Part Time Variable Hours Tutor of Sociology

Part Time Variable Hours Tutor of Sociology
 
Hours: part-time variable

Salary: Hourly rate: £25.25 (unqualified)* or £26.38 (qualified)* inclusive of holiday pay.

Plus, membership of Teachers’ Pension Scheme

*the base hourly rate is £16.29 (unqualified) / £17.02 (qualified) per hour, plus payment for holiday and preparation and marking time, which gives an approximate hourly rate of £25.25 (unqualified) / £26.38 (qualified) per hour.

About the role/person

York College is seeking an experienced A Level Sociology Teacher to join our dynamic and collaborative Sociology Team, with the role starting in the next few weeks.
The expected start date is 10th February 2025, however the actual start date will be negotiable depending on particular circumstances.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in teaching Sociology at A Level, with the ability to inspire and engage students. Our well-resourced department is committed to providing an excellent learning environment, and you will be part of a supportive team that values teamwork, creativity, and professional development. If you are passionate about Sociology and available to start soon, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to apply for this post please submit your application as soon as possible, as applications will be reviewed as they are received.

About the College

We are a large, regional college serving a population across York and North Yorkshire of more one million people. Each year, we have approximately 4,000 school leavers, 1,000 apprentices, 2,000 adult students, and 400 higher-level students studying with us. 

Our wide range of education options span entry level programmes through to degrees, higher technical qualifications, and accredited professional courses to courses for professional development. Our apprenticeships can be studied from level 2 to level 5 across a range of different career pathways. We are the largest provider of A-Level and vocational programmes for school leavers in the region; we offer nearly 35 A-Level subjects and over 80 vocational courses, including a wide range of T-Level pathways.

We are proud to be part of a consortium of colleges and employers developing the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology (IoT), designed to increase higher level technical skills for employers.

With a vibrant working environment, excellent transport links to the city centre and surrounding area, plus on-site parking, you will find York College to be fulfilling and supportive place to work. As a member of College staff you will have full use of the College facilities including free gym membership at the Athletic Suite, our brand new state of the art gym.

Please visit our website: www.yorkcollege.ac.uk 

Want to know more? 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Vicky Horton, Curriculum & Standards Manager – Humanities at vhorton@yorkcollege.ac.uk.  

Important Notices

See the attached document for Important Notices.

We are deeply committed to diversity and inclusion and wish to have a diverse workforce. We positively welcome applicants from all under-represented groups, including minority ethnic groups and those with disabilities. We are proud to be affiliated to the Black Leadership Group (BLG).

As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.  York College has signed up to the ‘Mindful Employer’ charter for employers who are positive about mental health.  We are also a certified Disability Confident Employer.  Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

We welcome job applications from anyone who has the requisite skills, qualifications and experience. All applications are considered strictly on merit. Our aim is to appoint the best person for the job, regardless of race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age or any other ‘protected’ characteristic. Please note also that we value the contribution of those who have served in the Armed Forces, and are signatories to the Armed Forces Covenant.