Job Description

Salary:

Spine point 1 to PSP3

Job type:

Full Time, Part Time, Permanent

Start date:

26 August 2025

Apply by:

8 May 2025

Job overview

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Working Pattern:

1.0 FTE, full time, term time only


Part time may be considered

Start date

: 26 August 2025

Application Deadline:

Thursday 08 May 2025, 9am

Interviews:

Week commencing 12 May 2025


We are looking for a passionate Criminology Tutor to join the high achieving department. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspiring lessons, brings knowledge and experience to the curriculum, and have a desire to teach beyond the specification, believing every student can succeed. Appreciation that the commitment to delivering outstanding educational and outcome goes beyond the classroom.


All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for improvement.


While a teaching qualification is desirable, we will consider applications from non- qualified graduates. Graduates looking to start a career in teaching at the Sixth Form College will be allocated a reduced timetable with comprehensive support and mentoring. Future opportunities to obtain a teacher qualification will be considered.

Social Science department

Criminology is part of Social Sciences which also includes Psychology, Sociology and Health and Social Care. The ideal candidate will be able to deliver inspiring lessons, bring knowledge and experience to the curriculum and have a desire to teach beyond the specification believing every student can succeed.


As a department we believe passionately in collaboration and working together as a team, sharing good practice, resources, ideas and support for one another. In working together we become stronger, and our friendly, open-door policy encourages an ever-evolving desire to improve the classroom experience and our own teaching. We welcome new ideas in teaching and learning and collaborate on planning, schemes of work and constantly evolving the curriculum to ensure we are delivering an exciting and engaging criminology course.

Quotes from staff:

"Working in a new and ever-growing department over the past 4 years, there is continuous sharing of excellent practice, expertise and resources from the range of amazing individuals I work with. The Sixth Form College Farnborough has a fantastic reputation for social sciences and high success for the students. It is a joy to be a part of it!"

Key department information:

Cohort size:

630

Number of Staff:

10

M

anagement structure:

Senior Curriculum Manager: Curriculum Manager

Exam board specification:

WJEC

Department facilities:

Several dedicated classrooms.

Day to Day Expectations of a Teacher

A full time teacher will have 22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 Teaching groups (15 periods ) with 5 additional periods for preparation & marking.


Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events, (open evenings, parent evenings, Interview day, enrolment) at which attendance is required.


Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extracurricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities.

Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher

Develop skilled and effective teachers to

implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomes

for all of our learners

Improve progression opportunities

for all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges

Embed a culture of collaborative working

and sharing good practice across all Trust academies

Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce

with outstanding opportunities for career progression

How do we support you:

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community. This will include:

a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular); support from your curriculum manager and director of faculty; and an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching

How to Apply

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk
Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk

by Thursday 08 May 2025, 9am.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

Other Information

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.


Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.


We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.

About

Sixth Form College Farnborough

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Sixth Form College Farnborough

Prospect Avenue, Farnborough
Hampshire
GU14 8JX
United Kingdom

+44 1252 688 200

The Sixth Form College Farnborough is a founding member of The Prospect Trust, which is a dynamic and ambitious multi-academy Trust on the Hampshire/Surrey border, providing outstanding education and support for almost 6,000 learners. Fueled by a relentless desire to improve the educational outcomes and lives of the young people in our local communities. The successful candidate will be expected to embrace the Trust's values and play a key role in supporting its further growth and development.



The Trust's core values are:

Partnership:

working together we can deliver better and more effectively than working alone.

Restlessness:

the current state is never good enough.

Trust:

open and transparent in everything we do.

Quality:

aspire to be the best in everything we do.




Judged outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in September 2021, the College now has almost 4,000 students enrolled on over 40 Level 3 courses. The College community continues to grow and a record number of applications were received for September 2023.



In recent years, academic outcomes have been well above the national average both in attainment and progress. Alps value added measures put the College in the top 10% of providers nationally both at A level and for vocational courses.



As well as the pursuit of academic excellence, the College is renowned for its commitment to providing the highest possible standard of pastoral care. A team of highly experienced tutors provide group/one-to-one support and students also have access to a first-rate onsite counselling service. The College benefits from excellent facilities and educational resources and works closely with seventeen partner secondary schools to ensure students enjoy a smooth transition to post-16 education.

What makes working at the College a unique experience:

The opportunity to join an outstanding teaching environment surrounded by a team of experienced and motivated staff; Exceptional levels of support for students both inside and outside of lessons; Innovative use of IT to promote learning integrated into all usual teaching activities. Dedicated time and opportunity to develop within your role Regular opportunities for internal promotion Mentoring scheme for all new staff Excellent tracking and administration support with over 400 teaching and support staff

Staff Benefits:

Generous pension schemes for both teaching and support staff Access to Employee Assistance Programme Access to the College Gym and cycle to work scheme Eye Test voucher Free flu vaccination Ample free parking A modern campus and an attractive, well maintained working environment Individual department staff rooms * All teaching staff are provided with a portable device.