Head of Electronics & Engineering
The College of Richard Collyer
Horsham, West Sussex
- £25,570 - £41,732 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- + Responsibility Allowance depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 5 May 2021
Job overview
Collyer’s is a Sixth Form College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, based in Horsham, West Sussex.
We are seeking a well-qualified Electronics and/or Engineering specialist to lead and deliver across both the Electronics A-level and the new Level 3 BTEC Engineering qualification.
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 have been a pilot college for the introduction of a select offer of T-Levels.
A great college deserves a great location: we’re close to the centre of the historic market town of Horsham and under and 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.
Qualifications: Good degree in relevant subject and teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET).
Experience: Current or recent experience of teaching A-level Electronics and/or experience teaching Engineering (or equivalent) on a Level 3 BTEC course.
Knowledge and Skills: An excellent understanding of Electronics/Engineering is essential, however it is recognised that some subject knowledge development may be required. Good practical skills, including workshop and lab safety, and the use of Information Technology to support teaching and learning.
Personal Qualities: Excellent teamwork and communication skills, flexibility and effective organisation.
Motivation and Expectations: A commitment to high standards, to motivate and support staff and encourage the growth and maturing of students. An enthusiasm for teaching and supporting students.
Within the Science Faculty, Electronics A-level is taught in a fully appointed lab (shared part-time with Physics), following the Eduqas specification. BTEC Engineering Single (1 A-level equivalent) launches for the first year of teaching this September and is anticipated to be a popular subject. The BTEC Engineering course has been developed in partnership with the Heads of Subject of Electronics and Design Technology: Product Design and provides an excellent opportunity to continue to grow the technology subjects within the College. This course will be taught in our excellently equipped technology centre’s workshop and computer rooms.
Members of the teaching staff are also personal tutors. Tutors monitor progress and offer support and guidance to 25 students. The ability to contribute to the enrichment programme would also be welcome.
Salary range: On the new SFCA salary scale £25,570 (Point 1) to £41,732 (Point 9) + Responsibility Allowance depending on experience for Head of Subject.
To apply, please visit https://www.collyers.ac.uk/vacancies/
Closing date: 9.00am on Wednesday. 5th May
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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