Subject Lead of Classics/Assistant Head of the Faculty of MFL and Classics
Liverpool College
Liverpool
- £30,000 - £46,525 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- RA 1 ( £1,243)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 29/08/2024
- Apply by:
- 12 April 2024
Job overview
ABOUT THE SCHOOL:
Liverpool College is a mixed ability 4-19 Academy of some 1660 pupils. The College is situated on a leafy 28-acre campus located in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool adjacent to Sefton Park.
The College was founded in 1840 and was a founding member of the Headmaster’s Conference and was a fee-paying school until September 2013, when it became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old. The College also offers state boarding provision. In the last few years, it has become one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North of England. The College is a diverse, multi-faith inclusive school which draws pupils and staff from every community in the Merseyside region and we are determined to become a beacon of excellence in educational practices of inclusion, anti-racism, and equity.
Liverpool College was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted at its last inspection in November 2019.
The College is guided by its motto: Not Only the Intellect but also Character. Our mission and unique approach to the education of the whole child is further explained at www.liverpoolcollege.org.uk . We seek to focus on the individual and develop in everything we do at school the three key traits of our learners: Purpose, Passion and Challenge. Our commitment to Learning with Character and our three core traits create a cohesive community across the entire campus and ensure we continue our founders’ intention to make the formation of character a prime purpose of education. Above all, Liverpool College is a happy, successful and outward-looking school with a clear mission and an undiluted belief in the importance of educating the whole person.
Liverpool College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. The successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Liverpool College is an equal opportunities employer.
At Liverpool College, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that, at all levels, is representative of our school community. We champion equality, anti-racism, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, has a sense of belonging and is empowered to be their best.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
This is a full-time, permanent post commencing 29th of August, 2024
To work under the direction of the Head of MFL and Classics Faculty team to deliver high quality teaching in order for students to make good progress in school.
Working under the direction of The Head of Faculty, the teacher has the following responsibilities:
- Provide effective teaching and learning strategies that allow all children to progress.
- To develop appropriate resources and teaching and learning strategies to make the curriculum accessible for all.
- To prepare assessments that will allow progress to be shown.
- To ensure short, medium and long-term planning is effectively carried out and students’ individual needs are met through appropriate differentiation in all classes taught.
- To ensure high standards of students’ attainment, behaviour and motivation through effective teaching.
- Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Ensure a duty of care at all times to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.
- To support school policy.
The successful candidate will make a full contribution to the pastoral and extra-curricular life of this busy and successful school. The College can offer strong support for ECTs, well-motivated and enthusiastic students, and excellent facilities.
A Job Description can be downloaded here.
PERSONAL QUALITIES:
We require an enthusiastic and positive individual, committed to the well-being of children and young people, who has:
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Good honours degree in Classics or relevant degree.
- A Levels in related subjects
- Successful experience working in a secondary environment teaching Classics
- Be able to deploy a range of strategies to create a positive learning environment and manage behaviour.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A Person Specification can be downloaded here.
HOW TO APPLY:
An application form, equality monitoring form, job description and person specification can be downloaded here. Please email your completed application form to Stephany Francisca, at vacancies@liverpoolcollege.org.uk . Alternatively, you can post completed applications to the address stated below.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 12th of April, 2024
Interviews will be held 18th of April, 2024
Our School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting children’s welfare. This post is subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an Enhanced DBS certificate with a Child Barred List check.
Liverpool College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Attached documents
About Liverpool College
Liverpool College is a mixed ability 4-19 Academy of some 1500 pupils. The College is situated on a leafy 28 acre campus located in the Mossley Hill area of Liverpool adjacent to Sefton Park.
The College is organized into two phases and five schools:
The Primary Phase consists of the Pre-Prep (Reception-Year 2) and Preparatory School (Year 3-Year 6) and each are housed in their own buildings.
The Secondary Phase consists of the Senior School (Middle School (Years 7-9) and Upper School (Years 10-11)) and the Sixth Form (Years 12-13) which share classroom facilities. The Sixth Form also has its own centre.
The leadership of the College consists of the Principal of the College who is supported by two Vice Principals who have whole College responsibility for teaching, learning and curriculum, and mission, resources, assessment and policy oversight respectively, and by the Director of Finance and Operations who is responsible for the financial management and support operations of the College.
The Principal, Mr van Mourik Broekman, was appointed in 2007 and has been in post since 2008.
The College was founded in 1840 to serve the growing population of Liverpool. The College was a founding member of the Headmaster’s Conference and was a fee paying school until 2013. It is a Church of England foundation that has always been open to pupils and families of all faiths and none. It does not apply any faith criteria in its pupil admissions or staff recruitment policy.
In June 2012, Liverpool College announced that the Secretary of State for Education had accepted their submission to transition the College to Academy status.
In September 2013, Liverpool College became an all-through academy for pupils aged 4 to 19 years old. The College also offers state boarding provision. In the last few years, it has become one of the most over-subscribed schools in the North of England.
Liverpool College was judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted at its last inspection in November 2019.
Purpose and Intent:
Our purpose is to transform the lives of young people, regardless of background or ability, by relentlessly challenging and consistently inspiring them to reach their maximum academic and personal potential within an inclusive and aspirational learning community dedicated to the highest standards.
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