Literacy Tutor - Part-time
Watford Grammar School for Boys
Hertfordshire
- £20,594 - £44,919 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- UQ to UPS3
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2023
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2023
Job overview
WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
A leading UK State School for boys aged 11-18 with a national reputation for academic excellence
'An outstanding school' - OFSTED October 2021
Required for January 2023
Part-Time Literacy Tutor
2/3 days per week
Teaching scale UQ – UPS3 depending on experience
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-qualified individual to support small groups of Years 7 – 11 students with literacy, with a predominant focus on improving reading ability. Initially, the role will end in July 2023 but there is a possibility it may be extended.
This position may suit a qualified teacher, a retired teacher, a graduate looking for teaching experience or an experienced tutor. The school can provide resources and training, as necessary.
The main duties and responsibilities of this role are outlined, although this list is not exhaustive:
· Planning and delivering tutoring sessions in literacy (reading) for small groups or on a one to one basis (any experience of using the Accelerated Reading Program will be an advantage)
· Working closely with the SENDCO, Head of Year and English Department to ensure tutoring content enhances the reading skills of students and encourage growth.
· Assessing student progress
· Providing feedback on student progress
A successful candidate with QTS will be paid on the Main Pay Scale or Upper Pay Scale, as appropriate.
Applicants without QTS are welcome to apply and will be paid on the unqualified teacher scale and required to undertake additional training.
Further information is available on our website at https://www.watfordboys.org/48/job-vacancies. Completed application forms to Ian Cooksey, Headmaster, head@watfordboys.org.
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check. The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 6th January 2023.
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About Watford Grammar School for Boys
- Watford Grammar School for Boys
- Rickmansworth Road, Watford
- Hertfordshire
- WD18 7JF
- United Kingdom
Watford Grammar School for Boys is an academy with over 1400 students, including over 400 in the sixth form. From its origins as a charity school for 60 pupils founded by Dame Elizabeth Fuller in 1704, the boys’ school moved to its present site in 1912 and became an Academy in 2010. Located next to the centre of Watford, near Cassiobury Park, it comprises of a Grade II listed building, The Clarendon Muse, The James Theatre, a dedicated STEM Centre and extensive sports facilities.
We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing:
- Low academic curriculum contact time (80%)
- An admissions policy that prioritises children of staff
- Flexible approach to leave
- Increased holiday through disaggregation of INSET days
- Governors' contribution of £1,500 to staff common room
- Free biscuits, tea/coffee and milk
- Dining allowance for parents' evenings and INSETs
- Free flu jabs
- Cycle Scheme, bike sheds, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions
- Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed
- Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school
- Support through Masters and Leadership Pathways
To find out more about working at the school, please visit
https://www.watfordboys.org/69/virtual-tour
Mr Ian Cooksey MA (Oxon) MA (Lond) FRGS
Values and vision
Our aim is to provide an education of the highest quality to meet the individual and collective needs and aspirations for every student, guided by our school values of:
Endeavour and Excellence
Integrity and Kindness
Creativity and Individuality
Ofsted
This is a school where pupils excel. It is a remarkably friendly and welcoming school. Pupils are enthusiastic learners. They value how teachers are highly ambitious for them. Pupils rise to the challenges their teachers set them and produce high quality work. They thrive in the nurturing culture that staff have created .
View Watford Grammar School for Boys’ latest Ofsted report here
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