English Teacher - Full/Part-Time
Ark Alexandra Academy
Hastings, East Sussex
- £24,982 - £42,113 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Ark Outside London MPS/UPS pro rata
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 17 April 2020
Job overview
Ark Alexandra Academy
Faith. Excellence. Kindness.
English Teacher – Full or Part-time
Start date: September 2020
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Salary: Ark Main/Upper Teaching Scales (£24,982 to £42,113) pro rata
Hours: Full-time / Part-Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 9am on Friday 17 April 2020
Become part of the aspirational, Ark Alexandra family and work alongside our dedicated team to spark a passion for learning in our young people which will last a lifetime and raise the expectations of a community. We believe that all our students can achieve excellence, and that they all deserve the very best education in order to secure their place at university or a career of their choice.
We are open to applications from all qualified teachers with an English specialism, whether newly qualified or experienced. At Ark Alexandra, we are committed to promoting flexible working and therefore will also consider flexible or part-time working for this position.
The English Department at Ark Alexandra follows the English Mastery programme at Key Stage 3. Our students study challenging literary heritage texts alongside a structured grammar and Reading for Pleasure programme. At Key Stage 4, students follow the AQA syllabus for English Language and English Literature. We are proud of our seven year curriculum map; the skills and knowledge students learn at KS3 and KS4 prepare them for the challenge of A Level English Literature, a popular choice for our Sixth Form students.
The English department is supported by the Ark network English advisor who, along with the Head of Department coaches and co-plans with teachers. We have an “open door” lesson policy which ensures you receive support and we promote peer-to-peer sharing of practice, all designed to help you be the best teacher you can be. Staff at our school work hard and we offer health benefits such as a subsidised gym membership with Freedom Leisure or if you prefer retail therapy, staff discounts via the Ark Rewards scheme.
As an Ark school, Ark Alexandra Academy is part of a network of 37 schools which has a wealth of experienced educators across the group. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role. You will have access to twice the number of training days as standard, all designed to meet the needs of our schools and our people. You will also have access to diverse career opportunities meaning you can carve out your own successful career in education, choosing the direction you want to take your career.
As the ideal candidate you will:
· Be committed to raising attainment in a challenging classroom
environment
· Have a resilient character and a strong personal drive
· Have an unwavering determination to work with students of all abilities
· Be committed to continually improving classroom practice
· A desire to deliver enrichment activities after school
· Be committed to Ark’s ethos of high expectations and no excuses.
If you have any questions about the role after reading the job description and person specification, please contact Jan Laker, HR Manager on 0208 132 8223 or j.laker@arkalexandra.org . To find out more about Ark Alexandra Academy, please visit our website – www.arkalexandra.org
Ark Alexandra Academy is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
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About Ark Alexandra Academy
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Ark Alexandra is a large secondary academy with a Sixth Form provision in Hastings, East Sussex and is the largest secondary in the successful Ark network. A popular school that is heavily over-subscribed, we have grown to have over 1,600 students this year.
Our school is on an exciting rapid upward trajectory. From September 2024, Ark Alexandra will operate as one school across two 6FE campuses. This creates the dual benefit of working within a small school family setting, whilst providing unique opportunities for growth, development and career opportunities that exist in a large school model.
We take a traditional and research-based approach to education with a primacy placed on cognitive science, scholarship and what the best schools do. We are a no-nonsense school where staff can focus their efforts on teaching great lessons. Our focus on extra-curricular activities including DofE, Cadets and rewards trips ensures our students benefit from a range of exciting opportunities.
Ark Alexandra works closely with our feeder primary schools, Ark Blacklands, Ark Little Ridge and Ark Castledown, all of which have exceptional leadership graded as Outstanding by Ofsted, with Blacklands and Little Ridge being graded Outstanding in all areas.
As a Church of England school, our values of faith, excellence and kindness underpin everything that we do. We have an inclusive admissions policy that welcomes, without preference, students of all faith and none. Our vision is to create a truly great school for the young people in Hastings. We believe that everyone deserves to be accepted, included, and empowered to live a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Why join Ark Alexandra?
By joining an Ark school, you will have fantastic opportunities to develop. We provide excellent bespoke training – from courses to network training days - available at every stage in your career. On top of this, you will work with other outstanding people across our network, helping to shape the futures of the children in our schools.
We firmly believe that a great school is the result of great people. At Ark Alexandra Academy, we are entering the very important next phase of our development and we need passionate people on board to support us in achieving the goals and aspirations that we have for our pupils. Our numbers are readily increasing as we continue to raise student attainment.
We have some brilliant opportunities for strong career development from trainee, to middle and senior leadership across a breadth of roles. We want to hear from you and encourage you to apply online. Don’t hesitate to contact us for confidential discussions. We are continuing virtual interviews during the current climate and recruiting for the new academic year in September and beyond. Apply today and be part of our vision to provide the best possible education for our students in Hastings.
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