ICT Teacher
The Grange Therapeutic School
Leicestershire
- £25,000 - £30,000 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 20 October 2021
Job overview
JOB TITLE: ICT Teacher
LOCATION: The Grange Therapeutic School, Oakham
SALARY: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Main duties
Participate in Safeguarding and Mappa training and always be vigilant of the pupils’ well-being and welfare in any interactions with pupils
Inspire, motivate and challenge pupils in the delivery of the curriculum across the year groups
Take responsibility and be accountable for the academic outcomes of pupils taught
Contribute to the pastoral care of pupils and support their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
Monitor academic progress of the pupils in a form group
Maintain positive relationships with parents/carer of the pupils in an allocated form groups
Comply with the teaching and learning approaches adopted in the school Teaching and Learning policy, and contribute to the Teaching and Learning development in the school
Adhere to the data/record keeping systems across the school and use appropriate data to inform target setting for individual pupils and students
Plan lessons thoroughly in advance, to record outcomes and to compare and review the performance of pupils with colleagues as appropriate
Consider lesson planning and organisation as a tool in the behaviour management of your classroom and to provide a stimulating learning environment to increase the learning potential of pupils
Plan all lessons, differentiating work and materials to meet the educational needs of the pupils’ different abilities and social and emotional needs
Use ICT to enhance the delivery of the curriculum
Use the Principles of Assessment for Learning to inform lesson planning and ensure all pupils in your groups know their level/grade and how to improve it
Ensure work is marked, assessed and recorded appropriately
Support the effective use of Teaching Assistants assigned to work in your lessons
Follow up behavioural incidents with pupils and to seek advice and support if required
Make full use of the Ready to Learn policy and the credit system and reward at every opportunity
Provide reports for the pupils in your year group that are thoughtful and accurate, help the pupil progress and are delivered on time
Work as a member of the school team and to assist at break and lunch times to supervise and manage behaviour, providing activities for the pupils at these times
Contribute to the extra curricula and additional activities offered by the school
To work as directed by the Headteacher, following reasonable requests.
Personal characteristics
Have an understanding and interest in SEMH
Able to be perceptive in gauging mood and anxiety levels and be able to adapt your approach accordingly
Have high standards and expectation of yourself and pupils
Have a “can do” positive attitude with a willingness to go “the extra mile”
Commitment to developing work practices and a willingness to try new ways of working and thinking
Well developed communication and inter-personal skills – able to adapt style and approach to the needs of the different audiences
Committed to personal and professional development
Honest, trustworthy and reliable
Resilient, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Have a flexible approach and a willingness to contribute to the work of the overall school community
Interested in the young people and their effective development
Able to work as part of a team and be self-reliant.
The Grange Therapeutic School is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to a fully enhanced DBS and DfE check.
Acorn Education and Care are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. We expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment and strive to achieve the best outcome possible for everybody in our care. A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.
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About The Grange Therapeutic School
- The Grange Therapeutic School
- 15-17 Somerby Road, Knossington
- Leicestershire
- LE15 8LY
- United Kingdom
In its stunning country setting The Grange day and 38 week residential school offers a holistic therapeutic approach in its teaching and environment.
Small class sizes and an onsite therapy team help pupils re-engage in education through traditional learning opportunities alongside numerous off site vocational options and accredited activities which develop the boys’ confidence & social skills, improving their potential to move on to a meaningful adult life.
The individual curriculum is extended to well resourced primary classes where pupils are also encouraged through a nurturing approach in lessons and during play activities.
Primary and secondary schools are just a short walk from each other and set close to the two small and homely boarding houses which offer outstanding wraparound care for the school’s weekly boarders.
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