KS2 Teacher & Middle Leader

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To lead on either mathematics or English across the school, ensuring the curriculum is knowledge-rich and allows for progression for all pupils, irrespective of starting points. 

• To implement and deliver an appropriately board, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils.

• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of pupils.

• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides pupils with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.

Liaison with: 

• The post-holder is expected to liaise and interact with pupils, parents, teachers, co-educators, the senior leadership team, the headteacher, the local governing body, external agencies and staff across BMAT schools.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

This list is not exhaustive, but includes:

Oversight of:

• English or mathematics

• Related CPD

Main Expectations of the role

• Being aware of pupils’ capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these.

• Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs.

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies 

• Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children and know how to adapt teaching to support children’s’ education at different stages of development

• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support.

• Encourage pupils to take responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect.

• Have high expectations of behaviour and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly.

• Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity.

• Support strategies to promote high standards of behaviour.

• Coach colleagues to ensure good practice

• Ensure ‘best value’ in the procurement of resources in the agreed subject area

• Ensure legal compliance with statutory curriculum guidance 

• Monitor and assist in the evaluation of the subject area

• Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress

• Intervene with pupils who are not making progress

• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them

• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority and act decisively when necessary

• Network and liaise with colleagues in other BMAT schools

• Organise and direct the work of support staff within the classroom

• Plan and prepare lessons to meet the needs of all pupils based on the school’s curriculum

• Provide a stimulating classroom environment

• Keep abreast of the agreed subject area through research, continuous professional development etc.

• Produce written policies and guidance and communicate these effectively with all staff

• Oversee the effective use of curriculum resources in the agreed subject area

• Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the Academy’s Equal Opportunities Policy

Specific Responsibilities

• To participate in the development of appropriate schemes of work, taking specific responsibility for English or mathematics

• Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.

• Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively

• Set home learning and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired.

• Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the school, in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy.

• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

• To impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time.

• To take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues.

• Understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements.

• Lead workshops for parents in English or mathematics to model and communicate school practice and to engage parental support.

• Lead CPD for staff in English or mathematics to develop staff subject knowledge.

• Raise the profile of English or mathematics across the school. 

General responsibilities common to all members of staff

All staff are responsible for the safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils and must follow BMAT guidance and policies.   

Burnt Mill Academy Trust Directors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. 

This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post-holder.

Person Specification –  KS2 Class Teacher & Middle Leader

Essential Desirable

Qualifications and documentation 1. Honours degree in the relevant subject

2. Qualified Teacher Status

3. Enhanced DBS and validated references

4. Eligibility to work in the UK 

5. Evidence of further professional development relevant to the post  

Experience 1. Experience of successful teaching within the age range for which the applicant is applying

2. Experience in tracking and monitoring pupil progress

3. Experience of parent/carer consultation meetings

4. Experience of using positive behaviour management strategies effectively

5. Experience of planning and managing the work of classroom support staff

6. Successful experience of teaching

7. Experience of Leadership & Management    

Knowledge

Skills / Competencies 1. Understanding of the principles of effective learning and the ability to promote a culture of learning

2. Understand and implement the Academy’s behaviour policy

3. Basic understanding of the learning experience provided by the Academy

4. Understanding of the role of assessments in pupils’ learning

5. Understanding of the principles of good curriculum provision

6. Ability to contribute to the collection, analysis and use of data on pupils’ progress and performance to raise standards 

7. Ability to relate well to children and adults

8. Ability to work constructively as part of a team, follow instructions, understand roles and responsibilities

9. Ability to lead and motivate all staff and support them in their work

10. Emotionally intelligent and self-aware

11. Good numeracy/literacy/ICT skills

12. Good communication skills

13. Good organisation skills

14. Proactive, enthusiastic, optimistic and innovative