Woking College

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The Role The College requires an inspiring and enthusiastic member of staff to teach BTEC Travel & Tourism up to Level 3 and potentially some Geography up to A Level. We are looking for a full or part-time member of staff with a passion for their subject to join this friendly department in our successful and growing College. Applications from NQTs and Teachers in Schools and Sixth Form College sectors are welcome. A full mentoring programme is organised to introduce all new staff to sixth form college systems and procedures and to support and encourage professional development. We are looking for an exceptional candidate. We expect high performance from all our staff, and are looking for an impressive individual to inspire College students. Candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College. Start Date: Required for September 2020 Salary: Full-time up to £39,329 plus £1,019 fringe allowance per annum, depending on experience (pro rata for part-time) The Department The Humanities Department is a collegiate and highly successful team, with a particular passion for innovative approaches to teaching and learning. Student numbers are consistently growing year on year, so this is an exciting time to join the department. Alongside the academic opportunities offered to students, extra-curricular trips, visits and support sessions are also key to our success. Opportunities such as revision conferences, visiting speakers and speakers from local universities have all helped to offer students a diverse educational experience. Equally, our students have placed a high value on support and revision workshops, including Easter Revision Conference sessions and one-to-one support. The majority of Humanities students go on to higher education in such fields as History, Geography, Politics and Law, and enjoy support and guidance from staff in making these important choices. Why work with us? Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team. We are an open access, caring and inclusive community A positive approach to staff development; including regular cross-College sharing best practice sessions Opportunities for staff training within the S7 consortium of Colleges & liaison with peers within the consortium Regular whole-College communication including weekly staff briefings Regular departmental meetings to ensure support and share departmental best practice Excellent student behaviour and productive working relationships with the Student Union Excellent links with local schools, businesses and universities Welcoming, friendly and approachable community, a harmonious working atmosphere On-site parking College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football Staff association: regular social events Location: Excellent train links from London Waterloo and the South Coast, walking distance of Woking station. Close to A3, M25 & M3 junctions Application & Selection Application forms are available to download from our website: www.woking.ac.uk/about/staff-vacancies/ Please note that CVs will not be accepted on their own. Completed applications, or any queries regarding the role or your application, should be sent via email to Kirsty Crook (Personnel Officer): [email removed] or contact Kirsty on 01483 227438 (direct) or via the College Reception on 01483 761036. Closing date, Teacher of Travel & Tourism/Geography: 9am, Monday 9 March 2020 Interviews for Teacher of Travel & Tourism/Geography: to be held on Wednesday 18 March 2020 Shortlisted candidates will be notified, invited for interview and references will be taken up immediately. Please note that it is not possible to inform candidates who have not been short-listed due to time constraints. The interview process will comprise of the following: a guided tour of the College Observed lesson Interview with the Principal and senior staff Secondary interview with senior staff Informal meet with department members Task The College encourages all candidates to be familiar with the following documents: Section 1 of the DfE paper on “Keeping Children Safe in Education” September 2019 Woking College's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the College asks candidates to consider the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants The documents listed above area available from the College’s Staff Vacancies page, please use this link to access them https://www.woking.ac.uk/about/staff-vacancies/ Job Description Post Title: Teacher (Full-Time/Part-Time) Responsible: Head of Department Job Purpose: Teaching and developing within Curriculum Area(s) in the College Job Responsibilities 1. To work with those teaching within the Department to create an environment in which the aims of the Department, Curriculum and College can be achieved. 2. To attend regularly meetings of the Department and, when requested, the Curriculum Area, to enable issues relating to the Department, Curriculum Area and College to be discussed. 3. To assist in the provision of appropriate courses and the promotion of activities to provide for and support the learning needs of students within the Department. 4. To fulfil one's own responsibilities as a teaching member of the Department, in accordance with the quality standards of the Department. 5. To promote: i) the Department's contribution to the cross-curricular work in the College ii) the opportunities offered by the Department to students not taking an examination course. iii) the use of ICT in the classroom teaching and learning. 6. To work to improve one's professional performance by taking advantage of the department's opportunities to develop skills and broaden experience and participating in the College's appraisal arrangements. 7. To assist in managing effectively and efficiently the physical resources of the Department. In particular, to: i) consider the use of accommodation and to make recommendations to the Head of Department for its continued and improved use ii) suggest suitable items for departmental expenditure iii) observe the College's health and safety policies and encourage safe working practices. 8. To assist in the arrangements within the Department for the induction of students and monitoring progress, offering guidance to students where necessary and liaising with parents where appropriate. 9. If required, to be a personal tutor, and subject to timetabling, to meet the responsibilities defined by the College for personal tutors and be answerable in that context to the Principal. 10. To assist in the arrangements made for students to receive advice on courses in Higher Education and Career opportunities related to, or progressing from those in the Department, ensuring that references are produced when requested. 11. To assist in the setting up and organisation of College examinations in the subjects covered by the Department and assisting, where necessary, the Examinations Officer in the supervision of public examinations. 12. To ensure that departmental records are kept up to date. To share in the recording and analysis of internal examinations, Alps and external examination results and, with the Head of Department, take whatever action is necessary to sustain and improve performance by students. 13. When necessary and appropriate, to represent the Department at meetings and to publicise the work of the Department at the various events in the College and its partner schools. 14. To act at all times in accordance with the College's Equality & Diversity policies. 15. To act at all times in accordance with the College's Safeguarding policy. Ensuring the safeguarding of students at the College, recognising one’s own role in liaison with the designated safeguarding team. 16. To contribute to the safety policies of the College as directed by the Principal and to ensure that Health & Safety Regulations are observed within the Curriculum Areas and within the College in general. 17. To take part in the training programmes provided by the College and agree to the process of professional reviews. 18. To undertake any other particular duties which may be reasonably assigned to you by the Principal from time to time. Person Specification Teacher of Geography/Travel & Tourism (Full-Time/Part-time) The person appointed will be expected to have: An understanding and support for the ethos of the College. The ability to teach BTEC Travel & Tourism up to Level 3. A commitment to the principle of continuous improvement and an empathy with the College's aim of providing quality education in a supportive environment. Suitable qualifications – educated to degree level in appropriate subject. Experience of working with or the ability to work flexibly within a department or teaching team. Interpersonal, organisational and IT skills. An awareness of the need for personal development, both as a member of a team and as an individual. The following are desirable for this role: A sound knowledge of the 16 - 19 curriculum, and an awareness of the needs of students in this age range. The ability to teach A Level Geography. Qualified teacher status. Applicants who do not have a teaching qualification must be willing to embark on a training course leading to a teaching qualification whilst with us. Ability to mark and assess written work with examination board criteria.

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