Ark Acton
has recently joined the network of ARK Schools and is dedicated to supporting
the education of all students.
We are
recruiting for an outstanding English Teacher to join our school. The English
Teacher will be responsible for planning and delivering the highest-quality
lessons and achieving excellent results for their students, instilling in them
a love for the subject and a desire to learn.
The
successful candidate will deliver outstanding teaching and learning and achieve
excellent results for students.
We offer
you the best training and support at every stage of your career. You will
receive regular coaching sessions, timetabled CPD each week, as well as staff
collaboration across the
Network.
As a
teacher at Ark Acton, you will be part of Ark, an international charity and one
of the UK's most successful multi academy trusts, with a network of 39 schools
in 4 locations across the country. Benefits of being part of the Ark network
include:
• A salary
higher than the main scale teacher salaries
• Twice as
many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues,
held by the best minds in education. If you would like to discuss the role,
please contact Ruth MacMurray HR Administrator on 02031102400.
Ark is committed to safeguarding children;
successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service check.
Job Description: English Teacher
Reports to: Head of Department
Start date: 23rd April 2019
Location: ARK Acton Academy
Contract: Permanent, 40 hrs /week
Salary: £35,412
The Role
As a teacher in Ark Acton Academy, you will be instrumental in our mission to provide every student, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. You will deliver high-quality, rigorous lessons that drive achievement and inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom.
Key Responsibilities
• Set high expectations so that all students are inspired, motivated and challenged to reach their full potential, and in doing so meet their progress and attainment targets
• Plan and teach well-structured, differentiated lessons that are aligned to the agreed curriculum and cultivate every student’s intellectual curiosity
• Use data to inform teaching and learning, identify areas for intervention and provide feedback to students, staff and families in order to promote progress and outcomes
• Manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning
• Work collaboratively with both school and network colleagues as a committed team member, building successful, high performing teams
• Participate actively throughout the network, by attending relevant meetings, and, as appropriate, delivering network-wide training and initiatives
• Work with colleagues, students and families to develop a strong school community
Other
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by the Head of Department or Principal
Note: Exceptional candidates may be considered for additional responsibilities
Person Specification: English Teacher
Qualification Criteria
• Qualified to teach and work in the UK
• Degree Qualification
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
• Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all pupils in a challenging classroom environment
• Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy
• Be or demonstrate the potential to become an outstanding teacher
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for English
• Effective and systematic behaviour management
• Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum
Personal Characteristics
• Genuine passion for and a belief in the potential of every student
• Deep commitment to Ark’s mission of providing an excellent education to every student, regardless of background
• Excellent interpersonal, planning and organisational skills
• Resilient, motivated and committed to achieving excellence
• Reflective and proactive in seeking feedback to constantly improve practice
• Commitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice
• Commitment to and understanding of professionalism in line with the National Teaching Standards
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 DBS check
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our academies. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process. This process is outlined here, but can be provided in more detail if requested. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
