URGENT: REQUIRED FORM FEBRUARY
For approx. 6 weeks
Exciting opportunity to join a pioneering school in Leighton Buzzard
The academy staff, pupils and parents are incredibly aligned, committed and passionate about our school. We have been graded outstanding in all areas by Ofsted and pupils make rapid progress in a calm, purposeful and happy environment.
In recruiting for a Design and Technology Teacher role we are seeking the following from applicants:
•A good degree and good A levels, or the equivalent
•Understanding of, and alignment with, our six pillars
•A growth mind-set
•High standards of professionalism
•Courteousness
•Record of high quality teaching
•The potential to be an exceptional leader
We are committed to providing staff with high quality and regular CPD. All teachers and leaders have weekly coaching, a weekly whole staff training session, 14 CPD days annually and access to an extensive menu of Ark training programmes for all levels.
In advance of applying please read our website and see our relevant phase briefings (under the vacancies tab).
Key responsibilities
•To plan, resource and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard, thereby ensuring meaningful learning takes place and pupils make rapid and sustained progress
•To develop one’s own teaching practice to a level of advanced proficiency
•To fully implement all academy routines and techniques for creating a culture of high expectations
•To contribute to the enrichment, extra-curricular and raising aspirations programmes
•To provide daily pastoral tutoring to a cohort of 18 to 20 pupils
•To contribute to the effective daily working of the academy
Outcomes and Activities
Teaching and Learning
•With direction from the Faculty Lead, and within the context of the academy’s curriculum and schemes of work, to plan and prepare effective teaching schemes and lessons
•To teach engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve pupil attainment
•To use regular assessments to set targets for pupils, monitor pupil progress and respond accordingly to the results of such monitoring
•To produce/contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual and groups of pupils
•To develop plans and processes for the classroom with measurable results and evaluate those results to make improvements in pupil achievement
•To ensure that all pupils achieve at least expected progress and the majority of pupils make more than expected progress.
•To maintain regular and productive communication with pupils, parents and carers, to report on progress, sanctions and rewards and all other communications
•To provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils
•To direct and supervise support staff assigned to lessons and when required
participate in related recruitment and selection activities
•To implement and adhere to the academies behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils is maintained at all times
•To participate in preparing pupils for external examinations
Academy Culture
•To support the academy’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures
•To help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships
•To help develop a school/department culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement and good discipline
•To be alert and active on issues relating to pupil welfare and child protection
•To run enrichment sessions as part of the timetabled school day
•To support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required
Contact Parag Dave 0n 0208 629 3990 or email: parag@thinkteachers.co.uk
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