Head of History
Reigate College
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £44,094 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 23 March 2018
Job overview
Situated in the heart of one of Surrey’s traditional market towns, Reigate College is one of the most successful sixth form providers in the UK. Described by Ofsted as “outstanding” on every measure we are a National Teaching School, known for quality, success and innovation.
The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking teacher to lead a department that offers A Level History and Classical Civilisation and Level 2 Latin Language and Roman Civilisation. The post is available from 1st September 2018.
Our ideal person will be able to demonstrate a track record of success in delivering the highest standards and achieving outstanding results. The successful applicant will be skillful at motivating and encouraging colleagues to try out new approaches and resources.
The post would equally suit an experienced manager or a teacher seeking their first management role. Above all, we are seeking someone with an excellent knowledge of History and an interest in Classical Civilisation, along with the ability to make the subject come alive for our students. The post holder must be confident in the use of Information Technology in all aspects of their work.
The Department offers two History courses – one with a modern and one with an early modern focus. They both follow the AQA specification. The Department organises a number of day trips, for example, to Hampton Court and the National Archives. The Department also invites visiting lecturers to talk on units studied. At the end of the Lower Sixth, students have the opportunity of a 5 day educational visit to Paris or Berlin to support their studies.
The Department also offers Classical Civilisation, which has its own Course Leader. Students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of study days and an annual trip to either Greece or Italy.
Level 2 Latin Language and Roman Civilisation is an enrichment course aimed at beginners introducing the students to the Latin Language through the Cambridge Latin 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 and thus the co-operative construction of Schemes of Work and Lesson Plans.
The salary for this post is up to £44,094 per annum, including PSP & Reigate College Allowance.
Candidates are asked to complete and return the enclosed application form to the Personnel Department by post or by email to jobs@reigate.ac.uk as soon as possible, but no later than 9.00am on Friday 23 March 2018. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 28th March 2018.
In completing their supporting statement, candidates are asked to indicate the particular strengths and experiences they would bring to the post and the areas of College life, outside their teaching, to which they may be prepared to contribute. Candidates should include key results data including ALPS scores, value added, high grades (A*-B), retention and pass rates.
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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