Part of the recently formed Sixth Form Colleges Trust, and situated in the heart of this historic city, The Sixth Form College, Colchester is an Ofsted Outstanding, diverse, international, and multi-cultural community with a positive and vibrant ethos and atmosphere.

As a large and innovative college, we are committed to enhancing the individual skills and knowledge of our staff, placing a great deal of emphasis on professional and career development, training, and support. 

Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic, energetic, and committed to our ethos of providing a high quality, broadly based educational experience to 16 - 19-year-old students along with the skills, opportunities and guidance needed to progress and transition to the adult world. We welcome applications from experienced and early career teachers.

We value diversity and we are a Disability Confident, equal opportunities employer. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Sixth Form College, Colchester has a duty to provide a secure and safe environment for both learners and staff.  Part of that duty is to ensure that we do not employ or make use of the services of a person who has a criminal conviction or record of behaviour that could pose a threat to the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff. 

Due to the nature of the College’s business, any offer of appointment is subject to satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) including satisfactory Barred List clearance, social media check, and medical clearance. 

Positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applicants will be required to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ [as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020)].  

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