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Ark; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Ark Alexandra Academy as an English Teacher and make a meaningful impact on students' lives. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth, a competitive salary, and relocation assistance to ensure a smooth transition. Ideal for passionate educators ready to inspire the next generation in a thriving school community.

Benefits

Relocation Support

Extensive Professional Development Opportunities

Coaching for Every Teacher

Additional Training Days

Access to Network-wide Events

Qualifications

• Ability to create interactive lessons that include all students.
• Commitment to professional development and mentoring.
• Experience in teaching English literature and language.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging English lessons to students.
• Collaborating with colleagues for co-planning and development.
• Participating in professional development and mentoring.

Skills

Engaging Lessons

Subject Communication

Behaviour Management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Location Ark Alexandra Academy Role Type Teacher
Vacancy Description We are excited to welcome applications from enthusiastic English teachers to join our dynamic and supportive team. We are able to offer up to £5K relocation package and potential TLR for the right candidate. Salary From £30,570 Salary To £48,390

English Teacher

Start date: April / September 2024 or as soon as possible

Location: Ark Alexandra Academy, Hastings, East Sussex

Salary: Ark Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales: £30,570 to £48,390 + up to £5k relocation package and potential TLR for the right candidate

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 9.00 am on08 March 2024

The school reserves the right to withdraw this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to avoid disappointment.

We are excited to welcome applications from enthusiastic English teachers to join our dynamic and supportive team. This role would be suitable for an experienced qualified teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to start their career in a secondary school setting after completing their training placements. Join us as we make a difference in the lives of our students and help them unlock their full potential.

Our successful English department is supported by the Ark Network English Advisor who, along with the Head of Department coaches and co-plans with teachers. We invest in our teachers by providing regular coaching, career planning and weekly training sessions.

The department follows the English Mastery curriculum at Key Stage 3. Our students study challenging literary heritage texts alongside a structured grammar and Reading for Pleasure programme. At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA syllabus for English Language and English Literature. We are proud of our seven-year curriculum map; the skills and knowledge students learn at KS3 and KS4 prepare them for the challenge of A-Level English Literature, a popular choice for our Sixth Form students.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to inspire and educate young minds, encouraging a love for English language and literature.

For more information please read the job description and person specification in the information pack available for download from here.

We’re looking for an individual who:

Can deliver engaging and interactive lessons to students, fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment

Can articulate a love of their subject

Is able to communicate effectively with students of all abilities

Cares about students, their learning, and their futures

Can manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning

Is committed to participating in professional development programmes and will engage in mentoring opportunities provided by the school and network

Our school:

Ark Alexandra is a two-campus secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary with 6th form in the Ark network. A popular school, we have grown to have over 1,600 students this year. We work across a split site which brings with it unique opportunities for growth and development. At our most recent Ofsted inspection in September 2021, Leadership & Management, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development and Sixth Form were all judged to be Good.

Ark Alexandra works closely with our feeder primary schools, Ark Blacklands, Ark Little Ridge and Ark Castledown, all of which have exceptional leadership graded as Outstanding by Ofsted.

As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin our ethos, culture and behaviour. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.

What we offer:

Salary higher than the national pay scales

Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education

Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school

Coaching for every teacher

Protected co-planning time

Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL

Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network

At Ark Alexandra in Hastings, we are committed to helping staff with relocation. In addition to offering up to £5,000 we can help you make a smooth transition into our school and sea-side community. We recognise the challenges of moving to a new area, and as such we offer:

Information on local housing options, and connections to good property agents

Advise on school enrolment for staff members' children

Additionally, we foster a welcoming environment by connecting new employees with existing staff members who can offer guidance on settling into the community of Hastings.

The school's commitment to supporting the relocation process reflects our dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment for all staff members.