Teacher of Expeditionary Learning - KS3 Art and Design

The GPUTC is looking to expand our team of staff who deliver Expeditionary Learning to our oversubscribed Year 7 and Year 8 cohorts.  

A unique opportunity awaits a teacher who has an interest in delivering Expeditionary Learning with a background in Art and Design.  

This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a team of staff who will be helping create, design, and deliver the only Expeditionary Learning experience in our area. Expeditionary Learning is an innovative and exciting programme of studies, where students engage in a learning journey across all subjects completing in-depth research of compelling authentic topics.  

Expeditionary Learning develops students' knowledge and skills, using the National Curriculum at Key Stage 3 to guide the standards which must be covered, as well as focusing on the development of vital character skills that are so important in today's modern working world.  

The GPUTC is Peterborough’s only STEM focused specialist school catering for learners aged 11-19. We are the school of choice for the Engineers, Architects, Scientists, and Designers of the future in the Peterborough and the surrounding area. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

As a member of the team 

Establish clear expectations of student achievement and progress, through effective target setting and monitoring 

Support the trust’s and school’s philosophy, vision and values 

By personal example and practice, establish clear expectations and standards for both staff and students in line with the school’s policies and values 

Establish a positive and vibrant environment, focused upon high expectations, strong identity and positive attitudes 

Regularly update the subject leader/ head of house on the individual progress of students  

Follow and support clear protocol and polices, to ensure consistency within teaching 

Ensure that the physical environment promotes and celebrates learning and achievement  

Analyse reporting data at regular intervals throughout the year to support teaching and intervention 

Invest in developing own practice to remain innovative and take responsibility for adding to and sustaining a culture of learning. 

Student progress 

Regularly assess and provide feedback to students to ensure sustained progress  

Ensure that students have a consistent and high quality experience 

Support, promote and celebrate activities/events within the Academy that encourage and recognise achievement and support a culture of achievement 

Communication with Families 

Ensure effective, quality communication is in place for families 

Ensure that families are informed of issues affecting the progress of their child through tutoring and reporting 

Reporting house achievement to students and families 

Contribute to school arrangements affecting student progress through and with regard to: 

Attendance and punctuality 

Achievement and behaviour monitoring data 

House and subject team activities, assemblies and achievement events 

Reporting and recording incidents of concern 

Transition of students from primary to secondary school. 

 A values-based education at  

Greater Peterborough UTC: a CMAT Academy 

 Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) exists to provide high quality education at the heart of the community. 

To reflect this, the philosophy of all CMAT schools is:  

achievement for all  

the pursuit of excellence; 

valuing people; 

providing a high quality learning environment; 

extending the boundaries of learning. 

Where every child is a: 

Successful Learner who enjoys learning, makes progress and achieves 

Confident Individual who is able to live a safe, healthy and fulfilling life 

Responsible and Employable Citizen who makes a positive contribution to the communities in which they live. 

Where the school is a: 

Hub for community activities and a place where people of all ages meet and integrate  

Centre for extended services for children, families and the community 

Source of immense pride for the whole community 

Within this context, the purpose driving Greater Peterborough UTC will be to provide high-quality learning for all so that:  

Every member of our community is known, valued and supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level to become successful, confident and responsible for the pursuit of lifelong learning. 

Each day at Greater Peterborough UTC, we will live out our values by: 

Providing aspiration for all through high-quality teaching and learning and experiences  

Demonstrating integrity in everything we do 

Embracing responsibility through teamwork and strong leadership 

Showing understanding of all in every situation 

Encouraging all to show resilience in challenging circumstances 

We will deliver the vision behind our purpose and values in the academic curriculum through the Greater Peterborough UTC vision and in parallel experiences through the PLEDGES Programme. 

 The job description is subject to review and may be changed following consultation with the post holder. 

The postholder may be called on to fulfil other responsibilities outlined in the School Teacher’s Pay and Condition Document and to meet the Teacher Standards. 

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.