Faculty Lead - Science, Maths and Business (Maternity Cover)
Role: Faculty Lead - Science, Maths and Business (Maternity Cover)
Location: The Corby Sixth Form
Salary/Benefits: Salary is up to £48,925 per annum DOE and Qualifications, Teacher's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term - Full Time - Fixed until 31 December 2026
About the role:
We are currently seeking a Faculty Lead in Science, Maths and Business to join our Sixth Forms department at The Bedford College Group as Maternity Cover.
As a Faculty Lead, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Strategic Leadership & Faculty Management - Leads the faculty within The Corby Sixth Form, managing staff, overseeing curriculum planning, and contributing to the wider strategic direction of the college.
* Quality & Performance Improvement - Drives continuous improvement in teaching, learning, and assessment through data analysis, staff development, and rigorous quality assurance to enhance student outcomes.
* Curriculum & Student Experience - Ensures curriculum relevance to learners, universities, and employers, while promoting enrichment activities and maintaining a student-centred approach across all programmes.
* Operational Oversight & Staff Development - Manages day-to-day operations including recruitment, appraisals, succession planning, and wellbeing support, ensuring effective communication and staff utilisation.
* Teaching & College Engagement - Delivers high-quality teaching in Biology and Applied Science, supports extracurricular activities, and actively participates in college-wide responsibilities including open days, exams, and ID checks.
About you:
* Qualifications & Teaching Expertise - Holds a degree and teaching qualification (PGCE or equivalent), with recent professional development and experience delivering outstanding outcomes on A Level programmes.
* Leadership & Improvement - Proven success in leading A Level provision, implementing improvement strategies, raising achievement and retention, and understanding sixth form accountability measures.
* Skills & Competencies - Strong communication, organisation, data analysis, and project management skills, with the ability to lead, influence, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.
* Values & Professionalism - Demonstrates high standards, integrity, and commitment to education values, safeguarding, EDI, and continuous professional development, while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
* Flexibility & Collaboration - Adapts to change, works effectively both independently and in teams, builds strong relationships, and is willing to travel and adjust working hours to meet business needs.
Interviews to be held: TBC
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
* Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
* Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
* Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
* Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
* Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
* Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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