Applying for jobs at Strode's College
Please note that the application is in two parts – the Application Form and the Personal Details Sheet. Your personal details will be separated from the Application Form before the shortlisting process, to ensure that candidates are considered without the shortlisting panel knowing any details of age, gender or ethnic background. If you are invited for interview, then the two sections will be joined again. To enable us to match the two sections you must put your National Insurance Number at the top of each page. You are asked not to send CVs or covering letters, as these will not be used in the shortlisting process, but to detail any information in support of your application in section 6 of the form.
Completed application forms should be returned to the College either by email to [email protected] or post by the closing date and time stated in the advertisement.
Applicants short-listed for interview will be notified within two weeks of the closing date. If you have not been contacted during this period you should assume that your application, on this occasion, has been unsuccessful.
In accordance with our usual data procedures, your details will be kept on file for 6 months before being destroyed. Should you have any queries about this, please do not hesitate to contact me.
As part of the College's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, successful applicants will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), with a check against the Children's Barred List as appropriate. The College has a policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders, this can be accessed via our website on the Staff Vacancies page. Offers of employment will also be subject to satisfactory references, a medical report and evidence of eligibility to work and remain in the United Kingdom. Please note the College can only accept applications from Non EEA candidates who are able to work and reside in the UK with no restrictions or sponsorship of an employer required.
Thank you for your interest in Strode’s College.
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STRODE’S COLLEGE EGHAM
Strode’s has a long history as an educational institution and, in 2004, celebrated the tercentenary of its foundation by Henry Strode, an Egham merchant and Master Cooper. Its origins were as a school for the poor children of Egham. In the twentieth century, it evolved into a boys’ Grammar School and in 1975 it became a sixth form college which was incorporated as an FE Corporation in 1993. Since April 2010, the College has had a new status as a Sixth Form College Corporation which guarantees a continuing high degree of autonomy. We were delighted to have celebrated 40 years as a sixth form College during 2015.
In September 2016, the College had approximately 1040 full-time students (predominately 16-18) and over 1000 part-time (predominately adult) students. Part time provision in the evening includes courses leading to nationally recognised qualifications, as well as non-accredited courses that people take for personal interest. We also offer part time courses in the day, which are held at the College’s Community Learning Centre and in a variety of outreach venues.
Our 16-18 students come from a wide area of North West Surrey and outer London including Richmond and Twickenham. In total, students come from over 80 different schools, with nearly 50% of full-time 16-18 year olds coming from our partner schools: The Magna Carta School, Sunbury Manor, Thamesmead, Thomas Knyvett, The Matthew Arnold School and Jubilee High School. A significant number of students also come from Orleans Park, Waldegrave School and Twickenham Academy. We maintain strong links with our partner and contributory schools through our School Liaison Team and senior staff.
Our purpose is to inspire students to fulfil their potential by providing a broad and high quality education in a supportive and dynamic learning environment. We offer over 60 subjects at A Level and Level 3 BTEC as well as a range of courses at Level 2. All full-time 16-18 students are required to follow a tutorial programme and are encouraged to broaden their interests from a range of examined and non-examined options. In addition, there is a considerable variety of team and other sporting activities, some of which take place off-site.
The aim of our curriculum, which includes student-organised activities, music, drama, pastoral care and careers guidance, is designed to prepare students for adulthood as responsible, self- managed young adults, through their experience of study, recreation and community life within the College.
Students are encouraged to take responsibility for managing many aspects of College life; they are subject to a minimum of rules and are given every opportunity within a caring community of developing self-discipline and self-awareness. There is a Student Union which is affiliated to the NUS.
We place great emphasis on our pastoral work which is organised through a team of Tutor Team Leaders and Tutors, with the Director of Adult Education being responsible for adult enrolments.
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We are outward-looking and seek to be an integral part of our local community. Students have the opportunity of committing some time to Community Service, e.g. in play groups, schools, day centres and hospitals. Local expertise in business, industry, higher education and the arts is used by the College in a variety of ways including work shadowing, work experience, staff secondments, lectures and workshops. We are actively broadening our links with Runnymede Borough Council and local sports clubs and we are a member of the Egham Chamber of Commerce.
