English june 2014

Te a c h e r o f E n g l i s h Required from January 2015 (or earlier)

Welcome to our information booklet for the post of Teacher of English. It is

designed to give a flavour of life here as a teacher at JCG, provide information

to support your application and, with the College website, provide you with a

snapshot of the myriad of varied activities that take place each day in college.

Founded in 1880, JCG has been at the forefront of girls' education in Jersey

for over 125 years and has a well deserved reputation for academic excellence

and service to the island community.

Our students thrive on expert teaching, state of the art facilities and a vast range

of extra-curricular, enrichment and expedition activities. They are enterprising, friendly and ambitious and

they have wonderful purpose, energy and sense of service to others. Our staff care and are dedicated,

creative and talented. Our exceptional academic results are a testimony to the personal and collective

success of all at JCG. From here, our students go on to study at good universities, both in the United

Kingdom and across the world.

Each day we strive to deliver the very best educational experience for our students. This experience should

deliver outstanding academic achievement and, more importantly, nurture someone who is happy, well

mannered and able to find fulfilment in one’s service to others.

Inevitably, an information booklet and website can only partially reflect the reality of College life. I look

forward to meeting short-listed candidates in July 2014 where interviews will take place at Jersey College for

Girls. At interview, candidates will meet our students and staff, and experience the warmth, vitality and

ethos of intellectual curiosity that is JCG.

It is a privilege to lead this remarkable school and I would encourage you to apply for this vacancy.

Carl Howarth

Principal

JERSEY COLLEGE FOR GIRLS

JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Teacher of English

Responsible to: Head of Faculty

Remuneration: MPS

Time Allowance: None

The aim of all posts at JCG is to sustain and improve the quality of learning of the students in the College. Teachers work with the Principal, Vice Principal, Assistant Head teachers and other Senior Staff to promote educational op-portunities, equality of opportunity and a quality working environment for both staff and students. Following the amalgamation of JCG with JCG Preparatory school to create a 4 -18 College, the postholder will primarily teach within KS3, 4 and 5. However, as student need and curriculum developments evolve, there may be the provision to add value to the teaching of English at KS2. In addition to the duties and responsibilities contained in “The Teachers Task” the further specific duties apply to his post: Principal Teaching Accountabilities Teach English across all Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 to achieve the highest academic standards and learning opportunities. Assist in the creation and review of appropriate documentation such as Schemes of Work and policies. Plan effectively to ensure that all individual student learning needs are met. Advise the Head of Faculty on issues relating to the learning and teaching of English and ensure effective resource

management. Follow departmental policy for effective monitoring, marking and tracking of student progress and use assessment

data to ensure all students have individual targets and are supported in all areas of their work. Ensure learning and teaching programmes take account of the latest developments in education and evaluate their

impact upon teaching and learning, ensuring that appropriate use is made of up to date technology. Attend and contribute to relevant departmental meetings and take an appropriate share of the administrative duties of

the department. Assist in advising new students on the suitability of courses and assist in co-ordinating the transition between KS2

and 3, GCSE and Sixth form, including liaison with JCGP. Assist in developing curriculum links with universities and other organisations to promote English within the

College.

Undertake regular reviews of teaching practice and accompanying documentation as determined by the evaluation

process of the school and department. Contribute to a full programme of extra-curricula opportunities, in particular school visits abroad, for students to

develop and improve their skills and enjoyment of English. Ensure the profile of English is raised both within the College and the wider community through networking,

frequent media releases and internal announcements as directed by the Head of Faculty. Contribute to parents’ meetings, the mentoring programme, staff teams, and reports and references for students as

appropriate. Ensure all health and safety regulations are adhered to both on and off site and that a regular programme for the

inspection and maintenance of equipment is provided. Be willing to undertake appropriate professional development and training as needed to keep at the leading edge of

learning and teaching. e.g. subject developments and new qualifications or specifications. Undertake any other task as may be reasonably requested by the Principal.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Person specification : An ideal candidate for this post will have : A passion for English

Strong interpersonal skills which display high levels of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy in dealing with difficult situations Good organisational and administrative skills An ability to take responsibility and a proactive approach to problem solving A keen interest in supporting student learning The ability to work collaboratively, to model good practice and maintain high levels of confidentiality Experience in actively supporting teaching staff and students in the completion of their work The ability to manage and motivate staff members to focus on what can be achieved The ability to work under pressure, prioritise and meet deadlines An ability to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding and commitment to the aims and ethos of the Language Faculty and Jersey College for Girls This job description is subject to review to ensure it meets the needs of the College. Post holder _____________________________________ Date ______________ Principal ______________________________________ Date ______________

