Head of Classical Civilisation
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Harrow
- Expired
- Salary:
- Sixth Form College Association Salary Scale + Outer London Allowance +TLR £1750
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 28th August 2018
- Apply by:
- 26 April 2018
Job overview
St. Dominic’s Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue
Harrow on the Hill London,
HA1 3HX
Tel: 0208 422 8040
Website: www.stdoms.ac.uk
Principal: Andrew Parkin
MA Head of Classical Civilisation or Teacher of Classical Civilisation
Start August 28th 2018
Sixth Form College Association Salary Scale + Outer London Allowance +TLR £1750 (for experienced candidate) Full or Part-time post
Classical Civilisation is a very popular subject at St. Dominic’s and we require, for the new academic year, a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teacher to lead and develop this important subject in the College. Success rates are high in Classics, with results being well above national benchmark each year. The successful candidate will teach the new OCR specification at A level and be expected to contribute to the College enrichment programme. This post is suitable for an NQT or a more experienced practitioner looking to take on the leadership of the subject area. The Classics sits within the Ancient and Modern Studies Department along with Religious Studies, Philosophy and Psychology. We are an outstanding Catholic college and the faith life of our community is integral to all that we are and all that we aspire to be. We are in the top 10 colleges nationally for academic attainment and are part of the Maple Group of Sixth Form Colleges. We have excellent links with a wide range of universities nationally with excellent progression rates each year. We were the Sunday Times Sixth Form College of the Year in 2017.
Application forms can be downloaded from the College website.
For further details about this position please contact the Principal at Andrew.parkin@stdoms.ac.uk
Visits to the college are most welcome, week beginning April 16th.
Deadline for completed applications – Friday April 27th, 12 noon.
Interviews week commencing April 30th Candidates called for interview will be expected to teach a lesson. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. St. Dominic’s is an equal opportunities employer.
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About St Dominic's Sixth Form College
- St Dominic's Sixth Form College
- Mount Park Avenue, Harrow on the Hill
- Middlesex
- HA1 3HX
- United Kingdom
St. Dominic's is the longest established centre for Catholic post-16 education in the Diocese of Westminster. The College provides a wide choice of GCE A, Applied A and AS courses. In addition, BTEC Level 3/ Extended Diploma (Edexcel)
All students are fully supported by Personal Tutors in preparation for employment or higher education. The College provides a Religious Education programme for all students. The Course is accredited by the National Open College Network and students are awarded a Level 1 in Year 12 and a Level 2 Year 13. The examination success rate is outstanding and the vast majority of students progress to higher education. A wide range of extra-curricular activities is available.
There is easy access by Metropolitan/Piccadilly lines, British Rail and local bus services.
‘Leadership and management are outstanding. Pass rates are very high and have improved significantly over the last four years. The value added to students’ prior achievements is high, and progression to HE is very good.’ Ofsted
‘There is an outstanding commitment to the Catholic mission and ethos which supports a culture of care and respect for others. The college has a strong commitment to the promotion and celebration of equality and diversity.’ Ofsted
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