Curriculum Manager English Literature

Working Pattern: 0.8 FTE to 1 FTE. Job shares will also be considered.

Start date: 01 January 2025

Application Deadline: 9am Monday 7th October 2024

Interview date: Week commencing 14th October 2024

Salary: Management Grade B £48,896 - £52,174 FTE

We are looking for a passionate English Literature Curriculum Manager to join the high achieving English Department. The ideal candidate will be able to have a flexible, proactive and problem solving style with outstanding imitative management skills. A key requirement of the role will be the ability to lead, motivate and inspire a team of teachers and support staff.

All staff within the Trust need to have a commitment to professional development, an enthusiasm for team work and a passion for improvement. 

The English department

The English department currently consists of nine specialist teachers who teach A level English Language, English Literature, English Language and Literature and GCSE English to over 650 students. 240 students are studying A level English Literature on the Edexcel specification. Subject tutors are committed to maximising student success and progression.

The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic to work in a considerate, collaborative and friendly environment, as the department often creates and shares their resources. Their primary motivation should be to maximise student potential and work to meet the goals of the department as set out above. Flexibility and a passion for teaching and learning is paramount, with excellent work ethic and subject knowledge.

• Cohort Size: 240 in English Literature
• Number of Staff: 6 English Literature teachers (part time and full time)
• Management Structure: CM English Literature, CM English Language, CM English Language and Literature, Subject Leader GCSE English
• Exam board specification: Edexcel
• Department facilities: 6 designated English classrooms, 2 of which are computer rooms

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to work within an experienced and passionate team who are always keen to collaborate and provide support for each other.

Day to Day Expectations of a Teacher

A full time teacher will have 22.5 hours per week contact with students, split over 5 Teaching groups (15 periods) with 5 additional periods for preparation and marking.

On a Tuesday, all staff are expected to attend departmental meetings / all staff staff CPD after college, finishing at 5.20pm. 

Throughout the year there are a number of whole college events (open evenings, parent evenings, Interview Day, enrolment) at which attendance is required.

Common resources are shared within departments and there are regular opportunities for professional development, delivering extracurricular student clubs and wellbeing / social activities.

Learning and Teaching Expectations of a Teacher 

• Develop skilled and effective teachers to implement our pedagogic priorities and deliver outstanding education and outcomes for all of our learners
• Improve progression opportunities for all our learners, raising aspirations and smoothing transition cliff edges
• Embed a culture of collaborative working and sharing good practice across all Trust academies
• Develop an innovative, inspirational workforce with outstanding opportunities for career progression

How we support you:

As a new member of staff you will receive plenty of support from your colleagues both from the department and from the wider college community. This will include:

• a mentor to help you through the first year (in particular);
• support from your curriculum manager(s) and director of faculty;
• an extensive programme for all new staff to help induct you into College life as well as to develop your approach to teaching.

How to Apply

If you would like to have a further discussion before applying for this role please contact the HR team on team_HR@prospecttrust.org.uk.

Please complete the attached application form and equality monitoring form and email all completed applications to recruitment@prospecttrust.org.uk by 9am Monday 7th October 2024.

Early applications are encouraged, as the Trust may at its discretion elect to both interview and select candidates before the advertised closing date.

Interview date: Week commencing 14th October 2024.

Other Information

The Prospect Trust takes the control and processing of employee data very seriously and is committed to acting in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation; please read the attached applicant privacy notice which explains how your data is processed.

Prior to the interview, an online search will be conducted by HR, to identify any past or current incidents or issues that might affect your suitability to work with children and undertake this role. Please note this online search will be carried out only on publicly available information and be limited to issues relating to your suitability to work with children and/or in an educational environment. Issues that arise will not automatically be a bar to your employment at the Trust but may be discussed with you at interview. This is in line with statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants, however all disabled applicants who meet our minimum criteria will be invited for an interview.

The Prospect Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people within our care and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The job description fully sets out the safeguarding responsibilities of the post. Any future offer of employment remains subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS clearance, a health check and references.