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Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
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Working pattern: View all Full timejobs - Term Time - Required from September 2023
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Education and Qualifications

Must have QTS (Qualified Teacher Status
First degree or Certificate of Education
Relevant recent professional development

Skills and Abilities

Excellent classroom practitioner
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Adaptable to changing circumstances and new ideas
Able to follow the school’s safeguarding procedures and recognise when to report any concerns

Experience

Working in secondary education
Delivering improved outcomes for learners
Successfully building and maintaining collaborative relationships with parents, carers, partners and the wider community

Knowledge and understanding

Principles and practices of effective teaching and learning
Preparation of schemes of work and lessons
Principles and practices of monitoring/assessment/evaluation

The application of information and communications technology (ICT) learning and teaching in subject area(s)

Other requirements

A professional role model who is committed to their own continuous professional development and to developing others
Committed to and able to promote the aims of the school and the values of the Trust: Learners First, It’s about Learning, No Barriers

Values diversity and the unique contribution that every individual makes to the learning community
Able to work calmly under pressure and withstand stress

Demonstrates professionalism, loyalty and integrity
Able to work flexibly, and to attend meetings as required

What the school offers its staff

Staff at Barr’s Hill School are supported by experienced teachers, Middle and Senior Leaders who commit generously of their time to train and develop colleagues. The School offers focused CPD for all staff based on their future aspirations, and has a proven track record of developing excellent teachers and future leaders. The School fully funds Masters research and offers a range of outstanding leadership development opportunities, including collaboration across the Trust. ECT’s are well supported by our induction programme which we lead regionally in partnership with the Futures Teaching Alliance and Best Practice.

Employees of the Trust have access to:

Supported and funded professional development up to and including Masters level study
Career pathways across the Trust
The Teachers Pension Scheme
Occupational Health Services
‘Viveup’ – employee benefits scheme offering discount at retail, travel, theme park and leisure providers
Competitive rates of pay
Family friendly policies

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS and social media check.