Class Teacher (Primary & Secondary)

Castle EAST School are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher. This is a unique and extremely exciting opportunity to play a role in creating a truly outstanding provision where pupils with specific needs genuinely excel. As a specialist provision we are looking for staff who are committed to meeting the complex and holistic needs of young people with C&I needs so that they can reach their full academic and personal potential at Castle EAST.

The successful individual will not necessarily have experience of working in a provision for pupils with special needs; irrespective of your experience, training will be fully provided and form part of the school induction process for all staff. Our vision is aspirational and our teachers, who are extremely well supported, provide a fantastic standard of educational opportunities for students so that they can reach shared aspirational goals. Castle EAST School is looking to appoint an outstanding teacher who is inspiring, imaginative and have the ability to plan differentiated learning opportunities that meet the needs of all our pupils, many of which will have had very mixed educational experiences. Excellent classroom management skills and high expectations with the use of personalised approaches to support behaviour and reduce anxieties will be essential. Furthermore, all teaching staff are be expected to prepare for and lead our students’ Annual Reviews. This is a truly unique environment which provides excellent development for staff whilst working in partnership with parents, colleagues and other professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for pupils. All of our staff work tirelessly and meticulously to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people within the school.

For prospective applicants, it is important to understand that teachers will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. A flexible mind-set is required with the likelihood of teaching across stages and subjects expected. This is something that we will very openly discuss with applicant during the interview process. A willingness to develop knowledge of the wider curriculum is essential, an area that you will be supported with.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The post of Class Teacher will provide high quality teaching, effective use of resources and high standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Deliver the highest possible educational standards and create a high expectation culture in which pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to succeed

• Be prepared to support the overall aims of the school by showing flexibility in approach as the school expands

• Maintain expert knowledge of teaching and learning

• To raise standards of pupil attainment and achievement and to help to raise the aspirations of pupils

• Assisting in the development and implementation of the curriculum

• Contribute to the monitoring of standards of teaching and learning

• Work closely with the Leadership team to develop and implement school’s Teaching and Learning strategy

• Evaluate and interpret relevant national, local and school data, research and inspection evidence to inform policies, expectations and teaching methods

• Moderate, monitor and evaluate assessment data to identify trends in pupil performance and issues for development

• Use assessment data to make comparative evaluation of pupils’ performance in the subject area

• To promote the School’s values and ethos

• To work actively to create and promote an engaging learning environment for all pupils

• Being committed to a collaborative vision of excellence and equality that sets high standards for every pupil and member of staff

• Prepare and lead on annual review meetings of EHCPS supported by SLT

• Carry out other specific duties as directed by the Headteacher

• Directed time as and when advised by the Headteacher

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Headteacher and the member of staff, and will be reviewed annually.