Faculty Leader of English

Salary: Competive Salary (To be discussed)

Contract Type: Full time, Permanent

Location: Swiss Cottage, London Borough of Camden, NW3 3AQ

Start Date: September 2024

The Academy have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspirational leader who has extension experience in teaching English at Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. The successful candidate will not only be able to deliver exciting and effective learning in the classroom but will also liaise with the English department and other Faculty Leaders to develop the Academy's overall academic strategy.

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Faculty Leader of English who has a passion for English and developing teaching and learning. This post offers an excellent opportunity for you to join a driven and innovative department. Leading English at The UCL Academy is a dynamic and exciting role, we aspire to have a curriculum which is both inspiring and engaging, it is connected to The UCL Grand Challenges and supports learner's progress into Key Stage 4 and 5 where they study AQA qualifications in both Language and Literature at GCE and Literature at A Level. The English team is supportive, proactive and dedicated to ensuring that every child at The UCL Academy is able to flourish and grow.

We offer training and development opportunities and elements of the role will include:

Being responsible for developing the curriculum and ensuring Academy wide curriculum aims are met;Monitoring data, progress and attainment for all students;Managing all aspects of the faculty, including line management, professional development and maintaining the ethos of teamwork and collaboration that the faculty has at its heart.Undertake the duties of a form tutor;Line manage Assistant Curriculum Leaders within the English team. The English department are take pride in regularly updating their knowledge and skills; units are regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the world we live in. The Faculty aims to teach our students to be confident, questioning and independent learners; to be able to make connections between English and their other subjects and English in context in the world outside. We have a thriving sixth form, which includes an English Literature group, it is our aspiration to also introduce Media Studies. We are proud of the excellent A level and GCSE results that we achieved last year, and are proud of the friendly, and work focused relationship that the English staff engender with the students. We Offer State-of-the-art sports facilities, including our unique Superstudios, subject specialism suites and demonstration theatres for interactive teaching;Focus on your wellbeing and workload balance so that you can thrive in your role with the support of our wonderful school community;Unlimited access to opportunities for self-development;An exclusive partnership with UCL;A generous Academy paid health care plan for all staff;Cycle to Work scheme with ample space for bike storage;An ambitious and forward thinking ethos.How To Apply:

To apply please complete and submit a detailed application form, through the link provided. Your application is a direct application to The UCL Academy. We are currently not accepting applications via agencies.

Closing Date: Monday 6 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period.

Please note that if you have not heard from the Academy within 2 weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful. We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date.

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