Job Vacancies – Esher Sixth Form College

Esher Sixth Form College, based in Surrey, is extremely successful with a proven track record of high quality academic performance. The College prides itself on its positive, vibrant atmosphere, making it a friendly and lively place to work and study.

“Staff are proud to work at the College. They value the supportive and respectful culture and inclusive environment, which leaders work hard and successfully to create….Staff feel valued and thoroughly enjoy working at Esher” Ofsted, 2022

Current Vacancies

We are keen to recruit high quality staff to join our team and all of our vacancies are listed on this page below.

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Teacher of Maths

The Post:
We are looking for a passionate, curious and collaborative individual who will be a member of an enthusiastic team and actively contribute to its continued development.

If you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you would have a reduced timetable, participate in the College’s dedicated ECT programme and have support from your mentor.

Students:
Around 500 students currently take A Level courses in Maths, including around 60 taking A Level Further Maths, and around 30 students taking Level 2 courses. We also teach AS Further Maths and Core Maths as extension qualifications.

Staff:
The successful applicant will be joining a well-established team of 9 specialist mathematics teachers with a wealth of experience. The team is led by a Head of Department, supported by a Deputy who oversees.

Courses & Exam Board:
The College offers A Level Maths (Pearson).

Department/Facilities:
The Department has a highly collaborative approach, and continued excellence in teaching and learning is at its core. A staff workroom, located centrally among the suite of seven Maths classrooms, enables the department to discuss their work and exchange ideas readily. Department facilities include data projectors, visualisers and surface laptops in all rooms. All teachers contribute to the central support structure of Maths Clinics which take place daily at lunchtimes.

We would welcome applications from candidates looking for a full-time post or a minimum of 4 days a week. Please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered for the part time (4 days a week) role and this will be discussed at interview.

College Hours:
College teaching periods start at 8.55 am and end at 4.15 pm.

A. Main Purpose

Teachers at Esher Sixth Form College are dedicated specialists in sixth form education, committed to delivering high-quality teaching that inspires ambition and fosters outstanding achievement. Through an inclusive and supportive approach, they empower students to take ownership of their learning, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to realise their full potential.

B. Main Responsibilities

To establish an effective, safe and stimulating learning environment, allowing all students to perform to the best of their abilities and to develop independent learning skills.
To set high standards for students’ learning, motivation and attendance.
To display excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the specification/curriculum, and to keep up to date with developments and knowledge in the subject area.
To promote high standards of literacy and numeracy.
To develop high quality resources that inspire learning and challenge all learners.
To prepare schemes of work and materials.
To prepare thoroughly, including the planning of well-structured lessons and associated assignments in accordance with schemes of work.
To promote equality and diversity within the classroom.
To provide resources that meet the needs of all students, regardless of their sex, disability, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or special educational needs.
To reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching and respond to advice and feedback from colleagues.

To demonstrate that effective learning is taking place and make accurate and productive use of assessment:

To assess academic performance and plan learning in the light of previous achievement to enhance the value-added results of the student.
To check regularly that learning has been achieved, making use of formative and summative assessment to secure students’ progress.
To give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking and encourage students to respond positively to feedback.
To maintain accurate records, regularly assessing and grading students work.
To undertake regular reviews of student progress in accordance with College requirements.

To be a tutor for a group of students, supporting tutees and monitoring their progress throughout their time at College:

To support students and help them with any problems, personal or academic, which they might encounter during their time at College, including referral to the TTL, College counsellors or the learning support team.
To act as the link between the College and parents, keeping them informed when concerns arise.
To deliver the Personal Development Programme in the designated Tutorial period.
To check on absence from College on a weekly basis and contact parents when absence is a concern.
To deal with tutees who have unsatisfactory effort and behaviour. This will involve liaison with subject staff, and the Tutor Team Leader, as well as parents.
To prepare high quality UCAS references for tutees and keep to internal College deadlines set.

General Responsibilities:

To maintain accurate records of class attendance using the College registration system and to follow up student absence.
To communicate with the parents of students and prospective students, including attendance at Consultation Evenings, Parent Tutor Evenings and Open Evenings.
To interview prospective students.
To contribute to the College's Extension/Complementary Studies programme by teaching on existing courses and developing new courses in line with College policy.
To attend and contribute to meetings as identified on the College calendar.
To provide cover within the Department for staff who may be absent on a short term or occasional basis.

