Teacher of Travel and Tourism
The College of Richard Collyer
Horsham, West Sussex
- £24,098 - £39,329 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 19 April 2020
Job overview
Established almost 500 years ago, the College of Richard Collyer is forward thinking in every way – we are a Beacon College and were rated Outstanding by Ofsted at our last inspection. Our mission is simple: to deliver the best possible education to our 2,000 students aged 16 to 19, and our achievements speak for themselves – in 2019, our A level high grade rate was 58% and value added (DfE Performance Measures – Progress) placed us as the top state provider in West Sussex and the third best sixth form college in the country. BTEC results are also excellent, with 85% high grades in 2019 (top 25% nationally for Alps), and we look forward to launching T Levels in 2020 as one of the first providers in the country for this new technical qualification.
A great college deserves a great location: we’re close to the centre of the historic market town of Horsham and under an hour from London by train. We’re a supportive community rather than just a place to work, and we are deeply committed to the professional development of our staff.
The subject area of Travel and Tourism is a high-performing area within the college and joining us, you will be required to contribute to the teaching of this dynamic area.
Qualifications: Good degree together with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET).
Experience: Current teaching or recent experience of teaching Travel and Tourism and related courses. Experience of quality assurance, curriculum planning and development within a FE or 6th form setting. Some experience of working within the Travel and Tourism industry preferable.
Knowledge and Skills: A sound understanding of the travel and tourism industry. A range of teaching skills and methods to meet a diverse range of learners. Effective use of information technology to support teaching and learning. The ability to ensure the effective planning and delivery of courses in the subject area.
Personal Qualities: Good teamwork and communication skills. Flexible approach and well-organised work patterns.
Motivation and Expectations: A commitment to high standards, to motivating and supporting staff and encouraging the growth and maturing of students and the ability to encourage extra-curricular activities in travel and tourism.
The subject area currently offers the BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and Diploma qualifications but from 2020 will be offering the newly reformed 2019 BTEC Extended Certificate and Diploma. In addition to this, we also offer BTEC L2 Award in conjunction with our Transition programme, as well as the Level 2 NCFE Introduction to Cabin Crew which can be taken in Year 2. There are approximately 150 students across years 1 and 2. The subject area is positioned within the faculty of Business.
You will be responsible for delivering outstanding teaching and assessment and ensuring students reach their maximum potential. You must have a clear understanding of the importance of raising achievement and the ability to use a range of strategies to achieve this. You will be required to teach a wide range of Travel and Tourism topics and the ability to also contribute to BTEC Business at level 2 or 3 would be an advantage.
The area has a Curriculum Support Officer who helps co-ordinate and compile learning resources. The department has excellent facilities available, including the use of a large multi-functional room with ILT resources, space for group work and a replica aircraft cabin which is used extensively for role plays and to support the professional courses offered.
Members of the teaching staff are usually also personal tutors. Tutors monitor progress and offer support and guidance to some twenty-five students.
To apply, please visit https://www.collyers.ac.uk/vacancies/
Closing date: Noon on Monday, 20th April 2020.
About The College of Richard Collyer
The College of Richard Collyer in Horsham, ‘Collyer’s’, is one of the leading sixth form colleges in the country and the no.1 choice for A Levels in West Sussex. The College has an attractive campus, and classrooms are well resourced, with ambitious plans for growth in the coming years that have already started. There is a collegiate and professional ethos amongst staff and students within which excellent teaching and learning can flourish.
The College has a long history of commitment to education whilst also seeking to remain forward thinking. It was founded as a school nearly five hundred years ago under the terms of the will of a prominent member of the Mercers’ Company in the City of London. Ever since, the Mercers’ Company and the Parish of Horsham have been involved in its governance and are represented on the Governing Body. In 1976, Collyer’s became a sixth form college and remains a designated sixth form college and a full member of the Sixth Form Colleges’ Association and the Association of Colleges.
The College provides education for over 2,350 young people in the 16–19 age range. Around half of each year’s intake comes from the three partner 11–16 schools in Horsham: Forest, Millais and Tanbridge House. Many others come from a wide range of schools which are further afield, including the independent as well as the maintained sectors. Collyer’s has a very successful and consistent record in external examinations. In 2023, the A Level high grade rate (A*–B) was 61%. Results across our other course types, such as vocational, technical, transition and GCSE, are equally strong. Collyer’s also runs Adult Education and Skills courses in the evenings, with over 300 students studying a range of professional and recreational adult learning courses ranging from art to accounting.
Collyer’s is situated near the centre of Horsham, within easy reach of the town centre and railway station. We currently employ 112 teachers and 105 support staff, each with a mix of full-time and part-time posts. The College is organised for teaching into three Faculties; nearly all teachers also act as personal tutors for up to 24 students organised into six houses led by a Head of House. The majority of our students take A Level or vocational Level 3 courses and go on to further and higher study or employment. Intermediate Level courses, including BTEC Level 2 and GCSE, are also offered. A wide range of enrichment activities, Performing Arts, Sport and Recreation are recommended to provide a broad and balanced programme for students.
Support staff provide vital services for the effective running of the college in Administration, Finance, HR, Information and Learning Technology, Curriculum Support, Library, Catering and Premises.
The College is committed to continuing professional development for staff. Applications are welcomed regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief or sexuality.
Collyer’s is a rewarding and stimulating place in which to work, with a strong identity and sense of community. We look forward to receiving your application if you would like to join us.
Dan Lodge
Principal
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