Teacher - Science (Fixed Term)

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Job Reference LUM126/2847

Apply for this job Number of Positions Requested: 1 Contract Type: LEG - Fixed Term - Full Time Working Weeks / Fixed Term Dates: Until Jan 2027 at the ealiest Salary: Commencing at £31,916 with progression to £35,912 per annum Working Hours: 37 hours City/Town: Harrogate Closing Date: 18/11/2026 Job Category: Teachers/Lecturers Group Member: Harrogate College Campus: Harrogate College

Benefits

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

Annual leave: 
Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays

Pension schemes with generous employer contributions:
Teachers’ Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
People’s Pension Scheme

CPD opportunities:
Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.

Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).

Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

Harrogate College are recruiting for a Teacher to be part of the science department to deliver BTEC L3 qualifications to 16-19 year olds and Access to Health Science for adults.

The science department at Harrogate is leading the way across North Yorkshire region by offering the provision of an industry led qualification which specifically prepares the next generation of young people working in the sector.

We are a team of both industry and specialist academic teachers who ensure that each of our students is provided with an exceptional experience with outcomes to match.

Please note, this is a fixed term role until Jan 2027 at the earliest.  

What You Will Do

• Design and deliver innovative, industry-aligned lessons, effectively utilising digital and traditional learning resources.

• Implement robust assessment strategies to provide constructive feedback that drives student achievement and high-quality outcomes.

• Monitor learner progress through systematic target setting and data-driven tracking to ensure consistent development.

• Cultivate a creative and inspiring environment that motivates learners to exceed their goals and refine their professional skills.

• Maintain current subject expertise, proactively integrating contemporary industry trends and evidence-based pedagogical practices.

• Uphold academic quality by participating in internal verification, moderation, and continuous improvement processes.

• Differentiate instruction and adapt curriculum design to successfully meet the diverse needs of all learners.

• Support departmental growth through active involvement in course promotion, student recruitment, and induction initiatives.

About You

• An excellent communicator, confident in building engaging learning relationships that motivate students to achieve their full potential.

• Able to communicate effectively and professionally with a wide range of employers and work placement teams to advocate for student progress.

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the professional roles within Early Years and Teaching Assistant sectors.

• A genu