TEACHER OF LEARNING ENRICHMENT (fixed term) Information for prospective staff

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The school

The department

The role

Working at King’s

Staff profiles

Living and working in Wimbledon

Application process

Map of King’s

THE SCHOOL

King’s College School is an independent day school for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18. Founded in 1829 by Royal Charter, King’s is a school of over 1,400 pupils, including approximately 400 boys in the junior school, located in one of the most attractive and peaceful parts of London. There are over 160 staff in the two common rooms and 130 non-teaching staff.

The senior school is hugely successful. King’s has been rated the top boys’ and co-educational independent school in London for the past three years by The Sunday Times Parent Power. Alastair McCall, editor of Parent Power, stated: “KCS is the embodiment of everything you could want in a school”. The Good Schools Guide Review (2019) reports: “Intellectually exhilarating yet principled, this is selective education at its very best… a real golden ticket”.

Academically, King’s is consistently placed within the top five schools in national league tables. In 2019, 50% of all sixth form grades were A* at A level or 7 at IB Higher Level and 83% of all GCSEs were graded 9/8 (or A*). Over 300 boys and girls have won places at Oxbridge in the last six years, with over 90% of pupils achieving their first choice university offer. Our approach at all levels encourages pupils to look beyond academic excellence, as the vibrant success of our drama, music and games departments indicates. We are fully committed to the CCF, the DofE Award Scheme, community service and our partnerships

with 27 local maintained schools. To enable so much to occur, Friday afternoons for year 9 and above are made over entirely to these, and other, activities.

King’s prides itself on its combination of innovation and tradition. The whole school is committed to the values of good discipline, hard work and good manners, but we are also keen to embrace new challenges. In 2010 the sixth form became co-educational and this has been an outstanding success; we admit around 50 girls each year. We prepare sixth formers for both the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) and A Levels. Since September 2016, King’s has admitted boys aged eleven directly into the senior school. This has increased access for a wider range of parental backgrounds and we have raised significant bursary funds to support the 11+ senior school entry. From 2021, boys will also transfer from the junior school at the age of eleven.

Alumni of the school include poet and painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti, musicians Marcus Mumford (Mumford & Sons) and Dan Smith (Bastille), theatre director Christopher Luscombe and actor Ben Barnes.

King’s has recently completed a £50m master plan that has renewed and replaced major facilities across the campus. We have two sister schools in China and a third school will open in Thailand in 2020. Income from these projects is invested in our bursary fund.

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THE DEPARTMENT

The aim of the Learning Enrichment department at King’s is to support each pupil in achieving their potential. The need for support may be short-term, typically for help with study skills or revision, or longer term for those with a disability, a specific learning difficulty, or simply a less conventional learning style.

In Learning Enrichment, we focus on developing our pupils’ confidence and motivation as well as their learning skills. We emphasise greater self-awareness to enable pupils to develop their own strategies to overcome difficulties in school and in later life.

The Learning Enrichment department aims to ensure that all pupils, whatever their learning need, have full access to the curriculum. We work in close partnership with parents, teachers and, where appropriate, outside agencies. The Learning Enrichment department operates an “open door” policy, meaning that staff, parents and any pupil can seek support and advice whenever required.

The department currently comprises three full time teachers (including the Head of Department and SENDCo), one part time teacher and a full time administrative assistant.

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THE ROLE

We are seeking to appoint a full time or part time Learning Enrichment teacher (minimum OCR Level 5 or equivalent) to join this highly successful department from September 2020 or January 2021. This is a fixed term contract for the academic year starting September 2020, however there may be potential for this appointment to become permanent for the right candidate.

The key responsibilities include the following:

• Specialist teaching of both Junior and Senior School pupils (Year 3-13), generally one to one, but may be grouped, especially for teaching revision and exam skills.

• Preparing individually tailored lesson plans for each pupil, and organising or creating teaching resources as appropriate

• Target setting and detailed evaluation of lessons with follow up plan, and communicating with teaching staff and parents, where appropriate

• Responding to referrals from teachers and parents, as well as pupils who come to the department requesting support

• In-class observation of pupils• Carrying out individual diagnostic assessments and

screening • Regular liaison with teaching staff to monitor progress

and provide specialist advice• Preparing personal teaching timetables (which vary

weekly)• Preparing and updating Pupil Profiles and liaising with

teaching staff on specific pupil requirements• Reading specialist reports and implementing appropriate

support, and exam access arrangements if appropriate

• Regular liaison with parents by way of email, phone calls or face-to-face meetings

• Helping maintain and update the SEND register• Invigilation of internal and entrance exams

THE PERSON

We are looking for an enthusiastic Specialist Teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with learning needs, and keen to see students develop into fully independent learners. The successful candidate will:

• Have a good Honours degree• Have a teaching qualification in SpLD, at a minimum of

Level 5, or equivalent; (Level 7 or equivalent desirable, but not essential)

• Have a thorough knowledge of the principles of teaching pupils with SpLD

• Be motivated to ensure that the highest academic standards and expectations are met, while being sympathetic to the academic challenges some pupils may face

• Be familiar with the latest policies and legislation relating to SEN

• Be able to work effectively within a small close-knit team• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills• Be innovative, creative and flexible• Be confident and comfortable working with a wide

range of year groups, from teaching basic literacy skills to Year 3 pupils, to advising on study skills to 6th formers

• Show a commitment to continuing personal and professional development

• Have good ICT, organisation and administrative skills

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WORKING AT KING’S

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and energetic community. There is an atmosphere of kindness, cooperation and trust. There is a “can-do” attitude amongst the staff body, coupled with high levels of emotional intelligence, good humour and mutual support. Our staff believe that King’s truly is an excellent place to work, epitomised by the results of our 2018 teaching staff survey in which 100% of staff stated that they enjoyed their job.

