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
We are looking to appoint an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher to deliver A Level Religious Studies and Alevel Philosophy.We are looking for a full-time member of staff with dynamism and passion for their subject to start in January 2026.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 Humanities Department covers A Level Geography, Law, Philosophy and Religious Studies and Vocational Travel & Tourism and Applied Law.Student numbers are very healthy with a record number of applications for September 2025.Students for these subjects go on to study at a range of universities including Oxbridge, degree apprenticeships and into the workplace. All students taking vocational courses complete work experience organised by the College’s careers department.
The Department has high expectations of its students and is proactive in offering a range of support to ensure students meet their targets. These include regular study support workshops, personalised support and an Easter revision conference.
Students are actively encouraged to extend their learning outside the classroom and the Department organises a range of extracurricular activities including guest speakers, educational visits and lunchtime talks and short courses. The Department of nine teachers is a friendly, focused team with a passion for innovative approaches to teaching and learning.
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/visit:
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. We also actively encourage interested applicants to visit the College, if you would like to do so, please contact Kirsty Crook via recruitment@woking.ac.uk
Application Information:
Start Date:Monday 5 January 2026
Salary: £33,467 to £51,014 pa (FTE), depending on experience (including fringe allowance). Figures subject to change in line with future nationally-agreed pay increases
To Apply: Please click Apply Now and download the Application Pack and Application Form from our website - 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, we are unable to sponsor work visas.
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.
Closing date:9am, Tuesday 17 June 2025
Interviews:to be held on Monday 23 June 2025
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.
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