Advanced Teacher, English - Roles in Southend and Basildon

South Essex Commercial Services Limited T/A South Essex College of Further and Higher Education; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000

Job description

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Job Description

PLEASE NOTE, ONLY APPLICATIONS MADE ON THE SOUTH ESSEX COLLEGE WEBSITE, USING THE FOLLOWING LINK, WILL BE CONSIDERED;

https://jobs.southessex.ac.uk/rEcruit/Recruitment/Vacancies.aspx

We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate English teacher with high level technical abilities to contribute to innovating English delivery, and enable the College to become a centre of excellence. Reporting to the Quality Improvement & Education Managers you will be responsible for implementing teaching strategies to enable students to develop skills in English and achieve high grades.

The successful applicant will be passionate about teaching English and developing students as curious learners who will become fluent in the technical complexities of English, grammar, spelling and vocabulary. They will inspire students to appreciate the richness and diversity of the English language. You will be responsible for teaching English to at least GCSE Level, A Level and potentially ideally Degree level and act as a role model and work with other teaching staff to develop their technical teaching skills.

Our students join us from a variety of education areas having had varying education experiences. These include, secondary education, home educated or through adult education where they have not achieved the basic level of a Grade C or Grade 4/5 English as a standard qualification. Some require English qualifications to progress to the next level of education whilst others require the qualification to enable them to progress in their work life or chosen career. Some may have no interest or have lost interest in the subject, but need the qualification. As part of their study programmes, it is essential they undertake their English qualifications and are seeking your expertise to help them to achieve their goals and career aspirations.

Candidates must have proven successful experience of teaching KS4/ KS5 and above with outstanding value added outcomes within public or private sector, alongside experience enabling students to achieve higher grades. A degree in English Language, Literature or combined is essential, as well as UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Benefits

• 40 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Plus Bank holidays
• College closure days
• Pension - 23.68% college contribution
• Continued Professional Development
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time only)
• Free parking (after obtaining a parking permit)
• Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, access to gyms, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more! (depending on campus)

Please note:

South Essex College is closed for the festive period from Friday 20th December 2024 reopening on Monday 6th January 2025. During this time, emails will not be monitored. If you are having difficulties logging onto our system please email and a member of the team will respond to any enquiries upon our return.

Information about the School

South Essex College is at the heart of community transformation, working with young people and local employers helping to make a difference. We are the largest provider of technical and vocational education and training for 16-18 year olds, adults and apprenticeship provision within Essex – and we are growing!

With over 1000 staff working across our 5 campus locations, there are plenty of exciting opportunities to choose from including Support, Management, Academic (Teaching and Teaching Support) and Specialist positions. Plus a range of support for industry professionals who are looking to get into teaching.

In return we offer competitive salaries and some amazing benefits:

• Flexible working options
• Holidays 30/35/40 days dependant on role type
• Additional college closure efficiency days
• Career development opportunities
• Training opportunities for both academic and support staff
• Free breakfast at all campuses during term time
• Free Eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU users
• Enhanced sick pay and family (subject to policy terms)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flu Jabs

For more information and a full list of vacancies we have on offer, please visit our website www.southessex.ac.uk and go to careers at South Essex College.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.