Teacher of Law
Peter Symonds College
Hampshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- pro rata, pay awards pending
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2020
Job overview
Peter Symonds is a vibrant sixth form college in Winchester which has been rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ in every respect. We have a large team of committed and talented staff who are at the heart of the success of the College.
We seek a new Teacher to join the team as we introduce BTEC Law alongside the well-established A level course. You will have a degree in Law or a closely allied subject, with the skills and commitment to inspire our students, currently numbering approximately 400 over the two year groups. Experience or a special interest in the BTEC vocational route would be particularly useful, although we welcome applications from both experienced and newly qualified Teachers of A level or BTEC.
The vacancy in Law is part time, for at least 10 sessions (0.3846 FTE). However, we also have vacancies in other growth areas, so we may be able to offer a more substantial part time or a full time opportunity should you also be interested to teach in other areas which include Sociology, Criminology, Psychology and History. Please make it clear in your application whether you wish to be considered for any other subjects in addition to Law and if you wish to work full or part time.
Please note that posts advertised to start in September 2020 actually commence with student enrolment on Tuesday 25 August 2020. 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 on Tuesday 25 February 2020
Interview date: 11 or 12 March 2020
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 jobs@psc.ac.uk quoting the reference number 11/20.
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 and Prevent 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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