Our buildings include a blend of the old and the modern, ranging from 1820’s alms houses to a Student Centre and two new classroom blocks: The Tercentenary Building which was completed in 2008, and the Jubilee Building which was completed in 2012. There has been a major refurbishment of some of the older buildings in the College, providing replacement modern and well-equipped classrooms. Our science facilities have been fully refurbished, assisted by recent grants of over £1.5m from the Education Funding Agency. In 2014/15 we received further grant funding which enabled us to build new sports changing facilities on site.
Transport links to the College are good and enable easy access to staff who choose to live at a distance from the College. Egham railway station, which is a five-minute walk from the College, is on the main Waterloo to Reading line and there is a half hourly service to Chertsey, Addlestone and Weybridge. Egham is also near the junction of the M25 and M3, with easy access to the M4 and M40. The River Thames and Windsor Great Park are nearby. Free on-site car parking is available on a first-come first-served basis, and there is a covered rack for staff bicycles.
The College currently has over 120 staff both full time and part time, as well as a large number of adult learning tutors.
All staff participate in staff development activities which contribute to their professional development and their understanding of the College and the education sector in general. As well as encouraging staff to attend training tailored to their individual professional development, we engage a number of external experts to run sessions each year on topical subjects of interest such as forced marriage, transgender issues etc. Additionally, the College is always happy to consider applications from employees for financial assistance with longer term courses and qualifications.
All eligible employees are offered membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
We have an Employee Assistance Programme, which is a resource offering confidential advice and counselling on a range of practical and emotional issues including legal problems, child/elder care and stress. The College also offers a childcare voucher scheme providing tax savings to people who use registered childminders, play schemes and nurseries.
Free tea and coffee is available in a recently refurbished staff room and we have an on-site gym facility.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENT
Strode’s College is committed to equality and diversity for all who learn, work or use our services. Our culture is one of awareness, understanding and respect. We value differences, for example, in ethnic background, nationality, gender, disability, mental health, sexual orientation, age, religion and belief, gender reassignment, family circumstances, economic and social background. The selection of candidates for interview will be based on the person specification and applicants should bear this in mind when preparing their applications and completing the application form.
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Strode's College is committed to interviewing all applicants with a disclosed disability who meet the minimum/essential criteria, and will consider each person on their abilities.
The post holder will be expected to share our commitment to the College policies on Equality and Diversity.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Strode’s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All Strode’s College staff and volunteers are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), with a check against the Children's Barred List as appropriate. Mandatory Safeguarding training is required for all staff and volunteers.
BRITISH VALUES AND STRODE’S COLLEGE VALUES
At Strode’s College we believe British values are essential for creating a strong community. We work hard to prepare students to be rounded and valuable members of society, equipped to play a positive and active role in Modern Britain. We support students understanding of British values through our strong culture of mutual respect and through our clearly communicated standards of behaviour.
All of our students have a voice and are encouraged to participate in a variety of representational structures such as our student union, tutor rep system and Student Parliaments. They will learn about democracy through their subjects and our core studies programme. We also celebrate the individuality of all of our students and staff and promote understanding of the benefits of diversity.
British values align strongly with our College purpose and values:
Our purpose is to inspire students to fulfil their potential by providing a broad and high quality education in a supportive and dynamic learning environment. Deliver excellence Behave with integrity Respect each other Value diversity
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Business and Professional Courses Coordinator (part time) Maternity Cover
Part time (22 hours per week), full year Grade 6 point 32 on Support Staff Salary Spine Salary £15,067.76 plus area allowance of £593.79 per annum Closing date: Sunday, 4th December 2016, Midnight Interviews Thursday, 8th December 2016 Start date: 9th January 2017
We are seeking to appoint a part time Business and Professional Courses Coordinator in our Adult Education Department, for maternity cover beginning 9th January 2017. This part time position is a grade 6 on the Support Staff Salary £15,067.76 plus an area allowance of £593.79 (pro rata to £24,944 plus £983 Area Allowance).
We are looking for an innovative individual to join our Adult Education team, with excellent communication and IT skills who recognises the value of lifelong learning. You will be responsible for planning, organising and monitoring the delivery of the College’s Business and Professional Courses (Accounting, Counselling, Teacher Education, and Photography) for adults. The post holder will manage a team of sessional tutors and be responsible for improving the quality of provision, coordinating online exams and assessing courses. Applicants should have a teaching qualification and experience of working in post-16 educations. This maternity cover post is all year round and will require some evening work (advance notice given). The hours and days worked can be negotiated.
