Job Title: Teacher of English Language and Literature A levels
Location: Hulme, Manchester
Salary: Salary is based on Sixth Form Colleges’ Association Teachers’ pay spine from Points 1-9 (£25,826 – £42,149)
Job Type: Fixed Term until July 2023.
Closing date: Monday 9th January 2023
About the role:
To teach English Language to L6 and U6 classes (Eduqas), and contribute to English Language and Literature L6 course (Edexcel).
To contribute to other areas according to expertise.
To be a personal tutor and to undertake tutorial duties in accordance with college policy.
To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher within the academic and tutorial structure.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Teaching and Learning
- To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a standard scale teacher
- To undertake the assessment of students’ work in conjunction with the Department’s Assessment Policy
Operational/Strategic Planning
- To contribute to the development of resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the curriculum area.
- To actively monitor and follow up student absences and withdrawals.
- To implement College Policies and Procedures e.g. Equality and Diversity, Safeguarding, Health and Safety, etc.
- To work with colleagues to formulate aims and objectives for the department and faculty which have coherence and relevance to the needs of students and to the aims and objectives of the College.
- To contribute to departmental trips, including planning activities and attending events as appropriate.
- In conjunction with the Head of Department, to foster the application of IT in the curriculum, including the development of materials for independent learning.
- To implement Health and Safety policies and practices.
Curriculum Provision and Development
- To contribute to the development and delivery of the subject.
- To ensure that differentiated learning materials are provided in the subject and that effective support is provided to students.
- To contribute to the development of key skills in the subject area.
Student Support
- To monitor and support the progress and development of students.
- To monitor student attendance with students’ progress and performance in relation to targets set for each individual; ensuring that follow up procedures are adhered to and that appropriate action is taken where necessary.
- Willingness to write UCAS and employment references for students.
College Information and Administration
- To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning students taught.
- To collect, analyse and evaluate performance data, especially through use of the electronic markbook and myLoreto (intranet system)
- To identify and take appropriate action on issues arising from data, systems and reports; setting deadlines where necessary and reviewing progress on the action taken.
- To contribute to reports within the quality assurance cycle.
- To contribute to reports on examination performance, including the use of value-added data.
- In conjunction with the Head of Department, to take responsibility for decisions regarding entry of students for external examinations and for checking details of examination entries.
- To ensure that correct procedures are followed for the organisation of the practical exams and other external assessments.
About you
- Recent evidence of very good teaching of the subject area.
- Evidence of consistent/outstanding teaching grades as appropriate
- Evidence of high levels of student satisfaction as appropriate
- Evidence of teaching the subject area at A Level as appropriate
- Excellent standards of literacy and numeracy
- Ability to create high quality materials to use within the department and to use departmental resources and materials effectively
- Willingness to prepare candidates with exceptional skill, dedication and altruism
- Ability to communicate with people at all levels of the organisation
- Ability to work with and motivate students
- Ability to work with other staff as a team
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- A clear understanding of developments in post-16 education
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Evidence of commitment to Continuous Professional Development
- IT literate
- A relevant degree level qualification or equivalent in an appropriate subject.
- A Teaching Qualification
- Smart in appearance and manner
- Flexibility and a readiness to undertake a wide range of tasks
- Enhanced DBS Clearance
If you’re interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward please hit APPLY
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; English Teacher, Teacher Assistant, Support Teacher, Supply Teacher, Head of English, Head of Year may also be considered for this role.
