CURRICULUM AREA LEADER – PHYSICS, ELECTRONICS, COMPUTING & ICT

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

Job summary

A leading Sixth Form College in Leicester is seeking a Curriculum Area Leader for Physics, Electronics, Computing & ICT. This role involves leading a dedicated team to achieve excellent academic outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess substantial teaching experience and strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive environment for professional development.

Benefits

Annual incremental pay increases based on performance

Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continual Professional Development

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Substantial successful teaching experience at the advanced level.
• Ability to teach across physics, electronics, computing, and ICT courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of the Curriculum Area.
• Support a team including Deputy and Assistant Curriculum Area Leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Motivation

Job description

CURRICULUM AREA LEADER – PHYSICS, ELECTRONICS, COMPUTING & ICT

• Working hours: Permanent, Full time, Term time
• Salary: £32,178 to £49,725 per annum, plus a responsibility allowance starting at £10,030 and rising to £11,921 annually

Curriculum Area Leader – Physics, Electronics, Computing & ICT

Thank you for your interest in this position at WQE.

We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to join us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students, including their academic achievements, learning experiences, support, environment, and wider college life. The college operates across two campuses: one next to the University of Leicester on University Road, and a smaller campus at Regent Road.

We are seeking to appoint a Curriculum Area Leader in Physics, Electronics, Computing & ICT to join our Curriculum Leadership Team. The role involves leading and coordinating the work of the Curriculum Area, supported by a Deputy Curriculum Area Leader, two Assistant Curriculum Area Leaders, and a Senior Technician. Our dedicated team includes 4 technicians.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and have substantial successful teaching experience at the advanced level, with the ability to teach across physics, electronics, computing, and ICT courses. Leadership skills to motivate staff and students are essential to help us provide the best possible learning outcomes.

We are committed to supporting our new colleagues in making the most of the professional opportunities this post offers.

This is a permanent, full-time, term-time position starting on 18th August 2025.

The salary is on the Sixth Form Colleges pay spine, ranging from £32,178 to £49,725 per annum, plus a responsibility allowance starting at £10,030 and increasing to £11,921 annually.

Our benefits package includes:

• Annual incremental pay increases based on performance
• Pension options: Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Continual Professional Development
• On-site parking

We have an active staff wellbeing group focused on fostering community, mutual support, and work-life balance.

To apply, please complete our Application Form, Personal Details, and Equal Opportunities Form available on our Vacancies page or by clicking here. Do not submit a separate CV.

Applications must be received by 10pm on Sunday 18th May 2025.

If shortlisted, you will be contacted by Monday 19th May 2025, with interviews scheduled for Thursday 22nd May 2025. Full details will be emailed to candidates.

References will be contacted in advance of interviews for shortlisted candidates.

Thank you for considering a career with WQE.

University Road Campus
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Leicester
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