EAL & Literacy Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract)

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Lambeth

£27,687 - £31,344 per year
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Salary:: MPS/UPS +TLR2
Job type:: Full Time, Permanent
Start date:: ASAP
Apply by:: 28 May 2024

Job overview

EAL & Literacy Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract)

Reporting: Assistant Principal

Location: Brixton, London

Start date: September 2024

Contract: 1 year Fixed Term, Full Time or Part Time

Salary: MPS/UPS +TLR2

Our school

We are delighted that you are interested in the role of English as an Additional Language (EAL) & Literacy Coordinator at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy, here in the heart of Brixton. At Ark Evelyn Grace, we believe that education is transformational; that is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice.

We intend for Ark Evelyn Grace academy to be the school of choice in the local community, whose reputation is centred on great teaching, exemplary behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom.

Our commitment is that we will work tirelessly in teaching, guiding and supporting all our students, so that they may go on to secure a place at a good university and ultimately compete for the very best positions in their chosen career.

The opportunity

The EAL Department is integrated facility for children who have English as an additional language. As the Coordinator, you will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment. You will promote outstanding teaching and learning and a strong school culture within a nurturing and rigorous environment. This fulltime teaching position requires a person of high calibre and with experience in addressing the needs of children who require support with English as an additional language and who require support adapting to a new culture.

We offer

· Salary higher than the national pay scales

· Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education

· Coaching for every Employee

· Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as NPSL

·Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network

How to apply

Please apply via on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by 9am, Tuesday 28 May 2024 but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

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About Ark Evelyn Grace Academy

Ark Evelyn Grace Academy
255 Shakespeare Road, Brixton
London
SE24 0QN
United Kingdom

+44 20 7737 9520

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Ark Evelyn Grace Academy is an 11-16 mixed secondary school, located at the heart of the London Borough of Lambeth. We are a community school and part of the Ark Network. Our mission statement is to empower our students to be the voice of their future. This is based on the belief that each young person is different, difference should be embraced, and each young person has a unique contribution to make and should be given a voice. Through finding their voice, young people can lead empowered lives where they have choice, agency and influence. We are focused on the future as we want our young people to be the face of it.

Supporting our mission is our Culture Compass which sets out the values that drive the work that we do creating a shared sense of purpose.

Through providing a nurturing environment, a high-quality education and a wide range of experiences and opportunities, we enable all our young people to have choices over the direction of their lives. We want our young people to be heard, be seen and be their best, making significant progress in school and securing high quality destinations so that they reach their full potential.

School Structure

The school has a small leadership team that comprises of the Principal, two Vice Principals and two Assistant Principals. Each subject area is lead by a Head of Department and year groups are led by a Director of Learning (Head of Year).

Aims, Vision and Values

Our Culture Compass sets out the values that drive what we do and who we are. Community sits at the centre as the work we do is with and for our students, our families, and our wider community.

Community: We are stronger together. We value each other, celebrate what we have in common and our differences. We make sure everyone is included.

Ambition: We believe in setting goals for ourselves and working hard to achieve them. We aim to be and do our very best, in all environments.

Integrity: We do the right thing and are honest about our words and actions.

Professionalism: We have high standards of ourselves and are consistent in our approach to them.

Perseverance: We know that success comes from hard work. We believe in working through difficulties and see challenge as an opportunity to grow and learn.