Computer / Ict Uqt

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JOB PROFILE

**JOB TITLE**:Computing / ICT

**PROJECT**: Meadows School

**BARNARDO’S REGION**:South East England

**RESPONSIBLE TO**: The Deputy Principal through the Key Stage Manager

**SALARY**: UQT Scale + SEN allowance
**SECTION 1**
**JOB DESCRIPTION - GENERAL**:

- To carry out the general and specific professional duties of a teacher as within the designated area of responsibility the post holder should demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the social and academic needs of pupils within Meadows School, working in close consultation with other staff to implement the policies of the school to help to achieve its Mission Statement, Aims and Objectives..
- To take responsibility for teaching and managing classes of children
- Ensuring good practice is followed regarding meeting the academic and social needs of these groups of children.
- To maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school both within and outside the classroom.
- To contribute to constructive team building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff.
- To participate in the evaluation of your own performance within the school’s performance management system.

SECTION 2**PROFESSIONAL TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- The curriculum
- Pupils
- Staff
- Communication and consultation
- Resources
- Professional development (personal)

**The Curriculum**
- Teach a timetabled commitment across year groups, preparing young people for external examinations and assessments where appropriate.
- Ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet pupils’ varying learning, social and emotional needs through appropriate differentiation.
- Prepare, implement and evaluate personalised education programmes for pupils, according to their needs.
- Set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning and behaviour.
- Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
- Monitor, assess and maintain appropriate and efficient records on pupils’ progress, both academic and behavioural, and use them to inform planning and teaching.
- Report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.

The Pupils
- Consult with other staff to maintain pastoral responsibility for those within their tutor group.
- In the role of tutor, use pupils’ EHCPs to set realistic and achievable targets which will encourage academic, behavioural and social progress.
- Prepare, implement and evaluate personalised social and behavioural programmes for pupils, according to their needs.
- Participate in the Pupil Review process as appropriate and as required by the Principal or Deputy Principal.
- Record attendance on a daily basis for a designated group of pupils.
- Through the use of baseline evidence and regular monitoring of progress, ensure that pupils make measurable academic progress.
- Contribute to reports and liaise with other professionals and consultants to ensure that individual pupils receive specific help where required.
- As required, supervise classes whose teachers are not available.
- Maintain good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguard their health and safety, both when on the school premises and when engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere according to the school’s behaviour management policy and health and safety procedures.
- Work to Barnardo’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and procedures.

Staff
- Participate in meetings which relate to the curriculum, organisation or administration of the school, including pastoral and care arrangements.
- Lead, organise and direct the work of designated Learning Support Assistants (LSAs).
- Follow the Staff Code of Conduct and Local Safety Rules.

**Communication and Consultation**
- Liaise with teachers, LSAs and unit/residential staff in setting targets for pupils’ emotional and social development.
- To liaise with colleagues working across the school regarding pupils involved in transition across the school.
- Communicate with pupils in a constructive and facilitative way that involves them in reviewing their progress and develops their self-esteem.
- Communicate and consult on a regular basis through written reports, annual reviews and parents’ evenings with parents and/or those persons who have responsibility for the pupil so that they are kept informed of targets set and academic, emotional and social progress.
- Communicate both orally and in writing with other professionals in and out of school who contribute to the pupils’ overall development and wellbeing.
- Present prepared reports at meetings as required.

Resources
- Ensure the effective and efficient management and organisation of learning resources, including digital technologies.
- Identify opportunities to develop new resources (within the delegated budget) from a wide range of sources inside and outside