Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Working Pattern: We are looking to recruit a full time teacher but will consider applications for full time/part time patterns or job shares.
Start date: 29 August 2023
We are looking for a passionate Criminology Teacher to join this high achieving and exciting department. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspiring lessons, bring knowledge and experience to the curriculum, and have a desire to teach beyond the specification in the belief that every student can succeed. We inspire our students both in the classroom and beyond nurturing an appreciation of this rich subject with industry days featuring police and forensic scientists, trips to London for conferences and talks with key people from the criminal justice system. .
All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for innovation in teaching and learning and desire to constantly improve. We value self-reflective teachers.
While a teaching qualification is desirable, we will consider applications from non- qualified graduates. Graduates looking to start a career in teaching at the Sixth Form College will be allocated a reduced timetable with comprehensive support and mentoring. Future opportunities to obtain a teacher qualification will be considered.
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Criminology Department
Ethos of the department – As a department we believe passionately in collaboration and working together as a team, sharing good practice, resources, ideas and support for one another. In working together we become stronger, and our friendly, open-door policy encourages an ever-evolving desire to improve the classroom experience and our own teaching.
We welcome new ideas in teaching and learning and collaborate on planning, schemes of work and constantly evolving the curriculum to ensure we are delivering an exciting and engaging criminology course. Quotes:
“Working in a new and ever-growing department over the past 4 years, there is continuous sharing of excellent practice, expertise and resources from the range of amazing individuals I work with. The Sixth Form College Farnborough has a fantastic reputation for social sciences and high success for the students. It is a joy to be a part of it!" (Staff member)
Key department information:
Cohort Size: 547
Number of Staff: 10
Management Structure: 1 Snr Curriculum Manager, 1 Curriculum Manager &
Exam board specification: WJEC
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Day to Day Expectations of a Teacher
A full time teacher will have 22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 Teaching groups (15 periods ) with 5 additional periods for preparation & marking.
On a Tuesday all staff are expected to attend a briefing at 8.40am and departmental meetings / all staff staff CPD after college, finishing at 5.20pm.
Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events, (open evenings, parent evenings, Interview day, enrollment) at which attendance is required.
Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extracurricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities.
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Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher
- Develop skilled and effective teachers to implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomes for all of our learners
- Improve progression opportunities for all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges
- Embed a culture of collaborative working and sharing good practice across all Trust academies
- Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce with outstanding opportunities for career progression
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How do we support you:
As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community. This will include:
- a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
- support from your curriculum manager and director of faculty; and
- an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching
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How to Apply
If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk
Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by 9am, Monday 15th May 2023.
Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.
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Other Information
The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.
Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.
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The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.