Head of Department: Chemical and Physical Sciences

The Sixth Form College, Colchester, Colchester
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Job Ref No. ECC8600-341S Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: £55,292 - £58,114
Position Start Date: 26/08/2025 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 24/02/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: tbc  

Job Description

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We are looking for an inspirational individual to lead a newly merged Chemical and Physical Sciences department in this outstanding sixth form college. The successful candidate will also need to be able to teach A Level Chemistry.

The successful applicant needs to be flexible and to appreciate the wider College and external contexts within which the department works. A willingness to work as part of committed and successful teams, at departmental and College wide level, is also important.

For full details and an application form please visit the job vacancies section at www.colchsfc.ac.uk

Information about the School

The Sixth Form College, Colchester is one of the largest and most successful 16-19 providers of general sixth form education in the country Our aim is to provide broad, high quality academic and general education programme Currently we have over 3000 full time students on roll and the importance of the development of each individual student is recognised. Operating as a young adult environment the College provides a bridge between the worlds of school and of higher education or employment. In September 2024 the Sixth Form College, Colchester and Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge merged and formed The Sixth Form Colleges Trust.

As a large and innovative college a great deal of emphasis is placed on career development and training for all staff with opportunities to gain further qualifications and enhanced skills. Support, guidance, and development are offered to meet particular career needs. We value diversity and we are an equal opportunities employer.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Contact Information

Human Resources Department
The Sixth Form College
North Hill, Colchester
Essex, CO1 1SN
Telephone: 01206 500744/5
Email: humanresources@colchsfc.ac.uk

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