Colleagues at King’s maintain high professional standards. All attend a weekly briefing on a Monday and there are termly staff meetings after school. It is the general expectation that all asked are present for open day (September) and the 11+ entrance examination (January) which take place on Saturdays. Many staff also give up evenings and weekends to take clubs, societies and sports teams.

There is an extensive commitment to professional development within the school, supported by a very generous budget. We have our own, bespoke, unqualified teacher programme and all staff who successfully complete this train as teaching apprentices under the E-Qualitas scheme. This results in QTS at the end of the second year. We also fully support statutory NQT induction. For our more experienced colleagues we offer four pathways. Staff who wish to master their teaching craft have the opportunity

to work with the Chartered College of Teaching. Those who wish to develop their leadership skills can undertake a preparing for management course, which is run in conjunction with the Coombe Federation. All new heads of department also receive their own development programme. Finally, we have launched a new course for those preparing for senior leadership in partnership with UCL IoE.

Whilst there are high expectations of teaching staff, all members of the community receive rewards for their efforts:

• Salary well above London and national averages• Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension

Scheme• Health care provision• Discounted gym membership• Free lunch, tea, coffee and snacks throughout the

day• A rolling programme designed to ensure that all

staff are, in time, provided with their own Surface Book

• Shuttle buses from Wimbledon station• Fee remission (for children of staff members who

meet the academic criteria)

WORKING AT KING’S - STAFF PROFILES

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“Although I already had a job offer from a lovely school outside London, what attracted me to King’s was the formidable reputation of its Chemistry department and the sense that this was a school that really valued its co-curricular activities. I have not been disappointed. For 35 years I have taught bright and engaged pupils in excellent science facilities, and have played a full part in the CCF and DofE programme. I have loved every minute of it.”

- Mr MitchellTeacher of Chemistry

“Prior to joining King’s I had not stayed at any school longer than three years; thirteen years later and I am still here. King’s is by far the best school and environment I have ever worked at. Everyone from pupils to teaching staff are kind, welcoming and above all else they all look out for one another. I have learnt how to be a good teacher and leader at King’s and been given opportunities to further develop my career others can only dream off. I love being a part of this community.”

- Miss RamgoolamHead of ICT and Computing and Director of Public

Occasions

“When I started at King’s, I was immediately struck by how warm and inviting the people are. Academic excellence takes place within the context of all-round personal development and the pastoral system is first class. Our boys and girls are bright, inquisitive and aspirational, but they also understand the importance of contributing not only to lessons, but also to the wider community. Professional development at the school is outstanding: within two years, I have taken on additional responsibilities as head of house in the Lower School and head of French and staff are encouraged and supported to go on training courses. Here is a school where pupils and staff are empowered on a daily basis.”

- Mr EtienneHead of French and Head of Bourne House

“With my second year at King’s drawing to a close, I am still struck by the high pace, energy and supportive atmosphere of this remarkable school. Undertaking the Initial Teacher Training qualification this year alongside my busy teaching timetable and co-curricular commitments has been challenging and highly stimulating. The opportunity to receive and act upon regular advice from colleagues and external practitioners has proven invaluable. I am enormously proud to be part of the King’s community and look forward to the challenges ahead. ”

- Miss GarnettTeacher of Classics

LIVING AND WORKING IN WIMBLEDON

Wimbledon is famous for its annual Grand Slam tennis tournament, but that is not the only thing that makes living and working in Wimbledon an attractive proposition.

The area is one of the safest parts of London and provides a wonderful mix of town and Village life. The streets are bustling and lined with bars, restaurants and shops. The charming children’s Polka Theatre is situated in the centre of Wimbledon and a new stadium for AFC Wimbledon is being built just a short drive away. King’s is located on the edge of Wimbledon Common, at the beginning of one of the largest areas of green, recreational space in the whole of London. The Common, which extends to Richmond Park, is home to a 19th century windmill and an Iron Age fort.

One of the best things about working in Wimbledon is its connectivity. Wimbledon station is located in zone 3, approximately 10 minutes from Clapham Junction and 20 minutes from London Waterloo. There are regular trains to numerous destinations, including Kingston, Epsom and Richmond. Wimbledon can also be reached by tube, via the District line, and by tram, which connects to places such as Croydon and Beckenham. King’s is also in a convenient location for road users, with its proximity to the A3 providing an excellent link to the M25.

Although property prices are high in and around Wimbledon Village, there are affordable options a little further away. Many staff choose to live in Central and South Wimbledon or Raynes Park, which is a 15 minute walk from King’s. Other nearby options include Motspur Park, Worcester Park, Clapham, Tooting and Earlsfield, but plenty of colleagues prefer to commute from Surrey, where Esher, Epsom and Ashstead are popular choices.

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APPLICATION PROCESS

A completed Application Form, with full CV and covering letter in support of your application should be sent either by email to Recruitment@kcs.org.uk or by post (marked ‘Application’ in the top left hand corner) to:

Mr Andrew HallsHead MasterKing’s College SchoolSouthsideWimbledon CommonLondonSW19 4TT

Please note: incomplete applications (without all three requested documents being submitted) will not be accepted.

Closing date: Monday 1st June 2020 at 9am

As part of the interview process all candidates will be required to teach a one-to-one support lesson, which will be observed by the head of department. Preparation work in advance of the lesson will be required, and details will be provided prior to interview.

Early applications are welcome - the interview process may be staged and some interviews held in advance of the closing date if there is large number of applicants for the role.

PLEASE NOTE: This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibilities associated with this post. It is not intended to be exhaustive, other tasks and responsibilities may be allocated as necessary from time to time.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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