English Teacher

Taskmaster Resources Ltd are looking to recruit an experienced English teacher at a large high school academy in Huddersfield. Immediate start available.
Position: Teacher of English
Department: English
Pay range: MPS/UPS
Responsible to: Curriculum Leader English
Prime Objectives of the Post

Carrying out the professional duties set out in the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document as directed by the Principal within the context of the job description set out below in a wholly satisfactory manner.
To teach your subject and other subjects as appropriate throughout the Academy to students aged 11 to 16.
To have pastoral oversight of a specific tutor group or similar responsibility.
To play a full part in the life of the Academy community.
Statutory Requirements
This job description reflects the standards built upon the Teaching Standards which apply to all teachers.
It is aligned to the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions, set out in the statutory guidance.
Membership of the Trust:
To be an ambassador for the developing MAT, ensuring both internal and external colleagues are aware of the vision, culture and ethos within the trust.
To contribute to the delivery of the MAT school improvement offer and subsequent gains of being in Great Heights Academy Trust.
To ensure all trust systems, policies, processes and procedures are adhered to as requested from the Trust post holders.

Prime Objectives of the Post
Carrying out the professional duties set out in the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document as directed by the Principal within the context of the job description set out below in a wholly satisfactory manner.
To teach your subject and other subjects as appropriate throughout the Academy to students aged 11 to 16.
To have pastoral oversight of a specific tutor group or similar responsibility.
To play a full part in the life of the Academy community.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Curriculum
1.1
To plan, prepare, teach and evaluate lessons throughout an agreed age and ability range in accordance with statutory requirements, Academy aims and objectives, Academy policies and Faculty/Departmental Schemes of Work.
1.2
To ensure a high-quality learning experience for students which meets internal and external quality standards and develops independent learning.
1.3
To use a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning appropriate to student needs and demands of the syllabus.
1.4
To ensure that the teaching of key skills and cross curricular themes, skills and dimensions are reflected in the teaching and learning experience of students.
1.5
To participate, as required, in preparing teaching and programmes of work.
1.6
To be aware of national strategies that are relevant to them e.g. literacy, numeracy, ICT and have incorporated these as appropriate into their teaching.
2. Students
2.1
To support the Academy policy on behaviour, discipline and student welfare in the classroom. To communicate problems of a pastoral nature through established procedures.
2.2
To display students work and maintain a tidy, safe and stimulating working environment.
2.3
To liaise with the Head of Support for Learning and the form tutor over students with special educational needs and to modify teaching and learning accordingly ensuring targets outlined in a students Individual Education Plan are pursued.
2.4
To promote the use of the Learning Resources Centre.
2.5
To keep a record of student attendance at, and punctuality to, lessons and report any notable observations to the form tutor.
2.6
To ensure that homework is set and recorded in the student planner.
2.7
To maintain good order and discipline ensuring health and safety including training students in the safe and appropriate use of equipment.
2.8
To set and maintain high standards of student work in the classroom.
2.9
To refer any Child Protection concerns to the designated Child Protection Officer in the Academy.
3. Assessment
3.1
To assess students work in accordance with statutory requirements and Academy and Faculty/Departmental policies. To maintain a record of students attainments. To use assessments to diagnose individual strengths and weaknesses and to inform teaching and learning
3.2
To complete monitoring, write reports on students and attend meetings with parents.
3.3
To assist in setting and marking internal examinations.
3.4
To ensure that external examination requirements are satisfied.
3.5
To recommend individual students for particular examination courses.
3.6
To set realistic and challenging targets for student improvement.

4. General
4.1
To contribute to the development of effective subject links with external agencies e.g. feeder primaries, partner secondaries, industry, community and Higher Education.
4.2
To work as a member of a designated team and contribute positively to effective working relations within the Academy by attending all appropriate meetings.
4.3
To set cover work when on leave of absence/known absence.
4.4
To supervise groups of students whose teacher is not available to teach them (as appropriate).
4.5
To take reasonable care of Faculty/Department resources and to account for any equipment used.
5. TUTOR
Main Responsibilities are:
5.1
To offer care and support to students in all aspects of their Academy life and prepare them for adult life.
5.2
To develop an understanding and knowledge of the whole tutor group and each student as an individual, promoting, monitoring and evaluating their progress and keeping up-to-date student records as may be required.
5.3
To enable students to play an active role in all aspects of SMSC education and the Academys tutorial, PSHCE, citizenship and enterprise programmes.
5.4
To undertake all responsibilities to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Academy.
5.5
To support the Academy in meeting its legal requirements for a daily act of collective worship.
6. Whole Academy
6.1
To play a full part in the life of the Academy community supporting its distinctive mission and ethos and actively promoting its policies and practices.
6.2
To undertake duties before Academy, at break and after Academy on a rota basis.
6.3
To take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents' Evenings, Outstanding 100, Christmas Concert and other liaison events.
6.4
To help implement and adhere to the Academy quality procedures and take part, as required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral function of the Academy.
6.5
To contribute to whole Academy planning and evaluation via the Faculty/Departmental operational plan and implementation.
6.6
To engage actively in the Performance Management Review process.
6.7
To participate in the Academys staff development programme by attending INSET, meetings and opportunities for further training and professional development as outlined in your Performance Review, Faculty training plan and whole Academy training plan.
6.8
To ensure that you take care of your own Health and Safety and that of your colleagues in line with the Academys policy.
6.9
To comply with the Academys Health and Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.
6.10
To be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers.
6.11
To promote and implement policies and practices that encourage mutual tolerance and respect for diversity, challenge discrimination and widen pupils understanding of their contribution to society.

General :
To uphold the Nolan principles of public life.
To take part in any CPD activities appropriate to the role.
Attend school events as required.
Assist in school emergencies, as required.
Attend relevant meetings and training sessions.
To undertake any other professional duties as required by the CEO/Board/Principal

Safeguarding
As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Trusts responsibilities and policies towards safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting people from harm, neglect, abuse, and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. It isnt just about the very old and the very young, it is about everyone who may be vulnerable.
Notes:
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the statement of Conditions of Employment. This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once a year, and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post. The duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the Academy at the reasonable discretion of the Principal. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the post holder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out in the foregoing.
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