To contribute to the overall management of the College and adhere to its policies and procedures:

To act at all times in accordance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy.
To participate in the College’s Professional Review scheme.
To take responsibility for improving teaching through continued professional development, including participation in training opportunities provided by the College.
To participate in the College’s quality assurance procedures.
To adhere to the College’s IT – Acceptable Use Policy at all times.
To participate in the maintenance of satisfactory standards of health, safety and security in relation to the Department in accordance with College policy.
To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to equality diversity and inclusion, health and safety and safeguarding.
To carry out other reasonable requests as may be required from time to time by the Principal.

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Duration: Full Time

Salary: £34,704 - £51,014 / year

Closing Date: 27 Feb 2025, 11:59 PM

Teacher of Economics

The Post Students:
We are looking for a passionate, curious and collaborative individual who will be a member of an enthusiastic team and actively contribute to its continued development.

If you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you would have a reduced timetable, participate in the College’s dedicated ECT programme and have support from your mentor.

We would welcome applications from candidates looking for a full-time post or a minimum of 4 days a week. Please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered for the part time (4 days a week) role and this will be discussed at interview.

Economics is a growing and hugely popular subject with 336 students currently taking A Level Economics.

Staff:
There are 6 members of the teaching team (both full and part-time).

Courses & Exam Board:
The College offers A Level Economics (Pearson).

Department/Facilities:
The Economics department is very well resourced and in the last academic year the College has invested in providing the online resource UpLearn for all students. High grades and value added achieved are excellent.

A. Main Purpose

B. Main Responsibilities

To establish an effective, safe and stimulating learning environment, allowing all students to perform to the best of their abilities and to develop independent learning skills.
To set high standards for students’ learning, motivation and attendance.
To display excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the specification/curriculum, and to keep up to date with developments and knowledge in the subject area.
To promote high standards of literacy and numeracy.
To develop high quality resources that inspire learning and challenge all learners.
To prepare schemes of work and materials.
To prepare thoroughly, including the planning of well-structured lessons and associated assignments in accordance with schemes of work.
To promote equality and diversity within the classroom.
To provide resources that meet the needs of all students, regardless of their sex, disability, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or special educational need.
To reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching, and respond to advice and feedback from colleagues.

To demonstrate that effective learning is taking place and make accurate and productive use of assessment:

To assess academic performance and plan learning in the light of previous achievement to enhance the value added results of the student.
To check regularly that learning has been achieved, making use of formative and summative assessment to secure students’ progress.
To give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking and encourage students to respond positively to feedback.
To maintain accurate records, regularly assessing and grading student work.
To undertake regular reviews of student progress in accordance with College requirements.

To be a tutor for a group of students, supporting tutees and monitoring their progress throughout their time at College:

To support students and help them with any problems, personal or academic, which they might encounter during their time at College – including referral to the TTL, college counsellors or the learning support team.
To act as the link between the College and parents, keeping them informed where concerns arise.
To deliver the Personal Development Programme in the designated Tutorial period.
To check on absence from College on a weekly basis and contact parents where absence is a concern.
To deal with tutees who have unsatisfactory effort and behaviour. This will involve liaison with subject staff, and the Tutor Team Leader, as well as parents.
To prepare high quality UCAS references for tutees and keep to internal College deadlines set.

General Responsibilities:

To maintain accurate records of class attendance using the College registration system and to follow up student absence.
To communicate with the parents of students and prospective students, including attendance at Consultation Evenings, Parent Tutor Evenings and Open Evenings.
To interview prospective students.
To contribute to the College's Extension/Complementary Studies programme by teaching on existing courses and developing new courses in line with College policy.
To attend and contribute to meetings as identified on the College calendar.
To provide cover within the Department for staff who may be absent on a short term or occasional basis.

