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Hereford Sixth Form College has over 2000 full-time 16-19 students and an excellent reputation for its results and extra-curricular provision. Rated Ofsted outstanding in 2007 and again in 2023, the College consistently achieves one of the highest Advanced Level points scores per entry of over 100 SFC’s nationally and has outstanding value added results as measured by both the ALIS and ALPS systems.
The Heart of Mercia Multi-Academy Trust (MAT), formed on 1 April 2019 and delivers education in the West Midlands. Hereford Sixth Form College is a part of this Trust. The MAT has an annual budget of £50m and serves the needs of 8,500 students across the region.
The closing dates are given as a guide. We reserve the right to close vacancies at any time. If you do not hear from us within 6 weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
We may choose to appoint before the official deadline and candidates may be called for interview sooner.
All applications must be made on either the College’s application form or the MAT's application form. Each role will specify which application form to use. Completed application forms should be sent to Charlie Lewis, HR Administrator via email recruitment@hereford.ac.uk
Please note we do not accept CVs.
Hereford Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS Disclosure. The College also celebrates diversity and aims to recruit a diverse range of staff.
We currently have the following vacancies:
Personal Tutor
37 hours per week, term time only plus two weeks, permanent
Support Staff SCP 11 – 15 (£26,097 - £29,346 per annum FTE) giving a pro-rata salary of £23,022- £25,889 per annum
We are proud of the support we provide to our students both academically and holistically, and are looking to appoint a Personal Tutor with the skills to continue to add to our successful tutoring programme. Ideally, you will have a background in supporting young people in their academic, social and personal development to ensure they maximise their achievement. The role requires flexibility, good listening skills, empathy, use of initiative and a sound understanding of safeguarding and keeping children safe in education. You will be committed to a collegiate ethos and a desire to contribute to the College’s continuing success.
Closing Date: 9am Monday 29th April 2024
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Personal Tutor Job Description and Person Spec
Personal Tutor Application Form
French Language Assistant
Part time, term time only, fixed term
Salary: SFCA Support Staff Scale Point 24, currently £38,353 per annum FTE, giving a pro-rata salary of up to £10,428 per annum
Are you passionate about the French language and culture? Are you a French native speaker? Do you have a desire to inspire young minds?
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, friendly, inspirational and dynamic individual to join the Languages Department on a fixed-term basis from 1st October 2024 until 31st May 2025, with a maximum of 12 hours per week.
As a French Modern Foreign Languages Assistant you will play a pivotal role in enhancing our students’ language learning experience. Your passion for the French language and culture will bring the language to life for our students of A Level French, whilst supporting our talented language teachers, helping students practise their French skills and preparing engaging teaching materials teaching.
You will have weekly timetabled session with students in groups of two for Lower Sixth (first year) and individual sessions for Upper Sixth (second year). You will cover the following A Level topics which students learn in class, but the main aim is to get them talking:
- Aspects of French-speaking society: current trends
- La famille en voie de changement/La « cyber-société /Le rôle du bénévolat
- Aspects of French-speaking society: current issues
- Les aspects positifs d’une société diverse/ les marginalisés
- Comment traite-t-on les criminels?
- Artistic culture in the French-speaking world
- Une culture fière de son patrimoine/La musique francophone contemporaine/le Cinéma
- Aspects of political life in the French-speaking world
- Les ados, le droit de vote et l’engagement politique
- Manifestations, grèves/La politique et l’immigration
- Literary texts and Film study
- Literature “Un sac de billes” by Joseph Joffo
- Film “La Haine” by Mathieu Kassowitz
You will encourage students, clarify any misunderstandings of grammar, teach them new vocabulary and idiomatic expressions, as well as injecting some culture and civilisation.
An approachable and enthusiastic personality will be key to supporting our students, and previous experience of working in education and/or with young people is desirable.
If you wish to have an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Isabelle Celie-Bone, Head of Languages, via email at icb@hereford.ac.uk.
Closing Date: 9am 30th April 2024
Interview Date: week commencing 13th May 2024
French Language Assistant Application Form
IT Hub Manager
Full time, whole year, permanent
Salary: up to Support Staff Scale Point 29, £43,289 per annum (depending on number of academies managed)
We are looking for an IT Hub Manager to work in the Hereford Area.
Your main duties will be:
- to run the IT Helpdesk/Services within that Hub in an efficient and friendly way
- to manage IT staff within the Hereford Hub
- to manage IT budgets and plan the improvement and regular update/replacement of the IT equipment
- to collaborate with other key members of staff and teams
- to lead and work together with a wider range of stakeholders on IT projects.
You should have:
- good teamwork and organisational skills
- the ability to form strong working relationships with others
- flexibility and self-motivation.
Benefits:
- 22 days annual leave + bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after five years of continuous service
- Local government pension scheme
- Other benefits include free on-site parking, discounted on-site gym and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and on-site cafés
Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 30th April 2024
Interview Date: week commencing 7th May 2024
Start Date: negotiable
IT Hub Manager Job Description and Person Spec
IT Hub Manager Application Form
Lead Netball Coach
Part time (10.5 hours per week), term time only, temporary contract
Salary: SFCA Support Staff Salary Scale point 31, £10,805 per annum pro-rata
Sports academies are designed to give enthusiastic sports players aged 16 – 18 the chance to develop their playing talent alongside their academic qualifications. The academies are based at Hereford Sixth Form College but form partnerships with local sports clubs and organisations, which allows students in full-time education the opportunity to access quality sports coaching and performance opportunities to maximise their potential. The academies are committed to developing the best players in the region by providing them with the physical and mental skills which are required to help them fulfil their ambitions within the game.
Candidates will be required to coach a group of 16 – 19 year olds of mixed ability, delivering a programme focused on team and player development, as well as enthusing and engaging students to encourage regular participation. Candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and will fully embrace the sporting and educational ethos within our Sixth Form educational establishment.
The successful candidate will have coaching experience and current Level 2 coaching qualifications (or above). First aid certification and the ability to drive a mini-bus would be desirable.
Closing date: Please submit your completed application as soon as possible. While there is no specified closing date, we encourage interested candidates to apply at their earliest convenience, as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Lead Netball Coach Application Form
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Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2023-2024 & Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023-24
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy including Disability Disclosure and Confidentiality 2023-24