Vacancy

Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.

We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College.  We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic teacher of Physics, who will help us provide the best possible learning experiences and outcomes for our students.

THE CURRICULUM AREA

Staff

The Physics, Electronics, Computer Science and IT (PECIT) team comprises 4 experienced Physics technicians and 13 highly experienced and dedicated teaching staff of which 5 teach A-Level Physics and contribute to the L3 Vocational Science qualification.  We are looking for a Physics teacher who can contribute to both A-Level Physics (AQA specification) and the Physics component of the AAQ Applied Science qualification (Pearson specification). An ability to contribute to other subjects within the curriculum area would be desirable although not essential.

Resources

Major laboratory refurbishment throughout the Sciences and IT has taken place recently. We have an extremely well-resourced Physics department, with lots of support from our team of 4 Physics technicians. We now have an exceptionally well-resourced curriculum area all on the University Road campus.

For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.

This is a part time 0.4 FTE, term-time fixed-term post commencing on Monday 17^th August 2026.

The salary will be at a point on the Sixth Form Colleges pay spine which ranges from £33,465 – £51,714 per annum, pro rata. The pro-rata salary is from £13,386 to £20,686.

We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:

• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On site parking

We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to our life at work where possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.

APPLICATIONS

Applicant Information

Job Description

Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. If you wish to apply for this post please complete our Application Form, Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form which can be found by going to our Vacancies home page or by clicking here Work for us – WQE.

Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 31^st May 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 8^th June 2026. Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.

Please return all completed applications via e-mail at vacancies@wqe.ac.uk

Finally, I would like to thank you for the time taken to consider joining WQE and in making an application if you decide that this is the right step for you.

Paul Wilson

Principal