Who we are?
Based in the Tees Valley, Bede Sixth Form College continues to go from strength to strength, our A Level pass rate is 99%. In our last Ofsted inspection, May 2022, we received Outstanding grades in Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal development, Leadership and Management and Education Programmes for Young People. We are an innovative and destination driven Sixth Form offering a wide range of both A level and vocational provision to the community.
Our teaching and learning strategy is research-informed and focused on the principles of cognitive science. We have invested significantly in professional development to ensure all our teachers are evidence-informed practitioners, continuously developing their own pedagogy to ensure the very best outcomes for our learners. Our teachers work alongside a team of Personal Progression Coordinators (PPCs) to ensure that our learners are supported holistically throughout their time at Bede.
We are part Education Training Collective (Etc.), which is of a group of colleges in the Tees Valley; Stockton Riverside College, Redcar and Cleveland College, Bede Sixth Form College, NETA Training and The Skills Academy. Our staff are skilled, high performing and committed to our learners and to the Group’s vision, ‘ONE Etc. – Fuelling ambition and driving success in a resurgent Teesside and beyond. We are looking for candidates who share this commitment.
Job role
We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Teacher of Applied Science and Chemistry to join our growing Science department. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver our popular Applied Science course (Chemistry specialism is preferred) with some A-Level Chemistry.
Full time and part time / job share options will be considered.
As a teacher at Bede Sixth Form College, you will be responsible for designing and delivering innovative and interactive lessons, providing high-quality support and feedback, and ensuring students maximise their potential. We have excellent relationships and work closely with local employers to provide both staff and students experience and training of relevant STEM industry.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, professional, and a positive role model for both staff and students. They will be inspirational and have a keen interest in staying up to date with new teaching and learning developments.
The candidate should possess a degree in a related discipline and a recognised teaching qualification. We can offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work and develop within a supportive and motivated team committed to continuous improvement.
Schedule
We have a unique timetable at Bede Sixth Form designed with student and staff wellbeing in mind. Our lessons start from 10 am to 4 pm, and we deliver a maximum of two lessons a day.
Why Join Us?
We are proud that 93% of our staff tell us that Etc. is a Great Place to Work. At Etc. we reward and support our colleagues in many different ways, including remuneration, training and so much more – we’ve listed a few examples of what you can expect when you join our team:
If you believe you have the necessary skills, commitment and determination to succeed and would relish the opportunity to work with us, then we would LOVE to hear from you.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12noon Friday 16th May 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place Wednesday 21st May 2025.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300 123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work, promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability or sexuality. We encourage applications from diverse candidates and make recruitment decisions based on skill and experience. We are a disability-confident committed employer.
Safeguarding is also priority for the group and we have key policies and systems which help to make the group a safe place for learners and staff. The purpose of these policies is to provide clear guidance regarding Safeguarding responsibilities throughout the group, including the Prevent Duty. To read more, please visit https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/policies/safeguarding/
*note we do not accept CVs or late applications, no agencies please
All applications must be completed via our website https://www.the-etc.ac.uk/join-our-team/
Based in the Tees Valley, Bede Sixth Form College continues to go from strength to strength, our pass rate is 99%. In our last Ofsted inspection, May 2022, we received Outstanding grades in Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal development, Leadership and Management and Education Programmes for Young People. We are an innovative and destination driven Sixth Form offering a wide range of both A level and vocational provision to the community.
Bede Sixth Form College have entered into an exciting partnership with the Premiership Rugby Union Team, Newcastle Falcons. Newcastle Falcons, the only Premiership rugby team in the ‘True North’ of England. Under the new Professional Game Partnership (PGP), have formed a second state-school partnership to diversify their talent pool and provide more opportunities for more young people to fulfil their academic and sporting potential. This new Academy Colleges and Education (ACE) programme will be delivered here at Bede Sixth Form College in Billingham to boys aged 16-18 and will work in collaboration with our existing state-school partner, Gosforth Academy. Bede’s Institute of Sport and Education are now looking to employ an experienced rugby coach with an understanding of talent identification who is organised, enthusiastic, self-motivated and with excellent inter-personal communication skills to lead and manage delivery of the programme.
We have a unique 10am until 4pm timetable at Bede Sixth Form, designed with student and staff wellbeing in mind. However, as ACE Manager you will be expected to commit to the demands of the programmes schedule and manage your time to meet business needs of the Academy.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight May 13th 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place Monday 19th May.
If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website. Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or email helpline@nacro.org.uk or phone 0300123 1999 Unlock – http://hub.unlock.org.uk/contact/ phone 01634 247350 text 07824 113848.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teacher of Economics and Maths to join our growing team. As a teacher at Bede Sixth Form College, you will be responsible for designing and delivering innovative and interactive lessons, providing high-quality support and feedback, and ensuring students maximise their potential. We strive to work closely with employers, universities and stakeholders to ensure we are preparing our learners to be industry-ready in a highly competitive field.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, professional, and a positive role model for both staff and students. They will be inspirational and have a keen interest in staying up to date with new teaching and learning developments. Part time applications will also be considered.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight 18th May 2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place on 22nd May.