Head of Subject for Spanish (A level and GCSE)
Sixth Form College Colchester
Essex
- £41,091 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Sixth Form Colleges' Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2020
- Apply by:
- 1 April 2020
Job overview
We are looking for a suitably qualified and skilled candidate to work in a management role within a strong Modern Foreign Languages Department in this highly successful Sixth Form College. You will manage the Spanish curriculum subject area and teach A level and GCSE Spanish with a working arrangement on a part time basis of 0.7 fte. Alternatively, for a full-time role you will also be required to teach another cross college or MFL subject (ideally to at least first year A level standard).
We are located in the town centre of Colchester close to the beautiful North Essex coast line and rural Suffolk yet only 50 minutes from London by train.
We can offer you:
• Proven standards of academic success
• Strong Induction and mentoring scheme
• Excellent Continuing Professional Development and guidance
• In house and external training opportunities
• Outstanding and well-resourced facilities
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced and highly trained colleagues
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Enhanced maternity/paternity schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Town centre location with on-site car parking
You will:
• Have a relevant honours degree
• Hold a PGCE or teaching qualification
• Demonstrate your ability to manage and desire to teach at A level
• Be able to work alongside and enhance the teaching of an experienced department
• Show willingness to contribute to Additional Studies or Extra Curricular activities
The Sixth Form College, Colchester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.
To apply for this post please complete a College application form available from the job vacancies section of our website www.colchsfc.ac.uk
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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