Vacancies

Top Grades seeks an enthusiastic and inspirational Teacher of English to teach small groups of students during the day and potentially in the afternoons and evenings. The post is ideal for teachers who are looking for part time work (one or two days per week) with the potential to become full time if desired.

Start date: as soon as possible. Candidates would be expected to commit until the end of the academic year (July 2021).

Top Grades is a growing tuition and alternative provision centre in St Albans, Herts. Our day provision students range from year 6 to year 11. At Key Stage 4, pupils study Edexcel GCSE English Language and English Literature.

Your role would initially include:

• teaching engaging lessons for KS4 students
• meeting and coordinating with other teachers in the English Department

You will need or be willing to get:

• all relevant certificates of qualifications
• an up-to-date enhanced DBS
• an up-to-date Safeguarding certificate

Required: 

• Bachelors degree or higher in relevant subject
• At least 1 years teaching experience in UK

We are teaching all day provision lessons face-to-face and are following the government gudance for schools. We're happy to discuss concerns and other solutions with applicants.

Please call or email should you require additional information before applying. 

We are looking for invigilators to assist during the May/June/July 2021 exam period at our St Albans centre - this would be a part-time role.

You will need or be willing to get:

• an up-to-date enhanced DBS
• an up-to-date Safeguarding certificate

You will also need to undergo invigilation (re)training which we will provide.

You should have good oral and written communication skills and be able to work well within a team, with strong interpersonal skills. You should also have excellent organisational skills and be able to demonstrate the following abilities:

• To understand and apply detailed written instructions, while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• To concentrate and work quickly under pressure, for several hours at a time
• To understand how to maintain confidentiality
• To use initiative in response to unexpected situations
• To be aware and committed to equal opportunities and diversity
• To keep up to date with relevant JCQ regulations and procedures
• To work to strict deadlines
• To be IT literate
• Leadership skills (senior invigilator)
• To be able to maintain strict discipline standards and to be firm but fair (senior invigilator)

Please call or email should you require additional information before applying.