Tutor of Chemistry

Tutor of Chemistry

Ref: 2526/207

Hours: 37 hours per week (1.0 fte)

Salary: Up to £43,408 per annum* (subject to qualifications and experience) 

Plus generous benefits. These include: 

• 57 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Financial support towards teacher training course fees if you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE) - worth up to £7,000 over two years

*Staff with Advanced Teacher Status (ATS) via the Society for Education and Training (SET) are eligible to receive an enhanced salary of £44,875 

About the role
We are seeking an outstanding Tutor to join our experienced and collaborative Science team to teach Chemistry from August or September 2026. You will become part of a well-established team of subject specialists who work closely together and with the wider Science department to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.

Lessons are delivered in modern, well-equipped laboratories, with the support of dedicated specialist Chemistry technicians, enabling you to focus on delivering engaging and effective teaching.

We are committed to supporting your professional development and offer excellent opportunities to grow your career. You will have the chance to teach across a broad and successful range of Chemistry programmes. Our provision is primarily for students aged 16-19, alongside courses for adult learners and apprentices.

Our students are enthusiastic, well-motivated, and keen to succeed, creating a positive and rewarding teaching environment. Courses include A Level, Access to Higher Education, HNC, Level 3 vocational programmes, and apprenticeships.

This is a full-time role, but we may be willing to consider part-time or flexible working arrangements to meet individual needs.

About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic and student-centred teacher with a genuine passion for Chemistry and the ability to inspire learners to achieve their full potential.

This role is suitable for both experienced teachers and those at the start of their teaching career. You will hold a degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject, along with a recognised teaching qualification.

We also welcome applications from individuals without a formal teaching qualification who can demonstrate relevant experience gained in industry or higher education. For the right candidate, we offer full support to gain a teaching qualification while developing classroom experience.

About the College
York College & University Centre is the largest further education college in the region, offering a comprehensive range of courses from Entry Level to degree level. We are committed to upholding our values of ambition, care, respect and success, and are dedicated to providing the highest standards of education and support to all our students and apprentices.

We have approximately 4,200 school leavers, 1,200 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: (url removed) 

Want to know more? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rich Hodgson, Curriculum & Standards Manager for Science, at (url removed).  

Staff benefits & Important notices
You can find full details on our job vacancies page, just below the current vacancies: Job Vacancies | York College & University Centre.  Be sure to explore the range of additional benefits and perks that make York College a brilliant place to work.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website (url removed)/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

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Closing date: 22 June 2026 (9am)
Interview date: 2 July 2026