Teacher of Philosophy
Godalming College
Surrey
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £42,813 pro rata per year including fringe allowance.
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 31 August 2021
- Apply by:
- 19 May 2021
Job overview
Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in December 2019, Godalming College in Surrey is one of the best sixth form colleges in the country. With outstanding teaching and learning at the heart of our student experience, we consistently achieve impressive results. Our campus provides attractive and stimulating spaces in which to work and study reflecting our lively, vibrant ethos.
Required from 31 August 2021
Teacher of Philosophy
Part time, 9 hours/0.4FTE over two days
Due to the growth of our Philosophy Department the College has an exciting opportunity for a part time Teacher of Philosophy to teach A Level Philosophy. We are looking for someone who is committed, inspiring and enthusiastic about the subject to contribute to the continued development and growth of the department. The ability to teach Law A Level would be desirable but not essential.
We offer a positive and welcoming working environment. Our recent Ofsted inspection noted:
‘Leaders support staff very well. They take the well-being and workload of their staff into account when determining new processes and policies. Staff benefit from extensive investment in professional development opportunities, which helps them develop both their subject and classroom skills. Staff are highly positive about working at the College.’
Salary is according to the Sixth Form College Teachers’ pay spine, currently up to £42,813 pro rata per year including fringe allowance.
Full details and an application form can be downloaded from our website http://www.godalming.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies For a hard copy or other enquiries please contact the HR Department on 01483 411293 or email personnel@godalming.ac.uk
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 19 May 2021.
Interviews: w/c 24 May 2021.
Attached documents
About Godalming College
History & Ethos
We are a ‘successful modern learning community’, providing outstanding education to around 2,000, 16-19 year old students. The College enjoys an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. Students make excellent progress and achieve outstanding results whilst at College but also feel prepared for their future and are more likely to gain a better class degree than those from other educational sectors and sixth form colleges.
Location
Godalming is a historic market town situated on the River Wey and close to the beautiful countryside of the Surrey Hills. The College is within walking distance of Godalming Town Centre and the Railway station. Godalming is readily accessed from the A3 and free car-parking is available to staff on the College campus.
College Leadership Team & Staff
The Principal Emma Young is supported by the Senior Management Team. The college employs around 200 teaching and support staff who are committed to supporting students to achieve their goals through a broad mix of programmes and extra-curricular activities. There is a strong sense of community at the College with a lively, vibrant feel to the campus.
Facilities
Our campus is now second-to-none in offering modern, attractive, stimulating spaces in which to work and learn. We are constantly maintaining and upgrading facilities and have invested £15 million in new buildings in recent years. We have invested substantially in developing high quality IT and award winning online infrastructure, which means that student learning is supported by the best that technology can offer.
CPD
We understand that our success comes from developing our staff and supporting them to deliver innovative and individualised lessons. Godalming, along with other sixth form colleges in Surrey & Sussex belongs to a consortium known as S7 who work closely together to provide specifically tailored training and development for staff and facilitate meetings for specific groups and an annual teaching conference.
Benefits Include:
Fully equipped Gym available for staff use, Cycle to Work Scheme, Free car-parking on the campus & Catering service in staff room & food outlets/coffee shops.
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