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Duties and responsibilities

Teaching

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of learning
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned students, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of students
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
• Promote good progress and outcomes by students
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external tests
• Keep student target cards and profiles regularly updated
• Teach subjects outside of specialism when required
• Attend parent evenings as and when required

SEND

• Lead Annual Reviews for students in form group
• Ensure all provision specified on EHCP is in place
• Adapt, personalise and differentiate lessons to accommodate student SEND
• Keep up to date and abreast of new SEND initiatives/legislation

Whole-school organisation, strategy and development

• Undertake the role of Form tutor
• 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
• Coordinate a subject curriculum area
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Work with others on curriculum and student development to secure coordinated outcomes
• Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach
• Attend meetings, including but not limited to, subject specialist, CIN, pastoral and Team Around the Child

Health, safety and discipline

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of students
• Maintain good order and discipline among students, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching (with a particular focus on SEND)
• Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and professional development of others

Communication

• Communicate effectively with students, parents and carers
• Keep in regular contact with parents/carers of students in form group (email, phone or home school book)

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

Personal and professional conduct

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Management of staff and resources

• Direct and supervise support staff assigned and where appropriate, other teachers
• Where required contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff
• Deploy resources delegated

Other areas of responsibility

• Undertake break duties as and when required

Qualifications

Essential

Desirable

Has qualified teacher status with a degree qualification  

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Evidence of further professional study eg. NPQML or current NPQ

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Experience of working with pupils with SEND

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Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

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Professional Knowledge, Skills and Understanding

Essential

Desirable

A proven record of sustained effective classroom practice, demonstrating effective outcomes

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High expectations and shows a passionate commitment to developing the best in young people, with a relentless focus upon ensuring excellent attainment and outcomes

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Has a record of successful working with parents as partners in learning

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Experience of monitoring and evaluating teacher effectiveness in relation to standards and outcomes

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A sound understanding of the National Curriculum at Key Stages 1 and 2

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Committed to on-going research into strategies that can be adapted for successful implementation at The Abbey School.

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Ability to track, monitor and analyse student data to provide intervention to support outcomes

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An excellent understanding of phonics  

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Experience of developing ambitious, progressive and well sequenced Schemes of Learning

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Effective use of assessment and attainment data to improve departmental standards and practices.

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An excellent knowledge of whole school reading strategies

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Knowledge of leading, designing and implementing a high-quality curriculum that promotes challenge and engagement for students and inspires staff

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Attendance at a researchED event, or similar, and ability to evidence how this has impacted their practice.

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Safeguarding

Essential

Desirable

The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with students

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A commitment to inclusive education

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Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (References)

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Equality of Opportunity 

Essential

Desirable

The ability to ensure that there is equality of access to educational attainment and that all aspects of equal opportunities are adhered to 

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Personal Qualities  

Essential

Desirable

Passion for English

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Inspirational, dedicated and motivated individual

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High quality communication skills with the ability to develop positive relationships with all stakeholders  

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Ability to maintain trust and be highly respected by staff

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A sense of humour and a good sense of well-being  

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High expectations of self and others

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A flexible and adaptable approach

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Ability to stay calm under pressure

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Treats people fairly, equitably and with respect to maintaining positive working relationships

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Has resilience and the determination to be successful within this role and ambitious for the School and its students

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Ability to provide evidence to show a commitment to professional development

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Ability to plan personal development for staff with varying levels of experience

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A relentless drive and commitment to getting the best out of all pupils with no child left behind

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A creative and imaginative thinker who has the ability to identify innovative solutions to problems

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