Vocational Teacher
Ark Alexandra Academy, HASTINGS, East Sussex, TN34 2PGThis job expired on 20 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2023 or January 2024
Closing date
20 June 2023 at 9am
Date listed
25 May 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Business studies, Computing, Economics, Health and social care
Working pattern
- Full time: 40 hours per week.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Ark Outside London Main/Upper Pay Scales: £28,704 to £45,437 (pro rata if part-time)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for an individual who:
- Can lead by example, through outstanding practice and professionalism
- Has a familiarity with the Princes Trust curriculum, including modules such as employability skills, entrepreneurship, and personal development
- Can plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, which involve learning outside of the classroom environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and motivate students
- Cares about students, their learning, and their futures
- Can manage behaviour effectively to create a safe, respectful and nurturing environment so that students can focus on learning
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- Salary higher than the national pay scales
- Twice as many training days as standard and network-wide events with Ark colleagues, held by the best minds in education
- Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
- Coaching for every teacher
- Protected co-planning time
- Access to the high-quality, professional development, including nationally recognised qualifications such as the NPQML and NPQSL
- Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the network
Further details about the role
Applications
will be reviewed as submitted therefore the school reserves the right to close
this advert early and interviews may take place before the advertised closing
date. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role to
avoid disappointment.
We are excited to welcome applications from enthusiastic teachers whether newly qualified or experienced to join our dynamic, supportive and friendly vocational team, made up of teachers who have a wide range of experience. The department covers a range of subjects at KS3, KS4 and KS5 – Business, Economics, Computer Science, Health and Social Care and Princes Trust.
At Ark Alexandra, we are committed to promoting flexible working and therefore will also consider part-time working for this position.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about empowering young people through the Princes Trust curriculum by planning and delivering challenging but accessible lessons allowing students to work towards the Level 1 / Level 2 Princes Trust PDE qualification. The candidate should be creative within planning and delivery, considering outside of the classroom activities to add a true to life and vocational content to all learning. The ability to teach a second subject would be desirable and we will aim to work to the strengths of the successful candidate.
For more information please read the job description and person specification in the information pack available for download from the application website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
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About Ark Alexandra Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1552 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Ark Alexandra Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ALEHR@arkalexandra.org
We are aiming to create one of the top performing schools in the UK right here in Hastings.
Ark Alexandra Academy is a popular and oversubscribed secondary school in Hastings. We have grown from 10 to 12 form entry and operate a ‘One School, Two Campus’ model, which brings with it unique opportunities for career growth and development. The school is on an exciting and rapid journey of improvement under a new leadership team, which is underpinned by research and best practice. We place a primacy on traditional values: discipline, courtesy and respect. Our students are smart and ready to learn and thrive. We are a strict no mobile phone school.
As part of the Ark network, Ark Alexandra Academy has access to the dedicated support of a highly successful MAT with a well-regarded CPD offer for leaders and teachers at all levels.
In addition, the school is part of the Hastings DfE Education Investment Area giving an increased focus on the region, potential funding, and genuine opportunities for collaboration between schools.
Arranging a visit to Ark Alexandra Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ALEHR@arkalexandra.org.
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