CURRICULUM AREA LEADER – BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND APPLIED SCIENCE

WQE; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

WQE is looking for a Curriculum Area Leader in Biology, Chemistry, and Applied Science. This permanent full-time position is an opportunity to lead a dedicated team, teach advanced level subjects, and make a significant impact on student learning experiences. The role comes with a competitive salary and a range of benefits, emphasizing professional development and staff well-being.

Benefits

Annual incremental pay increases

Pension scheme with high employer contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continual Professional Development

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Substantial advanced level teaching experience in Biology, Chemistry, and Applied Science.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the curriculum area.
• Support teaching across Biology, Chemistry, and Applied Science.
• Help provide the best learning experiences for students.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Motivation

Job description

CURRICULUM AREA LEADER – BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND APPLIED SCIENCE

• Working hours:
• Permanent, Full time, Term time
• from £32,178 to £49,725 per annum, plus a responsibility allowance commencing at £10,030

CURRICULUM AREA LEADER – BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY AND APPLIED SCIENCE

Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.

We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.

In this context, we are looking to appoint a Curriculum Area Leader in Biology, Chemistry and Applied Science to join our Curriculum Leadership Team.

The successful candidate will lead and co-ordinate the work of the curriculum area supported by a Deputy Curriculum Area Leader, two Assistant Curriculum Area Leaders and a Senior Technician. We have a dedicated team of 6 technicians.

We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic person with substantial and successful advanced level teaching experience where the ability to teach across a variety of Biology (A Level / GCSE), Chemistry (A Level / GCSE) and Applied Science (legacy Pearson BTEC and Pearson AAQ) would be an advantage. The capacity to lead and motivate staff and students, will be essential as the successful candidate will help us to provide the best possible learning experiences and outcomes for our students.

For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.

This is a permanent full-time, term-time post commencing in January 2026 or earlier if possible.

The salary will be at a point on the Sixth Form Colleges pay spine which ranges from £32,178 – £49,725 per annum, plus a responsibility allowance commencing at £10,030 and rising annually to £11,921.

We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:-

• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• Pension – Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), one of the most competitive on the market with an employer contribution of above 20% in most cases
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continual Professional Development
• On-site parking

We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.

Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. If you wish to apply for this post please complete ourApplication Form, Personal DetailsandEqual OpportunitiesForm which can be found by going to our Vacancies home page or by clicking here.Vacancies – WQE .

Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 15 th June 2025

The interview process will take place week commencing 30 th June 2025.

Full details will be emailed out to candidates.

Finally, I would like to thank you for the time taken to consider joining WQE and in making an application if you decide that this is the right step for you.

University Road Campus
University Road
Leicester
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