Teacher of English Literature and English Language
Peter Symonds College
Hampshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2017
Job overview
Peter Symonds is located in Winchester. It is a vibrant sixth form college which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. Our unofficial College motto has long been ‘Counting in Ones’ and we work hard to make this a supportive and friendly place to study, with every student treated as an individual. Not only is this at the heart of our work with our students, but we also strive to support and value our staff in the same way.
English Language and English Literature are part of the thriving Faculty of Communications & Performing Arts, each with their own Head of Subject. There is some shared staffing between the teams and both have very high levels of student satisfaction and success. In Literature, to complement the AS and A2 programme, there is an extensive range of workshops as well as theatre, conference and other trips. The specification is OCR, with all classes being shared by two teachers to increase the range of professional experience and skill available to students. The English Language specification is AQA and a number of students go on to study language or linguistics courses in higher education.
We seek a full time Teacher of English to teach both Literature and Language on a fixed term basis for one year. The successful candidate will be a graduate of English or of a closely allied subject, familiar with contemporary issues in the teaching of English and able to share their enthusiasm for the subject with their students. You will be a reflective teacher, committed to excellence in teaching and learning. We welcome applications from both newly qualified and experienced teachers.
We would also advise you that posts advertised to start in September 2017 actually commence with student enrolment on Tuesday 29 August 2017. Teaching staff are required to work this week but should you have an existing commitment please make this clear on your application and we will honour it.
Closing date: 12 noon Tuesday 2 May 2017
Interview date: Thursday 11 May 2017
More details and information on how to apply are available on our website at www.psc.ac.uk under Staff Vacancies. If you require further assistance please phone the Personnel Department on 01962 857557 or email personnel@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number 22/17.
We are dedicated to safeguarding the students in our care. To that end, a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure will be required in the event of an individual being offered a position within our College. Our staff undertake regular safeguarding training and are subject to ongoing safeguarding scrutiny.
About Peter Symonds College
Peter Symonds College is a sixth form provider in Winchester, Hampshire with approximately 4,000 students aged 16-19, the majority of whom are studying A level. There is also a thriving adult provision with around 3,000 enrolments each year, ranging from leisure to HE and including teacher training. The College has two co-educational boarding houses accommodating over 70 students, including those from the Falklands Islands overseas territory.
The town of Winchester has a population of 45,000, and is known for its landmark cathedral and for an exceptional range of cultural activities. It is frequently cited in surveys as one of the best places to live in the UK. The College is a five minute walk from Winchester rail station.
Principal
Sara Russell
Values and vision
'Counting in Ones' is our motto and is the key principle which guides everything we do. Value added is good and the large majority of our students progress to higher education, many to Russell Group universities. A large number of our students each year, usually around fifty, are able to secure places at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Pastoral support is well resourced and students also benefit from an unusual range of music, sporting and other enrichment opportunities.
Ofsted
“Capacity to improve is outstanding. The outstanding performance identified at the last inspection has been maintained and aspects improved. Leadership and management are excellent and staff at all levels share a commitment to achieving the best for individual students. Managers and teachers are reflective and self-critical. Quality assurance procedures are highly effective in promoting continuous improvement.”
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