Head of Physics and Electronics Department
Sixth Form College Colchester
Essex
- £46,556 - £51,969 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Sixth Form College's Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 29th August 2023
- Apply by:
- 1 February 2023
Job overview
Applications are invited from suitably qualified, skilled and experienced candidates for the opportunity to lead and manage the Physics and Electronics Department in this highly successful sixth form college.
The post becomes available due to the retirement of the current Head of Department and the successful applicant will be expected to take up post from the start of the 2023/24 academic year on 29th August 2023.
You will have a commitment to teaching and learning, be able to lead and manage a team of experienced teachers whilst bringing vision and imagination to the work of the Department and the College. Applicants should be hard working and have a willingness to communicate with, stimulate and motivate students in the 16-19 age group. The successful candidate will require the relevant professional qualifications and will be required to teach from within the range of the departmental courses offered.
About Sixth Form College Colchester
- Sixth Form College Colchester
- North Hill, Colchester
- Essex
- CO1 1SN
- United Kingdom
The Sixth Form College Colchester is a non-denominational, mixed sixth-form college for around 3,200 students aged 16 and older. It was founded in 1987 and is located on the site of a former school. The old building at the college dates back to 1912.
In 2011, the Sixth Form College Colchester opened a new language centre; a series of new buildings, including a performing arts centre, have been added in recent years. Among its alumni are television presenter Dermot O’Leary and Blur frontman Damon Albarn.
Principal
Ian MacNaughton
Values and vision
The Sixth Form College Colchester prides itself on its positive and vibrant atmosphere. It describes itself as a bridge between the worlds of school and of higher education or employment.
The college aims to give students the qualifications, skills and opportunities to make an effective transition into the adult world. It places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, and urges students to adopt a mature approach during their time at the college.
Ofsted report
“The curriculum offering is very rich and most learners undertake a wide range of subjects, additional studies and enrichment activities. These features enhance learners’ experiences and knowledge and facilitate their high levels of progression to higher education and employment. The vast majority of teaching and learning is good and in a minority of lessons is outstanding.”
“Feedback is good and detailed; it helps learners to improve. The quality of their work is high.”
Read the Sixth Form College Colchester’s latest Ofsted report
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