Leader of Learning English

Location

Powys, Wales | United Kingdom

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of over 100 premium private schools spanning six continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 80,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In addition, we are delighted to be recognised in the top 10 highest value private companies in the UK by Beauhurst.

In over 24 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 12,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

About the role

Job Title – Secondary English Leader of Learning (Teacher)

Location – Based in the UK - working remotely from home

Start Date - ASAP

Position

Full time, Permanent Contract. You will be contracted to work 42 weeks of the year, 35 weeks of which being our contact time and a further 4 weeks will be directed during half-terms to complete other activities such as course writing, marking, revision sessions etc. The timing of directed weeks/hours will be confirmed and staff will be off for the remainder of the half-terms. It is expected that staff will work the necessary hours to fulfil their duties and responsibilities.

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week 
• Live Teaching is from Monday to Friday
• Live Teaching can be between 8:30am – 4:40pm. This includes co-curricular activities and our meetings which we have scheduled for the end of the school day
• An extracurricular activity is mandatory for all teachers moving forward and will take place twice a week

Various Benefits

• Company Pension
• Life Cover
• Employee Discount Programme

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspire, motivate and provide purposeful subject knowledge for students within the school
• Be up to date on current research and emerging pedagogy and disseminate this to staff through active engagement in professional development with the learning community
• Take a leading role in maintaining a positive and inspirational learning climate in the subject specialism and, where appropriate, the integration of your subject learning across the curriculum
• Support the self-evaluation of the school’s effectiveness and the development of priorities for improvement
• Assist in maintaining and developing a high-quality school environment and profile and act as a role model by their professional conduct and disposition
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and any class or group of students
• Provide guidance and advice to students on educational matters
• Provide or contribute to assessments, reports and references relating to students in a timely manner
• Participate in meetings and staff CPD opportunities
• Undertake any other work as specified by their line manager

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Be based in the UK.
• Qualified teacher status
• Ability to teach English Language and Literature across KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Knowledge of the correct Safeguarding procedure
• Knowledge of the education sector in a teaching profession or above
• Ability to work well in teams
• Change and business improvement-focused
• Able to work effectively in dynamic and changing environments
• Experience of working in the primary, secondary or college sector
• Experience of working in state or independent school sector
• Experience with creating resources and the ability to review and enhance our current course delivery
• Computer literate with the ability to teach online using technology applications

DESIRABLE

• Current or previous experience in a pastoral role
• Ability to teach English Language and Literature at KS5.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. 

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