Graduate Learning Coach (Literacy and Numeracy)

Are you looking for a challenging yet  rewarding position through which you can make a real difference to the  lives of young people? We are an outstanding secondary Catholic Academy  in Birmingham offering outstanding graduates the opportunity to join our  lively and well supported team of Learning Coaches.

You will be working in small groups and  on a 1:1 basis focusing on developing literacy or numeracy skills across  all year groups. You will also have the chance to gain additional  valuable classroom experience as an occasional Cover Supervisor. This is  an ideal opportunity for someone who is interested in a career in  teaching and may be considering applying for a PGCE or other graduate  teaching route in the future. The Academy is recognised as a beacon of  excellence in terms of providing professional development opportunities  to all staff and we are proud of our links with the Teach First and  School Direct programmes.

Our facilities are outstanding and we  are easily accessible by public transport from Birmingham’s vibrant City  Centre. We have invested heavily in technology and all graduate staff  use iPads to promote the use of digital technology in the classroom.

We offer an attractive starting salary, a  contributory pension scheme, free car parking, subsidised dining  facilities and genuine opportunities for progression in an energetic and  supportive environment.

The post is offered on a fixed term basis to July 2018 at a salary of £19,048 (pro rata).

If you have an excellent degree (minimum  2:1) in a subject relevant to literacy or numeracy and a real desire to  make a positive contribution to the education of the next generation we  are keen to hear from you. Visits to the College are encouraged,  therefore, if you would like to come and have a look around before  submitting an application, please contact Mrs L. Maddison (PA to the  Principal) on lmaddison@jhncc.org or 0121 770 5331.