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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Outreach Intervention Teacher to join our team in a newly created role.

As part of our commitment to ensuring every student belongs, progresses, and thrives, you will play a crucial part in helping students with learning barriers, including anxiety and mental health challenges, reintegrate and succeed in the classroom. In this pivotal role, you will support students who are currently unable to access the full curriculum due to various challenges. Your mission will be to build trusting relationships, instil confidence, and act as a bridge, helping these students return to their educational journey.

This is a fixed-term role until 22 July 2025. In this role, you will work 32.5 hours per week (part-time hours of 16.25 hours per week will be considered).

What the school offers its staff

Vision & Aims – Affinity Learning Partnership

Affinity Learning Partnership is a Multi Academy Trust comprising three Secondary Academies and four Primary Academies, currently based in Staffordshire and Derbyshire.

Our vision is to ensure the children and young people in our care have the opportunity to fulfil their potential through achieving highly, regardless of their ability or background. We aim to achieve this vision through:

• Delivering a high-quality education
• Recruiting, developing and retaining high-calibre members of staff
• Establishing and developing robust governance
• Ensuring financial probity and viability
• Developing a highly efficient Trust infrastructure and central services
• Establishing effective systems to support the sustainable growth of the Trust

CPD

The Trust believes that professional development is key to being successful and offers excellent opportunities for colleagues to grow and achieve. We provide tailored CPD and professional development, mentoring, strong support and a range of developmental opportunities across the Trust.

In Return

We strive to be an Employer of Choice and are committed to the wellbeing and development of our colleagues. Leaders listen to all stakeholders and are proactive in looking after our best resource – our staff. We are proactive in ensuring a work/life balance is maintained, offering an excellent benefits package, which includes:

• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym membership
• BHSF healthcare scheme
• Eyecare voucher scheme

We support this by an extensive wellbeing programme designed for staff by staff.

Further details about the role

If you would like to discuss the role or have any other queries, please call 01283 216765 and ask to speak to Rachael Lane, HR Officer.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a creative, experienced and enthusiastic Inclusion Leader who:

• has the vision, interpersonal skills and expertise to lead inclusive provision across the whole primary range.
• has or is willing and capable of completing the SENCO qualification.
• is an outstanding teacher, with high expectations and standards and can use these to raise standards.
• has a good understanding of teaching English as an additional language.
• has an innovative and exciting approach to learning;
• has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others;
• is willing to play a key role in the development and delivery and enrichment of our curriculum.
• is a well organised and proactive team player who will make a positive contribution to our school team.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.
• working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team.
• outstanding facilities and IT infrastructure within our modern (PFI) building including the use of a school laptop.
• opportunities to develop leadership skills and a commitment to your professional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact in students' lives? Join our vibrant team as a Teaching Assistant and help shape the future!

St Andrew’s is a day/residential special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties and ASD aged 11 -19 years. Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world.

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

Shaw Education Trust are a thriving mix of diverse and growing schools including Primary, Secondary and Special Schools all working together to improve the lives of young people in our communities. We are sponsored by Shaw Trust a charity organisation that focuses on transforming lives. We’re a growing group of dynamically awesome academies providing education to children of all ages and abilities. Staff across our team of schools are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to be successful, whatever their starting point in life.

Our Special settings cater for children and young people with a wide range of Special Educational Needs from children with profound medical needs and life limiting conditions, those with severe, moderate and sensory needs through to young people with social emotional and mental health needs that require support and understanding to help them to navigate their world.

Whether you are a teacher, a teaching assistant, a healthcare professional or work in facilities, admin or operations all our Special Schools offer you the opportunity to work within an establishment that has a ‘family’ feel that puts the children, young people and their families at the heart of what they do.

All the pupils within our Special Schools have an individualised education and are educated in small classes and groups with enhanced support to ensure that all their needs are met. There is nothing more rewarding than being part of a team that supports a child or young person with Special Educational Needs to reach their goals. You truly will make a difference to the life of a young person and their family.

