Teacher of English (0.5FTE)

Location

Leicestershire | United Kingdom

Job description

Charnwood College is now recruiting for a Teacher of English.  This role could be your next career opportunity!

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

About our Academy

Delivering academic excellence, embracing the value of enrichment and investing in community citizenship is at the heart of who we are and what we do.

We are passionate in providing our young people with rich opportunities to ensure they become their academic best, are ambitious, aspirational, courageous and respectful in their daily lives.

We believe the learning environment we create and maintain is key and will ensure students lead successful and happy lives, acquiring the knowledge they need to progress through the key milestones in our education system and embark on careers of their choosing. As well as knowledge, we must also educate them with the ‘cultural capital’ that they need to become the future citizens of their communities so that they develop into adults who will champion change in society, guided by a strong sense of discipline and moral purpose.

About the role

• You are required to carry out the duties as set out in the relevant paragraphs of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document. This post requires you to teach pupils in the 11 to 19 age range and with others outside that age range as required for transition and outreach work.
• In carrying out these duties you will need to work in compliance with all Academy policies and procedures as set out by the Trust and Governing Body and the reasonable direction from colleagues with the relevant position of responsibility.
• You will have the role of Form Tutor, even when a form has not been assigned to you and may be asked to carry out some or all of those duties if required.
• You will continuously evaluate and review your role and propose improvements to this in the light of experience as part of performance management processes.
• You will also be required to carry out any other additional duties as might be reasonably required by the Principal.
• To maintain a thorough and up to date knowledge of the teaching of your subject(s) and take account of wider curriculum developments and up-to-date research relevant to your work.
• To plan lessons/activities/tutorials and sequences of lessons to meet the needs of your classes and the individual students in them.
• To use a range of appropriate strategies and follow Academy policies for teaching/tutoring, behaviour management and classroom management.
• To do all you can to safeguard and promote the welfare of students in the Academy.
• To set ambitious and well-grounded consistent expectations for groups and classes using both quantitative and qualitative sources of information.
• To assess, monitor and record the progress of students in your teaching (and tutorial groups) and give them clear and constructive feedback.
• To do all you can to ensure that, as a result of your teaching (and tutoring), your students achieve well.

See what it means and feels like to be part of the  DRET Way .

This is a part-time (0.5FTE), permanent position.

Salary & Benefits

• MPS 1 - UPS 3 £30,000.00 - £46,525.00 FTE per annun ( £15,000.00 - £23,262.50 pro rata )
• Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Enhanced ECT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers 
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform
• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust ( DRET ) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities. 

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 34 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

Apply now

To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply here’ button.

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.

THIS ROLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE TALENT REFERRAL PROGRAMME AWARD – DRET INTERNAL COLLEAGUES ONLY.

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