To contribute to the overall management of the College and adhere to its policies and procedures:

To act at all times in accordance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy.
To participate in the College’s Professional Review scheme.
To take responsibility for improving teaching through continued professional development, including participation in training opportunities provided by the College.
To participate in the College’s quality assurance procedures.
To adhere to the College’s IT – Acceptable Use Policy at all times.
To participate in the maintenance of satisfactory standards of health, safety and security in relation to the Department in accordance with College policy.
To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to equality diversity and inclusion, health and safety and safeguarding.
To carry out other reasonable requests as may be required from time to time by the Principal.

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Duration: Full Time

Salary: £34,704 - £51,014 / year

Closing Date: 27 Feb 2025, 11:59 PM

Teacher of Business

The Post:
We are looking for a passionate, curious and collaborative individual who will be a member of an enthusiastic team and actively contribute to its continued development.

If you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT), you would have a reduced timetable, participate in the College’s dedicated ECT programme and have support from your mentor.

We would welcome applications from candidates looking for a full-time post or a minimum of 4 days a week. Please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered for the part time (4 days a week) role and this will be discussed at interview.

Students:
Business Studies is a growing and hugely popular subject with 490 students currently taking A Level Business and BTEC Extended Certificate Business.

Staff:
There are 6 members of the teaching team (both full and part-time).

Courses & Exam Board:
The College offers A Level Business (Pearson) and BTEC Extended Certificate in Business (Pearson).

Department/Facilities:
The Business department is very well resourced, results are excellent, and the department also runs a wide-ranging program of extra-curricular activities.

College Hours:
College teaching periods start at 8.55 am and end at 4.15 pm.

A. Main Purpose

B. Main Responsibilities

To establish an effective, safe and stimulating learning environment, allowing all students to perform to the best of their abilities and to develop independent learning skills.
To set high standards for students’ learning, motivation and attendance.
To display excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the specification/curriculum, and to keep up to date with developments and knowledge in the subject area.
To promote high standards of literacy and numeracy.
To develop high quality resources that inspire learning and challenge all learners.
To prepare schemes of work and materials.
To prepare thoroughly, including the planning of well-structured lessons and associated assignments in accordance with schemes of work.
To promote equality and diversity within the classroom.
To provide resources that meet the needs of all students, regardless of their sex, disability, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or special educational need.
To reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching, and respond to advice and feedback from colleagues.

To demonstrate that effective learning is taking place and make accurate and productive use of assessment:

To assess academic performance and plan learning in the light of previous achievement to enhance the value added results of the student.
To check regularly that learning has been achieved, making use of formative and summative assessment to secure students’ progress.
To give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking and encourage students to respond positively to feedback.
To maintain accurate records, regularly assessing and grading student work.
To undertake regular reviews of student progress in accordance with College requirements.

To be a tutor for a group of students, supporting tutees and monitoring their progress throughout their time at College:

To support students and help them with any problems, personal or academic, which they might encounter during their time at College – including referral to the TTL, college counsellors or the learning support team.
To act as the link between the College and parents, keeping them informed where concerns arise.
To deliver the Personal Development Programme in the designated Tutorial period.
To check on absence from College on a weekly basis and contact parents where absence is a concern.
To deal with tutees who have unsatisfactory effort and behaviour. This will involve liaison with subject staff, and the Tutor Team Leader, as well as parents.
To prepare high quality UCAS references for tutees and keep to internal College deadlines set.

General Responsibilities:

To maintain accurate records of class attendance using the College registration system and to follow up student absence.
To communicate with the parents of students and prospective students, including attendance at Consultation Evenings, Parent Tutor Evenings and Open Evenings.
To interview prospective students.
To contribute to the College's Extension/Complementary Studies programme by teaching on existing courses and developing new courses in line with College policy.
To attend and contribute to meetings as identified on the College calendar.
To provide cover within the Department for staff who may be absent on a short term or occasional basis.

To contribute to the overall management of the College and adhere to its policies and procedures:

To act at all times in accordance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy.
To participate in the College’s Professional Review scheme.
To take responsibility for improving teaching through continued professional development, including participation in training opportunities provided by the College.
To participate in the College’s quality assurance procedures.
To adhere to the College’s IT – Acceptable Use Policy at all times.
To participate in the maintenance of satisfactory standards of health, safety and security in relation to the Department in accordance with College policy.
To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to equality diversity and inclusion, health and safety and safeguarding.
To carry out other reasonable requests as may be required from time to time by the Principal.

