SALARY

Leadership Pay scale ISR 1-5 plus Recruitment & Retention Allowance of £1000 minimum, per annum

HOURS

1.0 FTE

START DATE

As soon as possible

LOCATION

William Lovell Church of England Academy -we are open to discussions around relocation packages

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Friday 17th January 2025 (Noon)

INTERVIEWS

Thursday 23rd January 2025 (Timings TBC)

Curriculum Leadership

Lead and manage the development of an innovative and rigorous curriculum specifically tailored to the subject of Maths & Computing. Ensure the curriculum aligns with national standards and promotes deep learning experiences.

Academy Development

Take a proactive role in leading the development and implementation of academy-wide strategies aimed at enhancing teaching and learning outcomes, with a particular focus on the continuous improvement of pupil engagement and Maths.

Trust-wide Networking

Foster relationships and collaborate with colleagues across the trust to share best practices, resources, and professional learning opportunities, ensuring alignment with trust-wide goals and priorities for the subject.

Professional Development

Take a leadership role in the professional growth and development of staff within Maths and Computing. Provide ongoing coaching and support to teachers to enhance their instructional practices and pedagogical skills.

Cross-Department Collaboration

Foster collaboration and coherence across subjects to enhance cross-curricular learning opportunities. Develop initiatives that promote interdisciplinary connections and integrate subject-specific themes and projects.

Student Achievement

Set high expectations for student achievement and ensure all learners are provided with the necessary support and resources to succeed. Analyse data and implement targeted interventions to address student needs and improve outcomes. Ensure interventions for students are timely and effective across the department.

Subject Examination Coordination

Take the lead in coordinating external examination entries and assessments within subjects. Work closely with the Student Services Administrator and Data and Exams Officer to ensure smooth administration and compliance with examination regulations.

Cultural Capital

Lead the development of a curriculum that provides students with the cultural capital necessary to succeed in Maths & Computing. Ensure learning experiences are inclusive, diverse, and relevant to the backgrounds and experiences of all learners.

Positive Learning Environment

Collaborate with the leadership team to create a positive and engaging learning environment consistent with the academy's Behaviour Policy and Academy Development Plan. Foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and continuous improvement, whilst enhancing the outcomes of students through positive experiences and enrichment.

Core Purpose

The successful candidate will carry out the duties of the Teacher in accordance with the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. To facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of all the pupils.
3. 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.
4. To share in the development of the school curriculum, courses and study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and their review.
5. To support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding children and have high regard for health and safety.

Responsibilities

1. Directing and supervising the work of Teaching Assistants.
2. Co-operation and liaison with other professionals, including fellow staff and colleagues from external agencies (for example, Specialist teachers, LAAT support services, health professionals and social workers).

Generic Responsibilities

1. Teach pupils in their assigned group according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the students in school.
2. To use a variety of delivery methods appropriate to students’ learning styles and the varying demands of the curriculum.
3. To provide a positive, conducive and safe learning environment, encouraging high standards in punctuality, presentation of work and relationships.
4. To support the school special needs policy on inclusion and to assist in the identification and teaching of children with special needs within the class.
5. To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well-focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and implementing the school’s behaviour policy.
6. To play a full part in the life of the school and LAAT community, and promote its Christian ethos.
7. To follow and actively promote the school’s policies.

Other

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder 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 postholder.

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

The postholder 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’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work.

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