Rated "Outstanding" in every area, by Ofsted, Woking College are proud to provide excellence in sixth form education.
"Staff feel proud to work at the College. They are exceptionally positive about the culture leaders have created. They describe leaders as visible, approachable and highly focussed on staff wellbeing. Leaders celebrate achievement frequently in staff forums which helps staff to feel recognised, highly valued and a member of the Woking College family."
The Role
Inspiring and enthusiastic member of staff required to deliver inspiring lessons in Vocational Media up to Level 3 and A Level Media. We are looking for a full-time member of staff (substantial part-time, approx. 0.8 FTE will be considered), with dynamism and passion for their subject to start in the new academic year. With a friendly, supportive team, and exceptional College facilities, this is an exciting time to join our growing College.
Applications from ECTs and Teachers in Schools and Sixth Form College sectors are welcome. A full mentoring programme is arranged to introduce all new staff to sixth form college systems and procedures and to support and encourage professional development. We are looking for exceptional candidates to join the team and inspire our students. We expect high performance from all our staff and candidates should demonstrate their ability and suitability to both the role and the culture of the College.
The Department
The Media and Film Department is a vibrant and highly successful area of the college. Student recruitment has increased rapidly over the last few years and the department now offers a wide range of A Level and Vocational courses, all of which heavily require students to create print and moving image productions. Wider opportunities are offered to students outside of the curriculum, with students regularly entering National Film Competitions and producing projects for local community groups.
The department hosts a range of extra-curricular activities which have included educational visits - recently to Sky Sports - and guest speakers from local universities linked to our film and media qualifications. Our expectations are high and our students value the support that the department offers to ensure they excel and meet their potential. This includes regular study support workshops, bookable 1:1s for personalised support, target setting and an intensive revision programme, as well as being focused on the development of exam skills and improving literacy.
As part of the Woking Way programme, the College offers the opportunity for wider learning through the short courses programme. The programme provides excellent opportunities for students to use on their personal statements, CVs and personal development.
Why work with us?
Woking College has a strong sense of community in which everyone is valued; we look forward to welcoming new members of staff to join our team.
In addition to staff development, sharing best practice sessions, and regular support, the following is short selection of what the College offers to staff:
* Laptop for all teaching staff
* Free on-site parking
* Staff room with free hot drinks available to all staff, Friday cakes
* Onsite canteen with a range of healthy options to purchase, and a Costa coffee shop
* Regular staff social events: bowling, staff quiz, summer BBQ, weekend walks/cycling, Christmas lunch, Christmas party
* College gym available for staff use, yoga classes, staff football (new 3G pitch), run club
* Staff clubs/support groups: book club, menopause group, group for Parents/carers of children with mental health concerns
* Access to prayer/multi faith room
College website:
We recommend applicants visit the College's website: Woking College | Surrey | Welcome to Woking College to find out more about our friendly community and why we are Outstanding.
Application Information:
Start Date: Tuesday 26 August 2025
Salary: £33,467 to £51,014 pa (FTE), depending on experience (including fringe allowance). Pro-rata for part-time. Figures include the recently agreed 5.5% pay increase
To Apply: Please download the Application Pack and click the Apply Now button to access the Application Form, or visit the Staff Vacancy page on the College website: Woking College | Surrey | Staff Vacancies
CVs will not be accepted on their own. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
Please ensure education and employment history is completed fully, gaps in employment must be accounted for under the section entitled “Periods when not working”. We would like to see your passion for the role and the College in your supporting statement, please use this opportunity to include personal skills, experience relevant to the post, and reasons why you feel you would be successful if this post.
We actively encourage interested applicants to visit the College to see how you could be part of our friendly College community. If you would like to do so, please contact Kirsty Crook via recruitment@woking.ac.uk
Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 12 March 2025
Interviews: to be held on Tuesday 18 March 2025
For further information, to have an initial discussion, or to return a completed Application Form, please contact: Kirsty Crook, Personnel Officer: recruitment@woking.ac.uk
Important information:
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and successful applicants will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks. The College is committed to equal opportunities.
The College encourages all candidates to be familiar with Section 1 of the DfE paper on “Keeping Children Safe in Education” September 2024 and the College's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. These documents can be found on the College's Staff Vacancies page, and Policies page.
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) the College asks candidates to consider Woking College's Privacy Notice for Job Applicants, which can be found on the Staff Vacancies page of the College’s website.