Vacancy

Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.

We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.

We are looking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic tutor to deliver enrichment sessions within our Humanities area, who will help us provide the best possible learning experiences for our students. The enrichment programme includes subjects such as Ancient World, Debating, Law for Daily Life, Criminology, History Film Club and Global Issues.  It is planned that that this post will be based with our team at the Regent Road Campus.  All teaching materials will already be prepared, and this post is purely for the delivery of the sessions.

The successful applicant will have experience of working with young people. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

THE CURRICULUM AREA – Humanities

Humanities is a vibrant curriculum area. We teach A Levels in History, Ancient History, Politics, Geography and Law We also teach BTEC Level 3 Law  (Extended Certificate) and GCSE Citizenship  at Level 2.

The area is led by a Curriculum Area Leader who is supported by a Deputy and two Assistant Curriculum Area Leaders. Together they ensure the provision of high quality outcomes and experiences for students and lead the on-going development of teaching, learning and assessment. The area is accommodated in a modern teaching block and uses well-appointed modern classrooms. There are a good range of resources including excellent online materials, and interactive whiteboards.

For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.

This is a permanent part-time, term-time post working 22½ hours per week and will commence on 17^th August 2026, with a competitive salary on the SFCA support pay spine.

The salary banding for this post will be 7 – 10 which ranges from £25,951 to £27,733 per annum (pro rata). The actual starting salary for this post is £13,702 but may be negotiated based on experience.

We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:-

• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• Pension – Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), one of the most competitive on the market with an employer contribution of above 20% in most cases
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking

We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.

APPLICATIONS

Applicant Information

Job Description

Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. If you wish to apply for this post please complete our Application Form, Personal Details and Equal Opportunities Form which can be found by going to our Vacancies home page or by clicking here Work for us – WQE.

Completed applications must be returned by 8am on Friday 19^th June 2026.

Interviews will be held on Friday 26^th June 2026.

Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.

Please return all completed applications via e-mail only to vacancies@wqe.ac.uk.

Finally, I would like to thank you again for your interest in this post and I hope that we may hear from you in due course.

Paul Wilson

Principal