Part Time Variable Hours Tutor of Biology

We require an outstanding Tutor to join our experienced science and biology team, to teach biology on our science courses from February 2025. You will join a team of experienced biologists who work in close collaboration with the wider science team. Lessons are delivered in modern and well-resourced biology laboratories, supported by specialist biology technicians.

We can offer you the support to develop your career and the opportunity to teach on a wide range of popular and successful biology courses. The majority of our courses are for students aged 16 -19 years old, with additional programmes for adults and apprentices. You will find our students enthusiastic and well behaved, keen to learn and progress in their studies. Course programmes include A level, Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to Higher Education, HND and apprenticeships. If you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received and the vacancy may close before the specified closing date. About the person You will be an enthusiastic and student-centred teacher with a passion for biology. This post is suitable for experienced teachers or those starting their career. Applicants must have a biology or related degree qualification together with an appropriate teaching qualification. We would consider an applicant without a teaching qualification if they have suitable alternative experience either in industry or in higher education. For the right applicant we would be able to support you to gain a teaching qualification whilst gaining experience in the classroom.

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways. We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers. With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Hourly rate: £25.25 (unqualified)

• or £26.38 (qualified) inclusive of holiday pay.
Plus, membership of Teachers' Pension Scheme
• the base hourly rate is £16.29 (unqualified) / £17.02 (qualified) per hour, plus payment for holiday and preparation and marking time, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £25.25 (unqualified) / £26.38 (qualified) per hour.