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Teacher of Media

Teacher of Media

Reigate College

Surrey

  • £28,636 - £45,555 per year
  • Expired
Salary:
Reigate Learning Alliance Salary Scale for Teachers
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
1 September 2023
Apply by:
6 February 2023

Job overview

With an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally, Reigate College focuses on excellent teaching, learning and support to make it one of the best sixth form colleges in the country. The College is a great place to work and study, with an active, inclusive and supportive community ethos at the heart of everything it does.

The Post

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and motivated teacher to join the highly successful Film and Media Department. The successful applicant will be required to primarily teach Media A Level. The ability to teach BTEC L3 Digital Media Production and/or A Level Film would be an advantage.

The post is available from 1 September 2023 on a permanent, full-time basis.

Our ideal person will be able to demonstrate a track record of success in delivering the highest standards and achieving outstanding results. The post would equally suit an experienced or newly qualified teacher.

All new members of staff receive mentors to help them settle into the College.

The Department

The Department is housed in specialist facilities in the Garden Building. The classrooms are fully equipped with HD data projectors and sound systems. The Department also has access to their own studios in Castlefield House, including green screen facilities and filming locations.

The Department teaches in a collaborative style, with all staff contributing to central teaching resources. The Department consists of five other teachers, who work closely as a team in a friendly and co-operative manner. The Department is also supported by a Film and Media Technician. Strong emphasis is given to mutual support by the exchange of ideas and materials. Each year, the Department celebrate student work at an awards event, in the style of an awards show.

Students regularly progress onto university courses for Media Production, Film and Television, Journalism, Digital Media, Game Design and Filmmaking, as well as a range of highly competitive apprenticeships.

Courses

The Department offers the following courses:

·        A Level Media

·        A Level Film

·        BTEC L3 Digital Media Production

The post holder will be expected to teach primarily A Level Media, but are likely to also contribute to the BTEC L3 Digital Media Production course.

Salary

The salary for this post is up to £45,555 per annum (FTE).

Applying

Full details and an application form can be downloaded from our website (www.reigate.ac.uk/job-vacancies) or found in the Supporting Documents section of this page. Applicants are asked to complete and return the application form to the Personnel Department by email to jobs@reigate.ac.uk as soon as possible, but no later than 9.00am on Monday 6 February 2023.

When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:

·        Why you are applying for the post

·        A breakdown of grades, retention and value added data, preferably for the past three years for qualifications taught or for ECTs, evidence of an outstanding placement, particularly with regard to the standard of teaching and learning

·        Particular strengths, experiences and interests that you would bring to this post

·        Evidence of your ability to work as part of a team in a flexible and professional manner

·        What you are able to bring to College life outside of your teaching commitment, including extra-curricular activities

·        Which courses you have experience of delivering

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

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+44 1737 221118

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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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