Our schools span from Birmingham to Bury, meaning that we can support students from all walks of life, no matter their background or socioeconomic status. In doing this, we can help ensure all children are able to access a high standard of education, with all being treated equally.

What the school offers its staff

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

• An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year - Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (37 days holiday rising to 39 days after 5 years’ service including Bank Holidays)
• Electric Car Scheme: Environmentally friendly vehicles with our electric car scheme.
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being.
• Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands.
• Free Eye Tests
• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you grow, contribute and flourish in your role and in the Trust.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We at Brookfield Community School are looking for an enthusiastic colleague to join our highly successful Geography Department. The successful candidate will have the ability to teach KS3, KS4 and KS5 Geography. The post would be an ideal opportunity for someone who is passionate about their subject and has a real interest in developing young people. They will demonstrate an approachable manner, a keen eye for detail and the ability to motivate and manage the behaviour of students. The successful candidate will have the highest expectations of our students and will be keen to develop their practice.

To be successful in this role you will have the qualities and experience detailed in our person specification attached.

Brookfield Community School is a large 11-18 school with 1170 students on roll situated on the western edge of Chesterfield and next to the Peak District National Park. We have talented staff, committed and enthusiastic students, strong local partnerships and a wide range of co-curricular and sporting opportunities for students.

Brookfield Community Schoolis part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member ofRedhill College of Leadership and Developmentand as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regionalTeaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

What the school offers its staff

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

Further details about the role

For further details regarding this post or to request a visit please contact Megan Hopkinson onm.hopkinson@brookfieldcs.org.uk.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience

• Working independently
• Delivering outcomes
• Driving improvement
• Dealing with a range of Stakeholders
• Some experience of developing resources, display, ICT or administration
• Working in a school environment
• Minimum of two years’ experience of working with children in an educational setting

Skills and knowledge

• Organisation skills, including prioritisation and planning own and others
• Communication skills both written and oral
• Listening skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships and influence
• Awareness and understanding of statutory policies and procedures affecting schools

• Proven track record of contributing to school improvement
• Behaviour management strategies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum, including the literacy and numeracy strategies.
• First aid procedures.

Personal Effectiveness

• To work effectively with all stakeholders
• Supervise pupils effectively both in and out of school in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education
• A willingness to undertake CPD relevant to the role.
• Professional development
• Numeracy and literacy to GCSE level (minimum C grade or equivalent)

• NVQ Level 3 relevant to education or childcare.

What the school offers its staff

We recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff at Tibshelf Community School enjoy a healthy work-life balance in order to ensure they can not only provide the best teaching and learning outcomes to our students, but that the school can promote a culture of progress and wellbeing at all levels.

A happy working life and career at Tibshelf Community School is supported by some of our key wellbeing initiatives including:

• Whole Staff Induction programme
• 1-1 personalised performance management/appraisal system
• Mentors for ECTs
• Exemplary CPD programme
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Sports & social events
• Dedicated department bases for teaching faculties
• On-site parking
• Laptops with secure home-school access for all teaching staff
• Extended access to school during our wider opening hours
• Access to the canteen and dining facilities

In addition to the above, all staff members have access to complimentary medical and wellbeing support services available 24 hours a day/7 days a week including (but not exhaustive):

• Nurse support service
• Emotional support and counselling
• Workplace assessments
• Occupational health referrals for access to Physiotherapy and workplace adjustments

Commitment to safeguarding

Tibshelf Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS before they can be appointed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Experience

• Working independently
• Delivering outcomes
• Driving improvement
• Dealing with a range of Stakeholders
• Some experience of developing resources, display, ICT or administration
• Working in a school environment
• Minimum of two years’ experience of working with children in an educational setting

Skills and knowledge

• Organisation skills, including prioritisation and planning own and others
• Communication skills both written and oral
• Listening skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to build relationships and influence
• Awareness and understanding of statutory policies and procedures affecting schools

• Proven track record of contributing to school improvement
• Behaviour management strategies.
• Knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum, including the literacy and numeracy strategies.
• First aid procedures.

