The Role
Inspiring and enthusiastic member of staff required to teach predominantly A Level English Literature and A Level
English Language & Literature. We are looking for a full-time member of staff with dynamism and passion for their
subject. Part-time will be considered, but must be minimum of 0.8FTE. With a friendly, supportive team, and
exceptional College facilities, this is an exciting time to join our growing College.
Applications from ECTs and Teachers in Schools and Sixth Form College sectors are welcome. A full mentoring
programme is arranged 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 to join the team, and inspire our
students. We expect high performance from all our staff and candidates should demonstrate their ability and
suitability to both the role and the culture of the College.
Start Date: Tuesday 29 August 2023
Salary: £30,887 to £45,403 per annum, depending on experience (including fringe allowance)
Pro rata for part-time
These figures include the recently announced pay increase
The Department
The English Department is a dynamic and highly successful area of the College. Student recruitment numbers and the
subjects offered have grown rapidly over the last few years and the department boasts consistently outstanding
results. The department recognises the importance of offering a broad and engaging curriculum for its students and
hosts a range of enrichment activities, such as: trips to theatres and museums; student conferences; visiting
performance poets and writers; talks from local university lecturers; alongside both internal and external creative
writing competitions. Our students place a high value on the support they receive through lunchtime support
workshops, the Revision conferences and targeted one-to-one interventions.
The Department offers the following specifications:
- A-Level English Literature – Edexcel
- A-Level English Language & Literature – OCR
- A-Level English Language – OCR
- GCSE English Language – AQA
- Functional Skills English – Edexcel
As part of the Woking Way programme, the College offers the opportunity for wider learning through the short courses
programme and lunchtime lectures. The Department has recently delivered talks on the adaptation of literary works,
the nature of democracy and the value of the literary canon. These programmes provide an opportunity for students
to expand their learning above and beyond the academic timetable, which in turn help with both their own personal
development, as well as with UCAS applications. The Department works collaboratively and shares outstanding
resources, activities and pedagogical approaches both within the department and outside.
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