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Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College is a mixed, non-denominational sixth-form college, based on a single-site campus close to Northwich town centre in Cheshire.

The college's main purpose is to provide A-level courses for full-time students aged 16-18.

Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College dates back to 1557 when Sir John Deane, rector at St Bartholomews in London, set up a charitable trust and gifted the land on which the first school was built. The institution moved to its present site in 1908. In 1978, what was then a boys’ grammar school became a co-educational sixth-form college.

Mission and Values

Teachers and education professionals hold a shared ethos and mission of excellence, opportunity and compassion.

We see the value in every student and help them to achieve their goals by creating an environment that understands and celebrates difference, whilst providing an incredible education and life opportunities for all students.

The College converted to Academy Status in April 2018. Whilst you will work at Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College, you will be employed by the Sir John Brunner Foundation.

Ofsted report

Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College was judged “outstanding” by Ofsted in October 2022

The College was rated ‘outstanding’ in all areas:

• The quality of education (OUTSTANDING)
• Behaviour and attitudes (OUTSTANDING)
• Personal development (OUTSTANDING)
• Leadership and management (OUTSTANDING)
• Education programmes for young people (OUTSTANDING)

View Sir John Deane’s Sixth Form College's latest Ofsted report

An Outstanding Environment

The College Site

A state of the art modern building houses outstanding teaching facilities, including:

• Light and airy teaching rooms.
• Learning resource centre with dedicated student IT facilities.
• Theatre complex and separate dance studio.
• Interactive touchscreens in every classroom.
• State of the art media and music technology facilities.

The heart of the College’s historical building has been retained and remodelled to serve as dining and social facilities for both staff and students.

Leisure facilities including a swimming pool, gym and boat house are located within the beautifully maintained grounds.

Professional Development

Early Career Teachers

We understand that the first years of a teacher’s career are the most crucial in allowing them to develop an impressive teaching career. Talented ECTs who chose to begin their career with Sir John Deane’s are actively supported and nurtured to become outstanding teachers and valued colleagues. The College is dedicated to ECTs laying great foundations to build upon throughout their successful career.

The College has a highly effective specialist ECT programme to support ECTs run by our talented Deputy Principal for Curriculum. ECTs will have the opportunity to shadow experienced teachers, have regular support meetings and work closely with their departments to help them develop their practice and will benefit from a reduced timetable to enable them to attend training and development sessions.

Recently Qualified Teachers

We understand that the first years of a teacher’s career are the most crucial. As an RQT you will have regular meetings and will be offered a range of training and development opportunities to help support and develop your teaching practice and further build your career.

Experienced Teachers

If you want to fulfil your ambitions at the highest level, we welcome experienced teachers with a proven track record in achieving good results.  We particularly value the skills and experience teachers from a high school setting bring.  As a specialist A Level College at the cutting edge of teaching and learning approaches our teachers are able to focus their attention solely on Years 12 and 13 to allow them to become specialists of their subjects, curriculum and examinations.

Our experienced teachers often progress into leadership roles and funding and support for NPQML/NPQSL may be available.

Business Support Professionals

The College is supported by specialist non-teaching professionals who support teachers with ensuring that our students obtain the best possible outcomes.  We recognise the important role business support professionals undertake and support their progression and development.  Specialist support departments include Finance, Personnel, Marketing, Administration and IT Services.

Professional Development

Dedicated professional development events take place across the academic year. Whilst the content and format of such events will vary the College always encourages colleagues to get together and share and develop ideas.

The College is committed to enhancing and supporting all colleagues’ professional development and is supportive of requests for development including training events and good practice visits.

All new starters

An induction programme will be provided for all new starters tailored to the role they will undertake.  New starters are supported throughout their first year and beyond with regular meetings, lesson observations and support and development sessions,

We are happy to host any new starters in advance for visits to the department by arrangement.

Benefits of working at Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College

• Favourable working week
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Generous pension schemes (Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers Pension Scheme)
• Free on site car parking
• Free wifi access
• Participation in sports clubs
• Funding for training and development
• CPD events throughout the year
• Two onsite Starbucks Cafes
• Onsite canteen and deli bar with daily homemade cakes
• College wide staff lunches
• Christmas social event
• Support staff standards payment (bonus)
• Long service awards
• Access to counselling/EAP service
• Eye care vouchers
• Access to health plan
• Access to Occupational Health service
• Family friendly policies