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Hereford Sixth Form College has over 2000 full-time 16-19 students and an excellent reputation for its results and extra-curricular provision. Rated Ofsted outstanding in 2007 and again in 2023, the College consistently achieves one of the highest Advanced Level points scores per entry of over 100 SFC’s nationally and has outstanding value added results as measured by both the ALIS and ALPS systems.
The Heart of Mercia Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), formed on 1 April 2019, delivers education in the West Midlands; Hereford Sixth Form College is a part of this Trust. The MAT has an annual budget of £50m and serves the needs of 8,500 students across the region.
We are currently recruiting for:
Head of Physics
Full time / part time, permanent
Salary: SFCA Teachers Pay Scale (£30,500 - £49,243 per annum FTE)
Start date: Autumn 2025
We are seeking to appoint a motivated and ambitious individual who will oversee an experienced team and play a pivotal role in driving academic excellence. The successful candidate will be dynamic and forward-thinking with vision, enthusiasm and a strong commitment to excellence. The role is designed for experienced teachers or those wanting to step into leadership with tailored mentoring and professional development. Key elements of this role include:
- Leading and managing the department, ensuring high quality teaching and learning
- Developing and implementing an engaging Physics curriculum aligned with A level specifications
- Delivering teaching that is inspiring, stimulating and challenging for students
In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Relocation support
- Opportunities to engage in research and innovation in education
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 3rd February 2025
Interview date: to be confirmed
Head of Department Job Description and Person Specification
Head of Department (Physics) Application Form
Teacher of Physics
Full time / part time, permanent
Salary: SFCA Teachers Pay Scale (£30,500 - £47,133 per annum FTE)
Start date: Autumn 2025
- Are you a newly qualified or early career educator looking to make a significant impact in the field of education?
- Do you have a passion for inspiring young minds and supporting students in achieving their academic goals?
If so, we invite you to apply for a teaching role at our outstanding sixth form college. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning to students aged 16-18, preparing them for further education and future careers. You will be a strong team player and be committed to a departmental ethos based on high quality teaching, excellent examination results, shared resources, and mutual support. You will have the ability to work with students and help them develop their ideas and give high quality feedback.
In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- A competitive salary and benefits package
- Relocation support
- Opportunities to engage in research and innovation in education
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 3rd February 2025
Interview date: to be confirmed
Teacher Job Description and Person Specification
Teacher of Physics Application Form
Personal Tutor
Full time, term time only plus one week
Salary: Support Staff SCP 11 – 15 (£26,097 - £29,346 per annum FTE) giving a pro-rata salary of £22,451 - £25,246 per annum
Start date: February/March 2025
We are proud of the support we provide to our students both academically and holistically, and are looking to appoint a Personal Tutor with the skills to continue to add to our successful tutoring programme.
Ideally, you will have a background in supporting young people in their academic, social and personal development to ensure they maximise their achievement.
The role requires flexibility, good listening skills, empathy, use of initiative and a sound understanding of safeguarding and keeping children safe in education. You will be committed to a collegiate ethos and a desire to contribute to the College’s continuing success.
In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Closing Date: 9am Monday 27th January 2025
Personal Tutor Job Description and Person Specification
Personal Tutor Application Form
IT Technician and IT Systems Engineer
Full time, whole year
Salary: Support Staff SCP 6 – 15 (£23,162 - £29,346 per annum)
We are seeking a skilled IT Technician and IT Systems Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be motivated and enthusiastic with the ability to communicate effectively, thus providing excellent customer service to staff, students, trustees, and governors.
The role of Technician would have a focus on day-to-day IT support and troubleshooting, whilst the role of Systems Engineer would also include added responsibilities for maintenance, deployment, infrastructure and IT systems development.
In return for your dedication and expertise, we offer:
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
Closing Date: 9am Monday 27th January 2025
IT Technician/IT Systems Engineer Application Form
The closing dates are given as a guide. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time. If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
We may choose to appoint before the official deadline and candidates may be called for interview sooner.
All applications must be made on either the College’s application form or the MAT's application form. Each role will specify which application form to use. Completed application forms should be sent to Charlie Lewis, HR Administrator via email recruitment@hereford.ac.uk
Please note we do not accept CVs.
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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2023-2024 & Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023-24
Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023
Code of Conduct for Staff Policy and Procedure
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy including Disability Disclosure and Confidentiality 2023-24