Curriculum Leader - Worthing, United Kingdom - Red Balloon Educational Trust - Worthing

Description

Summary of role

"Working at Red Balloon has allowed me to fall in love with teaching again".

If you are looking for a fresh, new way to teach, then this could be the job for you.

Do you enjoy teaching individuals within small groups?

Do you love to be creative in the classroom and not be restricted by the many rules and regulations of mainstream schools?

Yes? Then this could be the most rewarding teaching role you have ever had

Many Red Balloon colleagues describe our work as the purest form of teaching they have experienced. This is because of the flexibility to start with the interests of the young person through our "negotiated curriculum". We are proud to be a niche provider and celebrate the flexibility this brings to our practice.

Our teachers use every opportunity to develop a learner's love of learning.
Just some of the many benefits of working at Red Balloon Worthing

• Class sizes of no more than 6 learners
• A small, friendly staff team
• Flexible working hours to work around your homelife commitments
• Free lunch every day
• We welcome ECTs.

Some key responsibilities of this role include:

• Ensuring appropriate and enriching English curriculum is provided to meet the educational needs of learners so they can achieve their goals.
• Ensuring the arts curriculum in the Centre is delivered effectively through line management of the Art Coordinator
• Manage day to day requirements such as examination entry, departmental staffing allocations ensuring accurate records are kept and delegating as appropriate to ensure the efficiency of the departments
• Ensuring literacy and reading is promoted effectively across the Centre.
• Hold responsibility for developing learner's curriculum, and ensuring learner groups are allocated accordingly.
• To contribute to the Centre Improvement Plan to ensure progress and attainment in English and the arts remains a priority.
• Communicate and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to ensure learners receive highquality support and input to facilitate individual progression.
• Promote a safe and engaging learning environment.
• Be proactive in identifying training needs within the departments, ensuring that they are appropriately met, and that all members of each department are active in their own professional development.
• Line manage all teachers within the named departments, holding regular meetings and conducting annual appraisals. As a Teacher
• Negotiate the curriculum to meet individual learners learning objectives and SEND needs.
• Monitor learner progress through regular making and feedback to inform future planning.
• Complete and submit registers at the start of every session.
• Complete termly reports and records of achievements as required for each learner.
• Provide feedback to parents and carers where necessary and attend parent carer consultations to maintain positive relationships.
• Support educational trips and outings as appropriate.
• Positively contribute to the development of teaching and learning through collaboration and cooperation to deliver highquality results.

To be considered for this role as a minimum you will need to be:

• A qualified teacher
• Have experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs.

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent


Salary:
Up to £40,000.00 per year

Expected hours:
No more than 40 per week


Benefits:

• Flexitime

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person


Reference ID:
Curriculum lead - English & the Arts

Expected start date: 01/09/2024