Applying for jobs at Strode's College

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1 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 to jobs@strodes.ac.uk or post by noon on the closing date stated in the advertisement. We aim to notify applicants shortlisted for interview within two weeks of the closing date. 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. Strode s College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and successful applicants will be asked to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Thank you for your interest in Strode s College. December 2014 Page 1 of 6

2 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 Since April 2010, the College has had a new status as a Sixth Form College Corporation which guarantees a continuing high degree of autonomy. In September 2014, the College had approximately 1300 full-time students (predominately 16-18) and over 2000 part-time (predominately adult) students. Evening course provision has grown very rapidly in recent years. 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 students come from a wide area of North West Surrey and outer London including Richmond and Twickenham. In total, students come from over 90 different schools, with around 45% of full-time 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 50 subjects at AS, A2 and Level 3 BTEC as well as a range of courses at Level 2. In recent years we have diversified our provision, encouraging adult enrolments through our evening class provision. Adult education is also provided in a range of outreach centres; 14 different venues were used last year. All full-time 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, selfmanaged 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 Council which is affiliated to the NUS. We place great emphasis on our pastoral work which is organised through a team of Guidance Team Leaders and Tutors, with the Director of Adult Education being responsible for adult enrolments. We also have a College Counsellor and Chaplain. December 2014 Page 2 of 6

3 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 take an active part in town twinning and 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 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 just been refurbished, assisted by recent grants of over 1.5m from the Education Funding Agency. 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 64 full-time and 27 part-time teaching staff, and there are 67 support staff, some of whom work on a part-time basis within service teams. 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, playschemes and nurseries. Free tea and coffee is available in our staff room, and we have an on-site gym facility. December 2014 Page 3 of 6

4 SCIENCE TECHNICIAN Full-time (36 hours 25 mins per week) term time only. This post offers the successful applicant the opportunity to support the work of a large department within the Science Area of the college by working alongside the Senior who is based within the Department. The Physical Sciences Department has over 100 students taking Chemistry (OCR) AS/A level and 100 students taking Physics (OCR) AS/A level. The College offers the BTEC in Applied Science (Forensic Science) and the GCSE Single Award Science programme.). The person appointed to this position will work alongside the Senior Technician supporting the teaching staff in the Department principally through preparation of materials for practical activities and coursework. Supporting students with planning and organising their practicals and assisting with our in-house prep room work experience programme will also be an important part of the science technician s role. The Physical Sciences Department recently benefited from a substantial refurbishment programme, which provided 2 modern laboratories and prep room facilities. The person who is appointed to this position will have an opportunity to work with managers, teachers, support staff and students at all levels in our organisation. The post is offered on a permanent contract. The starting salary for this post is 13,598 which is the pro rata salary based on Grade 2 point 16 ( 15873) of the Sixth Form Colleges Support Staff pay spine, plus 834 pro rata to ( 974) London fringe allowance. The College offers all support staff the option of joining the Local Government Pension Scheme. Closing Date The closing date for applications to reach the College is midday on Thursday 18 th December. Interviews will be held during the week beginning 5 January JOB DESCRIPTION December 2014 Page 4 of 6

5 SCIENCE TECHNICIAN Job Purpose: Accountable to: Appraised by: To complement, service and support the work of the academic staff in the education of the students in the Science departments Senior Senior Key Accountabilities: To prepare and set out apparatus and materials for practicals and to be available to support students and teaching staff during practical sessions if required. To remove and clean equipment after practical sessions. To make/assemble apparatus where practicable. To maintain and monitor stocks of equipment, chemicals, books and stationery and ensure safe storage of equipment. To undertake associated/limited administration duties by agreement. To liaise with the Senior to meet the needs of all the Science departments. To ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and regulations. Such other duties as may be reasonably requested. To observe at all times strict rules of confidentiality appropriate to the post. This job description sets out the duties of the post at the time it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level or responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and cannot of themselves justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post. December 2014 Page 5 of 6

6 SCIENCE TECHNICIAN Person Specification Essential criteria Desirable criteria QUALIFICATIONS Science qualifications, preferably A level or higher or relevant work experience in a science environment. SKILLS & ABILITIES Flexibility and the ability to work effectively under pressure. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE Technician specialism in the area of Physics & Chemistry. Experience of working as a in a school or Sixth Form/FE college. ATTITUDES AND VALUES Commitment to the promotion of equality and diversity and operating in a healthy and safe environment Commitment to continuous personal and institutional improvement Commitment to high professional and personal standards of work and conduct December 2014 Page 6 of 6