All eligible employees are offered membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme.
The closing date for applications to reach the College is noon on Sunday 4th December 2016 Interviews will be held on Thursday 8th December 2016
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STRODE’S COLLEGE
JOB DESCRIPTION BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES COORDINATOR
Job Title Business and Professional Courses Coordinator (Maternity Cover)
Job Purpose: To be responsible for planning, organising and monitoring the delivery of part of the College’s Adult Learning programme. This includes a programme of evening classes held on the College’s main site.
Responsible to: Director of Adult Learning
Appraised by: Director of Adult Learning
Key Responsibilities
1 Curriculum
Plan and co-ordinate the delivery of the Business and Professional courses within the Adult Learning programme to ensure the delivery of targets for learner recruitment, retention and achievement. Take advantage of opportunities to develop and expand current provision, e.g. through approaching employers or looking for new courses. Identify and respond to the learning interests and needs of the community. Organise, schedule and oversee online examinations and carry out the role of Internal Verifier for qualifications within the Business and Professional Courses section. Work closely with awarding bodies and external moderators to ensure the successful delivery of qualifications. Assist with initial assessment and enrolment sessions for new students to identify the most suitable qualification for them. Assist tutors with setting up courses on the college’s virtual learning environment.
2 Quality Improvement
Implement the College’s agreed quality assurance procedures, including systematic observation of teaching and learning and use of learner feedback. Analyse student data in order to inform quality improvement. Help write an annual self-assessment report for their area of work. Work with adult education tutors to improve the quality of teaching and learning and disseminate good practice. Prepare for Ofsted and other external reviews of the adult learning provision.
3 Finance and Resources, including Staff
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Identify staffing needs and work with HR to recruit sessional tutors within your curriculum area. Lead and support a team of sessional tutors employed in Adult Learning. Organise and lead staff development sessions for sessional tutors Contribute to a performance-related appraisal system for sessional tutors. Advise the Director of Adult Learning on staffing and other resource requirements.
4 Advice, Guidance and Counselling for learners
Ensure up to date and accurate information is available for each course in the Business and Professional Courses curriculum area of the Adult Learning programme. Provide information and advice to students about courses and encourage opportunities for progression. Organise the pastoral and support arrangements for learners when required. Work with the support staff to implement appropriate recruitment, admissions, on- course and progression procedures.
5 Community Partnerships
Work with other providers or employers to provide any local learning needs through the College.
6 Marketing
Contribute to the marketing of adult learning in the community. Work with the College Marketing Officer to produce materials for use in marketing, including press releases, leaflets and text for the Adult Learning prospectus.
7 Other Undertake other reasonable tasks as may, from time to time, be allocated by Senior Management. Ensure that they, and adult education staff, actively promote College policies on equality & diversity, health & safety and safeguarding.
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BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL COURSES CO-ORDINATOR
Person Specification ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE Qualifications
1 Educated to Degree level or equivalent.
2 Teaching qualification (Award/Certificate/Diploma) or significant experience of classroom learning.
3 Assessor Award or Internal Verifier Award.
4 Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS).
Skills and Abilities
5 Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
6 Excellent attention to detail and ability to keep accurate records, both paper based and electronically.
7 Good time management and organisational skills
8 Ability to co-ordinate projects or curriculums to achieve (specific) targets.
9 Ability to accurately process and interpret data.
Knowledge and Experience
10 Excellent IT skills and confidence in using online systems.
11 Experience of working in an education environment – preferably post 16.
12 Knowledge, or experience, of assessment/internal verification procedures.
13 Experience of observing teaching and learning.
14 Experience of contributing to effective quality assurance procedures.
15 Familiarity with Business and Professional courses (AAT Accounting qualifications, Counselling, Supporting teaching and learning, Education and training /PTLLS)
Attitudes and Values
16 Passionate about the benefits of adult learning and training.
17 Flexibility over working hours, including some evening work (advance notice will be given).
18 Commitment to continuous personal and institutional improvement
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19 Awareness of organisational procedures and policies such as safeguarding and health and safety
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