Teacher of English
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,500 to £47,133 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | LE1 7RJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | WQE and Regent College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
TEACHER OF ENGLISH (GCSE and A-Level)
Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
In this context, we are looking to appoint a well-qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic Teacher of English, who will help us provide the best possible learning experiences and outcomes for our students.
THE CURRICULUM AREA – ENGLISH, FILM AND LANGUAGES (EFL)
This post sits within the English, Film and Modern Foreign Languages department and the team comprises of highly experienced and dedicated teaching staff supported by a Deputy Curriculum Area Leader and two Assistant Curriculum Area Leaders who will together ensure the provision of high-quality outcomes and experiences for students and lead the on-going development of teaching, learning and assessment.
The area is located across both campuses in open-plan offices in the College’s main teaching blocks and uses classrooms nearby. There are a good range of resources including excellent online materials, interactive whiteboards, library holdings and IT facilities.
The area provides Level 3 programmes covering; English Language, English Literature, Film Studies and Languages, including French, German and Spanish.
There is an emphasis throughout our courses on developing independent study and employability skills. Our students progress along a range of routes after their time at WQE including University, Apprenticeships and employment.
For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleague in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.
This is a full time, term time post commencing August 2024
The salary will be at a point on the Sixth Form Colleges pay spine which ranges from £30,500 - £47,133 per annum.
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:-
• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from the Vacancies section of our website at https://wqe.ac.uk/vacancies/
Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 12 May 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing Wednesday 22 May 2024. Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.
Please return all completed application documentation via e-mail only.
Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.
Paul Wilson
Principal
Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.
We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
In this context, we are looking to appoint a well-qualified, self-motivated and enthusiastic Teacher of English, who will help us provide the best possible learning experiences and outcomes for our students.
THE CURRICULUM AREA – ENGLISH, FILM AND LANGUAGES (EFL)
This post sits within the English, Film and Modern Foreign Languages department and the team comprises of highly experienced and dedicated teaching staff supported by a Deputy Curriculum Area Leader and two Assistant Curriculum Area Leaders who will together ensure the provision of high-quality outcomes and experiences for students and lead the on-going development of teaching, learning and assessment.
The area is located across both campuses in open-plan offices in the College’s main teaching blocks and uses classrooms nearby. There are a good range of resources including excellent online materials, interactive whiteboards, library holdings and IT facilities.
The area provides Level 3 programmes covering; English Language, English Literature, Film Studies and Languages, including French, German and Spanish.
There is an emphasis throughout our courses on developing independent study and employability skills. Our students progress along a range of routes after their time at WQE including University, Apprenticeships and employment.
For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleague in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.
This is a full time, term time post commencing August 2024
The salary will be at a point on the Sixth Form Colleges pay spine which ranges from £30,500 - £47,133 per annum.
We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:-
• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• A defined benefit pension scheme
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.
APPLICATIONS
Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from the Vacancies section of our website at https://wqe.ac.uk/vacancies/
Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 12 May 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing Wednesday 22 May 2024. Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.
Please return all completed application documentation via e-mail only.
Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and in making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.
Paul Wilson
Principal