Graduate Tutor
Ark John Keats Academy
Exciting opportunity to join a pioneering new school in north London.
Ark John Keats Academy is a growing school currently in the process of setting up a brand new Sixth Form due to open in September 2019. Therefore, we are looking to recruit excellent staff to join our expanding team and be part of the exciting next phase of our development.
We provide pupils from Nursery to Sixth Form with a world class standard of education. Our approach is underpinned by our six pillars – A Mastery Curriculum, High Quality Teaching, Strong Discipline, Character Development, Raising Aspirations & Enrichment and Developing Education Leaders.
The academy is expanding rapidly and we are seeking enthusiastic a Graduate Tutor. This is an opportunity for graduates with the desire and potential to become exceptional teachers to gain valuable experience. This role comes with a high level of support and training attached. The academy will also support successful candidates to gain Qualified Teacher Status through the Ark network’s teacher training scheme.
The academy staff, pupils and parents are incredibly aligned, committed and passionate about our school. We have been graded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and pupils make rapid progress in a calm, purposeful and happy environment.
In recruiting for a Graduate Tutor we are seeking the following from applicants:
· A degree in their chosen subject and good A levels, or the equivalent.
· Understanding of, and alignment with, our six pillars
· A growth mindset
· High standards of professionalism
· Courteousness
· The potential to be an exceptional teacher
We are committed to providing staff with high quality and regular CPD. All teachers and leaders have weekly coaching, a weekly whole staff training session, 14 CPD days annually and access to an extensive menu of Ark training programmes for all levels.
Flexible and part time working will be considered.
To apply please submit your application by 8am on 10th December 2018. For further information, a confidential discussion about this role please contact Natasha Socrates on n.socrates@arkjohnkeatsacademy.org. For technical questions or about the application form itself, contact Mitra Samsami on m.samsami@arkjohnkeatsacademy.org
Start Date: As soon as possible
Closing date: 8am on 10th December 2018
Salary: Ark Support Staff band 5-6 (£20,136 - £25,746) depending on experience
Hours: 8am – 5:30pm Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, 8am – 5pm on Wednesdays
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
We value diversity and are committed to safeguarding and promoting child welfare. The successful candidate will be subject to DBS and any other relevant employment checks.
Reports to: Head of Department/Principal
Start date: As soon as possible
Salary: Ark Support Staff band 5-6 (£20,136 - £25,746) depending on experience
Hours: 8am – 5:30pm Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri, 8am – 5pm on Wednesdays
Working Pattern: Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)
Key responsibilities
· To deliver sessions to individuals, small groups and some full classes
· To develop one’s own teaching practice to a level of advanced proficiency
· To fully implement all academy routines and techniques for creating a culture of high expectations
· To contribute to the enrichment, extra-curricular and raising aspirations programmes
· To contribute to the effective daily working of the academy.
Outcomes and Activities
Teaching and Learning
· To teach engaging and effective lessons to individuals, small groups and some whole classes that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment
· To use regular assessments to set targets for pupils, monitor pupil progress and respond accordingly to the results of such monitoring
· To ensure that all pupils achieve at least expected progress and the majority of pupils make more than expected progress
· To maintain regular and productive communication with pupils, parents and carers, to report on progress, sanctions and rewards and all other communications
· To implement and adhere to the academies behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils is maintained at all times
Academy Culture
· To support the academy’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures
· To help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships
· To help develop a school/department culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement and good discipline
· To be alert and active on issues relating to pupil welfare and child protection
· To run enrichment sessions as part of the timetabled school day
· To support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required.
Other
· To undertake , and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development
· To undertake, within reason, other various responsibilities as directed by the Headteacher or Principal.
Person Specification: Graduate Tutor
Qualification Criteria
· Qualified to at least degree level
· At least two B grades, including chosen subject, at A Level
· Qualified to work in the UK
Experience
· Evidence of being, or having the potential to be, an outstanding teacher of the subject.
Knowledge
· Up to date knowledge in the curriculum area
· An understanding of what an outstanding education looks like in the classroom
· An understanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high expectations.
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 pupil
· Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence
· Effective listening skills that lead to a strong understanding of others
· Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.
Teaching and Learning
· Excellent classroom teacher, or potential to be one, with the ability to reflect on lessons and continually improve their own practice
· Effective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards
· Thinks strategically about classroom practice and tailoring lessons to pupils needs
· Understands and interprets complex pupil data to drive lesson planning and pupil attainment
· 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 pupils
· Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice.
Other
· Commitment to equality of opportunity and the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
· Willingness to undertake training
· This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.