Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum
Location: West Kent College, Tonbridge

We will accept applications for the full time role (Maths and Physics), or consider part time for either Maths or Physics. Please state on your application which option you prefer.

Do you want to work for a dynamic and growing organization? The Hadlow Group provides excellence in education through its Colleges in Kent; Hadlow College, West Kent College and Ashford College, and offers a range of further and higher education and professional courses in land based and general subjects.

About the role
We are looking for a Lecturer in A-level Physics and/or Mathematics to join our A-level team at West Kent College.

As a Lecturer in Physics and/or Mathematics, you will teach Physics and/or Mathematics to our A-level students. The role is full time if you are willing to teach across both subject areas, however, candidates wishing to apply to teach either Maths or Physics will be considered (these roles would be part-time).

The ideal candidate will have [previous experience of teaching Physics and/or Mathematics at A-level along with a teacher qualification e.g. DTTLS, PGCE, Certificate of Education or equivalent or the desire to achieve a teaching qualification along with experience or a subject specialism in Physics and/or Mathematics. It is essential that candidates have a degree in a relevant subject and graduates with a desire to work towards a teaching qualification are encouraged to apply. You must have Level 2, or equivalent, Literacy and L3 Numeracy qualifications.
About the team

The A-level department is based at our West Kent Campus and comprises a dedicated team of professionals delivering 14 different A-level subjects to approximately 200 students. As a department we aim to support our students to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students who progress to university, apprenticeships and employment following the completion of their studies. All students follow a linear A-level pathway.

Working with us
The College offers many benefits including access to competitive local government pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, access to a free on-site gym, free parking and a salary sacrifice Childcare Voucher scheme.

West Kent and Ashford College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our users and expects all staff to share this commitment, in order for all to achieve their full potential. Successful applicants will be required to undertake satisfactory pre-employment checks including a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. Where applicable a prohibition check will be carried out.

Apply today
To apply for this job, please complete an application form found on the College website. You are required to complete an application form as we do not accept CVs.

Please return completed application forms to hrrecruit@westkent.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is Friday 27th July.

Due to the volume of applications we receive it is impossible to inform all applicants if they have been short listed: therefore if you have not heard from us within 14 days of the closing date you can assume that you have not been successful.

West Kent College is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Finance Support to Obtain a Teaching Qualification
West Kent and Ashford College recognise talent and wants to encourage applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds.

If you have been working in industry, you may have just the skills, experience and expertise we are looking for to teach the next generation. As such, we want to help you develop your teaching career and will support you in doing so.

We want to ensure the best quality of teaching for our students and we expect all unqualified Lecturers and Assessor to complete a Diploma in Education and Teaching (DET) (or equivalent) and we ask that new staff enrol on the first available course.

As well as offering excellent training facilities, the College will support you with a reduced teaching commitment in your first year, generous annual leave entitlement, access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme. On top of this, the College offers financial support when you complete Initial Teacher Training course via West Kent and Ashford College. You will receive £600 at the end of your first year of employment at the College as a fully qualified teacher and £750 at the end of the second year of employment.

For more information please contact hr-dept@westkent.ac.uk in the first instance or call 01732 372587 if you would like to discuss this further.