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Teacher of Sociology

Teacher of Sociology

Queen Mary's College

Hampshire

Salary:
£25,826 – £42,149 pay award pending
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
1 February 2023

Job overview

Due to an increase in student numbers we’re looking to recruit talented, enthusiastic individuals to contribute to our ongoing success. 

At Queen Mary’s College we understand the importance of recruiting skilled and well-qualified staff to maintain excellence in all that we do. We are committed to high-quality, innovative education and student support services and pride ourselves on our welcoming, supportive and friendly environment. We never stand still and our best keeps getting better thanks to the dedication, enthusiasm and commitment of our team.

Situated in 23 acres of leafy grounds, Queen Mary’s College is an inclusive, vibrant and high achieving sixth form college with a fantastic reputation both locally and nationally. Value added data places us in the top 10% of all A-level providers.

Sociology is part of the Social Sciences department which also includes Criminology, Geography, Economics, Law and Psychology. The Social Sciences Department is one of the largest in the College and has had notable success in attracting and retaining students. Sociology is a popular course and at present there are 197 students following the Sociology AQA syllabus. Student success rates in examinations are very good.

The Department has a reputation for being extremely supportive and new staff will always be given every assistance with books, resources and any other help they may need. Staff work closely together to plan schemes of work and share good practice. Links with local schools and employers are very good.

Our priorities are to maintain and extend our examination success and to maintain high levels of student satisfaction and achievement. We seek to ensure that we provide students with a high-quality experience of learning that is innovative, interesting and challenging and helps them acquire the skills and knowledge essential for their progression. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our outstanding team and be part of our friendly and supportive environment.

The job description and application form can be downloaded from our website or contact jobs@qmc.ac.uk Alternatively, you can call Sally-Anne Spooner, HR Director on 01256 417524.

Closing date: Monday 20 February 2023

The College actively promotes equalities, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding for all.

A member of the Wessex Group of Sixth Form Colleges.

We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.

www.qmc.ac.uk

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Queen Mary’s College is a large progressive and successful sixth form college, conveniently situated close to the centre of Basingstoke in thirty acres of parkland and playing fields. The College has excellent facilities, including the Central Studio (a professional theatre), and a purpose built sports centre for students, staff and local residents, including a swimming pool and two floodlit artificial sports pitches . The site also boasts a state of the art specialist Art and IT building and in January this year a new £12.8 million, three-storey facility was opened designed to accommodate Science, Humanities, Sport and students with learning difficulties and disabilities . Queen Mary’s College is continuing to enhance all aspects of estates and facilities. Teaching and Learning outcomes at the College are excellent. Staff and students enjoy working and studying here and being in the vanguard of educational development in a fast changing 14-19 environment.

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