The Teacher’s Task The DfESC (Department for Education Sport and Culture) and the representatives of the Teacher’s Unions (Jersey) have agreed the following statement of the Teacher’s Task in order to define more clearly the nature of teachers’ employment. It is their view that in this important work of educating Jersey’s children it is imperative that both teachers and Headteachers recognise the duty they owe to those children and the community. To this end the teacher is expected to maintain a professional commitment to their task and the Headteacher is pledged to a responsible and humane interpretation of this agreement. The following provides a definition of the Teachers’ Task: Teach effectively to meet the needs of all pupils and to ensure discipline and safety within the school community. Plan, prepare, evaluate and modify as necessary personal teaching methods, work programmes and teaching

materials in accordance with the DfESC curricular policies and school schemes and standards. Mark and maintain records of pupils’ work in accordance with DfESC and school policies. Promote the general progress and welfare of pupils in classes or groups or individually as part of the school’s

pastoral and counselling arrangements. Assess and record pupils’ personal and social needs, development, progress and attainment. Provide or contribute to oral or written assessments and report on individual pupils and groups; consult and inform

parents, co-operate with appropriate outside agencies in accordance with DfESC and school policies. Contribute to and participate in corporate planning, self evaluation, in-service training and professional development

in assigned areas of the curriculum and pastoral arrangements; participate in related staff meetings and school events.

Advise colleagues, co-operate with them on teaching programmes, methods, equipment and materials within

assigned areas of the curriculum ensuring that appropriate administrative tasks are undertaken. Contribute and participate in the school’s pastoral, tutorial and guidance arrangements and undertake an appropriate

share of the organisation and conduct of parental consultation and staff meetings. Contribute as required to the appointment, induction, professional development and assessment of junior colleagues,

including new entrants to teaching. Accept an appropriate share of the administrative and organisational tasks within the school, including providing

support for teachers, undertaking additional curriculum or pastoral responsibilities or holding senior posts. Ensure the safety and good order of pupils by carrying out an appropriate share of supervisions whenever pupils are

authorised to be on school premises or elsewhere when the school is in session. Undertaking an appropriate share of all collective responsibilities including substitution for an absent colleague

subject to guaranteed non-teaching time. Supervise support staff as required. Order and allocate appropriate equipment and materials in accordance with DfESC and school policies and schemes. Co-operate as required with teachers in other schools and colleges on curricular, pastoral and administrative matters.

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Language Faculty English Key Stage 3 KS3 provision is currently being redesigned so as to best prepare students for KS4 and the iGCSE. Students have a minimum of 6 core tasks per year completed in controlled conditions to assess their progress in reading, writing and speaking and listening. In order to achieve their targets, students will study novels and texts appropriate to their age group in order to understand the implications of texts and the techniques an author uses. They will also practise a variety of writing for different purposes such as the written speech on a controversial subject in Y9 or the imaginative story in Y7. Additionally, students will be given many opportunities to develop their speaking and listening skills both through formal presentations in Standard English such as their speech in Y7 and also through role play such as when they participate in the famous JCG Shakespeare Festival. The English department prides itself on the wealth of opportunities offered to the students to excel in their strengths with the following being just some of the activities and competitions we offer: Year 7 Times spelling Bee Competition, Poetry Slam, We are Writers competition, The Royal Commonwealth Essay competition, KS3 debating club and The Y8 Shakespeare Festival. Key Stage 4 We are in the process of changing over from the OCR examination board to the Cambridge iGCSE course for English Language and Literature. The Language course is designed to cover a range of real life skills; reading, writing, speaking and listening which will support your learning not only across the rest of the curriculum but in your further studies, the workplace and beyond. Students complete one exam worth 40% which assesses their reading skills as well as a coursework component worth 40% which focuses more on writing skills. Speaking and Listening is then worth 20% and tasks may include a debate, a formal presentation and a drama role play. All students follow the Extended Curriculum which is designed for those aiming for grades A* to B. In English Literature, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to study some of the great literary texts of the world. For Drama, girls may study either ‘The Tempest’, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ or ‘The Merchant of Venice’ or perhaps one of Oscar Wilde’s or Arthur Miller’s plays. We are also able to read together some of the great novelists whether from our own literary canon such as Austen, Stevenson, Eliot or from around the world to include modern writers such as Anita Desai or Harper Lee. We also study plays like ‘An Inspector Calls’ or ‘The History Boys’ which continue to sell out theatres in the West End as well as a range of poetry spanning the Rossettis to Seamus Heaney to Wordsworth. Students regularly have the opportunity to attend film screenings and theatre productions to enrich their appreciation of the texts they have studied. In addition, this year, we have organised for a visiting Osiris speaker to come and run a workshop for GCSE students aimed at achieving the A* in English Literature at GCSE. Key Stage 5 In the Sixth Form, students study WJEC GCE English Literature and complete the following units: AS Level • 30% Exam: Poetry and Drama 1 (Poetry post-1900 and Drama post-1990) • 20% Coursework: Prose Study and Creative Reading (one essay on prose 1800-1945 and one piece of creative writing in response to wider reading with a critical commentary) A2 Level: • 30 % Exam: Poetry and Drama 2 (Poetry pre-1800 with unseen poetry and Shakespeare with related drama) • 20 % Coursework: Period and Genre Study (one essay on 3 texts linked by a theme such as ‘love’ or ‘war’) In addition we give students an opportunity to take part in an annual study visit to Stratford where they take part in work-shops designed to further their A Level learning and watch a theatrical production.

