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Ark Schools Central Hiring for Primary Tutor Job at London, England Full Time

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Primary Tutor (1-year fixed contract)


Reports to: Deputy Head of ATT

Location: London, Birmingham, or Yorkshire with UK travel

Contract: 1-year fixed term contract
Closing date: 10am 29th July 2022 (Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised)

Start Date: 1st September 2022

Salary: £45,000 £50,000 (depending on experience)


About the role:
Working alongside a team of other Tutors, Curriculum Leads and Subject specialists, the post-holder will deliver world-class training and development to trainees and ECTs. The post-holder will also work with our in-school mentors and ATT Leads to make sure they are developing their practice and are provided with training that is relevant to their needs.

ATT Tutors are phase specialists which enables them to provide the highest quality training and support for both trainees and mentors. The impact of phase specialism is emphasised in the ITE Inspection Handbook and the ITE Core Content Framework. The curriculum sits at the heart of the ATT training programme and our tutors’ phase specialism ensures that trainees can rely on their expertise.

To excel in the role, the post-holder will need to be an excellent teacher with a track record of delivering excellent achievement for pupils – particularly those who are vulnerable to underachievement. They will also have experience of coaching trainees and teachers; leading professional development sessions and understand best practice in teacher training and development. They will have experience of educational leadership, either at a senior or middle leadership level. Most importantly, the post-holder will have a strong interest in our work with the drive and desire to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students.


Key Responsibilities and Duties:
  • Manage a portfolio of schools and be responsible for the quality of provision and trainee progress within these schools
  • Ensure that training is coherent and of consistently high quality and relevant to trainees needs through working with schools and facilitating face-to-face training sessions
  • Ensure that there are no significant variations in the outcomes achieved by different groups of trainees
  • Develop in-school mentors through co-coaching and facilitation of training to ensure they can contribute to trainee progress and development effectively
  • Oversee and support the school in the well-being of all trainees in their cohort
  • Support the implementation and delivery of our ECT programme
  • Undertake projects and research as required to broaden their own knowledge and contribute to the wider success of the team
  • Collaborate with other members of the team to constantly improve what we do so that we consistently develop world-class training and development programmes
  • Undertake any other tasks as directed by the ATT Leadership Team


Other
  • Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
  • Ensure compliance with Ark’s data protection rules and procedures
  • Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy
  • Work with Ark Central and other academies in the Ark network and partnership, to establish good practice throughout, offering support where required
  • This job description is not an exhaustive list and you will be expected to carry out any other reasonable tasks as directed by your line manager


Key Requirements:


Essential
  • Qualified to degree level
  • Qualified to teach in the UK
  • Recent teaching that results in excellent achievement for pupils, particularly those who are vulnerable to underachievement
  • Experience in teacher training and development including coaching and mentoring teachers
  • Leading professional development sessions and understanding best practice in teacher training and development
  • Knowledge of the teaching training and development policy context, particularly for Initial Teacher Training and the Early Careers Framework
  • Involvement in the management of important relationships with a range of senior individuals and organisations
  • Experience in middle or senior leadership in schools which has had a significant impact on pupil progress


Desirable
  • Knowledge of how phonics is delivered in primary schools e.g. Read, Write, Ink
  • Has a strong network of teachers and teacher educators across a number of schools and training and development providers
  • Experience in schools serving disadvantaged communities
  • Driving licence


View the full job description and person specification here


Benefits
  • 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service
  • We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career with us and offer a variety of training sessions and experiences designed to meet your needs
  • Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bicycle and gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym
  • As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS or TPS which are a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year


About Ark Teacher Training
Launched in 2013, Ark Teacher Training is a programme for committed graduates and career changers who aim to become great teachers. Trainees spend one year in an Ark school – becoming a qualified teacher while learning on the job. With the support of an inspirational group of tutors, coaches and educational experts, the trainees have all the tools they need to perfect their craft. We understand the importance that the first few years of teaching have on a teacher’s future, so that’s why the programme also supports trainees for the following two years through our early career support.

Ark Teacher Training was judged ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2022.


How to Apply:
Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by 10am Friday 29th July 2022 but please note, we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.


Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.


Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; all successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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