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CURRICULUM INNOVATION LEADER (English) MATERNITY COVER

SALARY: £30,510 – £46,333.04

Location: Stevenage

We are seeking an advanced practitioner of English to develop and lead our curriculum in English.

JOB PURPOSE

To work alongside the Head of English and Maths to develop flexible, responsive, and innovative English curriculum which meet the existing and emerging needs of all students.

To support teacher to develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning that further enhance outstanding and inclusive teaching, learning and assessment.

To act as a connector in developing strong partnerships between the English team and vocational curriculum teams to develop a joined up, inclusive and forward-looking curriculum which result in strong achievement rates.

Benefits

• Teachers Salary of £35K – £46K
• Contributory pension scheme

Principal role and responsibilities

• Organise and develop an innovative English curriculum and approach to formative assessment for students studying English post-16.
• Lead on curriculum design and development of the English curriculum, with a particular focus on innovation and successful practices that will support students re-taking English to make progress and achieve.
• Provide inspiration and support for the English team to develop and implement new innovative teaching and learning opportunities, including on digital platforms.
• Lead on continuous professional development and create opportunities for the English team to explore and develop innovative learning opportunities.
• Develop an ethos of high expectations of staff and students in English, and a positive approach to curriculum innovation.
• Lead on teaching and learning in English to develop pedagogy that will drive forward standards within the English team and provision.
• Be proactive in supporting English teachers to create a stimulating and supportive learning environment which secures effective learning and challenges all students to high standards of engagement, behaviour, and motivation.
• Advise the Head of Curriculum – English and Maths on the types of staff development needed to deliver and support the English team.
• Devise, lead, and deliver whole staff professional development and training when necessary.
• To work with vocational Heads of Curriculum to maximise student progress and support the raising of achievement in English.
• To teach classes or groups of students for timetabled periods up to 9-hours per week.
• Support the Head of Curriculum and Deputy Principal in the monitoring of the quality of teaching and student progress, including the analysis of performance and progress data.

OTHER role and responsibilities

• To maintain accurate records as required by the Head of Curriculum and College.
• To work closely with staff from other College areas, ensuring compliance with procedures and deadlines.
• To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably requested by the line manager or Deputy Principal or the CEO.
• To comply with health and safety procedures.
• To be aware of the College’s Equality and Diversity Policy and targets, and to promote equality of opportunity.
• To ensure adherence with Risk Management Policy, notifying the line manager or appropriate manager of any risks.
• To assist in the student journey from enrolment, initial diagnostic, progress tracking, quality assurance, and the management of exams.
• To deal with the public, clients, students, and staff in an appropriate manner.
• To ensure that appropriate records are kept, in accordance with college and external bodies’ requirements.
• Be the first point of contact for student / parent queries.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• A thorough understanding of the English and Maths re-sit provision with recent experience of teaching and learning in a further education setting.
• A record of securing strong achievement with teachers and/or students that are re-taking their English qualifications post-16.
• Demonstrate a passion for English and the tenacity to deliver the best outcomes for students.
• A disciplined and conscientious employee who recognises flaws in existing processes and identifies improvements.
• An effective communicator who achieves agreements through respectful open and logical discussion.
• A sound knowledge of a range of IT applications including online portfolio systems (Pro suite).

TO APPLY

SAFER RECRUITMENT STATEMENT

The Hart Learning Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, as our posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also an offence to apply for a role if you have been barred from working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you have been shortlisted for a role and are within the guidelines of KCSIE, an online search will be carried out to identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online. If any incidents or issues are identified, the Group might want to explore these with you at the interview. As part of the recruitment process, you will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.

Details of our Safeguarding policy can be found on the Hart Learning Group’s Policy page.

To view our fair recruitment forms, please click here for equality and diversity declaration.

Please note these vacancies may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.