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Literacy Tutor - Part Time

Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF

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• Start date details

  January 2023

• Closing date

  6 January 2023 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 December 2022

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3
• Subject: English
• Working pattern: Part time: up to 20 hours per week ie 2/3 days
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6 months
• Full-time equivalent salary: 20,594 - 44,919
• Pay scale: UQ - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check

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About Watford Grammar School for Boys

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1533 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Watford Grammar School for Boys website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: brownc@watfordboys.org
• Phone number: 01923 208900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watford-grammar-school-for-boys (opens in new tab)

A leading, partially selective UK State School for boys aged 11-18, with an enviable national reputation for academic achievement and excellence across a broad range of sporting, musical and artistic pursuits. Expanding from 7 to 8 form entry from 2018. Outstanding Ofsted - October 2021

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