Teacher of Education & Childcare

The College of Richard Collyer in Horsham, ‘Collyer’s’, is one of the leading sixth form colleges in the country and the top state provider of A levels in West Sussex. 

Established almost 500 years ago, the College of Richard Collyer is forward thinking in every way. Our mission is simple: to deliver the best possible education to our 2,000+ students aged 16 to 19, and our achievements speak for themselves – in 2021, our A level pass rate was 99.9% with the proportion of A*–B grades at 66%. Results across our other course types, such as vocational, Transition and GCSE are equally strong, and we have been a pilot college for the introduction of a select offer of T-levels. 

A great college deserves a great location: we’re close to the centre of the historic market town of Horsham and under an hour from London by train. We’re a supportive community rather than just a place to work, and we are deeply committed to the professional development of our staff.

A well-qualified teacher is required to join our highly successful Education & Childcare department.

Education & Childcare is a high-performing subject within the Faculty of Business. We deliver the innovative Cache T-level Education & Childcare course, as well as the Cache Level 2 Award in Child Development & Care. The successful applicant will be required to contribute to the teaching of both courses. Applications would be welcomed from both experienced and newly qualified teachers.

Qualifications: Candidates should hold a good classification in an appropriate subject-related degree, together with a recognised teaching qualification (PGCE, Cert Ed, DET). A Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), or equivalent qualification, is desirable but not essential.

Experience: Current or recent experience of delivering Level 2 and 3 Education & Childcare qualifications to 16–19-year-olds or experience of working in a sector-related setting is highly desirable. Experience of assessing students’ vocational competency in Industry Placement is desirable but not essential. Applications from NQTs would also be welcomed. 

Knowledge and Skills: A sound understanding of the Education & Childcare sector and the ability to contribute to the teaching and assessment of the subject. A willingness to develop knowledge of the wider topics specific to the T-Level Core qualification. You should also possess the ability to apply your own practical experience in Early Years settings and have sound skills in using information technology to support teaching and learning.

Personal Qualities: Excellent teamwork and communication skills. Flexible approach and well-organised work patterns. 

Motivation and Expectations: A commitment to high standards which motivate, support and encourage the growth of students to ensure excellent outcomes, both in the classroom and in the workplace. A desire to work in a highly organised and unified department that achieves excellent outcomes.

Within the Faculty of Business, Education & Childcare students study either the Cache T-Level Early Years Occupational Specialism or the Cache Level 2 Award in Child Development & Care. T-Level students are taught in college for three blocks over three days, totalling 13 hours per week, with a further two days of Industry Placement training. Level 2 students study one block, 4 hours 20 minutes, of subject content and one block of Studentship skills. Weekly contact time for this part-time post will be in the range of 12 to 15 hours per week (0.5–0.625 FTE), with the potential to also carry out Industry Placement assessments.

There are currently 13 T-level students in our first-year cohort, with an anticipated group of up to 20 starting in September 2022. Joining us, you will be jointly responsible for delivering outstanding teaching and assessment to both year groups within the T-level, ensuring students reach their maximum potential. You must have a clear understanding of the importance of raising achievement and the ability to use a range of strategies to achieve this. The role also entails team delivery of the Level 2 Award to a group of up to 15 students.

The Education & Childcare department comprises three teachers, supported by an Industry Placement Co-ordinator/Technician. The department has excellent facilities, including the use of a suite of laptops, a kitchen area and a wide range of practical resources to support the delivery of activity planning sessions.

The teaching team currently follow a unified scheme of work. Delivery of content comprises student notes, discussions, Cache e-presentations, home-works, in-class tests and Industry Placement assessments. Contribution to the planning and creation of teaching materials is required of all teaching staff. 

Collyer’s is committed to the professional development of all staff. Staff are encouraged to attend external CPD as well as in-house training events.

Members of the teaching staff are usually also personal tutors. Tutors monitor progress and offer support and guidance to 25 students during a one-hour session per week.  

To apply, please visit https://www.collyers.ac.uk/vacancies/  

Closing date: Noon on 6th September 2022.

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all successful candidates are required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.