Teacher of Psychology and Sociology - Fixed Term until March 2024
Derby College
Derby
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £37,634 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 15 December 2022
Job overview
Derby College Group is looking to recruit a highly skilled individual to deliver both A level Psychology and Sociology at our Joseph Wright Centre. A truly diverse organisation, the Group is formed of four Colleges – the Roundhouse, the Joseph Wright Centre, Broomfield Hall and the Community College, Ilkeston.
Every year it caters for thousands of learners spanning school pupils on pre-16 programmes, post-16 students pursuing academic and technical pathways, apprentices at all levels, higher education students, and adults seeking career progression, upskilling and reskilling. You will be a dedicated and motivated professional, providing outstanding teaching and learning.
Role Responsibilities:
- Carry out the effective day to day management of students’ learning in accordance with the College’s objectives
- Inspire students and colleagues identifying, interpreting and applying specific knowledge
- Raise retention and achievements for students on a continual basis.
- Ensure that students progress well from their different starting points and achieve or exceed standards expected for their age
- Be committed to working in a cohesive, supportive and forward-thinking team of colleagues which shares an ambitious vision to secure an outstanding status for the College
Essential Qualifications/Experience:
- Certificate in Education/PGCE/Professional Diploma in Teaching or willing to work towards
- Professional Subject Qualification at Level 4 or Advanced craft qualification if in vocational area
- Degree in subject taught (or related subject) if A level
- Level 2 Maths
- Level 2 English
- Recent experience in delivering A-Level Psychology/Sociology
- A successful track record of student achievement in A-level Psychology/ Sociology
If you think you have the skills, drive and motivation to transform learner potential then this could be the opportunity for you.
About Derby College
Derby College is a large general further education college with four sites in or near the city of Derby. It supports around 26,000 learners, who choose from more than 1,000 full-time and part-time apprenticeship, A-level, BTEC and NVQ courses.
Derby College was established as a single institution in 2002 by merging three further education colleges: Mackworth Tertiary College, Wilmorton Tertiary College and Broomfield Agricultural College. A merger between South East Derbyshire College and Derby College was approved in 2010. Heavy investment has been made by the college in its teaching and learning facilities, from the fully equipped teaching kitchens at the Roundhouse campus to the high-tech science labs at the Joseph Wright Centre and the Equestrian Centre at the Broomfield Hall campus.
Chief executive
Mandie Stravino
Values and vision
In its mission statement, Derby College states an ambition to provide inclusive, inspirational and innovative learning communities, predicting and serving the needs of its learners, the economy and society. Designed in collaboration with industry, business and the professions, the college’s vocational pathways concentrate on developing students’ employability skills through work experience and expert mentoring. Independent learning, critical thinking and research skills are developed in students aspiring to higher education in an environment that seeks to be challenging and interactive.
Ofsted report
“Teaching and learning are good, particularly in practical and vocational subjects. The college is a valued resource for the city of Derby and county of Derbyshire; it provides an inclusive and welcoming environment and high-quality facilities for teaching and learning.”
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