Tutor of History

Tutor of History

Ref: 2324/219

Hours: 22.2 hours per week (0.6 fte)

Salary: Up to £40,109 pro rata per annum (subject to experience and qualifications). Plus generous benefits, including:

• 55 days annual leave per year pro rata (including bank holidays and efficiency closures)
• Generous Occupational Pension Scheme
• Funding of teacher training course fees in the event that you do not have a recognised Level 5 teaching qualification (Cert Ed/PGCE)

About the role
An enthusiastic and inspirational Tutor of History is required to join an experienced and successful Humanities team, to share in the delivery of A level History to the Edexcel History specification and/or the delivery of A level Ancient History to the OCR specification.

The post has some flexibility in terms of topics to be delivered.

About the person
A high standard of knowledge of relevant historical topics and enthusiasm for the subject are required. The successful candidate should have or be willing to acquire up to date knowledge of a range of teaching and learning techniques and engage fully with students. They should prepare interesting and focused lessons which develop understanding of historical significance and skills of evaluation of primary and secondary sources and meet the demands of the exam board successfully. A degree in History, or with some element of History included, is required but we would be keen to discuss the post with anyone who feels they may have suitable knowledge and experience.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively, but also independently, have good interpersonal skills, and be able to manage a range of assessment formats. Good IT skills and the ability to work with a wide range of different College systems would be a benefit, as would a willingness to produce and adapt teaching resources.

About the College
A college with an excellent track record for quality, we're amongst the top performers in the region. We're one of the largest providers of A Level and vocational programmes for 16 to 19 year olds in the region. We also deliver a range of T Levels, Traineeships, Apprenticeships, degree level courses, working with over 1,000 employers, helping them to meet their current and future skills needs.

We are proud of our excellent achievement rates for students at all levels, as well as our outstanding student progression into higher-level study and employment.

York College is proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please check out our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk

Want to know more?
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Judith Lawson, Head of Curriculum, on email: JLawson@yorkcollege.ac.uk

Important Notices
Please see attached document for important notices.

Please note that we do not accept CV applications. If you are viewing this vacancy through any job board then please go to our website www.yorkcollege.ac.uk/job-vacancies and apply using our application form.

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Closing date: 11 September 2024 (9am)
Interview date: 24 September 2024

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health. We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer. Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.