Teacher of History and Government & Politics
Rochdale Sixth Form College
Rochdale
- Expired
- Salary:
- Sixth Form Colleges Association Teachers Pay Spine (Points 1–9: £32,178 – £49,725) - Term Time Only
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 21 August 2025
- Apply by:
- 12 May 2025
Job overview
Rochdale Sixth Form College (RSFC) is a nationally recognised centre of excellence, rated Ofsted Outstanding and consistently ranked as one of the highest-performing colleges in the country. As part of the Altus Education Partnership, we are dedicated to transforming education in the borough of Rochdale.
Key Responsibilities:
A. Teaching, Learning & Planning
- Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in History and Government & Politics, aligned with AQA and Edexcel specifications.
- Use a range of active learning and assessment strategies to stimulate interest and promote progress.
- Foster independent thinking, self-discipline, and confidence among students.
- Contribute to a culture of academic excellence and mutual respect in the classroom.
- Work in harmony with RSFC’s ethos of high expectations and compassionate support.
B. Monitoring & Assessment
- Monitor and track student progress using a value-added approach.
- Provide regular feedback through formative and summative assessment.
- Conduct student progress reviews and maintain accurate records.
- Complete reports and attend parent/carer meetings as per college schedule.
- Prepare students thoroughly for public examinations and coursework.
C. Professional Engagement & College Contribution
- Adhere to and promote all RSFC policies, including safeguarding, equality, and behaviour expectations.
- Contribute to curriculum planning, resource development, and departmental improvement plans.
- Participate actively in CPD, performance management, and quality assurance activities (e.g., learning walks, peer observations).
- Attend and contribute to college meetings, open events, and induction/enrolment activities.
- Uphold high standards of professional conduct and a positive example to students and colleagues.
- Engage in college-wide initiatives and contribute to enrichment programmes.
What we are looking for:
- Relevant degree and teaching qualification (PGCE/QTS/QTLS or willingness to achieve).
- Passion for History and Government & Politics and strong subject knowledge.
- Excellent classroom practitioner with proven ability to inspire 16–19 learners.
- Effective communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- Competent in using ICT to support learning.
- High personal and professional standards; adaptable and student-focused.
Why Join Us?
- Outstanding Learning Environment – State-of-the-art facilities with interactive teaching resources.
- High-Achieving Students – A thriving Maths cohort, including A-Level Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, and GCSE Maths.
- Supportive and Collaborative Culture – Work alongside a dedicated team committed to student success.
- Excellent CPD and Career Progression – A strong programme of professional development, including leadership opportunities.
For further details, please see the Application Pack.
For more information, visit: www.rochdalesfc.ac.uk or www.altusep.com.
To apply, please complete the Altus Education Partnership application form and send it via email to recruitment@altusep.com.
Closing date: Midday on Monday 12 May 2025.
Interview date: w/c 19 May 2025.
Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
In accordance with the recommendations set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.
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About Rochdale Sixth Form College
- Rochdale Sixth Form College
- College Road, Rochdale
- Lancashire
- OL12 6HY
- United Kingdom
The College opened in September 2010 as the newest sixth form college in the UK and the first to be built since 2004. With world class facilities, the £26 million College is purpose built and currently accommodates circa. 1650 students
The college has had a transformative impact on young people’s lives and life chances. In 2013 Ofsted graded us ‘outstanding’; at the time we were only the second sixth form college to have gained this accolade. Additionally, we have been the highest performing sixth form college in the Department for Education’s performance tables on five separate occasions, most recently in 2017/18.
The College was set up to address the A Level underachievement in the Borough. Prior to 2010 the A Level performance in Rochdale was poor and had very low progression rates to HE.
The College is committed to inclusive entry requirements and achieves extremely good value added scores as evidenced in Performance Tables and the ALPs scores. The College has excellent retention rates and average attendance is just over 95%.
The curriculum at the College is A Level focused with a small number of students following a mixed programme of a BTEC Sub Diploma alongside one A Level. Students who are yet to achieve a pass at Grade 4 or above in GCSE Maths and English are required to resit until they secure the required grade.
Given the prior attainment level of RSFC students, it is a huge strength of the College that we achieve excellent progression rates to higher education. The whole RSFC project has been a wonderful advert for social mobility. Students apply across the board to Oxford and Cambridge, Russell Group and the wider group of HE providers.
The College works with students not applying to HE to ensure they have the opportunity to progress on to appropriate apprenticeships and employment opportunities.
RSFC has very strong working relationships with local schools and the local GFE provider. The College Principal/CEO sits on the Pioneers Trust with local secondary headteachers and the College is also a key member of NWSFC (North West Sixth Form College group); SFCA (Sixth Form College Association) and the AOC (Association of Colleges).
The College estate is in outstanding condition and there has been significant investment in capital works to create an outstanding physical learning environment and student facilities. The financial health of the College is rated as outstanding.
We have a clear mission and central purpose to help students realise their academic potential. The College believes that every young person has it within themselves to succeed and will devote itself to improving student achievement. The College is an inclusive Sixth Form College. The students at RSFC study in a highly positive environment, and staff continuously build self-confidence and self-belief in students. Aspirations for the trajectory of improvement are high and the College focuses upon creating happy and successful students. The College has high expectations of students and staff. The drive is for the quality of teaching to be outstanding day in and day out, together with a support and guidance structure that powerfully focuses upon the individual student.
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