Secondary Tutor

Location: Ark Schools Central

Secondary Tutor

Reports to: Deputy Head of ATT

Location: London with travel across the country for meetings and school visits

Contract: Permanent

Pattern: Full Time

Closing date: 05/06/2023 at 10am (Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the application process early. Early application is advised)

Start date: 01/08/2023

Salary: £45,000 £50,000 (depending on experience)

About the role:

We are looking for a Secondary Tutor to join our team. You will work alongside a team of other Tutors, Curriculum Leads and Subject specialists, you will deliver world-class training and development to trainees and ECTs. You will also work with our in-school mentors and ATT Leads to make sure they are developing their practice and are provided with training that is relevant to their needs.

ATT Tutors are phase specialists which enables them to provide the highest quality training and support for both trainees and mentors. The impact of phase specialism is emphasised in the ITE Inspection Handbook and the ITE Core Content Framework. The curriculum sits at the heart of the ATT training programme and our tutors’ phase specialism ensures that trainees can rely on their expertise.

To excel in the role, you will need to be an excellent teacher with a track record of delivering excellent achievement for pupils – particularly those who are vulnerable to underachievement. We are looking for someone who will also have experience of coaching trainees and teachers; leading professional development sessions and understand best practice in teacher training and development. We are looking for someone who has experience of educational leadership, either at a senior or middle leadership level. Most importantly, you will have a strong interest in our work with the drive and desire to improve educational outcomes for disadvantaged students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of schools and be responsible for the quality of provision and trainee progress within these schools
• Ensure that training is coherent and of consistently high quality and relevant to trainees needs through working with schools and facilitating face-to-face training sessions
• Ensure that there are no significant variations in the outcomes achieved by different groups of trainees
• Develop in-school mentors through co-coaching and facilitation of training to ensure they can contribute to trainee progress and development effectively
• Support the implementation and delivery of our ECT and Professional Development Training
• Some evening work to support and facilitate the programme

• Qualified to degree level
• Qualified to teach in the UK
• Recent teaching that results in excellent achievement for pupils, particularly those who are vulnerable to underachievement
• Experience in teacher training and development including coaching and mentoring teachers
• Flexible, highly organised and able to prioritise work to meet deadlines
• Hard working, detail orientated, and systematic

View the full job description and person specification here

About Ark Teacher Training

Launched in 2013, Ark Teacher Training is a programme for committed graduates and career changers who aim to become great teachers. Trainees spend one year in an Ark school - becoming a qualified teacher while learning on the job. With the support of an inspirational group of tutors, coaches and educational experts, the trainees have all the tools they need to perfect their craft. We understand the importance that the first few years of teaching have on a teacher’s future, so that’s why the programme also supports trainees for the following two years through our early career support.

Ark Teacher Training was judged ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in March 2022.

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service up to 30 days after 3-years’ service. This entitlement is pro rata for part time employees. This entitlement excludes bank holidays
• Full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year
• Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests