A-Level Biology Practical Skills Coach

The Biograd Group; Liverpool, Birmingham; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Enhanced paternity leave

Transport links

Job summary

The Biograd Group is seeking experienced Biology Practical Skills Experts to deliver A Level required practical work and assess learners against CPAC and apparatus and techniques. You will deliver practical sessions, assess learner performance and keep records to communicate outcomes to consortium exam centres and awarding organisations.

Roles may include upskilling adult learners who support Level 3 biology teaching and assessment across schools, colleges and tuition centres.

Qualifications

• BSc in Biology or a relevant Science Teaching degree.
• A Level Practical Endorsement Certification, to be completed if successful.
• Understanding of the British education sector.
• Qualified Teacher Status and/or experience teaching within the Higher Education sector.
• MSc or PhD in a relevant science subject (desirable).
• Two years’ teaching experience (desirable).
• Experience with laboratory equipment (desirable).
• Experience writing risk assessments (desirable).
• Experience assessing A Level Science practical work (desirable).
• Experience with SEN learners and inclusive teaching (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Deliver small-group teaching to 1–15 learners.
• Assess learner performance against CPAC and assessment criteria.
• Maintain learner progress records and communicate outcomes to centres.
• Attend training and meetings; undertake admin duties.
• Test and troubleshoot equipment to ensure fit-for-purpose activities.
• Help learners meet required standards and complete assessments.
• Adhere to health and safety guidance and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Initiative

Decision making

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Documentation review

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

BSc in Biology

A Level Practical Endorsement

UK education understanding

QT status/HE teaching experience

MSc/PhD (desirable)

Job description

The Biograd Group is seeking experienced Biology Practical Skills Experts to deliver A Level required practical work and assess learners against CPAC and apparatus and techniques. You will deliver practical sessions, assess learner performance and keep records to communicate outcomes to consortium exam centres and awarding organisations.

Roles may include upskilling adult learners who support Level 3 biology teaching and assessment across schools, colleges and tuition centres.