Personal Effectiveness

• To work effectively with all stakeholders
• Supervise pupils effectively both in and out of school in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education
• A willingness to undertake CPD relevant to the role.
• Professional development
• Numeracy and literacy to GCSE level (minimum C grade or equivalent)

• NVQ Level 3 relevant to education or childcare.

What the school offers its staff

We recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff at Tibshelf Community School enjoy a healthy work-life balance in order to ensure they can not only provide the best teaching and learning outcomes to our students, but that the school can promote a culture of progress and wellbeing at all levels.

A happy working life and career at Tibshelf Community School is supported by some of our key wellbeing initiatives including:

• Whole Staff Induction programme
• 1-1 personalised performance management/appraisal system
• Mentors for ECTs
• Exemplary CPD programme
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Sports & social events
• Dedicated department bases for teaching faculties
• On-site parking
• Laptops with secure home-school access for all teaching staff
• Extended access to school during our wider opening hours
• Access to the canteen and dining facilities

In addition to the above, all staff members have access to complimentary medical and wellbeing support services available 24 hours a day/7 days a week including (but not exhaustive):

• Nurse support service
• Emotional support and counselling
• Workplace assessments
• Occupational health referrals for access to Physiotherapy and workplace adjustments

Commitment to safeguarding

Tibshelf Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS before they can be appointed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Education, Training and Experience

Candidates should have:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of teaching Science in a secondary school as part of present employment or block teaching practice

Education Philosophy

Candidates should have:

• A commitment to comprehensive education
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• A concern to help each child develop their full potential

Knowledge and Skills

Candidates should:

• Be a highly competent classroom teacher
• Be familiar with a variety of approaches to teaching and learning
• Have the ability to motivate and earn the respect of students
• Have an understanding of the relevant agreed syllabus for Science
• Have an ability to use data to inform student progress

Personal Qualities

Candidates should:

• Be committed to outstanding teaching and learning
• Have an enthusiasm for the subject and the ability to enthuse others
• Have a capacity for hard work
• Be able to work co-operatively with team members
• Be patient, tactful and diplomatic
• Show initiative
• Be keen to make an extra-curricular contribution
• Enjoy good relationships with students

What the school offers its staff

We recognise the importance of ensuring that all staff at Tibshelf Community School enjoy a healthy work-life balance in order to ensure they can not only provide the best teaching and learning outcomes to our students, but that the school can promote a culture of progress and wellbeing at all levels.

We work hard offering a variety of initiatives, services and events to provide a well-rounded sense of wellbeing. A happy working life and career at Tibshelf Community School is supported by some of our key wellbeing initiatives including:

• Whole Staff Induction programme
• 1-1 personalised performance management/appraisal system
• Mentors for ECTs
• Exemplary CPD programme
• Leadership Development Opportunities
• Celebration Events
• Sports & social events
• Dedicated department bases for teaching faculties
• On-site parking
• Laptops with secure home-school access for all teaching staff
• Extended access to school during our wider opening hours
• Access to the canteen and dining facilities

In addition to the above, all staff members have access to complimentary medical and wellbeing support services available 24 hours a day/7 days a week including (but not exhaustive):

• Nurse support service
• Emotional support and counselling
• Workplace assessments
• Occupational health referrals for access to Physiotherapy and workplace adjustments

Commitment to safeguarding

Tibshelf Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS before they can be appointed.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Norbriggs Primary School are seeking an experienced Headteacher, with a strong track record in leadership and core learning. The position becomes vacant in September 2025 following the retirement of the current Head.

We are looking for someone who:

• can further develop our ethos where everyone’s contribution is valued, and individuals are encouraged to succeed
• can build and articulate our shared vision and engage people to secure a successful future
• can raise the aspirations and achievementof all our pupils and staff, including those children with SEND
• can work effectively with a varietyof stakeholders in the communityand at local authority level and
• is committed to, and has a vision for ensuring inclusion and diversity

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• a dedicated, enthusiastic and committed teaching and support staff
• supportive parents and a committed governing body
• caring, responsible and motivated children who are keen to learn

Please see the attached ‘Recruitment Pack’ for further details about this post and our school (as well as our school website and latest OFSTED report).

