Interventions Co-Ordinator Job Share 0.5
The City Academy, Hackney
Hackney
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Inner London Spine + TLR2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Maternity Cover
- Apply by:
- 20 January 2019
Job overview
Principal Accountabilities
1) Work with the Director of Achievement, Director of Learning and Subject Leaders for English and Maths to ensure high quality interventions, including the Lexia programme.
2) Co-ordinate and teach the Achieve programme at KS4.
3) Embed whole-school literacy and numeracy policies across all faculties in the Academy
4) Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions and report termly to SLT.
The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document. It may be modified by the Principal, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.
Main Activities and Responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities are indicated here. Other duties at an appropriate level and nature may also be required and will be negotiated.
1. Teaching and Learning
• Teach at secondary level across key stages.
• Be a form tutor and/or Personal Adviser.
• Identify and adopt the most effective teaching approaches for students in the academy.
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning.
• Model excellence through whole class teaching.
2. Recording and Assessment
• Collect and interpret assessment data.
• Set up systems for identifying, assessing and reviewing targets.
• To support Director of Learning in co-ordinating the Lexia programme and other interventions.
3. Leadership and Management Responsibility
• Raising the attainment levels of students in accordance with Academy targets and expectations
• Work with the Director of Achievement and Director of Learning to monitor and quality assure the interventions programme, including literacy and numeracy intervention programmes such as Lexia, phonics and other intervention initiatives.
• Work with the Director of Achievement and Director of Learning to identify any students requiring intervention
• Where appropriate, provide training and development for staff on specific intervention programmes.
• Disseminate good practice across the Academy.
Standards/Quality Assurance and Additional Responsibilities
• Contribute to extended day activities to enhance students’ learning experiences.
• Adhere at all times to professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency in line with the ethos and specialism of the academy.
• Attend team and staff meetings.
• Attend and participate in open evenings and student performances.
• Uphold the academy’s behaviour code and uniform regulations.
• Participate in staff training and development.
• Develop links with governors, LEAs and neighbouring schools/academies.
Key Organisational Objectives
The postholder will contribute to the academy’s objectives in service delivery by:
• Following Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as directed.
• The academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.
• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation.
• At all times operating within the school’s Equalities policies, demonstrating commitment and contribution to improving standards of attainment.
• Adopting Customer Care and Quality initiatives.
• Fulfilling the role of Student Personal Adviser and/or mentor if required.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a caring and stimulating environment for young people.
Conditions of Service
Governed by the National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of Service, supplemented by local conditions as agreed by the Trust.
Special Conditions of Service
Because of the nature of the post, candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 as amended. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions and are expected to disclose such information at the appointment interview.
Because this post allows substantial access to children, candidates are required to comply with departmental procedures in relation to Police checks. If candidates are successful in their application, prior to taking up post they will be required to give written permission to the Department to ascertain details from the Metropolitan Police regarding any convictions against them and, as appropriate the nature of such convictions.
Equal Opportunities
The postholder will be expected to carry out all duties in the context of and in compliance with the academy Equalities policies.
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About The City Academy, Hackney
I am delighted to invite you to consider one of the posts we have on offer at The City Academy, Hackney. I am confident that you will be impressed with the academic standards, behaviour and ethos we have established. We have created a high-quality Academy with the highest levels of achievement and self-discipline, and a broad, dynamic curriculum designed to help students achieve the highest personal and academic standards. We believe excellence is achieved through three key ingredients: clear structures, high expectations and strong relationships. Our outstanding curriculum is built around 'The City Experience' which places equal value on academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal development.
We pride ourselves on being a school which offers young people a warm and supportive environment, enabling them to meet our very high expectations. Our inspirational staff are skilled and committed and we are generously supported by The City of London Academies Trust. As a result of this, our students make exceptional progress.
We expect students to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to the Academy's rules. There are clear boundaries about the responsibilities of students both in terms of their conduct, and their self-respect and respect for others. In return, The Academy provides them with an excellent education both in terms of examination success and personal development helping them develop all the skills and values they will need to be successful in later life.
We are looking for staff who are committed to working with students of all abilities, who constantly seek to learn and improve and who are ambitious for themselves as well as for their students. We expect hard work, skill and dedication, and in return will provide a supportive, flexible working environment, first class training opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.
There is a far reaching commitment to ensuring that all of our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes. There is also a clear imperative, driven by Senior staff, to minimise bureaucracy and maximise impact, which to date has been hugely welcomed by staff and produced outstanding results for our students.
The City Academy is a very special place to work. If you think you want to join us in creating an exceptional Academy which transforms the opportunities for the community we serve then I would love to hear from you.
Anna Sarchet
Principal, The City Academy Hackney
The City Academy, Hackney is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references are required for this post. CVs will not be accepted in place of an application form.
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