Course Leader - Geology
Ref: SCH- NALP-0020 12 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Permanent Hours per Week: 23.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: SFCA Pts 1-9, plus RA1.2-1.5The Role
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College’s popularity and success are built upon our commitment to provide our students with the best possible learning experience and the highest standards of support and guidance. We are proud of our dedicated staff and our vibrant student community, as evidenced by our recent Ofsted Inspection, which rated the College as “Outstanding” for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas, with no recommendations for improvement.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Course Leader for A Level Geology to join our team from August 2025. This position is part of a succession plan due to the upcoming retirement of our current Course Leader. The successful candidate will initially play a crucial shared leadership role, before taking over this high achieving programme completely from August 2026, continuing to shape the course into the future. We currently deliver Eduqas A level Geology (A480). The subject is a popular choice, with nearly 80 students currently studying Geology at QE.
Teachers in the College have very high expectations of both themselves and students, and the College is committed to developing a wide range of teaching for learning strategies. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and highly effective leader and manager. As well as maintaining up to date knowledge of developments in Geology, you will also be able to contribute to the teaching of other related curriculum areas.
The College is committed to safeguarding our students and an enhanced DBS check is required for all posts. The College will also make an online check on all shortlisted candidates. The College values diversity and actively promotes equality of opportunity. As a disability symbol employer, all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a post will be offered an interview.
We welcome applications from colleagues with a background of teaching in schools or colleges.
If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the College HR Team at hr@qeliz.ac.uk
Qualifications
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| Teaching Qualification |
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| Good appropriate academic qualifications |
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Skills
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| Relevant and successful teaching experience at A Level or other Level 3 qualifications |
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| Effective use of a range of teaching and learning styles |
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| Exemplary teaching skills |
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| Excellent administrative and organisational skills |
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| Ability to plan, organise, prioritise and delegate workload effectively and meet deadlines |
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| Excellent communication and interpersonal skills |
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| Excellent team leadership skills |
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| Ability to work co-operatively and lead a team effectively |
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| Managing performance, mentoring and developing others |
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| Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret and use data to raise achievement |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Enthusiasm and commitment |
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| Resilience and determination to succeed |
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| High professional standards, leading by example |
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| Positive, with the ability to inspire and energise others |
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Safeguarding Information
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give Northern Arch Learning Partnership consent to check their status if they are registered with the DBS Update Service. The Trust complies with the Code of Practice issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern that may arise during this search at interview.
The Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College
Vane Terrace
Darlington
Durham
DL3 7AU
Lisa Bates
lbates@qeliz.ac.uk https://qeliz.nalp.org.uk/Inspiring generations of young people to achieve their careers and personal aspirations, Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College is proud to provide a high quality and vibrant education for 16-19 year olds across Darlington, County Durham, Teesside and North Yorkshire. As part of our team, we will ensure that you will benefit from a dynamic, ambitious and supportive atmosphere where you are respected as a professional and empowered to achieve your individual goals.
In our latest Ofsted inspection in October 2024, QE was awarded "Outstanding" for Overall Effectiveness and in all other areas, with no recommendations for improvement.