Job details
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- South Bank Academies pay scale M1-M6 £32,157-£42,624
Additional allowances
Teachers’ Pension, perks and benefits package, free lunch (when community dining), employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, Specsavers eye care and on-site gym.
Teacher of Design and Technology (Engineering) job summary
Core Purpose
You will have responsibility for leading the quality of teaching and learning (BTEC) for students in your classes. This will involve setting and articulating high expectations for students; planning; teaching
effectively using appropriate resourcing to challenge and engage all learners.
Key Responsibilities
1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
establish a safe and stimulating environment for students, rooted in mutual respect.
set goals that stretch and challenge students of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions.
demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of students.
Promote good progress and outcomes by students.
be accountable for students’ attainment, progress and outcomes
analyse students’ data and exam performance to inform planning and intervention.
plan teaching to build on students' capabilities and prior knowledge
guide students to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs.
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how students learn and how this impacts on teaching.
encourage students to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.
2. Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain students’ 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.
3. 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 according to the school’s policy and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding students 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.
4. Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students
know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable students to be taught effectively.
have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit students’ 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 students’ education at different stages of development.
have a clear understanding of the needs of all students, 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.
5. Make accurate and productive use of assessment
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 students’ progress.
use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons.
give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking within the agreed time, and encourage students to respond to the feedback.
follow the school’s assessments reporting policies.
6. 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 for learning 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 students’ needs in order to involve and motivate them.
maintain good relationships with students, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary.
7. Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the School including extra-curricular.
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 with regard to students’ achievements and well-being. A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside the school, by:
treating students 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 students’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions
showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
promoting fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty
8. Additional duties
Work with the Principal to lead on areas of whole school responsibility as directed and negotiated.
Lead on aspects of pastoral management at the UTC for example through contribution to the daily coaching programme.
Actively develop opportunities to secure and embed partnerships outside the UTC: with employers, community groups, educational providers or charities for example.
Act with integrity and ensure a high standard of care and safeguarding for all our students.
Comply with health and safety rules and legislation, ensuring the safety of students and staff at all times.
Provide a highly visible presence to students and colleagues through the day.
Attend open evenings, parental events, progress review meetings and other dedicated activities, as required.
Act in compliance with data protection legislation in respecting the privacy of personal information.
Comply with the principles of GDPR in relation to the management of UTC records and information.
Undertake additional duties as may be reasonably directed by the Principal or line manager where they meet the priorities of the UTC.
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About South Bank UTC
- School type
- Free School, ages 14 to 19
- School size
- 272 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 14 to 19
Dear colleague,
Thank you for your interest in this role at South Bank UTC. We are at a very exciting time in our journey as we continue to grow in both size and stature within the local and wider London educational landscape.
We opened to students aged 14-19 in Brixton in September 2016 as a brand new school, and benefit
from incredible specialist facilities that are the envy of many colleges and universities let alone schools. Close to central Brixton, we benefit from being in a vibrant, dynamic, rewarding and inspiring place to
work, and enjoy excellent transport links. As we move forward and evolve as a specialist provision, we are currently consulting on becoming a 6th Form only Academy from September 2023 and are looking to incorporate a new Finance specialism into our curriculum.
Our vision is to develop young professionals with the skills and knowledge for successful careers in the engineering and health industries. We do this through a highly specialised curriculum and offer GCSE, BTEC and A-level provision. Our curriculum is supported via our core values of INNOVATION, INTEGRITY and INTENT; these help guide students and staff alike towards excellence. Supporting our vision and values is our mission to maximise achievement through innovative teaching
and learning and high quality partnerships with London South Bank University and our Industry partners including: Skanska; Essentia; Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS trust; and King’s College NHS trust. We are
proud that our students benefit directly from real-life employer challenge projects, delivered alongside our sponsors and designed to develop authentic, contextualised learning. As a result, our students are
motivated and highly engaged by the offer of a professional, mature learning environment.
Not only do our young people have the opportunity to study high quality academic and technical qualifications, they learn valuable key employability skills to equip them for the modern workplace. Our
students are also fully supported through high-quality, personalised pastoral care.
This role will require high levels of personal and professional commitment and the ability to work successfully as part of a team will be essential. You will be required to be highly adaptable and flexible and will need a strong work ethic. In exchange, the UTC will offer first class career development
opportunities, high quality personalised CPD, the chance to work with cutting edge equipment, with engaged employer and university partners and an outstanding group of young people.
You will have the unique opportunity to play a central role in developing an exceptional UTC. We would love to hear from you if you feel you have the skills and expertise we need for this key role. Do contact me directly should you wish to discuss the role in more depth.
Yours faithfully,
Austin Sheppard
Principal
austin.sheppard@southbank-utc.co.uk
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