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Teacher of English Literature (A Level)

Teacher of English Literature (A Level)

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form, City of London Academy

Newham

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Salary:
MPS/UPS (Inner London)
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
Spring Time 2025
Apply by:
11 November 2024

Job overview

You are an excellent leader; we are a top performing Trust. Together, we can create truly exceptional schools.


About the Role

City of London Academies Trust (COLAT) is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English Literature from April 2025 or sooner.

TLR is available for candidates with suitable experience and skill set for a Subject Lead of English role.

Part time applications will also be taken into consideration (0.6/0.8 FTE).


About Us

COLAT is driven by the ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders create exceptional schools; they transform lives and shape the future of every student.

 

COLAT currently oversees six secondary academies, three primary academies and one sixth form centre all located in north, south and east London. We combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within this evolving Trust.

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre (The NCS) was established in 2014 with the aim of educating some of the brightest minds in Newham and East London, with a view to prepare them to attend some of the most competitive universities in the UK and abroad. In its first Ofsted inspection, The NCS was graded ‘Outstanding’ in all areas. Building on this success, and with excellent support provided by the Trust and sponsor, this is a great opportunity to lead our highly ambitious sixth form centre’s philosophy of making a real difference to the lives of young people.


The NCS provides a stimulating education and personalised curriculum within a supportive environment in which students are encouraged to stretch themselves academically to achieve their potential. The NCS offers an academic A-Level Curriculum with a specialism in Science and Maths, alongside strong pathways in Humanities. The A-Level Curriculum and the extra-curricular programme are focused on preparing students for progression to highly competitive universities in the UK and abroad.


In October 2021, Ofsted judged the NCS to be ‘Outstanding’ in every category and said:

“Learners at Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre benefit from studying in an environment dedicated to academic excellence.”

“In lessons, and around the sixth form, learner behaviour is impeccable.”

“Learners benefit from being taught by teachers who are subject experts


Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre is based in the heart of an evolving community in East Ham/Newham, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.


About You

The NCS is looking to appoint a knowledgeable Teacher of English Literature with the ability to deliver high quality lessons and achieve excellent results. If you have a passion for English and want to share this with students, then we want to hear from you.

If you match our ambition and want to join our dedicated team of professionals, we would love to hear from you. Candidates must address the person specification in no more than 1,000 words. 

If you require any other details, or would like an informal discussion, please contact ncs-recruitment@ncs6.org. 


Closing date for applications will be on Monday 11 November 2024 at 9am.

Interviews will be on week commencing 18 November 2024.


City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

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About Newham Collegiate Sixth Form, City of London Academy

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, also known as The NCS, is a mixed further education institution situated in East Ham, East London. The college has been operating under the patronage of Newham Adult Learning Services; in January 2017, the Department for Education announced that the City of London Corporation would be the new benefactor for the college.

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre officially opened in September 2014, providing education for post-16 students. It holds specialist teaching status in biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics, and was judged “outstanding” by Ofsted in 2016. In a recent ALPS report, The NCS ranked in the top 1% of UK schools for value added.

Principal

Anita Lomax

Values and vision

Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre is a college with a strong mission: to inspire students to pursue their goals and encourage them to make a lasting contribution to their local and global community. The college is committed to leading students to excellent A-level results by nurturing them with outstanding teaching.

The college offers its own "super-curriculum", which allows students to take part in masterclasses, soft skills workshops and a lecture programme. Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre is committed to furnishing students with the skills and attitudes that will aid them in their quest for excellence in education and beyond.

Ofsted report

“Governors, leaders and managers are highly aspirational for all learners; they set and achieve high standards for all learners, preparing them well for their next steps in learning. Staff use their expertise, knowledge and skills very successfully to provide good teaching on adult learning programmes and outstanding teaching and assessment on study programmes.”

View Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre’s latest Ofsted report

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