Programme Leader - IB English Literature
Exeter College
Devon
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,034 - £35,456 pro rata
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 April 2019
Job overview
The Faculty of English, Languages and IB leads our very successful International Baccalaureate programme, which celebrated 25 years of provision at Exeter College in 2018. We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach to the delivery of the IBDP, promoting its core values of independent and active learning within a globally-minded community, and because of the great diversity of students who join the IB here, our community is an especially vibrant and active one. Our students have succeeded with excellent results year on year, with last year's cohort achieving an average of 36 points - significantly above the IB World average as well as above the UK national average. Over 20% of our learners achieved 40+ points.
The Faculty is dedicated to providing high quality teaching and learning experiences across a range of Level 3 provision, including A Level English Literature, English Language, Modern Foreign Languages and Classical Civilisation in addition to the IB, and the progression, success rates and progress of our learners are excellent. We are committed to supporting learners to achieve to the very best of their ability and are eager to continue to develop our enthusiastic and highly motivated group of staff to support this remit. We have an exciting opportunity to join the Faculty as a Programme Leader in IB English Literature and we are looking for an outstanding teacher with the ability to inspire learners and support them to enjoy and achieve.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for motivating and supporting learners to maximise their potential. You will be a committed advocate of the International Baccalaureate, and the value of the Diploma to learners today. Ideally you will have a track record of proven excellence in achieving outstanding outcomes in IB English Literature, and will be dedicated to consistently honing and refining your approaches to teaching, learning and assessment. As an innovative and creative practitioner, you will inspire high levels of learner engagement and enjoyment. You will have the ability to build productive working relationships with learners and to provide high quality pastoral care as an IB tutor. Working within the Faculty of English, Languages and IB, you will also need to have excellent organisational and interpersonal skills and to be a strong communicator.
If you have the skills, commitment and vision to provide an exceptional experience for learners in IB English Literature, this could be the opportunity for you and we would welcome your application.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
Interviews scheduled: Friday 3rd May 2019
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
We do not accept CV’s, no agencies please.
Exeter College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure by the DBS.
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About Exeter College
Why Work For Us?
Exeter College is an Ofsted Outstanding, multi award-winning education provider in Devon, but our vision to be an exceptional college is only made possible with the determination and enthusiasm of our staff. We offer a wide range of fulfilling roles across multiple sites, all with the opportunity for further training and development. We acknowledge our employees’ involvement in shaping futures and making a difference by offering amazing benefits and the opportunity to progress and grow in one of the most successful colleges in the South West.
Exeter College ranked 65th in the 2022 Best Companies League Tables as one of the UK’s Best Large Companies to work for, the third year in a row we have featured in the top 100. A Disability Confident employer, we aim to provide an environment where all staff can thrive because they feel valued, engaged and challenged. If you would like to join our team of exceptional people, please have a look at our vacancies below.
Our Benefits
We depend on exceptional people to sustain our outstanding performance and reward staff for their hard work. We provide an array of progressive benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance, including:
🔹 We offer two defined benefits pension schemes, one for teachers and one for support staff
🔹 Generous Annual Leave entitlement as well as a two-week Christmas shutdown
🔹 We have an onsite gym, Central Fitness, and a variety of classes including spinning, yoga and Pilates, which is affordable and discounted for staff
🔹 Staff Development including away days for employees – more info below
🔹 We offer a cycle scheme that saves you 26-40% on a bike and accessories. You pay nothing upfront and can spread the cost of new equipment over a year
🔹 Our @34 restaurant offers a range of eat-in and takeaway options at very reasonable prices with staff discount
🔹 Owlets Nursery is part of the Exeter College Group, providing high quality childcare at a short walk from the College
🔹 Get discounts on over 1200 retailers with our Sodexo platform, plus the ability to get an NUS Card
🔹Staff can receive a voucher every 2 years which will pay for the basic eye test
🔹 Our H2B spa and salon offers a wonderful pampering experience at discounted rates
Principal
John Laramy
Values and vision
Exeter College aims to be an outstanding, dynamic and thriving college, working with partners to provide inspirational education and training.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
For further information on the College’s commitment visit our Safeguarding page.
Ofsted report
“As a result of the highly motivated, skilled and experienced staff, the quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding. Lecturers provide learners with challenging work that prepares them extremely well for their next steps. The colleges uses its excellent links with schools, employers and other agencies to understand, and respond quickly to the education and training needs of the local area.”
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