Head of Subject: A Level Product Design
Sixth Form College Colchester
Essex
- £49,243 per year
- Expiring soon
- Quick apply
- Salary:
- based on SFCA pay scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 27th August 2024
- Apply by:
- 7 May 2024
Job overview
We are seeking a suitably skilled, experienced, qualified and enthusiastic individual to lead and manage the A Level Product Design curriculum area at this highly successful Sixth Form College.
You should have a good honours degree in Product Design, or a closely related subject, and ideally a PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification. A genuine interest in fostering the learning and ensuring the wellbeing and success of 16–19-year-old students, along with the ability to lead and manage a team of staff within a large and vibrant department are essential.
About Sixth Form College Colchester
- Sixth Form College Colchester
- North Hill, Colchester
- Essex
- CO1 1SN
- United Kingdom
The Sixth Form College Colchester is a non-denominational, mixed sixth-form college for around 3,200 students aged 16 and older. It was founded in 1987 and is located on the site of a former school. The old building at the college dates back to 1912.
In 2011, the Sixth Form College Colchester opened a new language centre; a series of new buildings, including a performing arts centre, have been added in recent years. Among its alumni are television presenter Dermot O’Leary and Blur frontman Damon Albarn.
Principal
Ian MacNaughton
Values and vision
The Sixth Form College Colchester prides itself on its positive and vibrant atmosphere. It describes itself as a bridge between the worlds of school and of higher education or employment.
The college aims to give students the qualifications, skills and opportunities to make an effective transition into the adult world. It places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, and urges students to adopt a mature approach during their time at the college.
Ofsted report
“The curriculum offering is very rich and most learners undertake a wide range of subjects, additional studies and enrichment activities. These features enhance learners’ experiences and knowledge and facilitate their high levels of progression to higher education and employment. The vast majority of teaching and learning is good and in a minority of lessons is outstanding.”
“Feedback is good and detailed; it helps learners to improve. The quality of their work is high.”
Read the Sixth Form College Colchester’s latest Ofsted report
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