Why be a teacher at JCG ?

The best testament about what it is like to be a teacher at JCG is the view of the teachers’ themselves. Last year the College gave out a questionnaire to all staff. The following quotes have been taken at random from the responses of individual staff to a question in the survey Question : What do you most like about your current job? 'I feel that there is a genuine desire to allow everyone to reach their full potential.' 'Inspiring students to succeed when they thought that they could not. Giving confidence and knowledge to students. Working with similarly motivated colleagues.' 'Opportunities to try something different, be creative. Teaching. Working in a great department. Excellent relationships with staff and students. Seeing students succeed. Running a department, making decisions.' 'The students I am privileged to teach and colleagues I am privileged to work alongside.' 'The students are endlessly engaging and their motivation to learn is exciting. My job offers constantly changing challenges and is certainly never dull! I feel supported by senior staff.' 'The fact that we all work together well as a team and we all support each other.' 'The potential of the students and their ability to embrace innovative teaching ideas and impress you everyday with their ideas and knowledge.' 'Working with the students and being part of what I see as a great team at JCG.' 'The supportive nature of my department and the lovely students who we teach.' 'The feeling that I'm making a positive difference in the classroom and in my wider responsibilities. I also like being part of a large and successful team.' 'Working with such talented and inspirational students.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Some comments from teachers ranging from those new to the College and those who have progressed their careers here : Felicity Williams is a new teacher at JCG - she joined the College in September 2013 and had this to say about joining the College:

'JCG - a teacher's utopia. I was welcomed and valued as a member of a fantastic team, as well as being afforded the trust to adjust the dynamics of my classroom from day one. This was an excellent foundation for the building blocks that follow. Setting aside the prestige and exemplary reputation of the school, JCG will aspire and motivate you to become the best role model for the students on both an educational and pastoral level. They identify that good grades alone don't prepare a young person for the world and enable you to engage on multiple levels to promote well rounded students. Ask and you shall receive: A multitude of resources and state of the art facilities are provided to equip you with the tools that you require in delivering the curriculum. There is always someone at hand to support you in your quest to be the best that you can be. The establishment will satisfy your professional development with a clear pathway to whatever your goal may be through utilising the wealth of experience and skill of those who work with you.

Be under no illusions, 100% is required from every teacher at JCG, but here's the difference: You'll want to give nothing less and you will be rewarded and valued by your superiors, peers and most importantly, the hard working students.'

