Job Description

Duration:

Permanent, full-time.

Salary:

The salary for this post is up to 53,232 per annum, plus 843.25 per annum for the course leader responsibility.

Closing date:

26/01/2026

With an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally, Reigate College focuses on excellent teaching, learning and support to make it one of the best sixth form colleges in the country. The College is a great place to work and study, with an active, inclusive and supportive community ethos at the heart of everything it does.

The Post

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and hardworking Course Leader to join the Product Design and Engineering Department and manage the Engineering (Year 1) course.



The post is available on a permanent, full-time basis from 24 August 2026. The full-time teaching contact time at Reigate College is 21 hours per week.



Our ideal person will be able to demonstrate a track record of success in delivering the highest standards and achieving outstanding results. The post holder must be confident in the use of Information Technology in all aspects of their work.


This post would equally suit an experienced Course Leader/Head of Department or someone looking for their first management role.

The Department

The Department is housed in the County Building in modern, fully equipped classrooms including smart boards. The team consists of three other teachers and two technicians who work in a collaborative style, contributing to central teaching resources. Students regularly progress onto university courses for Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology and Product Design.



The Department works closely as a team in a friendly and co-operative manner. Strong emphasis is given to mutual support by the exchange of ideas and materials and thus the co-operative construction of Schemes of Work and Lesson Plans.

Courses

The Department offers:


A Level Product Design (3D Design) A Level Engineering

The post holder will be expected to teach on the A Level Engineering course. For more information about the course, please visit Engineering (A Level Equivalent) - Reigate College.



The Department also operates a number of 'Plus' classes, designed to improve student performance as part of the timetabled periods.

Course Leadership

There is currently a Course Leader vacancy. The successful applicant will be responsible for the planning and delivery of the Year 1 course, as well as the monitoring of student performance throughout the qualification.

Salary

The salary for this post is up to 53,232 per annum, plus 843.25 per annum for the course leader responsibility.

Applying

Full details and an application form can be downloaded from our website (www.reigate.ac.uk/job-vacancies). Applicants are asked to complete and return the application form to the Personnel Department by email to jobs@reigate.ac.uk as soon as possible, but no later than

9.00am on Monday 26 January 2026.

When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:


Why you are applying for the post A Level Engineering results (A-B grades, retention, value added), preferably for the past three years or for NQTs, evidence of an outstanding placement, particularly with regard to the standard of teaching and learning
Particular strengths, experiences and interests that you would bring to this post Evidence of your ability to work as part of a team in a flexible and professional manner What you are able to bring to College life outside of your teaching commitment Details of any leadership responsibilities you have had within education and how you have instigated positive change and improved outcomes for students Details of any previous personnel management Which courses you have experience of delivering

Safeguarding

Reigate College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on successful applicants including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.



Please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates in accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.