Job Description

Duration:

Fixed-term, part-time (38.10%) from 26 August 2025 for one year, in the first instance.

Salary:

The part-time salary for this post is up to 19,501.49 per annum (FTE 51,185 per annum).

Closing date:

30/06/2025

With an exceptional reputation both locally and nationally, Reigate College focuses on outstanding 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 and supportive community ethos at the heart of everything it does.

The Post

The College is seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and hardworking teacher to join the History Department. The post is available on a fixed-term, part-time basis (38.10%) from 26 August 2025 for one year, in the first instance. 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.



The post would equally suit an experienced teacher or an Early Careers Teacher.

The Department

The Department is housed in the Visual Arts Building in modern, fully equipped classrooms. The team consists of five other teachers who work in a collaborative style, contributing to central teaching resources. Students regularly progress onto university courses for History, Classics, Politics, Journalism, Archaeology, Law and Teaching.

Courses

The Department offers the following courses:


A Level History

For more information about the courses, please visit www.reigate.ac.uk/courses/history-a-level. The Department also operates a number of 'Plus' classes, designed to improve student performance as part of the timetabled periods.

Salary

The part-time salary for this post is up to 19,501.49 per annum (FTE 51,185 per annum).

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 30 June 2025.

When completing their application, candidates are asked to indicate:


Why you are applying for the post 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, including extra-curricular activities 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.