Secondary Curriculum Content Writer for English
ARK Schools
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- £35,000 - £45,000, negotiable depending on experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2014
- Apply by:
- 28 April 2014
Job overview
Secondary Curriculum Content Writer for English, London
ARK Schools is a fast-growing education charity committed to running outstanding non-selective community schools. With 27 academies open and further growth plans, this is a unique opportunity to join a thriving organisation.
ARK Schools are developing a pioneering new English curriculum aimed at improving English attainment across our network and instilling a passion for English in our students. The curriculum is based on the latest educational research and best practice in the network and internationally.
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding candidate to write and develop lessons and resources for the new ARK English curriculum. We are looking for someone who has the ability to communicate clearly, build relationships, and complete a range of tasks with an entrepreneurial and fast-moving team. They should have a clear vision of what exemplary curriculum planning looks like.
The ideal candidate will be:
- Passionate about transforming the life chances of children through education
- Experienced in designing resources for Key Stage 3 English that have been used by others within and beyond your own context
- Educated to degree level in English literature/ language and have a strong English literature/language education background
- Experience of teaching in schools that are similar to those in the ARK network
- Able to demonstrate resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievement
This role is initially on a two-year fixed term contract. For more details or to apply please go to https://application.arkschools.net/vacancy/79ZwKmPq. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final deadline of 11am on Monday 28th April 2014. Final round interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 8th May 2014. . If you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, or have any queries, please contact Zara on 0203 116 0852 or zara.khokhar@arkonline.org
Closing date: Monday 28th April 2014
Interview date: 1st round on a rolling basis, 2nd round to take place on Thursday 8th May 2014.
ARK Schools is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About ARK Schools
Ark is charity that aims to transform children's lives through education. Our goal is to help give children the best start in life, regardless of their background.
Our network of 39 schools schools in the UK achieves great results for young people, and some of our schools are among the best in the country. We educate around 28,500 pupils in four locations across the UK; Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth.
Why work for Ark?
At Ark, we are all united by the same goal; a commitment to drive real change in education where it’s needed most. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role.
Joining Ark means there are plenty of diverse opportunities to progress your career, choosing the direction you want to take it in. Whether that be in one of our new or transition schools, a school in another region in the UK, as part of our dedicated central team or by working for one of our innovative Ark Ventures.
Make a difference where it matters most
We only work in the communities where we can make the biggest difference to children’s lives and take on some of the most challenging schools in the country.
Many of our schools have a history of academic under-achievement or are in areas of economic disadvantage. 84% of Ark schools are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted.
Take your career in your own direction
We are committed to offering you diverse career progression, whether that means aspiring to senior leadership or becoming an outstanding at what you do, allowing you to really carve out a successful career in with us. We are dedicated to offering opportunities to support your career in our schools or as part of our wider network.
Learning at every stage
We are committed to providing high-quality professional learning throughout your career. The development of our staff is one of our top priorities, at every level and in every role. That’s why we offer twice the number of training days as standard. Staff at Ark have access to a variety of training sessions and experiences, all designed to meet the needs of their team. So no matter what stage of your career you’re at, we’ll support you to be the best that you can be.
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