Head of Mathematics
Barrow-In-Furness Sixth Form College
Cumbria
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale C £43,898 - a higher salary may be available to a suitably qualified applicant
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2015
- Apply by:
- 6 October 2014
Job overview
The College is looking for an outstanding, enthusiastic and passionate teacher who is experienced in delivering A Level Mathematics and has a proven track record in delivering outstanding outcomes to lead this popular and successful subject area. Motivated, engaging and with a passion for improving the life chances of our students, this is an opportunity to demonstrate outstanding practice both in and out of the classroom.
The College is proud of its inclusivity, its learning culture, the strength of its support for individual students and its central role in its local community. Sensitive to the needs of this community, the College raises individuals' aspirations and provides a high quality education for its students. We are looking for a leader passionate about education in its broadest sense and who will share our sixth form college ethos.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers, lead practitioners and advanced skills teachers from all sectors, including sixth form colleges, academies, further education and schools.
Our College is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
ABOUT THE POST
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic teacher of mathematics to lead and take forward this popular and successful subject area. Maths is the largest subject in college and offers maths, further maths and use of maths at level 3 and maths and FSMQ at level 2. There are currently 15 sets, 7 at A2 and 8 at AS together with 4 sets at level 2. These are taught by three full time and two part time members of staff.
ABOUT BARROW-IN-FURNESS SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College is the only sixth form college in Cumbria. Its location at the end of the Furness peninsula means that the College serves a limited population including some deprived urban areas and a large area of rural south Cumbria. Our student population closely matches that of our locality by most indicators and is significantly different from the profile for sixth form Colleges nationally. This is particularly the case at level 2 and for adult students.
Students are mostly recruited from four 11-16 partner schools in Barrow-in-Furness but also from two rural 11-16 schools at Coniston and Cartmel and from 11-18 schools at Ulverston and Millom. A small number of students are from the independent sector and from further afield in the South Lakes and Copeland areas.
Full time 16-18 A level teaching constitutes the core business of the College. However, the College also teaches 16-18 students on GCSE, Cambridge Technical and other courses and also some adults, mainly on care courses.
Partnership in Furness is strong and the College belongs to the Furness Education Consortium. We have a very strong relationship with Furness College and are co-lead sponsors with Furness College and the University of Cumbria, of an 11-16 academy.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Tenure: This is a permanent post
Hours: This is a full time post
Salary: Salary scale C - a higher salary may be available to a suitably qualified applicant with the skills and experience to take on leadership responsibilities in developing learning in other subjects.
A relocation allowance will be available if required
Pension: Membership of the appropriate pension scheme
HOW TO APPLY
For further details please see our website www.barrow6fc.ac.uk where an application pack can be downloaded (click through About BSFC/Staff Vacancies), or contact Linda Shields (Personnel Assistant) L.Shields@barrow6fc.ac.uk. In addition to your completed application form you are invited to submit a supporting letter of application in which you should draw attention to your skills, knowledge, experience and abilities relevant to the post.
Informal contact to discuss the role, in confidence, may be made with David Batten, Principal, on 01229 828377 or by email on D.Batten@barrow6fc.ac.uk
Applications must be received by Monday 6th October 2014.
Barrow in Furness Sixth Form College
Rating Lane
Barrow in Furness
Cumbria
LA18 5DF
Email: principal@barrow6fc.ac.uk
Website: www.barrow6fc.ac.uk
About Barrow-In-Furness Sixth Form College
- Barrow-In-Furness Sixth Form College
- Rating Lane, Barrow-in-Furness
- Cumbria
- LA13 9LE
- United Kingdom
Barrow Sixth Form College is one of the few purpose-built sixth form colleges and the only sixth form college in Cumbria. It occupies a single site in an attractive rural setting to the north of the town.
The buildings have been specially designed for students over the age of sixteen and have facilities for students with physical and other disabilities.
Students are recruited from six 11 to 16 partner schools in Barrow-in-Furness, two rural 11 to 16 schools at Coniston and Cartmel and from 11 to 18 schools. A significant number of students are from the independent sector and from further afield in the South Lakes area.
Although the college's main work is to provide full-time courses for students aged 16 to 18, an increasing number of adult learners are also recruited. The college offers 35 general certificate of education (GCE) subjects and one OCR Level 3 National Certificate. Approximately 80% of the students aged 16 to 18 are enrolled on to advanced level courses. At Level 2 students can select from one of 4 OCR National courses which they can study alongside GCSEs.
The College is an active member of the Furness 14-19 Education Consortium and in that capacity is very involved in the preparations to deliver and offer the new Diplomas In Society, Health and Development and Creative and Media. The College also teaches some courses for 14-16 year olds in partnership with local schools.
In 2003, a £1 million building programme enhanced the accommodation by providing improved social and dining facilities, a large IT suite and additional classroom space.
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