Visits to school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Laura Burgin, Business Manager, on 01246 473398 to arrange.

Closing date: 6 February 2025

Interviews: 25 and 26 February 2025

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post: Teaching and Learning responsibility 2.1 (Maths)

Pay scale: Standard national scale in line with the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document plus the appropriate TLR2 payment

Responsible to: The Head Teacher, members of the senior leadership team (SLT) and the governing body

Main purpose of the job:

• Fulfill the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
• Take specific responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day management and organisation of maths

• Have an impact on educational progress beyond your assigned pupils
• Assist in the smooth running of the school at all times, including being responsible with the other TLR holders for the school in the absence of the head teacher, deputy and assistant head teachers

Duties and responsibilities

In addition carrying out the duties of a class teacher as outlined in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, the post holder receives a TLR2.1 for their nominated responsibility as maths subject lead.

Teaching

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high expectations that inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Teaching and learning responsibility

• Use professional skills and judgements to provide strategic and practical leadership in maths
• Lead, manage and develop maths, and provide guidance for other teachers, including training, support and advice to improve school practices
• Improve standards within maths across the school, with demonstrable changes for pupils outside of their own classroom or group of pupils
• Provide strategic subject leadership, showing up-to date knowledge of sector trends and developments
• Review curriculum as required, highlighting areas where teaching can be broadened and attainment improved, providing data to the headteacher or others as required

• Have overall responsibility and accountability for your TLR area ensuring curriculum continuity, consistency, balance, match and progression
• Lead regular meetings relevant to your TLR area with appropriate colleagues
• Develop, demonstrate and promote teaching and learning activities appropriate to full age and ability range.

Whole school organisation, strategy and development

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s values and vision
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes

• Be a proactive and effective member of the middle leadership team
• Lead by example, with the highest professional and personal standards and classroom management

Health, safety and discipline

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils

• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
• Ensure your keep up to date with current developments in your TLR area and disseminate information as appropriate
• Take a lead role in identifying group and/or individual training needs and provide support for colleagues within your area of responsibility promoting a whole school approach
• Act as a role model, mentor or consultant to colleagues as appropriate and encourage collaboration, co-operation and teamwork

Communication

• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Monitoring and assessment

• Together with the senior leadership team (SLT) of the school, contribute to, monitor and review the impact of teaching and pupil progress through the analysis of data, ensuring the use of information for planning and target setting across your TLR area
• Monitor standards including recorded work as relevant to your TLR area across the school including reviewing long and medium term planning

Manage resources

• Be responsible for the organisation, planning and evaluation of the school programmes as relevant to your TLR area of responsibility
• Manage, monitor and accurately account for any budget for your area.
• Evaluate, organise and monitor the use of resources

Other

• Assist in the smooth running of the school at all times, including being responsible with the other TLR holders for the school in the absence of the head teacher, deputy and assistant head teachers

Note

This job description is not your contract of employment, or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.

What the school offers its staff

Do you want to work in a positive supportive school environment where team

work is valued and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential?

Dale is a large vibrant school federated with Stonehill Nursery School and is located in the heart of the city. We are well established and popular schools with rising standards and a happy and enthusiastic school community.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational full-time teacher to lead maths and to make a difference to the lives of our children.

You will:

• Be a reflective practitioner, striving for excellence within your own practice
• Be passionate about maths and be eager to inspire the next generation of learners
• Share your love of maths with staff and pupils and drive the improvement of standards in maths across the school
• Enable children to reach their full potential socially and academically
• Have a nurturing approach, caring for the whole child
• Be proactive to make a difference to the lives of children
• Be an excellent team player
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, build and maintain strong relationships with children, staff, parents and carers, governors and the wider local community

We can offer you:

• Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• An opportunity to work in a welcoming, positive team that works together for the benefit of our children
• Collaborative planning with PPA in Year Group teams
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and a commitment to your professional development. Access to unlimited online CPD through National College
• A school which prioritises teacher wellbeing with access to on-site counselling
• A leadership team that wants everyone to succeed
• Carefully chosen schemes for Maths and English to reduce teacher workload

Dale Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to suitable references, an enhanced DBS check and a medical check.

