Initial Teacher Training Programme Lead

Scarborough Sixth Form College is the main provider of level three education in the area, offering A levels, T levels and BTECs to over 1000 students.Outcomes and Progress at the college are high with an A level pass rate of 99% and around 50% of grades achieved are A%-B and 75% of vocational qualifications are graded Distinction* or Distinction. As a result, our students progress to good destinations with the majority going to universities, including Oxbridge, with the remainder seeking apprenticeships or employment. The college has an outstanding reputation in the area and is very much part of the community. Many of our parents and staff are alumni of the college.

The college is a welcoming and friendly place with excellent facilities. Our extensive curriculum offers students a wide range of subject choices and combinations to enable them to progress effectively towards their desired career. As an inclusive college, support for students is excellent and they tell us every year that they feel safe and well looked after at college. As an employer, we place high value on staff wellbeing and staff turnover is very low. This is truly a great place to work.

Scarborough offers attractive coastlines and beaches and is situated on the edge of the North York Moors national park. House prices in Scarborough are significantly lower than the UK average.

Principal

Phil Rumsey

Core Values and Mission Statement

Our mission is to inspire and educate our students in a supportive, inclusive environment that enables them to fulfil their potential, enjoy successful careers and lead happy lives.

At S6F we ASPIRE to be the very best we can be in all that we do…

Ambition – we aim to achieve the best possible outcomes in all we do

Support – we achieve more when we work with others and seek guidance when needed

Progress – we will leave S6F better qualified and better equipped for our futures

Integrity – we will do things in the right way and do right by others

Respect – we will be well-mannered, tolerant and challenge those that discriminate

Enjoyment – we will achieve more through happiness

Ofsted Report

In our most recent inspection, we were graded ‘Good’ in all areas and ‘Outstanding’ for provision for learners with high needs. Inspectors reported that: “Staff create a positive culture at the college, which results in a high level of mutual respect between staff and students. Students value the support that they receive from their teachers. They display positive attitudes to their learning and are attentive in lessons. Students respond well to feedback from their teachers to help them improve, and are highly motivated to do their best.”