Job Description

Science - Cluster Lead - Stickney William Lovell C of E Academy

• Salary - Upper Pay Scale plus recruitment incentive \xc2\xa31,000 pa for 2 years
• Hours - as per School Teacher Pay and Conditions Document - full time

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• To lead and manage the effectiveness of, and have oversight for, the teaching practise of those within the specified Cluster.
• Lead and Develop the professional Growth and Development of a small number of staff within the specified Cluster to include day to day line management and supervision meetings.
• Work closely in a coaching role with fellow professionals to embrace a learning culture that delivers and supports on the schools CPD program both too all staff and within curriculum areas.
• Be an active and supportive part of the middle leadership and management of the academy, helping to lead, develop and enhance the teaching practise of other staff.
• Lead the development of a coherent curriculum within the specified areas that is ambitious and designed to give all learners cultural capital they need to succeed.
• Enhance cross curricula learning opportunities that will link with other departmental themes and projects.
• Develop with the leadership team the physical, intellectual, and emotional climates for learning that promotes a high quality, engaging and positive environment, consistent with the academy Behaviour Policy and Development Plan.
• Lead on coordination of external examinations entries within the curriculum area, supported by the Student Services Officer.
• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils, incorporating the National Curriculum requirements and in line with the curriculum policies of the school.
• To facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of all the students.
• To foster a stimulating and creative learning environment and educational experience, which provides students with the opportunity to fulfil their individual potential and is conducive to the good management of teaching and learning.
• To share in the development of the school curriculum, courses and study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and their review.
• To support and contribute to the school\xe2\x80\x99s responsibility for safeguarding children and have high regard for health and safety.

Generic Responsibilities:

• Teach students in their assigned groups according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the students in school.
• To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development, and attainment of all students and keep such records as are required by the school\xe2\x80\x99s systems.
• To ensure a high-quality learning experience for students, which meets internal and external quality standards.
• To use a variety of a delivery methods, appropriate to students\xe2\x80\x99 learning styles and the varying demands of the curriculum.
• To provide a positive, conductive and safe learning environment, encouraging high standards in punctuality, presentation of work and relationships.
• To support the school\xe2\x80\x99s special needs policy on inclusion and to assist in the identification and teaching of children with special needs within the class.
• To set high expectations for students\xe2\x80\x99 behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and implementing the school\xe2\x80\x99s behaviour policy.
• To play a full part in the life of the school and LAAT community and promote its Christian ethos.
• To follow and actively promote the school\xe2\x80\x99s policies.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the post holder.

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.

All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies\xe2\x80\x99 Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, please be advised that if shortlisted, we will carry out internet searches to support our commitment to safer recruitment. Please note that the purpose of this is to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with applicants at interview. Internet searches will be carried out by someone who is not directly involved in the recruitment process and only relevant information will be shared with the interview panel.

To apply please visit our website

Closing Date for applications 22 February 2024

Interview date to be confirmed

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.

All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.

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