Applicants are invited to visit the school on Thursday 28 November at 4pm, Monday 2 December at 9.30am or Monday 9 December at 4pm. To book a visit please contact the school on 01332 760070 or email admin@dale.derby.sch.uk

Your completed application form and supporting letter of no more than two sides of A4 can be emailed to Mr Pass at cpass@dale.derby.sch.uk or alternatively, you can post your application to the school or drop it in by hand.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Post: Teacher

Pay scale: Main scale

The post holder is responsible to the Head Teacher.

Main purpose

The teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards

Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

Teaching:

• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external tests

Whole school organisation, strategy and development:

• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure co-ordinated outcomes, including being a subject leader for a non-core subject

Health, safety and discipline:

• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

Professional development:

• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
• Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate

Communication:

• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers

Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals:

• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues

Personal and professional conduct:

• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities

Management of staff and resources:

• Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them
• Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff
• Deploy resources delegated to them

Safeguarding:

• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.

What the school offers its staff

Do you want to work in a positive supportive school environment where teamwork is valued and individuals are encouraged to achieve their full potential?

Dale is a large vibrant school federated with Stonehill Nursery School and is located in the heart of the city. We are well established and popular schools with rising standards and a happy and enthusiastic school community.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and inspirational full-time teacher to make a difference to the lives of our children.

You will:

• Be a reflective practitioner, striving for excellence within your own practice
• Enable children to reach their full potential socially and academically
• Have a nurturing approach, caring for the whole child
• Be proactive to make a difference to the lives of children
• Be an excellent team player
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, build and maintain strong relationships with children, staff, parents and carers, governors and the wider local community

We can offer you:

• Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• An opportunity to work in a welcoming, positive team that works together for the benefit of our children
• Collaborative planning with PPA in Year Group teams
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills and a commitment to your professional development. Access to unlimited online CPD through National College
• A school which prioritises teacher wellbeing with access to on-site counselling
• A leadership team that wants everyone to succeed
• Carefully chosen schemes for Maths and English to reduce teacher workload

Dale Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to suitable references, an enhanced DBS check and a medical check.

Applicants are invited to visit the school on Tuesday 3 December at 2.30pm, Tuesday 10 December at 9.30am or Wednesday 8 January 2025 at 4pm. To book a visit please contact the school on 01332 760070 or email admin@dale.derby.sch.uk

Your completed application form and supporting letter of no more than two sides of A4 can be emailed to Mr Pass at cpass@dale.derby.sch.uk or alternatively, you can post your application to the school or drop it in by hand.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidates will have:

• A full and relevant qualification accepted by the Department for Education (DfE) to work in an early years setting

• Secure knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Statutory Framework.

• Good understanding of a child’s development and learning.

The successful candidates will be able to:

• Support children’s Communication and Language development by engaging in high-quality interactions.

• Use their Initiative and contribute towards creating a stimulating learning environment both indoors and outdoors.

• Assist with the preparation of teaching resources or materials.

• Work with groups of children across a range of learning activities.

• Provide support to individual pupils, including those with special educational needs ensuring their safety and access to learning activities.

• Support children with their personal care.

• Communicate sensitively and effectively with all stakeholders including staff, children and parents/carers.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of our team, who are committed to educational excellence

• Friendly and supportive staff, parents and trustees.

• A commitment to high quality professional development.

• Opportunities for future career development & progression within the Trust’s portfolio of schools and most importantly.

