L4L Teacher

Literacy for LifeLiteracy for Life is a thematic curriculum taught for 17 hours each week in Year 7, 13 hours in Year 8 and 5 hours in Year 9. Each teacher is focused on the students in their Literacy for Life class, not just from an academic perspective but also getting to know the students and their families and forming a partnership which will really help students to make progress. Our Year 7 programme will be accommodated in a bespoke technologically rich, new build environment. We are seeking inspirational teachers from either secondary or Upper Key Stage 2. Applicants will: Be passionate about improving the lives of students they serve Be confident in teaching across subjects Role model a commitment to excellence Be confident in using pedagogies for thematic/project-based learning Want to collaborate as part of a team Believe they have both a pastoral and academic responsibility Be flexible and adaptable, rising to the challenge of creating a new Academy Have high standards for students and themselves. In return we will offer: Excellent career development opportunities and access to a comprehensive programme of CPD An extensive support programme for ECTs An ICT-rich environment which allows staff to be innovative in harnessing technology for learning The opportunity to be involved in the opening of a new Academy Employee Health and Wellbeing Package The Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.