Permanent General Teacher at LifeBridge ASEND

Our ethos is "Start with the young person" therefore you will be a champion for education as the vehicle to improve the life chances and outcomes for our learners. Our vision is "You can do it, we will help" - in order to meet the needs of our learners, we do have small teaching group sizes and high adult to learner ratios. As a form tutor, you will embody our philosophy of supporting young people to be more "Confident, Resilient and Independent" through our rich offer of wider life experiences and activities., A LifeBridge ASEND, we build upon transferrable work-related skills and development of Functional Skills in English & Maths. Our post-19 provision promotes effective links with the local community and we deliver targeted life skills sessions which are influenced by individual EHC outcomes

We are always keen to recruit staff of the highest calibre, and what matters most to us is that you are the "right fit" for our learners and our staff.

Visits to our post 19 provision:

Visits are strongly recommended prior to application, as this is helpful when tailoring a letter of application in order to evidence how you best meet the selection criteria. Please do not send a generic letter or a CV with your application., The postholder will be a suitably experienced General Teacher who will also work as a form tutor in our LifeBridge ASEND provision. Teachers at Rumworth School & LifeBridge make the education of their learners their first concern, and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in their work and conduct. Our 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 and carers in the best interests of their learners

Purpose of the Job

Under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD).

To provide the highest quality of education, care and preparation for life for all learners in accordance with the Teachers' Standards which are set out below for both Teaching and Personal & Professional Conduct:

A) Teaching

1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge learners:

• establish a safe and stimulating environment for learners, rooted in mutual respect



• set goals that stretch and challenge learners of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions



• demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of learners.


2. Promote good progress and outcomes by learners:

• be accountable for attainment, progress and outcomes



• be aware of learners' capabilities and their prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these



• guide learners to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs



• demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how learners learn and how this impacts on teaching



• encourage learners to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study., 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 progress



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



• give regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage learners to respond to the feedback.


7. 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 needs in order to involve and motivate them



• maintain good relationships with learners, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.


8. Fulfil 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 and carers with regard to learners' achievements and well-being.


B) Personal & Professional Conduct

Teachers at Rumworth School & LifeBridge ASEND are expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal & professional conduct. The following statements from the Teachers' Standards define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher's career:

1. Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by:

• treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position



• having regard for the need to safeguard pupils' well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions



• showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others



• not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs



• ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils' vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.


2. Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.

3. Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.

Relationships

The postholder is ultimately responsible to the Headteacher for their teaching duties and responsibilities and for teaching tasks.

Line management and performance management responsibilities are delegated by the Headteacher in accordance with Rumworth School's structures.

The postholder is responsible for liaison with support services and other outside agencies as appropriate.

The postholder is responsible for the supervision of the work of Additional Support staff relevant to their responsibilities.


• have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain learners' 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.


4. 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 learners 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).


5. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all learners:

• know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable learners to be taught effectively



• have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit learners' 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 learners' education at different stages of development



• have a clear understanding of the needs of all learners, 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., UK Qualified Teacher Status, Relevant degree with a minimum of 2:2 or equivalent qualification, Excellent experience as an inspirational teacher, Successful experience of developing relevant subject planning


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Experience of managing resources efficiently and effectively, Experience of leading an innovation through to successful implementation, A sound knowledge and understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the current educational issues affecting special schools, Knowledge and understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the impact of SEND on learning and behaviour and how this influences pedagogy, An understanding of the effective use of AoL and AfL, including setting suitable targets, robust data tracking, moderation, marking and feedback, An awareness of inclusion in its wider sense, including the needs of those from different ethnic backgrounds, Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, Resilience under pressure

At Rumworth, everyone is valued and welcomed as belonging to our school community. Difference and diversity are accepted and nurtured

as contributing to all our achievements. We foster participation and

mutual respect as part of everyday life in our school

Our Mission

We believe that everything we do should start with the young person.

For them, we aim to create a happy, safe and effective learning community, in which all stakeholders are valued. We aim to provide our students with a wealth of learning opportunities which will not only give them an enriching school experience, but will also equip our students with the skills to give every young person the chance to progress smoothly towards a life of opportunity.

(This is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities and tasks which may be required of the postholder. It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken, commensurate with the grade. This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the postholder.)

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Job Description updated by Caroline Dawson & Sarah Roberts, Deputy Headteachers at Rumworth School, May 2024

Rumworth School

Person Specification General Teacher at LifeBridge ASEND

MPS plus SEN Allowance £5,009 (£2,539 for an ECT)

Essential