Our client is an independent school specialising in providing a nurturing, alternative education for young people aged 11-19 who are disengaged from mainstream education, or those with additional needs such as autism, anxiety and ADHD. They are a small school with under 45 students and a friendly, family-based environment that supports vulnerable young people to achieve outstanding outcomes when they were expected to achieve none.

The Role

Working in groups of 5 to 10 young people, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of our innovative English programme of study, whilst also supporting the Humanities team, where appropriate. You will help to ensure that students benefit from their learning and that steady and sustainable improvements are made in overall levels of retention and achievement. Ideally, you will have taught a Language subject up to GCSE or had experience delivering English Functional Skills.

Key responsibilities:

To teach students at Key Stage 3 and on KS4 English courses, to include scheduled lectures, demonstrations, remote teaching, tutorials, supervised on/off site study and assessment
To support existing staff in the development of the curriculum and new projects
Undertake the necessary associated organisation, administration and other responsibilities, including arranging timetables, course publicity, organising the interviewing of prospective students, arranging course review and evaluation and classroom observation and/or studio/workshop management
To contribute fully as a team member to team meetings, staff development, preparation and educational support activities, assessment, classroom observation, moderation, planning and administration
To maintain high levels of student retention, achievement, and to support student progression
Assist in further developing educational and community outreach activities
To foster our enrichment ethos and support our students across all courses

What We’re Looking For

Possession of a teaching qualification (Cert Ed) or equivalent, or a firm commitment to obtaining one (Preferably in English, or any other language subject would be considered)
A Level 2 qualification in Maths and English or equivalent
Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4, and of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing students' work
Experience in delivering student-centred curriculum to students at various levels of learning (English or another language subject)
Experience in supporting students with behavioural difficulties, ESOL or additional learning needs
The ability to devise exciting and stimulating projects to support student learning
The ability to motivate and inspire students to achieve their potential
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
Proven organisational and administrative skills and an ability to work to deadlines
The ability to think creatively and constructively
A caring and compassionate persona and team player
Knowledge and/or competencies of health and safety and safeguarding as relevant to the post and a commitment to safeguarding the health and safety of learners and others
Confidence and authority to win the respect of London’s urban youth
Experience in leading teaching for groups of young people from disaffected communities
Ability to manage a class effectively
Willingness to undertake a DBS/police che

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