Subject Tutor in Sociology

Post of Subject Tutor in Sociology. 

Psychology and/or Criminology would be an advantage.

Full or part-time positions considered.  

The Sixth Form College Farnborough is part of a multi-academy trust, The Prospect Trust; an educational hub for the community, contributing significantly to raising standards and improving the life chances of young people.

The College will, as one of the region’s most distinguished providers of 16-19 education, be at the heart of this undertaking sharing expertise, skill and leadership. The ability to teach on Psychology and/or Criminology would additionally be an advantage.   

Key strengths are:

• Achievement of high grades with excellent value added;
• Outstanding teaching by a team of experienced and motivated staff;
• Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons;
• Innovative use of IT to promote learning embedded as a regular part of normal teaching.

The Curriculum Area of Sociology, Psychology and Criminology

Sociology, Psychology and Criminology form part of a cluster of subjects (Social Sciences)  Health and Social Care. They  make up one of the biggest areas of the college with around 2,000 students across the four subject areas. 

We offer a vocational qualification in Health and Social Care (CTEC), A Levels in Psychology and Sociology (O.C.R) and the WJEC Certificate and Diploma in Criminology. 

The post of Sociology tutor

We are looking for a teacher who displays the following characteristics:

• A thoughtful and self-reflective approach to pedagogy;
• A desire to be an outstanding classroom practitioner
• A passion for the subject;
• Excellent subject knowledge and a desire to build on this; and an
• Enthusiasm for working with 16-19 year old students.

You should be capable of delivering the subject to a range of student abilities.  

In addition we are looking for a candidate who recognises the critical importance of developing our students’ literacy and numeracy skills and will implement this as an integral part of their teaching.

Candidates will be part of a team where resources and ideas are freely shared for the greater good of the department. The successful applicant is expected to be flexible, not afraid to meet challenges, and innovative in their approach to curriculum delivery.

How do we support you?

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community.  This will include:

• a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
• support from your curriculum manager and Director of Faculty; and
• an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching

For graduates we will organise and fund a teaching qualification – usually a PGCE – a saving for most graduates of at least £9,000. In addition we offer Qualified Teacher Status (i.e. completion of the statutory induction period) through Hampshire Local Authority and in partnership with one of our local schools.

We regard our staff as our most important resource and will do our utmost to support you throughout your time at the College.

Why should you join us?

We continue to be an outstanding provider of post-16 education and in 2019 the results gained by our students placed the College in the top 25% for A-level, and the top 10% for level 3 vocational courses.  

If you are motivated by a challenge and feel you could support us to achieve even greater results in 2021/22, this is the right College for you. It is a truly great place to work with benefits including two College houses for staff accommodation.

For full details please see the vacancies section on www.farnborough.ac.uk/working

Please return the completed application, employment declaration and equality monitoring forms,  electronically to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk  by midday on the 25th June 2021.

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to act in line with the GDPR regulations; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Any future offer of employment would remain subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for interview. Any future offer of employment would remain subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance.

The College has an uncompromising commitment to the safeguarding of our students.