Teacher of Fashion & Textiles - management responsibility available
Reigate College
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Full-time equivalent: up to £39,695 per annum plus £1,264 per annum for a suitable applicant
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- 1 September 2018
- Apply by:
- 20 May 2018
Job overview
Situated in the heart of one of Surrey’s traditional market towns, Reigate College is one of the most successful sixth form providers in the UK. Described by Ofsted as “outstanding” on every measure we are a National Teaching School, known for quality, success and innovation.
The College is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking temporary, part-time Teacher of Fashion & Textiles to teach to A Level. The post is to cover maternity leave and is effective from 1 September 2018.
The Art & Design Department are situated in a designated teaching area. The course encourages a creative approach to textile design with an emphasis on Fashion, covering the creative, commercial and technical aspects of the industry. Many former students have gone on to build successful careers in the Fashion industry and this A Level is designed to give students a head start.
During the first year students work on assignments, each one exploring a different aspect of Fashion and Textiles, including:
- Working in 2D and 3D media
- Mastering practical skills such as pattern cutting, garment design and construction, drawing, photography and illustration. Fabric printing is taught alongside creative explorative workshops in traditional and new technologies
- Understanding elements of textile design such as shape, line, scale, pattern and composition
- Exploring other designers’ work and ideas
- Examining major historical design styles and movements
- Looking at the socio-economic influences on fashion, such as street culture and social media
- Considering fashion from a commercial perspective
In the second year, students focus on a specialist area. This could be Menswear Design, Styling, Journalism, Millinery, Contour Design, Costume Design, Fashion Illustration and Photography, Fine Art Textiles or Surface Pattern Design.
Fashion & Textiles students have the opportunity to take part in a variety of experiences. In recent years, these have included:
- trips to art and fashion exhibitions in London, Brighton and Oxford
- residential Art and Media trips to New York, Paris, Florence and Venice
The Art & Design Department works closely as a team in a friendly and co-operative manner. Strong emphasis is given to mutual support by the exchange of ideas and materials and thus the co-operative construction of Schemes of Work and Lesson Plans.
This post is suitable both for experienced teachers or newly qualified teachers. Above all, we are seeking someone with an excellent knowledge of Fashion & Textiles and the ability to make the subject come alive for our students. The person appointed must be confident in the use of Information Technology in all aspects of their work.
The percentage of full-time is between 76.19% (16 periods per week) and 85.71% (18 periods per week). The full-time equivalent salary is up to £39,695 per annum (Point PSP3 including Professional Standards payment where applicable). A management allowance of £1,264 per annum may also be available for a suitably qualified and experienced applicant.
Candidates are asked to complete the Teachers application form and return it to the Personnel Department by email to jobs@reigate.ac.uk as soon as possible, but no later than 9.00 a.m. on Monday 21 May 2018. Applications will be considered on arrival and interviews are expected to take place on Thursday 24 May 2018.
When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate their results (A*-B grades, retention, value added), as well as particular strengths, experiences and interests that they would bring to this post itself and more generally to College life outside of their teaching commitment.
Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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About Reigate College
About the College
We are a mixed, non-selective, sixth form college situated in Reigate, Surrey and provide excellent education to around 2,800 16–19-year-old students each year. Students consistently achieve fantastic results and are well-prepared for the next stage in their lives, whether that is university, employment, or apprenticeship.
We have an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally and are consistently one of the very highest performing colleges in the country with a simple mission, to provide “high quality education in a supportive community.”
Values and Vision
The College is a great place to work and study, with an active and supportive community ethos embedded into everything we do. We work closely with the local community and have a strong sense of collaboration within the staff, who set high expectations of students, but always in a fully supportive and welcoming environment.
We are inclusive and work closely with students to develop the necessary independent learning skills to be successful in life. We place a strong emphasis on preparing students for the pathway of their choice and they have the opportunity to select dedicated Tutorials in the second year that reflect their preferred options.
Curriculum
The College offers over 50 different courses including A Levels and A Level equivalents, such as BTECs. The College is placed in the top 10% for A Level value added and success rates (achievement and retention) and our BTEC results are one of the highest in the country. Our value added for disadvantaged students also outperforms the national average for advantaged students.
Supporting students is critical. Therefore, each course is allocated ‘Plus’ support sessions as part of teaching allocations. This provides additional opportunities to enhance student performance, without staff needing to give up their free time.
College Staff
The Principal, Nick Clark is supported by the Senior Leadership Team and wider Senior Management Team. We employ over 250 teaching and support staff who are committed to providing sixth form education at its best, both in terms of results and in the development of students as responsible citizens.
All new members of staff receive a mentor during their first few months of employment and are supported through a comprehensive induction and training programme. Early Careers Teachers (ECTs) receive professional support from our in-house Head of Initial Teacher Training and Development and their personal mentor.
Wellbeing
We have an extensive wellbeing support programme for both staff and students. The Director (Mental Health and Wellbeing) is assisted by a team of Wellbeing Mentors who work closely with the College community. Staff enjoy wellbeing days at the end of each term, designed to maintain a healthy work-life balance and students are encouraged to take part in some of the 50 plus extra-curricular and enrichment activities offered for free each week.
Facilities
We offer a modern, university-style campus that provides dedicated facilities for departments and students to work in. All members of staff have an allocated workspace in departmental offices, in addition to social space in the central College staffroom. The buildings and facilities are constantly being upgraded and the IT infrastructure compliments the ambition for students to spend concerted amounts of time on campus completing independent work, with almost one-to-one provision of devices for students and laptops for teaching staff.
Continual Professional Development (CPD)
The College has substantial and successful experience of training teachers and is recognised for our outstanding teacher training programme (in partnership with Brighton University), innovative teaching and learning and exceptional results.
We are part of a sixth form college consortium, S7 (http://www.s7colleges.com/) which provides excellent continued professional development opportunities for all staff.
Staff Benefits and Incentives
• On-site parking for staff
• Free use of the on-site gym
• Free staff activities including yoga, football, spinning and bridge
• Free tea, coffee, sparkling water, biscuits, and half termly treats
• Free summer and Christmas meals
• Access to Mental Health First Aider
• Free confidential counselling service through Dorking Health Care
• Termly staff socials
• Staff wellbeing days and activities
• Large, modern staff room
• Department workrooms
• The College participates in the cycle to work scheme (Cyclescheme)
• Free eye tests for employees who use video displays for more than 3.5 hours per day (Smart Employee Eyecare)
• Free vitamin C tablets
• Free annual flu jabs
• Free College drink bottle (BPA free)
• Free thermos mug
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