About the role
About this Role
We are very excited to be looking to grow our team of talented teachers within KS1.
Are you looking for your first teaching post or a change of schools?
Are you excited about your own development?
Are you looking for opportunities to develop across a trust?
Do you thrive from being creative, innovative and enjoy collaborating?
Are you ambitious for all learners and have high expectations?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
TRUST RESPONSIBILITIES
- To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the Trust
- To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Child Protection, Safeguarding children, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person
- To uphold our commitment to safeguarding and to promote the wellbeing of children.
- To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
- To comply with all reasonable management requests
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching:
- Be responsible for the quality of the teaching and learning of all pupils who are assigned to the post holder
- Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans and curriculum
- Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils
- Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for examinations
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development:
- Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
- Make a positive contribution to the school’s vision and values
- Work with others on curriculum and/or pupil development to secure coordinated outcomes.
- Provide leadership across the school in a designated subject or curriculum area, this to include:
- Monitoring quality and standards
- Contributing to school planning and self-evaluation
- Provide professional support to other teachers and support staff
- Advising staff on appropriate resources and materials
- Leading appropriate professional development
Health and Safety:
- Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, confidentiality, security, data protection; and report all concerns to an appropriate person
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
- Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals:
- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Management of staff and resources:
- Direct, supervise and provide support to support staff assigned to them and, where appropriate, other teachers
- Contribute to the recruitment, selection, appointment and professional development of other teachers and support staff
- Monitor quality and standards of resources delegated to them
Professional development:
- Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
- Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching and overall performance
- Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others
Communication:
Communicate effectively with pupils, parents/carers, colleagues, wider school community and governors
HEALTH & SAFETY
To be aware of and comply with the Trust’s health and safety policies.
SAFEGUARDING
Aspire Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all employees to share this commitment.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Aspire Academies Trust pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form. If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.
DATA PROTECTION
To be aware of and comply with responsibilities under the Data Protection Act (2018) for the security, accuracy and significance of personal data held on paper or electronic systems.
This document will be reviewed annually, as part of the performance management programme. The duties and responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.
Notes:
This document does not form part of the contract of employment.
This document is an overview of the role. The responsibilities will include but will not be limited to those listed above and it is anticipated that the role will evolve over time and as such the duties may change.
The Trust has, at its discretion, the right to ask you to work in a different school across the Trust, if the need arises.
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