Lecturer of Philosophy and Ethics - Part Time

Job Title:                  Lecturer in Philosophy & Ethics   

Salary:                       From £10,363.20 - £14,782.80 per annum (actual salary)

Contract:                  MC Lecturer, Part Time, Fixed Term until July 2023

Hours:                       10 hours per week

Teaching hours:     346 per annum

Annual Leave:         45 per annum plus statutory Bank Holidays

Pension:                   Teachers’ Pension

About the College

Middlesbrough College Sixth Form (MC6) is a purpose built, standalone centre on the Middlehaven Campus of Middlesbrough College. We offer a range of full-time academic programmes covering a wide selection of A levels and our bespoke Mix-It-Up programme for those wanting to combine vocational and academic courses. Our sixth form students make good academic progress, and many go on to study on higher education courses at top universities around the country.

Why teach/work at MC6?

At MC6 we want to enable teachers to be at their best and provide a high quality, inclusive learning environment for our students. Students enjoy coming to college, and our attendance is excellent. The sixth form allows for subject specialists to thrive, as well as enabling students to succeed in achieving qualifications and skills for their future. Teaching staff also deliver the pastoral curriculum and support extra-curricular activity as part of the study programmes for 16-19 year olds.

Teaching and Learning is at the heart of what we do, and we invest heavily in supporting staff to upskill, develop and grow their careers with us. Middlesbrough College Group is the largest provider of Post 16 education in the Tees Valley and is a forward thinking, dynamic, successful and caring organisation. Benefits include:

• Offers excellent non pay benefits
• Is commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Has excellent facilities and working environment.
• Is financially strong with ambitious ongoing staff and campus expansion and development plans.
• Offers job satisfaction - creating opportunity for all.
• Has happy staff - 9 out of 10 staff would recommend working here!

We welcome applications from NQTs and experienced teachers from schools, sixth form colleges and other post-16 A Level providers.  We encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, beliefs or disability, as we celebrate diversity and expect all our staff to be positive role models for the students we serve.

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, therefore successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Do you want to be part of a forward thinking, dynamic, successful and caring organisation, Middlesbrough College Group:

• Is the largest and top performing GFE College in the Tees Valley.
• Is commitment to staff development and long-term career planning.
• Offers excellent non pay benefits
• Is commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Has excellent facilities and working environment.
• Is financially strong with ambitious ongoing staff and campus expansion and development plans.
• Offers job satisfaction - creating opportunity for all.
• Has happy staff - 9 out of 10 staff would recommend working here!

About the role  

We are looking for an inspirational teacher to successfully deliver Philosophy and Ethics (including A level, and other level 3 courses) to our highly motivated and engaged students. This is an exciting opportunity for those who want to focus on teaching in an environment dedicated to academic achievement at Level 3. If you can offer excellent teaching, support and guidance then we'd love to hear from you.

Please note that a Market Rate Supplement could be applicable to this post.

The successful candidate will have:  

• To be a qualified Teacher or willing to work towards.
• To hold a relevant Degree, or equivalent.
• GCSEs at Grade C / Level 4 or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience of teaching Religious Studies (Philosophy and Ethics) and delivering exam-based qualifications.
• Current knowledge of IAG relating to career opportunities in associated areas for post 16 learners and HE progression.
• Current knowledge of the Ofsted EIF, and the impact of this on classroom delivery.

Want to know more? 

For any queries regarding the post, please email recruitment@mbro.ac.uk and someone from the team will get back to you.

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a College we are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Applicants must demonstrate in their application the ability to meet the key responsibilities, qualifications / skills and experience detailed within the job description. Salaries are based on skills, qualifications and experience.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible.