Teacher of History
The College of Richard Collyer
Horsham, West Sussex
- New
- Salary:
- On the SCFA salary scale £30,500 (Point 1) to £47,133 (Point 9) pro rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- Mid-January 2025
- Apply by:
- 11 November 2024
Job overview
The College of Richard Collyer in Horsham, ‘Collyer’s’, is one of the leading sixth form colleges in the country and the no.1 choice for A Levels in West Sussex.
A suitably qualified teacher of History is required to teach in this thriving subject area on our A Level course. Weekly contact time would be 19 hours per week. The appointment is fixed term maternity cover from mid-January for up to one year. The History Department has a team of 4 teachers who work closely to maintain the outstanding level of provision.
Qualifications: Appropriate subject-related degree and teaching qualification.
Experience: It would be desirable that the candidate has experience of teaching History A Level.
Knowledge and Skills: An excellent understanding of History and a willingness to develop subject knowledge. The ability to ensure the effective planning and delivery of courses in the subject area.
Personal Qualities: Good teamwork and communication skills. A flexible approach and organised work patterns.
Motivation and Expectations: A commitment to high standards of teaching and learning and the ability to encourage extra-curricular activities in History.
The post would involve teaching Edexcel History A Level.
Each subject area within the faculty has a Head of Subject who has responsibility for deploying resources, quality assurance and examination administration. Staff are friendly and supportive of one another. Curriculum resources are of a high standard and shared among staff. The subject area has the advantage of a Library & Curriculum Support Officer who helps coordinate and compile learning resources. A new teaching block was completed in March 2016 that houses the subject areas of Business and Economics and includes two state-of-the-art IT suites of 25 computers.
All teaching staff are also personal tutors. Tutors monitor progress and offer support and guidance to some 25 students.
Salary Range: On the SCFA salary scale £30,500 (Point 1) to £47,133 (Point 9) prorated for part-time hours.
About Us
Established almost 500 years ago, the College of Richard Collyer is forward thinking in every way. Our mission is simple: to deliver the best possible education to our 2,300+ students aged 16 to 19. Our achievements speak for themselves, consistently placing us within the top sixth form colleges nationally. In the summer of 2022, our students achieved 71% A*–B at A Level, and with national averages returning to pre-pandemic levels in 2023, our students achieved an outstanding 61% A*–B. Results across our other qualification types are equally as strong. Approximately 70% of our offer is A Levels, with 25% comprising Level 3 vocational and technical qualifications and 5% comprising our Transition courses for students to bolster their Level 2 qualifications before progressing to Level 3. Alongside our academic, vocational and technical courses, we have a thriving enrichment programme, with over 130 activities available to all students, from sports to arts and crafts and music.
A great college deserves a great location: we’re close to the centre of the historic market town of Horsham and under an hour from London by train. We’re a supportive community rather than just a place to work, and we are deeply committed to the professional development of our staff.
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Closing date: 9am on Monday 11th November 2024.
About The College of Richard Collyer
The College of Richard Collyer in Horsham, ‘Collyer’s’, is one of the leading sixth form colleges in the country and the no.1 choice for A Levels in West Sussex. The college has an attractive campus and classrooms are well resourced, with ambitious plans for growth in the coming years that are already started. There is a collegiate and professional ethos amongst staff and students within which excellent teaching and learning can flourish.
The College has a long history of commitment to education whilst also seeking to remain forward-thinking. It was founded as a school nearly five hundred years ago under the terms of the will of a prominent member of the Mercers’ Company in the City of London. Ever since the Mercers’ Company and the Parish of Horsham have been involved in its governance and are represented on the Governing Body. In 1976 Collyer’s became a sixth form college and remains a designated sixth form college and a full member of the Sixth Form Colleges’ Association and the Association of Colleges.
The College provides education for over 2,600 young people in the 16-19 age range. Around half of each year’s intake comes from the four partner 11-16 schools in Horsham: Forest, Millais, Tanbridge House and Bohunt. Many others come from a wide range of schools which are further afield, including the independent as well as the maintained sector. Collyer’s has a very successful and consistent record in external examinations. In 2024 the A level high grade rate (A*-B) was 59%. Results across our other course types such as vocational, technical, transition and GCSE are equally strong. Collyer’s also runs Adult Education and Skills courses in the evenings with over 300 students studying a range of professional and recreational adult learning courses, ranging from art to accounting.
Collyer’s is situated near the centre of Horsham, within easy reach of the town centre and railway station. We currently employ 117 teachers and 124 support staff, each with a mix of full-time and part-time posts. The college is organised for teaching into three Faculties, nearly all teachers also act as personal tutors for up to 24 students organised into six houses led by a Head of House. The majority of our students take A Level or vocational Level 3 courses and go on to further and higher study or employment. Intermediate Level courses including BTEC Level 2 and GCSE are also offered. A wide range of enrichment activities, Performing Arts, Sport and Recreation are recommended to provide a broad and balanced programme for students.
Support staff provide vital services for the effective running of the college in Administration, Finance, HR, Information and Learning Technology, Curriculum Support, Library, Catering and Premises.
The College is committed to continuing professional development for staff. Applications are welcomed regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief or sexuality.
Collyer’s is a rewarding and stimulating place in which to work, with a strong identity and sense of community. We look forward to receiving your application if you would like to join us.
Dan Lodge
Principal
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