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A
Technology College with excellent facilities for ICT and training
available for staff all the year round |
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A
fully comprehensive intake |
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A
vibrant sixth form of 155 students, studying 24 different AS/A2 levels
and 3 GNVQ courses |
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An
equal opportunities policy in which all qualified teaching staff have
the opportunity to undertake sixth form work |
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Improving
academic results at all levels the College won a School Achievement
Award in April 2000 |
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A
creative approach to the curriculum with fast-track opportunities,
and a commitment to make provision for individual talent |
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New
purpose-built buildings 2/3 of the College has been built within
the last three years. |
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New
staff facilities planned for 2002-2003 |
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Excellent
staff development provision as an Investors in People award holder,
the College expects to provide training and opportunities for staff
to develop their skills and talents, not only within their department,
but also across the College as a whole. |
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A global
perspective the College has recently won an International School
Award. |
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A Work-Related
Centre, which provides special programmes for students particularly
suited to vocational work and training |
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An
exceptionally well-qualified and committed Learning Support department |
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An
innovative Star Zone a provision for students who
need behaviour management programmes |
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Excellent
sports facilities, with joint use of the Sports Centre on the same
site- The College holds the Sportsmark for its commitment to sporting
acitvities, team work and partner work with primary schools and local
clubs. |
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A good
record of work in the Arts, school productions and concerts each term,
workshops and visits. |
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A popular
Activities Week in July which ends the year with students and teachers
involved in extra-curricular activities. Newly appointed staff, if
available are welcome to join us for this week. |
| Newly
Qualified Staff |
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Are
given a teaching timetable which constitutes 90% of the normal teaching
load |
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Are
able to take advantage of a high quality Induction programme |
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Will
find their Heads of Department knowledgeable and supportive |
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Can
expect to meet newly qualified staff from other schools, arranged
by Oxfordshire LEA |
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Will
have opportunities to see other teachers at work |
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Will
be invited to take part in the life of the College in July, and will
be paid for this month |
Investors
in People Report October 2001
It is a highly supportive atmosphere and one of the best
examples I have seen of total integration between teaching and support
staff.
COME AND JOIN US! |