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Duration: Full Time

Salary: £34,704 - £51,014 / year

Closing Date: 27 Feb 2025, 11:59 PM

Trainee Teacher of Business

The Post
We are looking for a lively, committed and flexible teacher of Business who will be a member of an enthusiastic team and actively contribute to its continued development. The successful candidate should have the ability and experience to teach on the A Level Business and BTEC Business National Extended Certificate course.

If you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT), would have a reduced timetable, participate in the College’s dedicated ECT programme and have support from your mentor.

Trainees will be given a fixed term contract over the training period, which is two years, and will divide their time between teaching and learning support duties.

Students:

Business Studies is a popular subject with 490 students currently taking A Level Business Studies and BTEC Extended Certificate Business.

Staff:
There are 6 members of the teaching team (both full and part-time).

Courses & Exam Board:
The College offers A Level Business Studies (Pearson), BTEC Extended Certificate in Business (Pearson).

Department/Facilities:
The Business department is very well resourced, results are excellent and the department also runs a wide-ranging programme of extra-curricular activities.

College Hours:
College teaching periods start at 8.55 am and end at 4.15 pm.

A. Main Purpose

B. Main Responsibilities

To establish an effective, safe and stimulating learning environment, allowing all students to perform to the best of their abilities and to develop independent learning skills.
To set high standards for students’ learning, motivation and attendance.
To display excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the specification/curriculum, and to keep up to date with developments and knowledge in the subject area.
To promote high standards of literacy and numeracy.
To develop high quality resources that inspire learning and challenge all learners.
To prepare schemes of work and materials.
To prepare thoroughly, including the planning of well-structured lessons and associated assignments in accordance with schemes of work.
To promote equality and diversity within the classroom.
To provide resources that meet the needs of all students, regardless of their sex, disability, religion or belief, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or special educational need.
To reflect on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching, and respond to advice and feedback from colleagues.

To demonstrate that effective learning is taking place and make accurate and productive use of assessment:

To assess academic performance and plan learning in the light of previous achievement to enhance the value added results of the student.
To check regularly that learning has been achieved, making use of formative and summative assessment to secure students’ progress.
To give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking and encourage students to respond positively to feedback.
To maintain accurate records, regularly assessing and grading student work.
To undertake regular reviews of student progress in accordance with College requirements.

To be a tutor for a group of students, supporting tutees and monitoring their progress throughout their time at College:

To support students and help them with any problems, personal or academic, which they might encounter during their time at College – including referral to the TTL, college counsellors or the learning support team.
To act as the link between the College and parents, keeping them informed where concerns arise.
To deliver the Personal Development Programme in the designated Tutorial period.
To check on absence from College on a weekly basis and contact parents where absence is a concern.
To deal with tutees who have unsatisfactory effort and behaviour. This will involve liaison with subject staff, and the Tutor Team Leader, as well as parents.
To prepare high quality UCAS references for tutees and keep to internal College deadlines set.

General Responsibilities:

To maintain accurate records of class attendance using the College registration system and to follow up student absence.
To communicate with the parents of students and prospective students, including attendance at Consultation Evenings, Parent Tutor Evenings and Open Evenings.
To interview prospective students.
To contribute to the College's Extension/Complementary Studies programme by teaching on existing courses and developing new courses in line with College policy.
To attend and contribute to meetings as identified on the College calendar.
To provide cover within the Department for staff who may be absent on a short term or occasional basis.

To contribute to the overall management of the College and adhere to its policies and procedures:

To act at all times in accordance with the College’s Safeguarding Policy.
To participate in the College’s Professional Review scheme.
To take responsibility for improving teaching through continued professional development, including participation in training opportunities provided by the College.
To participate in the College’s quality assurance procedures.
To adhere to the College’s IT – Acceptable Use Policy at all times.
To participate in the maintenance of satisfactory standards of health, safety and security in relation to the Department in accordance with College policy.
To demonstrate an awareness and commitment to equality diversity and inclusion, health and safety and safeguarding.
To carry out other reasonable requests as may be required from time to time by the Principal.

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Duration: Full Time

Salary: £22,908 / year

Closing Date: 27 Feb 2025, 11:59 PM

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