Head of Business
Reigate College
Surrey
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2020
- Apply by:
- 9 March 2020
Job overview
The Post
Following an internal promotion, the College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking Head of Business to work alongside the Head of A Level Business. The successful applicant will be required to teach BTEC Level 3 Business and BTEC Level 2 Business. The ability to offer A Level Business would be an advantage.
The post is available from 1 September 2020 on permanent, full-time basis. The full-time teaching contact time at Reigate College is 22.75 hours per week. Heads of Department receive two periods of remission (2 x 65 minutes) for their responsibility.
Our ideal person will be able to demonstrate a track record of success in delivering the highest standards and achieving outstanding results. The post holder must be confident in the use of information technology in all aspects of their work.
The post would equally suit an experienced Head of Department or someone looking for their first Head of Department role.
The Department
The Department teaches over a third of students within the College. As a result, the Department is the largest in the College with fifteen current members of teaching staff. Due to the size of the Department, the line management is split, with a separate Head of Department line managing the A Level provision.
The post holder will work closely and collaboratively with the A Level Head of Department to line manage the staff in the area. The post holder will be responsible for all of the Vocational provision within the Department and will be the Lead Internal Verifier (IV) for the Department. The post holder will not have a specific course responsibility, but will be supported by Course Leaders for each course.
The Department works closely as a team in a friendly and co-operative manner. Strong emphasis is given to mutual support by the exchange of ideas and materials.
The Department is housed in the Business Centre. All classrooms are fully equipped with data projectors, white boards and PCs for all students. The department also has access to mobile learning technologies to further enhance learning.
The Department teaches in a collaborative style, with all staff contributing to central teaching resources. Students regularly progress onto university courses for Business, Accountancy, Marketing, Finance and Events Management. Students also progress to apprenticeships and sponsored degree programmes with national and international organisations including KPMG, Nestle and Fidelity.
Courses
The Department offers BTEC Level 3 Business (both one and two A Level equivalents), BTEC Level 2 Business and A Level Business (managed separately).
The Department operates a number of ‘Plus’ classes, designed to improve student performance within the timetabled periods.
Salary
The salary for this post is up to £45,202 per annum.
Applying
Applicants are asked to complete and return the enclosed application form to the Personnel Department by email to jobs@reigate.ac.uk as soon as possible, but no later than 9.00am on Monday 9 March 2020. Applicants are welcome to request a tour of the College and the Business Department prior to submitting their application, if they wish.
When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:
• Why you are applying for the post
• BTEC Level 3 Business and/or A Level Results (D*-D/A*-B grades, retention, value added), preferably for the past three years
• BTEC Level 2 and/or GCSE Results (D*-D, 9-4 grades, retention, value added), preferably for the past three years
• Particular strengths, experiences and interests that you would bring to this post
• What you are able to bring to College life outside of your teaching commitment
• Details of any leadership responsibilities you have had within education and how you have instigated positive change and improved outcomes for students
• Details of any experience of personnel management
• Details of your experience in developing contacts for work experience
• Which courses you are able to offer and which specifications you are familiar with
Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Attached documents
About Reigate College
About the College
We are a mixed, non-selective, sixth form college situated in Reigate, Surrey and provide excellent education to around 2,800 16–19-year-old students each year. Students consistently achieve fantastic results and are well-prepared for the next stage in their lives, whether that is university, employment, or apprenticeship.
We have an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally and are consistently one of the very highest performing colleges in the country with a simple mission, to provide “high quality education in a supportive community.”
Values and Vision
The College is a great place to work and study, with an active and supportive community ethos embedded into everything we do. We work closely with the local community and have a strong sense of collaboration within the staff, who set high expectations of students, but always in a fully supportive and welcoming environment.
We are inclusive and work closely with students to develop the necessary independent learning skills to be successful in life. We place a strong emphasis on preparing students for the pathway of their choice and they have the opportunity to select dedicated Tutorials in the second year that reflect their preferred options.
Curriculum
The College offers over 50 different courses including A Levels and A Level equivalents, such as BTECs. The College is placed in the top 10% for A Level value added and success rates (achievement and retention) and our BTEC results are one of the highest in the country. Our value added for disadvantaged students also outperforms the national average for advantaged students.
Supporting students is critical. Therefore, each course is allocated ‘Plus’ support sessions as part of teaching allocations. This provides additional opportunities to enhance student performance, without staff needing to give up their free time.
College Staff
The Principal, Nick Clark is supported by the Senior Leadership Team and wider Senior Management Team. We employ over 250 teaching and support staff who are committed to providing sixth form education at its best, both in terms of results and in the development of students as responsible citizens.
All new members of staff receive a mentor during their first few months of employment and are supported through a comprehensive induction and training programme. Early Careers Teachers (ECTs) receive professional support from our in-house Head of Initial Teacher Training and Development and their personal mentor.
Wellbeing
We have an extensive wellbeing support programme for both staff and students. The Director (Mental Health and Wellbeing) is assisted by a team of Wellbeing Mentors who work closely with the College community. Staff enjoy wellbeing days at the end of each term, designed to maintain a healthy work-life balance and students are encouraged to take part in some of the 50 plus extra-curricular and enrichment activities offered for free each week.
Facilities
We offer a modern, university-style campus that provides dedicated facilities for departments and students to work in. All members of staff have an allocated workspace in departmental offices, in addition to social space in the central College staffroom. The buildings and facilities are constantly being upgraded and the IT infrastructure compliments the ambition for students to spend concerted amounts of time on campus completing independent work, with almost one-to-one provision of devices for students and laptops for teaching staff.
Continual Professional Development (CPD)
The College has substantial and successful experience of training teachers and is recognised for our outstanding teacher training programme (in partnership with Brighton University), innovative teaching and learning and exceptional results.
We are part of a sixth form college consortium, S7 (http://www.s7colleges.com/) which provides excellent continued professional development opportunities for all staff.
Staff Benefits and Incentives
• On-site parking for staff
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Free staff activities including yoga, football, spinning and bridge
• Free tea, coffee, sparkling water, biscuits, and half termly treats
• Free summer and Christmas meals
• Access to Mental Health First Aider
• Free confidential counselling service through Dorking Health Care
• Termly staff socials
• Staff wellbeing days and activities
• Large, modern staff room
• Department workrooms
• The College participates in the cycle to work scheme (Cyclescheme)
• Free eye tests for employees who use video displays for more than 3.5 hours per day (Smart Employee Eyecare)
• Free vitamin C tablets
• Free annual flu jabs
• Free College drink bottle (BPA free)
• Free thermos mug
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