Subject Tutor Business

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-qualified graduate able to teach Business Studies within a consistently successful curriculum area.  Candidates should be willing to teach A level Business. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Business Studies Department within an outstanding Sixth Form College. We are seeking a proactive individual to provide an excellent level of support to both staff and students in the College.

The Curriculum Area of Business

The department currently offers A level Business (AQA), level 3 LIBF (London Institute of Banking and Finance) Personal Finance courses and BTEC Level 3 (single and double award). There are currently over 900 students studying on courses across the department. We also have students taking A level Accounting.

Throughout their courses students are able to enrich their understanding of the subject matter and interact with companies and organisations of all scales. In the past year students have undertaken workshops at BMW, running charity events and had visiting speaker engagements to support their learning.

The Post of Business Tutor

We are looking for a teacher who displays the following characteristics:

• A thoughtful and self-reflective approach to pedagogy;
• A desire to be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• A passion for the subject;
• Excellent ICT skills that makes learning visible in the classroom 
• Excellent subject knowledge and a desire to build on this; and an
• Enthusiasm for working with 16-19 year old students.

You should be capable of delivering the subject to a range of student abilities.

In addition we are looking for a candidate who recognises the critical importance of developing our students’ literacy and numeracy skills and will implement this as an integral part of their teaching.   

Candidates will be part of a team where resources and ideas are freely shared for the greater good of the department. The successful applicant is expected to be flexible, not afraid to meet challenges, and innovative in their approach to curriculum delivery

How do we support you?

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community.  This will include:

• a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
• support from your curriculum manager and director of faculty; and
• an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching

We regard our staff as our most important resource and will do our utmost to support you throughout your time at the College.

For graduates we will organise and fund a teaching qualification – usually a PGCE – a saving for most graduates of at least £9,000. We also offer ECT status through The Xavier Hub and Teach First.

Why should you join us? 

We continue to be an outstanding provider of post-16 education and in 2019 the results gained by our students placed the College in the top 25% for A-level, and the top 10% for level 3 vocational courses.

All teaching staff are provided with either a touch screen chromebook or an iPad to support learning and teaching within the classroom. 

If you are motivated by a challenge and feel you could support us to achieve even greater results, this is the right College for you. It is a truly great place to work.

The Prospect Trust 

The Prospect Trust is a leading Multi-Academy Trust in the South of England, with an aim of providing outstanding education for all learners within a family of local academies. There are currently three academies within the Trust: The Sixth Form College Farnborough, Tomlinscote School and Frimley Church of England Junior School.

The College 

The College will, as one of the region’s most distinguished providers of 16-19 education, be at the heart of this undertaking sharing expertise, skill and leadership.

Key strengths of The Sixth Form College are:

• ‘Outstanding’ rating from Ofsted 
• Achievement of high grades with excellent value added;
• Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff;
• Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons;
• Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.

Application Process

Further details of this exciting role and how to apply can be found on our website https://farnborough.ac.uk/working/show/392 

Please complete the application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by 09.00am Friday 08 July 2022. Please state in your application if you are able to teach in any other related subject area.

Interview date: We reserve the right to interview upon receipt of a suitable application

Contract/Hours: Part time (0.60 FTE), Fixed term .

Working Pattern:  To be discussed at interview 

Start Date: 30 August 2022

If you have any questions regarding the post, please feel free to contact our Human Resources team using recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk 

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the GDPR regulations; please read the applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview. 

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.