Chemistry and Biology Teacher

INTO University Partnerships (IUP) has formed a Joint Venture with St George’s, University of London (INTO St George's, University of London – INTO SGUL) to prepare students for studies in Medicine and Biomedicine and Health  Sciences and wishes to appoint a Chemistry teacher as part of the team developing and delivering this exciting and innovative project.

St George’s, University of London has an illustrious 250 year history and throughout this period has been at the forefront of medical advancement.  IUP is an organisation working in partnership with leading British universities and investing in the development of world-class international student centres, with a clear focus on and commitment to the delivery of the highest quality student experience.

At INTO SGUL our aim is to provide an excellent experience for our students, both in and out of the classroom. Our committed and experienced staff support our students in every step of their journey, allowing them to fulfil their potential via focussed effort during their studies with us. This is an exciting opportunity to join us and to be part of our dynamic and fast expanding team.

INTO SGUL is now seeking to appoint a Chemistry and Biology teacher for a September 2015 start.

Requirements
The appointed full time teacher to the post is likely to be teaching 20 hours per week. 

You will be responsible for teaching delivery of your subject within the INTO SGUL Foundation Programme in Medical, Biomedical and Health Sciences.  You will work with the Academic Director and the course team to help deliver a first class programme.

Duties will include the delivery of the programme, materials selection and design, devising the assessment of the programme, counselling students and ensuring that the students are provided with a learning environment and teaching which encourages success.

The successful applicants must hold a relevant post-graduate teaching qualification.  They must also be highly enthusiastic and have an imaginative and adaptable approach to the delivery of the curriculum area.

With a good Science education and proven experience in working with international students you will have excellent teaching skills, a high degree of attention to detail, good IT skills and an ability to work closely with international students.

Salary
Pay Band D
Pay Band Salary Range £28,782 - £38,939 (an additional 13% London Weighting allowance has been applied)

If you feel you have the necessary skills, experience and interest for this post, please send your CV with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in working for INTO SGUL, to: Cheddiann Ishmael – cishmael@sgul.ac.uk

Closing date for applications: 5th June 2015.

Safeguarding
As part of our Safeguarding procedures, applicants are asked to note that:

• references will be followed up;
• all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily;
• proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required;
• reference requests will ask specifically whether there is any reason that they should not be engaged in situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18;
• appropriate suitability checks will be required prior to confirmation of appointment.

This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  All applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Serviced check before the appointment is confirmed.  This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.

For more information on this role, including a full job description please visit www.intohigher.com/jobs

INTO is an equal opportunities employer.