Programme Tutor Science

Oldham College is a great career choice for ambitious professionals. With a “good” Ofsted rating, a Silver “TEF” assessment for our higher education provision, one of the best apprenticeship programmes in the region, excellent 16-18 results and truly outstanding GCSE English results, we are already a high performer. 

But we want to deliver much more than this.  Our ambition is to be “The Best Place to Learn and Work” and we have a clear Strategic Plan which sets out what this means and what we will do to deliver it.  We will keep on improving and innovating, and we are investing in new provision, new facilities and new technology. 

We expect a lot from you, so we want ambitious, open minded candidates, who are ready to give their best.  But we give a lot in return, from training to pensions, our own benefits package, and one of the best and most helpful group of colleagues you could ever wish to meet.  That’s true, by the way – ask almost anyone who has been here. Or come and see for yourself. 

If you want to be outstanding, and want to help us achieve the same thing, then please apply.

We are looking for: Programme Tutor for Science (preferably specialist in either Physics or Chemistry)

 Alun Francis, Principal and CEO says, “This is a very important appointment, science is central to our plans for the future, and we are looking for high calibre candidates. We want people who love their subject area, are committed to keeping up to date, but also want the professional challenge of developing outstanding pedagogical practice. We are investing in the facilities, employer relationships and the skills and knowledge of our staff. We are looking for people who will respond to this, love their learners and enjoy the challenges and benefits of working at Oldham College”.

Deborah Allen, Head of Faculty for Caring Professions, says “This is an extremely exciting opportunity for modern, forward thinking, professional with a strong background in this sector to join the Faculty of Caring Professions. You will join a team of experienced technical and professional staff, delivering a diverse curriculum that provides our learners a clear progression route into Apprenticeships, higher levels of study and into the job market. We have enhanced our curriculum offer in 2021/22 with the introduction of T levels in health and science and you will have the exiting opportunity to be at the forefront of developing and delivering this new curriculum.

Is this you?

The successful applicants will have an opportunity to develop their passion for education, playing a pivotal role in the continued development and delivery of our curriculum offer.  You should have an excellent understanding of what makes learning engaging and aspirational.

You will be expected to:

• Teach to a high standard and demonstrate the relevant skills to teach truly outstanding masterclasses, lectures and collaborative project based learning.
• Work with colleagues to create provision that excites and stimulates demand
• Be able to deliver to current industry standards, relating this to working methods and practices found in your industry today.

Candidates should have a commitment to providing high quality learning to enable all learners to achieve their full potential.  The ability to truly work as a team player is also essential.  The post holder will be expected to demonstrate outstanding organisational and interpersonal skills.

Candidates should possess either proven experience in industry or a good honours degree in a related subject (or a combination of both). Ideally you will hold a teaching qualification, or be committed to obtain a suitable qualification once in post. If you are a professional from industry

For further information about the role including job description and application form please visit the vacancies section of our website via the apply link.