Teacher - Middlesbrough

What skills and experience we're looking for

• QTS Status.
• Post QTS Qualification.
• Have evidence of being an outstanding teacher.
• Proven ability to effectively keep abreast of academic and research thinking on how disaffected children can become successful learners.
• Understanding of progression in their specialist subject(s),including before/after their specialist age range.

• Degree or Equivalent in specialist subject.
• Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths.
• Primary teacher trained or a willingness to teach a range of subjects from the National curriculum.
• Have taught children successfully meeting their many and varied needs.
• Have evidence of raising standards and accelerating pupil progress.
• Have evidence of collecting, analysing and questioning pupil level progress data for the purposes of target setting, and informing future planning.
• Have evidence of successful subject delivery and pedagogy.
• Evidence of substantial recent professional development, including curriculum developments and pedagogy.
• Understand current educational issues, theory and practice.
• Have a detailed knowledge of the relevant aspects of the National Curriculum and other statutory requirements.
• Have a secure knowledge and understanding of their specialist subject(s).
• Demonstrate knowledge to answer subject-related questions and know the common misconceptions in their specialist subject(s).
• A sound knowledge of the Ofsted framework.
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance in relation to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'.
• An understanding of, and competent use of, ICT to aid and promote the quality of teaching and learning.
• Excellent organisation and time-keeping skills.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with parents to secure a good learning attitude and environment for students.
• Demonstrate personal enthusiasm and commitment to education aimed at making a positive difference and raising standards.
• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, including modelling values and vision.
• Commitment to support the aims of the MAT.

What the school offers its staff

• We offer greater PPA time than the national requirement for all of our Teachers.
• All teacher candidates are invited to visit the school/s before submitting an application.
• Our employee’s development and progression journeys are proof that we invest in our staff and provide comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• We use a collaborative approach to our appraisals process that aims to foster a culture of inclusive professional development within which staff feel valued and treated fairly
• We pride ourselves on our wellbeing offer to employees, ensuring our staff’s health and wellbeing is considered in every decision-making process.
• Better Health at Work Award Advocates with employees trained as Health Advocates to help our employees look after their own mental health and wellbeing.
• We have a flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events.
• A comprehensive induction package and ongoing training.

Further details about the role

Job description

Assessment, Recording & Reporting

About us

We want our learners to gain the skills, knowledge and qualifications they need to move forward but also to enjoy school and develop a love of learning.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities:

• Establish and sustain high-quality, expert teaching across all subjects and phases, built on an evidence-informed understanding of effective teaching and how pupils learn.
• Ensure teaching is underpinned by high levels of subject expertise and approaches which respect the distinct nature of subject disciplines or specialist domains.
• Ensure that a high quality educational experience is available for all children and young people.
• Deliver work in accordance with RTMAT schemes of work and National Curriculum programmes of study and/or SOW provided by homeschools.
• Liaise with relevant colleagues on the planning or units of work for collaborative delivery.
• Work in collaboration with Personal Development Leads, SENCO and other support staff.
• Consider student’s prior level of attainment and use them to set targets for future improvements.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students’ learning, motivation and presentation of work, considering their medical needs.
• Ensure effective use is made of all forms of assessment.
• Provide regular feedback for colleagues in a way which recognises good practice and supports their progress against professional and performance management objectives resulting in tangible impact on pupils learning.
• Benchmark the quality of teaching and learning against the Ofsted framework and through work with partner organisations both locally and nationally.

• Ensure a broad, structured and coherent curriculum entitlement which sets out the knowledge, skills and values that will be taught.
• Ensure that the needs and aspirations of each student are met through personalised learning and assessment for learning.
• Ensure all pupils have access to the broadest curriculum offer regardless of their SEND, disadvantage or economic situation.
• Embrace the RTMAT curriculum intent, implementation and impact model, focussing on the 3C’s: Currency, Character and Community.
• Ensure that all pupils are taught to read through the provision of evidence-informed approaches to reading, particularly the use of systematic synthetic phonics for early reading.
• Embed effective approaches that encourage older pupils to improve their reading, writing, oracy and communication.

• Maintain notes and plans of lessons undertaken and records of students’ work.
• Marking and assessment pupils work on a regular basis in accordance with RTMAT policies and procedures.
• Keeping accurate records of each individual pupil’s progress.
• Carry out assessment programmes such as reports as agreed by RTMAT.
• Be familiar with the Code of Practice for identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and keep appropriate records on Individual Education Plans for students.
• Ensuring that learning resources are used effectively.
• Maintaining the register in accordance with River Tees Multi Academy Trust policies and legal requirements.

• Develop constructive relationships beyond the school, working in partnership with parents, carers and the local community.
• Work successfully with other schools and organisations in a climate of mutual challenge and support.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals to aid and support progress during pupils recovery.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with fellow professionals and colleagues across other public services to improve educational outcomes for all pupils.

Commitment to safeguarding

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.