Teacher of Politics (Part-time or Full-time)
Peter Symonds College
Hampshire
- £30,500 - £47,133 per year
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- + Teachers' Pensions (actual salary will depend on FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 9 May 2024
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.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join our team of 3 full time and 1 part time members of staff. Teamwork is a characteristic of the department. All teaching resources are shared, work schemes and classroom strategies are discussed and individual student progress is monitored by their teachers. The 2023-4 cohort comprises 300 Politics students and 14 Politics classes. A level results have been consistently above the UK average and every year, many students progress to read Politics or Politics-related subjects at university, including Oxbridge.
The successful candidate will:
• have a good honours Politics or related degree
• have successful experience of teaching the subject at A-level or be able to demonstrate this potential
• have a PGCE or equivalent qualification or commitment to obtain QTS
• be equally able to teach UK or Global Politics, managing successfully a wide range of approaches in the classroom
• have the enthusiasm to develop interactive course materials for the Pearson Edexcel Politics specification, both for classroom and intranet use
• be skilled in the use of IT in the classroom
• have a rapport with the 16-19 age group (staff also have a tutor group of about 24 students)
Please note that posts advertised to start in September 2024 actually commence with student enrolment at the end of August. 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.
Please indicate on your application whether you are interested in full time or part time hours.
Closing date: 23:59 Thursday 9 May 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 15 May 2024
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.
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. Please note, it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from working with children.
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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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