Dear Candidate,  

 Thank you for taking the time to find out more about this exciting role as English and Media Teacher at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy. We are delighted that you are considering joining our academy at such an exciting stage in our development. Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is a mixed, non-selective, 11-18 secondary school in Lambeth. The Academy opened in 2008 and moved into its award-winning building on Shakespeare Road in 2010. Evelyn Grace Academy was judged as ‘good’ by OFSTED in 2017 and behavior was said to be ‘exceptionally strong’.  

 In September 2017, I took over as Principal, having previously co-founded an ‘outstanding’ ARK school in North London: Ark Academy. I will work with staff at Evelyn Grace to secure its position as the school of choice in the local community. Together we will ensure that students secure the highest possible standards so they can go on and compete for the very best positions in their chosen career.  

We believe education is transformational. That is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice. As a teacher at Evelyn Grace you will join me and together we will shape and develop our academy, and thereby realise our ambitions in building an outstanding school.

At Evelyn Grace Academy we believe that all our students can achieve excellence, no matter what their background and that they all deserve the very best teachers and resources to help them secure the very best qualifications. Accordingly, the Academy offers a rigorous curriculum and a broad enrichment programme for students at all key stages.

 We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about education as a means of transforming people’s lives. Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record of outstanding teaching and securing excellent outcomes.  

The successful applicant will be a strong team player fully aligned to the Academy’s ethos of high academic expectation and aspiration for all. They will want to be part of body of teachers that work tirelessly to help our students develop the sort of qualities that will help them flourish and succeed in life.  

As a member of Evelyn Grace and the ARK network, you will receive the sort of coaching, training and development opportunities that will help you become the very best that you can be.  

For further information and to apply please visit our website: evelyngraceacademy.org/vacancies and complete your application by Sunday 28th October at 11.00 pm.

For any queries relating to your application, please contact our Operations Manager on 0207 737 7560 or russell.dunscombe@evelyngraceacademy.org I wish you all the best in your application.

Yours faithfully,  
Tim Dainty
Principal

The Role

To provide outstanding teaching and learning of Media Studies to secure excellent levels of achievement for all students
To collaborate effectively with other members of the department to secure outstanding practice and produce high quality resources
The successful candidate would also ideally be able to teach Religious Studies, Sociology or English

Key responsibilities

Provide a nurturing classroom and school environment that helps students to develop as learners
Consistently plan, resource and deliver lessons that allow stimulating and enjoyable learning to take place
Ensure that all students are given quality feedback in order to make rapid and sustained progress
Help to maintain/establish excellent standards of behaviour for learning across the academy  

Outcomes and activities

Teaching and Learning
In discussion with the Head of Department, plan and prepare engaging Media lessons based on agreed schemes of work
Plan engaging Media lessons that enable students to enjoy their learning and make excellent progress
Teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment Use regular assessments to monitor progress, set targets and determine appropriate intervention
Maintain regular and productive communication with parents, to report on progress, sanctions, rewards and to relay other relevant information 
Maintain accurate student data that can be used to make teaching more effective
Identify the intervention needs of students and appropriate strategies to improve attainment

Academy Culture
Help create a strong academy community reflective of our key values of excellence, endeavour and self-discipline ·        Support the development of a culture that is committed to high achievement and where the learning of students is our constant focus
Help provide opportunities through learning for students to develop the qualities of resilience, responsibility, integrity, curiosity, confidence and eloquence
Work with students, staff and parents to promote consistently excellent behaviour for learning and caring, respectful relationships
Participate in and contribute to the academy’s stimulating programme of CPD

Other
Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Head of Department
Undertake professional development and appraisal 



Qualification Criteria
Qualified to degree level and above
Qualified to teach in the UK  

Experience
Essential ·        
Experience of raising attainment in a challenging classroom environment
Evidence of continually improving the teaching and learning of their subject though classroom delivery, schemes of work and extra-curricular activities
Experience of teaching students of all abilities across Key Stage 3 and 4  

Behaviours 

Leadership
Effective team worker
High expectations for accountability and consistency
Vision aligned with Ark’s high aspirations, high expectations of self and others
Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every student
Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence
Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils  

Teaching and Learning
Excellent classroom practitioner    
Shows clear understanding of strategies which are effective in meeting the needs of different learners
Effective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards
Has good communication, planning and organisational skills
Demonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement
Acts as a role model to staff and students
Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice

Other      
Evelyn Grace Academy, its staff and governors, are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our pupils and to providing a safe environment with robust systems to ensure the safety and healthy development of all our pupils, within the academy and on related school trips and other activities.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check