Teacher of Food Technology

Teacher of Food Technology 

INS1 - UPS3

(Dependent on experience)

Required: September 2019

(Permanent)

Closing date: 22 May 2019 

This is an outstanding school.  “Exemplary behaviour, mutual respect and a highly inclusive culture are key contributory factors’ (Ofsted 2012)

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational teacher who is ambitious and has a real passion for their subject.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. The below documents must be read prior to applying for this role and will be factored into interviews: 

Keeping Children Safe in Education 

BMAT – Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 

Enhanced DBS (with list checks) is required for this post.

Please forward a completed application form to beasuccess@beaconacademy.co.uk 

Please note we reserve the right to close or extend this position, therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as soon as possible.

JOB DESCRIPTION: TEACHER

This Job Description should be read alongside the range of professional duties of teachers as set out in the 2012 School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and Teachers’ Standards.

Teachers make the education of their students their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their students.

Teaching

A teacher must set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

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

Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions

Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes

Plan teaching to build on pupils' capabilities and prior knowledge

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

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching

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

Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge

Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings

Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship

Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever the teacher’s specialist subject

If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics

If teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.

Plan and teach well-structured lessons

Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time

Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity

Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired

Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching

Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s).

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

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

Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these

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

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

Make accurate and productive use of assessment

Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements

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

Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons

Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning  environment

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

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.

Fulfill wider professional responsibilities

Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

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

Deploy support staff effectively

Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues

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

A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher’s career.