Job Description
Salary : £41,892.00 – £49,320.00 per year
FYA Education are currently looking to appoint an exceptional Second in Charge of English teacher for one of our secondary schools in Brent. This is a Permanent role starting from 1st April 2023.
School Aims: We aim to provide a school experience which:
In its breadth introduces each boy to the fullness of a life rooted in the love of God. In its balance establishes attitudes, which produce concern for truth and respect for others.
In its relevance enables each boy to make his contribution to society with dignity and faith. Respects the uniqueness of each individual regardless of gender, race, faith, social background or ability. Serves to develop a sureness to stand against all that undermines dignity of self and of others.
Purpose of post: To work as a member of the English team seeking to improve examination results through effective curriculum delivery in this area.
Key Tasks: As a leader of the English department, the teacher will:
A STUDENT PERFORMANCE To research, review and disseminate reading strategies to boost the reading ages of all pupils (both those acquiring English as a second language and those exceed their reading age).
To ensure improved examination results by: a) To contribute to and develop the whole-school reading culture.
b) To host regular student voice panels to inform departmental strategies.
c) To develop and enhance the use of Google Classroom for the planning and implementation of home learning to best impact on student progress. monitor planning curriculum coverage and learning outcomes;
d) Monitor departmental curriculum planning, implementation, pedagogy and progress
e) Monitor standards of pupil conduct to ensure engagement with the curriculum.
f) To evaluate the impact of departmental strategies on pupil outcomes to inform future strategies.
g) Develop strategies and interventions to aid the development of targeted groups of pupils.
h) Working with the Curriculum Lead on to the development of teaching and learning strategies.
i) Disseminating current and future information on new resources and national developments in the English curriculum.
j) Helping to organise and run departmental meetings k) working with the Head of Department with the organisation of extra-curricular activities and enrichment classes e.g. Master Classes
l) deputising for the Head of Department in his/her absence;
m) Oversee the effective implementation of SEND strategies across the department B
STAFF DEVELOPMENT: To ensure performance management arrangements of the department are effectively discharged. Duties in this area include:
a) To ensure that departmental staff are fulfilling their teaching futures in accordance with the schools’ aims, policies, and the teaching standards.
b) To monitor and evaluate the contribution and impact of members of the English department to school improvement across the department. monitor and evaluate standards of teaching, identifying areas for improvement;
c) To take responsibility for Early Career Teachers and to oversee the development of trainee teachers and link with their designated mentors.
C CURRICULUM CO-ORDINATION AND DEVELOPMENT: To ensure effective delivery of all aspects of learning and:
a) To be responsible for the design of the KS3 English curriculum.
b) To ensure that it is sequenced to reflect the KS2 and KS4 curricular and that it compliments the characteristics of our school population.
c) To develop external links with inspiring authors or presenters.
d) To ensure all schemes of learning are appropriate in their construction and address the needs of all children including the gifted and talented and the lower achievers.
e) To review schemes of work on a regular basis.
f) To monitor homework / classwork and Exam preparation in all Years, ensuring that work is relevant and interesting. g) Co-ordinate departmental review meetings for SEND students. h) To monitor assessment within the department in order to ensure that it informs the curriculum and leads to the raising of standards of work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £41,892.00-£49,320.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Teacher
Expected start date: 03/04/2023
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