Lecturer in History & Politics
Bridgwater & Taunton College
Somerset
- Expired
- Salary:
- £18,067 - £20,287 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 June 2015
Job overview
0.8 of 37 hours (Approx. 29.6 hours per week) full time may be available for the right candidate
We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and innovative teacher of Politics and History to join an outstanding Humanities and Languages Section. You will have a relevant degree and a desire to help students engage with challenging ideas, theories and sources covering UK and USA Political structures and systems and a broad range of historical events, including the English Civil War, the French Revolution and modern USA history. The ability to inspire and enthuse students to achieve outstanding results by means of highly effective and stimulating teaching is a priority and, while experience of working either within FE or the post 16 sector is desirable this post would suit either a newly qualified teacher or an experienced practitioner of Politics or History.
For further information and to apply on-line visit: www.bridgwater.ac.uk/jobs or call 01278 441221.
Closing date: 12 Noon Tuesday 9 June 2015
Interview date: Wednesday 17 June 2015
About Bridgwater & Taunton College
- Bridgwater & Taunton College
- Rodway Hill, Cannington, Bridgwater
- Somerset
- TA5 2LS
- United Kingdom
Bridgwater and Taunton College, established in 1973, is a mixed further education institution for post-16 students. The college is located in Somerset and currently has almost 3,500 full-time students in the 16-18 age bracket, as well as 700 students enrolled in higher education programmes.
The college’s curriculum ranges from arts and technology to business and sports. Its exam and coursework results regularly place it among the top education and training providers in the region.
Principal
Mike Robbins
Values and vision
The vision of Bridgwater and Taunton College is to be a “world class education and training organisation which creates outstanding development and progression opportunities for our students, customers and communities through leading edge practice and partnerships with employers". The college has cultivated a reputation for excellence and has been rated "outstanding" by Ofsted.
The Somerset-based college describes itself as passionate about learning, as well as being inclusive, responsive, innovative and welcoming. It has Learning and Skills Beacon status and has received 13 National Beacon Awards in the recent past.
Ofsted report
"Bridgwater and Taunton College has strong a successful leadership, with a staff motivated to meeting the learning needs of students and employers. The staff themselves understand the roles that they must play in ensuring that students gain all the skills necessary for successful and productive employment. The college has a good working relationship with employers that benefits both employers and learners."
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