Teacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen with Thomas Rotherham College for a Teacher of Sociology (Criminology) to join the team based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. This Teacher of Sociology (Criminology) role is a full time position; tenable from 23rd August 2018.. You will receive a competitive salary of £22,937 - £38,364 per annum.

Thomas Rotherham College, a Sixth Form College, is a leading provider of post-16 education, with around 1500 16-18 year-old students. It is a thriving organisation that offers excellent professional opportunities in an environment which values and supports both staff and students.

The Teacher of Sociology (Criminology) duties and key responsibilities:

- Teach on appropriate courses as directed by the College.

- Develop and implement a variety of teaching and learning styles.

- Provide student support on main site courses as appropriate.

- Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people.

- Monitor and assess student achievement throughout their courses.

- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of appropriate Schemes of Work.

- Work with the other members of the Criminology and Sociology team to build team and cross-college resource material.

- Keep up to date with current developments in Criminology and Sociology education.

- Contribute to the development of the departments through team meetings and INSET.

- Contribute towards promoting a supportive learning environment.

- Participate appropriately in the College Appraisal /Professional Development Scheme.

- Other duties and responsibilities which might reasonably be required by the Principal.

Skills and Expertise needed to become our Teacher of Sociology (Criminology):

- Honours degree in an appropriate subject

- PGCE or equivalent

- Awareness of current developments in Criminology and Sociology education and training

- Evidence of having taken advantage of appropriate opportunities for professional development

- Effective verbal and written communication in both group and interpersonal situations

- Effective presentation, delivery and time management  skills

- Effective team working skills

- Ability to manage resources

- Effective problem solving skills

- Good level of IT literacy                                                                                                          

- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people.

- Successful teaching experience with 16-18 learners, including the delivery of Level 3 courses (Desirable)

If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you’d like to join us as our new Teacher of Sociology (Criminology) then please click ‘apply’ today! We’d love to hear from you!

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 20th April 2018

This post involves working with young people and vulnerable adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. 

Thomas Rotherham College is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority ethnic groups.  We undertake to make any reasonable adjustments to a job or workplace to counteract any disadvantages a disabled person may face