Academy21 English Teacher in England

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools spanning 6 continents. We ensure over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13. In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

• Job Title: Leader of Learning (Teacher) – English
• Company: Academy21, part of Inspired Online Schools
• Contract: Fixed term (4 months)
• Start date: 2 March
• Working Hours: Part time and Full time FTE (including a blend of part and full time)
• Location: Remotely from home (UK)
• Salary: £34,500 - £43,350 per annum (pro-rata) depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional Benefits: Company Pension, Life Assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Healthcare Cashback

Academy21 is proud to be the UK's leading provider of live, online, alternative provision. Each year we work with hundreds of schools and thousands of learners across more than 130 local authority areas. Established in [year], we have a strong track record of supporting vulnerable learners from years 5 to 11. As part of our strategy to continue to grow and support more students across England and Wales, we are advertising for a talented and dedicated teacher of English to join our online school.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan for and teach a range of classes to ensure student engagement and progress.
• Safeguard the welfare of students, including following defined safeguarding processes.
• Inspire, motivate and provide purposeful subject knowledge for students within the school.
• Be up to date on current research and emerging pedagogy through active engagement in professional development.
• Teach and assess students regularly, using timely and adaptive methods as well as the range of teaching tools provided.
• Take a leading role in maintaining a positive and inspirational learning climate in their classroom and the department, and where appropriate, integrate your subject learning across the curriculum.
• Support the development of priorities for improvement and the self-evaluation of the school's effectiveness.
• Assist in maintaining and developing a high-quality school environment and profile and act as a role model by their professional conduct and disposition.
• Provide guidance and advice to students on educational, wellbeing and safeguarding matters.
• Provide or contribute to assessments, reports and references relating to students in a timely manner.
• Participate in meetings and staff CPD opportunities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Teaching qualification (PGCE with QTS)
• Excellent subject knowledge
• Awareness of how to motivate students who may be highly anxious or whose circumstances may be challenging
• Knowledge of correct and up to date safeguarding procedures and regulations
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to work well independently and within a team
• Change and business improvement focused
• Able to work effectively in dynamic and changing environments
• Experience working in the primary, secondary or college sector
• Experience working in state or independent school sector
• Experience creating resources and the ability to review and enhance our current course delivery
• Computer literate with the ability to teach online using technology applications

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

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