Head of Philosophy
St Dominic's Sixth Form College
Harrow on the Hill
- Expired
- Salary:
- SFCF Pay scale + £1,750 TLR
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 28th August 2018
- Apply by:
- 16 March 2018
Job overview
St. Dominic’s Sixth Form College
Mount Park Avenue
Harrow on the Hill
London,
HA1 3HX
Tel: 0208 422 8040
Fax: 0208 422 3759
Website: www.stdoms.ac.uk
Principal: Andrew Parkin MA
Head of Philosophy Start August 28th 2018
Sixth Form College Association Salary Scale + Outer London Allowance +TLR £1750
We require a well-qualified, innovative and enthusiastic teacher of Philosophy to lead and develop this small but important subject in the College. Philosophy is a popular programme and results are consistently above benchmark each year. The successful candidate will teach across the A2 Edexel course. This post is suitable for an NQT or a more experienced practitioner looking to take on the leadership of the subject area. The subject sits within the Ancient and Modern Studies Department and recruits good numbers every year and the ability to teach Religious Studies A level is required. 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. 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.
Deadline for completed applications – Friday March 16th
Interviews week commencing March 19th.
Candidates called for interview will be expected to teach a lesson.
Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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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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