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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:

Teacher of Applied Psychology and Health & Social Care

1 x Full time, permanent

1 x Part time, temporary

Salary:  SFCA Teachers Pay Scale

Applied Psychology and Health & Social Care are two of the largest vocational departments in this highly successful Sixth Form College, receiving an Outstanding Grade within the recent Ofsted inspection. In Applied Psychology, there are currently 6 first year and 3 second year BTEC groups. In Health and Social Care, there are currently 4 first year and 2 second year single BTEC Certificate groups, 1 Diploma class and 2 Health and Social Care Level 2 classes.

Examination results in both subjects have been consistently excellent, both in raw and value-added terms.

Teachers in Applied Psychology and Health & Social Care work closely together, following a common program and using a variety of methods. These posts provide an excellent opportunity for suitably qualified persons to join an experienced team of Psychology and Health & Social Care teachers. The department is well-resourced, and the use of IT is being developed. Emphasis is placed on providing a supportive working environment for teachers, liaising over schemes of work, and sharing good practice.

Experience of teaching BTEC is not essential, but it would be beneficial. You should be committed, enthusiastic, and enjoy a challenge. You will be prepared to work hard within the team and be ambitious both on a personal level and for the department. The ability to motivate students, maintain standards, and be organised is vital. We hope you choose to apply.

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 10th April 2024 

Please state clearly on the application which post, full time or part time, you are applying for.  Thank you.

Interview Date:  to be confirmed

Teacher of Applied Psychology and Health & Social Care Job Description and Person Spec

Teacher of Applied Psychology and Health & Social Care Application Form

Teacher of Mathematics

Full time, permanent

Salary:  SFCA Teachers Pay Scale

An exciting opportunity has arisen to become part of a successful team at one of the country’s top sixth form colleges.

The Mathematics Department is a successful and vibrant area in the college, which covers a total of 9 different qualifications. We are looking for an enthusiastic, forward-thinking teacher, with a positive outlook, to join us and contribute to the college’s continuing success. You will be committed to a departmental ethos based on high quality teaching, excellent examination results, shared resources and mutual support. Experience of, or interest in, Statistics A Level, Core Maths or Level 2 courses would be of benefit.

If you have any informal queries about the position or department, please email Joe Wilkins, Head of Maths, at jpw@hereford.ac.uk.

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 10th April 2024

Interview Date: to be confirmed

Department of Mathematics Overview

Teacher of Mathematics Job Description and Person Spec

Teacher of Mathematics Application Form

Teacher of BTEC Business, Enterprise and Travel

1 x Full time permanent position

1 x Part time temporary position

Salary:  SFCA Teachers Pay Scale

Enterprise and Travel and Tourism are popular and successful subjects and consistently achieve Grade 1 department status. The department currently offers the following courses:

Enterprise at BTEC Level 1/2 and Level 3

Travel and Tourism at BTEC Level 1/2 and Level 3

Across the department there are currently 7 first year BTEC certificate groups and 5 second year extended certificate groups, with 3 groups for the level 1/2 programme.

Due to an increase in numbers in Enterprise, we are looking for one full-time and one part time member of staff to teach in the department. The successful applicants will be expected to teach across both subjects and at levels 2 and 3.

Four members of staff contribute to the work of the department and do teach other subjects across the department. The areas work closely together, and most teachers have been involved in more than one area.

Generally, teaching groups are about 24 in size and accommodated in well-presented classrooms. All rooms have computer terminals connected to the College network together with interactive whiteboards and a full range of technology to aid in delivery of the course. All members of the department work as a team to provide the best learning environment for the students. Emphasis is placed on staff supporting each other and sharing good working practice both informally and more formally in the context of implementing consistent departmental practice.

Closing Date: 9am Wednesday 10th April 2024

Please state clearly on the application which post, full time or part time, you are applying for.  Thank you.

Interview Date:  to be confirmed

Teacher of BTEC Business, Enterprise and Travel Job Description and Person Spec

Teacher of BTEC Business, Enterprise and Travel Application Form

Lead Netball Coach

Part time (10.5 hours per week), term time only, temporary contract until 31st May 2024

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

Hereford Sixth Form College is committed to the principles of the General Data Protections Regulations that came into force on 25th May 2018 and subsequent Data Protection Regulations 2018. We set out how we do this in privacy notices.

A Privacy Notice is a source of information that explains to an individual the “what, how, where, why and when?” regarding how we processes an employee’s personal data. Processing is a broad term and includes (amongst other things) collecting, recording, storing, amending, reviewing, using and deleting personal data. A vast array of employment-related data is processed by us and under the GDPR, we have to be more transparent and open than ever before about such processing.

Please see our Privacy notice for applicants below.

At Hereford Sixth Form College we are committed to carrying out our duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of our students. Please see our key policies at the bottom of this page which sets out our policies and procedures on this and statutory guidance.

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2023-2024 & Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023-24

Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023

Code of Conduct for Staff Policy and Procedure

Whistle Blowing Policy 2022/23

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy including Disability Disclosure and Confidentiality 2023-24