Teacher of Chemistry - Huddersfield New College

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Huddersfield is seeking a dedicated colleague to support staff and students in delivering high-quality educational experiences. Responsibilities include collaboration in curriculum delivery and creating a positive learning environment. Candidates must pass an enhanced DBS check and be ready for a start on or before January 5, 2026. Apply through the college’s recruitment portal.

Qualifications

• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate required.
• Shortlisted candidates will undergo online search related to safeguarding.
• Start date: 5th January 2026 or sooner.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to deliver high quality educational provision.
• Support staff and students for an enriching learning experience.
• Contribute to various curriculum areas including maths and sciences.

Job description

Overview

As an HNC colleague, you will have the rare opportunity to shape a better future through supportively challenging staff and students to become their best selves. We work collaboratively to ensure that staff love working at the College and students love learning. As One HNC we embrace difference, celebrate diversity and understand the complexities and challenges of the modern world. We strive to embody our ASPIRE values and are committed to making our vision and mission a daily lived reality. If you share our belief that education, enrichment and enlightenment are the keys to empowering young people to shape a better future, then we would welcome your application for this important role.

The Maths and Science Faculty delivers a range of A level, AAQ and BTEC courses. We offer A levels in biology, chemistry, physics, maths and environmental science. The BTEC and AAQ provision includes Applied human biology and Applied science. The faculty is comprised of 12 teaching staff and 4 science technicians all of whom are focused on delivering high quality provision in line with the college vision, mission, and values. A specialist maths team delivers all aspects of the maths curriculum and the traditional A level sciences are also delivered by subject specialists. The applied courses in turn are delivered by a team of specialists which does include teachers of A level subjects. All staff work collaboratively to ensure students receive an enjoyable, enriching, and challenging experience which enables all students to realise their potential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with staff to deliver high quality provision in line with the college vision, mission and values.
• Support staff and students to create an enjoyable, enriching, and challenging learning experience.
• Contribute to delivering the maths curriculum, A level sciences, and applied courses through specialist teams.

Requirements / Qualifications

• We are committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding young people; an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate will be required for all posts.
• All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, and the successful candidate will be subject to additional relevant background and safeguarding checks.
• Start date: 5th January 2026 or sooner; Closing date: Midnight 3rd October 2025.

Additional information

For full details about what professional life as a member of the HNC team will be like, please visit our careers website – huddnewcoll.pinpointhq.com. Application is via the College’s recruitment portal Jobs at HNC | HNC Careers (pinpointhq.com). If you are within the first 5 years of your FE teaching career, you may qualify for the DfE levelling up premium for this role. Further information can be found here Levelling up premium payments for FE teachers – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).