Secondary Nurture Teacher (KS2 teacher for English and maths)

The role

This role is suited to someone who has experience with the KS2 curriculum and is a strong inclusive practitioner. The role is to teach pupils in secondary, who are working below the secondary curriculum standard. 

Key qualities and skills: 

• To be able to teach in an enjoyable, creative, and inclusive way, promoting independence, so that every child makes as much progress as possible
• To be able to develop positive working relationships with all members of the school community
• To be able to use initiative, be flexible, fun, proactive and positive 

Core purposes: 

• To be accountable for ensuring that children are inspired, motivated and equipped to make as much progress with their learning as possible through ‘real learning’
• To work collaboratively, coaching, supporting and training colleagues and families
• To have a positive impact on the work of the school 

Key duties for all teachers include: 

• To ensure children are safe and well cared for at all times
• To plan and deliver creative and engaging lessons, ensuring that children are actively learning throughout each lesson and that every child makes as much progress as possible
• To ensure effective communication and direct the work of others, as appropriate
• To lead ECA activities, participating and leading staff training and contributing to the establishment and development of the school community

Additional duties for the inclusion teacher include: 

• To be a role model, coach and professional mentor to show excellent inclusive practises to meet the needs of all learners
• To keep up to date with best practise relating to inclusive education

For all staff in school we share a responsibility to ensure that children are safe and properly supervised at all times. Our school is committed to ‘amazing learning’- providing enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences so that every pupil makes as much progress as possible. All staff are expected to adhere to The Aquila Professional Code of Conduct and commit to promoting our vision – ‘A happy community school with amazing learning at its heart where pupils are empowered to make choices, engage in meaningful learning experiences and make exceptional progress’. Our focus is providing children with amazing learning and to be the school of choice for the community we serve. 

The Aquila School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history. 

In addition, all staff are required to carry out any tasks required by the school or the regional office to facilitate the smooth day to day running of the school.

Hours of work- 7.25am-4.15pm Monday to Thursday, 7.25am-12.00pm on Friday plus occasional evening and weekend work