Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annumSalary: £47,401 per annumLocation: This role is based across our Dartford and Gravesend Campuses.Starting Date: 1st November 2024North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.Do you love teaching English? Are you looking for a change of setting? Have you considered moving within, or to, the Further Education sector?We have a Head of English vacancy across our Dartford and Gravesend campuses. Results for our English GCSE resit and Functional Skills learners are significantly above the National Average for similar learners and a recent OFTSED Deep Dive in English was highly complementary. The college was graded GOOD with Learner Behaviour and Attitudes as OUTSTANDING. Attendance to English is excellent. You would be working within an excellent, tight knit team who regularly plan and collaborate together to provide stimulating lessons which engage the learners.The Head of English position is available as a result of the promotion of a current post holder, who has provided the following testimonial:“Working for North Kent College has been a positive and enriching experience. I have thoroughly enjoyed working within an encouraging, supportive and enthusiastic team, passionate about providing the best possible experience for learners. I have learned a great deal during my nine years at North Kent College, both from colleagues and the effective CPD activities provided, such as the engaging and informative TEEP programme, which has informed the planning and delivery for the whole English team. I have always felt encouraged to ask questions or ask for support when needed, so you never feel alone!”The Dartford and Gravesend campuses have dedicated English teaching rooms and a shared English/Maths office. The learners study English within their main vocational Study Programme, and, as such, have a great balance between the practical, vocational elements and the academic elements.If you wish to visit the campus or to discuss the role further, please do contact Human Resources who can arrange this.We have had several teachers move from the Secondary to FE phase and for any prospective candidates considering this, we have listed some implications of this transition which you may like to use as a consideration.Implications of moving from secondary to FENo tutor groupsNo dutiesNo parent eveningsThe vast majority of classes are no more than 20 learnersRepeat delivery of lessons with only minor changes based on learner needs and backgrounds, so planning is manageableFunctional Skills learners have up to 3 opportunities to take the exam (FS is a subset of the main English GCSE programme)Greater opportunity for CPD sessions during non-teaching weeksContinuing/no change to expectationsPlan and deliver high quality lessonsUse of a classroom base and officeContinuation of the Teacher Pension schemeLearners complete regular assessments to track progressA written report for each learner once a yearDifferencesWe have a strong focus on attendance as well as achievementEach learner receives a 2-hour English session for approximately 32 weeksSlightly longer days (start at 8:45am, finish at 5:15pm) but over a shorter delivery time (i.e., teaching starts approx. 2nd week in Sept and ends in June)The majority of the delivery is to learners aged 16+ (the vast majority are 16-18).In return, we’ll give you 42 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts), and you’ll be enrolled onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme which also includes life assurance. You’ll also benefit from free parking and have access to a range of onsite facilities including a nursery (Dartford and Gravesend campuses), restaurants and coffee shops.Earlier return than schools – usually 3rd week in August.This role is a permanent, full-time position over 52 weeks per annum, in return we’ll give you 42 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, and you’ll be enrolled onto the Teachers’ Pension Scheme which also includes life assuranceFor a full job description and to apply, please visit North Kent College’s staff vacancies page.The closing date for applications is Monday, 9th September 2024North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.