Associate Dean (Design) - Institute for Teaching
ARK Schools
Holborn
- Expired
- Salary:
- £52,000 - £58,000 per annum, + 11% pension contribution
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Start date:
- As soon as available
- Apply by:
- 7 August 2016
Job overview
Contract: Full time, 1 year fixed term (maternity cover)
The Institute for Teaching (IFT) is a new not-for-profit higher education institution with a mission to train and develop expert teachers in order to work towards educational equity.
- We believe that filling schools with expert teachers is the best way to ensure that every child gets the knowledge, skills and character they need to choose who they want to be
- We believe that becoming an expert teacher is impossible without high quality training throughout a teacher’s career
- We are obsessed with the pedagogy of teacher education and have a clear model of what teachers should learn, and how they should learn it
- We are eager to understand if our model is working and how it can be improved. To do this the IFT must be the home of debate about teacher education and accountable for the progress of its pupils.
The Role
The Associate Dean (Design) is a senior role within the programme team and is central to its success. Working closely with the Dean you will lead our partnership of schools to develop a world class initial teacher training programme, a Masters in Expert Teaching and a Teacher Educator programme. This is a unique opportunity to shape the development of teacher education pedagogy in the UK and internationally.
Our ideal candidate will:
- be a global expert in teacher education pedagogy
- have the ability to draw perspectives and contributions from a range of disciplines
- be a skilled leader with a track record of delivering results
- be networked with the best teacher education experts around the world
- hold themselves to account through their impact on pupils.
To apply for this role please submit a detailed CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides) via our online recruitment portal: https://goo.gl/HslHEJ.
Please submit your completed application by 11.00am – Monday 08 August 2016.
If you require more information about the Institute for Teaching please visit our website www.IFT.education. If you would like an informal discussion about this role please contact the CEO, Matthew Hood at matthew.hood@IFT.education or call +44 7766 104 869.
The Institute for Teaching is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check
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About ARK Schools
Ark is charity that aims to transform children's lives through education. Our goal is to help give children the best start in life, regardless of their background.
Our network of 39 schools schools in the UK achieves great results for young people, and some of our schools are among the best in the country. We educate around 28,500 pupils in four locations across the UK; Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth.
Why work for Ark?
At Ark, we are all united by the same goal; a commitment to drive real change in education where it’s needed most. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role.
Joining Ark means there are plenty of diverse opportunities to progress your career, choosing the direction you want to take it in. Whether that be in one of our new or transition schools, a school in another region in the UK, as part of our dedicated central team or by working for one of our innovative Ark Ventures.
Make a difference where it matters most
We only work in the communities where we can make the biggest difference to children’s lives and take on some of the most challenging schools in the country.
Many of our schools have a history of academic under-achievement or are in areas of economic disadvantage. 84% of Ark schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.
Take your career in your own direction
We are committed to offering you diverse career progression, whether that means aspiring to senior leadership or becoming an outstanding at what you do, allowing you to really carve out a successful career in with us. We are dedicated to offering opportunities to support your career in our schools or as part of our wider network.
Learning at every stage
We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role. That’s why we offer twice the number of training days as standard. Staff at Ark have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of their team. So no matter what stage of your career you’re at, we’ll support you to be the best that you can be.
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