Ros Cleave started in 2005 I have taught at Jersey College for Girls for 9 years, starting in January 2005. I am originally from Bristol and taught there and in Swindon both as a full time DT teacher and on supply. During my teacher training I had the opportunity to spend 9 weeks teaching at JCG and said then if the opportunity ever arose I would come back so I was thrilled to be given the job. Since starting at JCG as a main pay scale DT teacher I have furthered my career and had an array of opportunities to extend my professional development. I am currently JCG’s Educational Needs Co-ordinator and have been in this whole school role for the past three years. Through this role I work with all other secondary schools, the education department and many companies on the island. Prior to this role I was Head of Key Stage 4 for just over 4 years. While at JCG I have achieved many profes-sional accreditations including the National Award for SENCo, the CCET and I am currently on my second year of my master’s degree, all with the support of JCG and Jersey’s education department. Outside the confines of JCG there are many opportunities in Jersey itself. As an avid hockey player I have played for a local team for 8 years and represented the island for a year. My other main passion is singing and 3 years ago I became a member of the Progressive School of Music in Jersey and I have recently achieved my Grade 4 with distinction. I have made Jersey my home, bought a house, got married and had two children in my time here. The beauty of the island is definitely part of the draw, a seaview from my kitchen window and the fact you are never more than 10 minutes from a beach keeps me here and will do for the foreseeable future. Lisa Rheumer - started in 2001

I have also been lucky enough to travel the world with JCG visiting countries such as Austria, Spain, Barbados, Cuba, Honduras, Madagascar and South Africa to take part in sporting and scientific activities with the students. JCG is a wonderful place to work and I feel extremely fortunate to be a part of this College; the students here are engaged and enthusiastic in all that they do and the staff are talented and dedicated to providing our students with the best educational experience possible.

I joined Jersey College for Girls as a Biology teacher in September 2001 and since then my career has progressed significantly. JCG has allowed me to develop my skills as a professional by supporting me to attend a wide range of courses and conferences, both on and off island, covering areas including critical skills, child protection, first aid, health and safety in the workplace, higher education and the examinations system. I have been given the opportunity to take on many different roles of responsibility with in the College, covering areas such as curriculum, pastoral, extra-curricular and administration and through these roles I have been able to develop my knowledge and experience and also discover which path I would like my career to follow in the future.

Information on Jersey College for Girls

www.jcg.je

Please take a look at our website where you should find all the information you need on the College. However, indicated below are some of the things you might want to access immediately. Our Home page: www.jcg.je and online publications http://issuu.com/jerseycollegeforgirls will give you a good feel for life at Jersey College for Girls. On our website, please do look at our: Our vision for a student at JCG - this outlines what our aspirations are for every student at the College and guides us in our day to day work with the students Our A level prospectus and our GCSE prospectus both outline our academic curriculum and are available to read from our homepage.

By clicking on ‘About us’ you will be able to follow links to: College Prospectus - this will outline our Values of Aspire, Inquire, Excel, Belong which guide us in everything we do at the College. Academic results - where you will find a summary and the details of our 2013 results. You can get a better feel for the College by taking a virtual tour and browsing the media Gallery By clicking on ‘School Life’ you will be able to follow links to:

Curriculum - information on the Science faculty and Physics. Also all other aspects of the curriculum. Extra curricular - with downloads for the Year 11-13 Enrichment programme and extra curricular activities Inquiring minds lecture series - outlining how we aim to ex-tend the learning of the students beyond the taught curriculum

How to Apply

We are looking for a well qualified graduate with a passion for English; a talented and inspiring individual interested in developing a teaching career in a highly successful College. As a teacher you will have the opportunity to share your passion for your subject with extremely motivated students and be rewarded with a great sense of accomplishment and job satisfaction. As a member of the College you will be encouraged to contribute to the development of the College and its students through a range of extracurricular opportunities; you will also be fully supported to pursue your own personal professional development and career aspirations. Jersey is a beautiful island and so you will also benefit from an exceptional working environment with lots of opportunities to enjoy life beyond school. Employment opportunities will give you access to documents outlining what you will need to know about working in Jersey. To see what it is really like to live on a beautiful island—click to watch the short Jersey Tourism 2014 TV Advert with our very own Alumni professional singer and song writer Nerina Pallot. The post is available for January 2015 (or earlier). Salary up to £44,609 per annum, with progression through performance review to £49,522 per annum, in accordance with the Jersey Scale of Salaries Jersey College for Girls is a school that constantly strives to excel in every area of school life and if you would like to be a part of our team please apply through States of Jersey by going to the www.gov.je website. If you would like to speak with someone about this opportunity please get in touch with Mrs Kathryn Slater, Vice Principal at [email protected] or on 01534 516215. Applications are due by 26th June 2014 and interviews will be 2nd July 2014.

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