Teacher of English

Rated "Outstanding" in every area, by Ofsted in November 2022, Woking College are proud to provide excellence in sixth form education.

"Staff feel proud to work at the College. They are exceptionally positive about the culture leaders have created. They describe leaders as visible, approachable and highly focussed on staff wellbeing. Leaders celebrate achievement frequently in staff forums which helps staff to feel recognised, highly valued and a member of the Woking College family."

The Role

Inspiring and enthusiastic member of staff required with experience in teaching A Level English Language. The successful candidate will also teach A Level Literature, and/or A Level English Language & Literature, with all members of the department also delivering Level 2 English classes.  We are looking for a full-time member of staff with dynamism and passion for their subject. With a friendly, supportive team, and exceptional College facilities, this is an exciting time to join our growing College. 

Applications from ECTs and Teachers in Schools and Sixth Form College sectors are welcome. A full mentoring programme is arranged to introduce all new staff to sixth form college systems and procedures and to support and encourage professional development. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to join the team, and inspire our students. We expect high performance from all our staff and candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College.

The Department

The English Department is a dynamic and highly successful area of the College. Student recruitment numbers and the subjects offered have grown rapidly over the last few years and the department boasts consistently outstanding results. The department recognises the importance of offering a broad and engaging curriculum for its students and hosts a range of enrichment activities, such as: trips to theatres and museums; student conferences; visiting performance poets and writers; talks from local university lecturers; alongside both internal and external creative writing competitions. Our students place a high value on the support they receive through lunchtime support workshops, the Revision conferences and targeted one-to-one interventions.

The Department offers the following specifications:

• A Level English Literature – Edexcel
• A Level English Language & Literature – OCR
• A Level English Language – OCR
• GCSE English Language – AQA
• Functional Skills English – Edexcel

As part of the Woking Way programme, the College offers the opportunity for wider learning through the short courses programme and lunchtime lectures. The Department has recently delivered talks on the adaptation of literary works, the nature of democracy and the value of the literary canon. These programmes provide an opportunity for students to expand their learning above and beyond the academic timetable, which in turn help with both their own personal development, as well as with UCAS applications. The Department works collaboratively and shares outstanding resources, activities and pedagogical approaches both within the department and outside. 

Application Information:

Start Date: Tuesday 27 August 2024

Salary: £32,895 to £48,355 pa, depending on experience (including fringe allowance). These figures include the recent 6.5% pay increase. 

To Apply:  Please download the Application Pack and click the Apply Now button to access the Application Form via the College website. 

CVs will not be accepted on their own. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Please ensure education and employment history is completed fully, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled “Periods when not working”. We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post.

We actively encourage interested applicants to visit the College to see how you could be part of our friendly College community. If you would like to do so, please contact Kirsty Crook via recruitment@woking.ac.uk  

Closing date: 9am, Monday 15 April 2024

Interviews: to be held shortly after the closing date

For further information, to have an initial discussion, or to return a completed Application Form, please contact: Kirsty Crook, Personnel Officer: recruitment@woking.ac.uk Tel: 01483 761036

Important information:

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The College is committed to equal opportunities.

The College encourages all candidates to be familiar with Section 1 of the DfE paper on “Keeping Children Safe in Education” September 2023 and the College's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. These documents can be found on the College's Staff Vacancies page, and Policies page.

In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the College asks candidates to consider Woking College's Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, which can be found on the Staff Vacancies page of the College’s website.