• The chance to transform the lives of children and really make a difference.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

• Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills.
• GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

• Awareness of/willingness to train to get knowledge and understanding of the Teaching Assistant’s role in supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum.
• Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices
• Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures that contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols.
• Ability to use resources and materials including ICT software and equipment

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to support the management of pupil behaviour
• Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Ability to provide support for planning and delivery of learning activities.
• Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom.
• Ability to organise classroom resources and assist with the maintenance of pupil records

Personal qualities

• A diplomatic and patient approach
• Efficient and meticulous in organisation
• Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands on approach and respond to unplanned situations
• Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them
• Ability to work in accordance with the school’s policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies

Work Related Circumstances

• Must be willing to undertake training as required
• Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and information.
• Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding
• Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety
• Commitment to the Trust’s ethos, aims and whole community.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.

• Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
• Calm and purposeful learning environments
• Friendly, polite, well behaved children who deserve the very best
• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
• Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Undertake the open up and lock up of the school site and buildings, maintaining a high security procedure
• Undertake minor maintenance and DIY and a programme of general maintenance and housekeeping to ensure the school is clean and safe for all to use
• To operate the heating, lighting, fire alarm, burglar alarm etc
• To complete various safety checks, e.g. COSHH, Legionella, Fire across the whole school – daily, weekly, monthly and termly
• To report major items for repair to senior staff and arrange for quotes where necessary to repair
• To initiate and maintain contact with contractors for regular planned maintenance and ‘one off’ jobs
• To arrange three quotations for works/projects
• To oversee contractors and deliveries on site ensuring goods are stored in the correct place


• Undertake any other appropriate duties as assigned by senior staff

See Attached Job Description for more detail.

What the school offers its staff

Our school and Trust offer:

Staff Wellbeing Package

Cycle To Work Scheme

Professional Development

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

• We are looking to recruit a Teacher of Humanities, primarily to teach History but also teaching Religious Studies and Geography, as required. The ideal candidate will be an energetic and positive professional who can combine their passion for the curriculum with the ability to inspire our students and enhance a talented team. You will be an enthusiastic classroom practitioner with the skills and determination to ensure exciting learning and outstanding progress for students of all abilities.

What the school offers its staff

National teacher pay and conditions, including generous TPS Scheme with minimum 23% employer contribution rate,

Superb CPD opportunities via various established routes including dedicated Teaching School Hub,

Access to Trust EAP service, 24/7 free advice on range of issues and wellbeing counselling,

Free eyecare vouchers and flu jabs,

Access to free Occupational Health Service, including physiotherapy service,

Commitment to safeguarding

The L.E.A.D. Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Da Vinci Academy adopts a rigorous Safer Recruitment Policy which is followed for every appointment. If you are invited to interview, your suitability to work with children will be explored. As such you will be asked to declare any convictions, cautions or reprimands which you have incurred.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

Good standard of education especially with regard to literacy and numeracy skills

GCSE Maths and English grade C or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge

Awareness of/willingness to train to get knowledge and understanding of the Teaching Assistant’s role in supporting teaching and learning across the curriculum

Knowledge of appropriate behaviour management practices

Knowledge of Health and Safety policies and procedures that

contribute to the maintenance of pupil safety and security

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and protocols

Ability to use resources and materials including ICT software and equipment

Skills/Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to support the management of pupil behaviour

Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

Ability to provide support for planning and delivery of learning activities.

Skills to support the effective use of ICT in the classroom.

Ability to organise classroom resources and assist with the maintenance of pupil records

Personal qualities

A diplomatic and patient approach

Efficient and meticulous in organisation

Able to work flexibly, adopt a hands-on approach and respond to unplanned situations

Ability to evaluate own development needs and those of others and to address them

Ability to work in accordance with the school’s policies including health and safety and safeguarding policies

Work Related Circumstances

Must be willing to undertake training as required

Must ensure confidentiality in respect of pupils and information

Commitment to the highest standards of child protection and safeguarding

Recognition of the importance of personal responsibility for health and safety

Commitment to the Trust’s ethos, aims and whole community.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards.
• Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives
• Calm and purposeful learning environments
• Friendly, polite, well-behaved children who deserve the very best
• Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
• A forward-thinking approach to teaching and learning throughout the school
• Career opportunities as part of a successful Multi Academy Trust

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. 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.