Thames Primary Academy and Nursery

Mainscale Temporary Classteacher

Application Pack

ContentsWelcome!

What are we looking for?

What do we offer?

Job Description

Person Specification

How to apply

Welcome!

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for showing an interest in working at Thames Primary Academy. We are a very busy, inclusive but complex Academy; however, the number one priority for our Governors and all our staff is to give our children and their families the very best education, care and support that we can.

We are not just another Academy in Blackpool, or indeed the country. Thames is an exciting, often challenging place to be; however it is an excellent place for professionals to learn, develop their ‘craft’ and thrive. We want to help grow our staff to hopefully be leaders of the future!

As well as many dedicated, capable staff members, we also have strong multi- agency partnerships including our outstanding Nursery and Children’s Centre which enables us to further promote, and develop our capacity to deliver the best outcomes for our children.

We feel privileged to work with and inspire our children, their families and the local community; they deserve everything that we can give them! The team is committed to approaching teaching and learning in a creative, relevant context, with the child and parent at the heart of the learning process.

If you would like to be part of our busy, exciting and inclusive Academy, please take time to read through the job description and person specification before completing an application form and supporting letter.

In your application and supporting letter, as well as providing an outline of your experiences and skills which are relevant to the post, please ensure that you have addressed all of the key elements of the post specification and explain why you have applied for the post of temporary classteacher at Thames Primary Academy and how you would enhance and enrich our exciting learning provision.

Any interested candidates are welcome to contact school to arrange a visit where you will receive a tour of school and have the opportunity to ask any questions before applying. We look forward to meeting you and showing you what an exciting place Thames Primary Academy can be.

Best of luck!

Yours faithfully,

Tracy Harrison

(Head Teacher)

What are we looking for?

We are looking to appoint a committed, highly skilled year 6 classteacher on a fixed term contract for the Spring and Summer term in the first instance.

In particular we are looking for someone who:

● Is determined and resilient with high expectations of themselves and others.● Understands how children learn and develop and provides exciting, rich opportunities in which they

will thrive.● Is able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.● Is flexible and has a good sense of humour.● Wants the best for every child and works tirelessly to achieve this.

What do we offer?● A wonderful working environment with excellent facilities and resources.● A hardworking, dedicated, friendly team of professionals who strive for excellence in everything

they do.● High quality support and CPD opportunities.● Close working relationships with external partners and collaborative networks.● Fantastic children and parents who deserve the best.

Job Description

JOB TITLE Temporary Classteacher

JOB PURPOSETo be responsible for the delivery and development of teaching and learning for a class of children, ensuring that each pupil realises at least good achievement, in accordance with the professional duties of a qualified teacher detailed within the current Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the Teacher Standards.

RESPONSIBLE TOPhase Leader

LIAISING WITHHeadteacher, senior leadership team, teachers and support staff, LA representatives, external agencies and parents.

HOURS OF WORK32.5 hours per week - temporary for 2 terms

GRADE OF POSTMainscale M1 - M6

DISCLOSURE LEVELEnhanced

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE1. Teaching qualification2. Recent, successful experience relevant for the post3. Show a broad understanding of issues relating to the National Curriculum and its assessment4. Excellent communication skills

MAIN /CORE DUTIES

● Routinely plan, deliver and evaluate high quality lessons taking account of pupils prior attainment and age related expectations.

● Know when and how to differentiate appropriately using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively. Develop and manage appropriate intervention strategies that support such progress.

● Lead the adaptation of teaching by directing the use of additional adults to ensure the needs of all our pupils are met.

● Assess regularly and accurately in line with the Academy’s policy in order to ensure pupils make good or better progress.

● Be accountable and aspirational for the outcomes of all pupils in the class and ensure that almost all pupils achieve in line with school expectations for both progress and attainment.

● Establish a safe and stimulating learning environment, rooted in mutual respect, taking joint responsibility with all colleagues for whole school behaviour management to ensure consistency throughout the school in line with the Academy Behaviour Policy.

● (Depending on experience) take a lead in a subject area in order to champion, develop and evaluate the subject. Build on previous knowledge and use evaluation evidence to improve the subject and to have an impact on learning and outcomes for pupils.

● Employ effective strategies to secure sound relationships with parents in order to develop their understanding of the requirements of the curriculum, their child’s progress, attainment, targets and well being.

● Have a positive impact on the work of others by inspiring, motivating and challenging them to develop their skills in order to improve the quality of teaching and outcomes for pupils.

● Carry out a share of supervisory duties in accordance with published rotas.

● Participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues, parents and partners relative to the above duties.

● Support the wider life of the Academy by organising and attending out of school events that benefit the pupils and families of the Academy.

● Positively promote the reputation of Thames Primary Academy and act in

a professional manner whilst conducting Academy business.● Ensure compliance with policies and procedures relating to child

protection, health, safety, security, safeguarding and confidentiality.● Maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures.

OPERATIONAL/STRATEGIC PLANNINGUse current legislation, research and feedback to inform practice and make adaptations as required.

Contribute to the monitoring, evaluation and further development of our Academy Development Plan.

SERVICE PROVISION & DEVELOPMENTDeliver appropriate, high quality provision which compliments the Academy’s strategic objectives.

STAFFING & STAFFING DEVELOPMENTProvide support for staff in year group, responding to children’s needs.Provide support and guidance to volunteers.Foster teamwork with staff to ensure constructive working relationships.Communicate professionally and effectively with all staff members.Treat team members with equity, professionalism and respect and be proactive in supporting all team members, regardless of their need, to have high expectation for all.

Listen and act upon views of team members to deliver excellent service and high quality provision for all. Celebrate successes of team members - both work related achievements and life events. Manage staff effectively to enable the successful, full implementation of Academy policy and practice.

QUALITY ASSURANCEParticipate in monitoring and evaluating provision in line with agreed procedures.Make planning available for monitoring purposes to ensure children’s needs are met through the plans.Take an active part in analysis and interpretation of relevant data, research and inspection evidence to inform policy and practice and support improvement where necessary.

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION AND ADMINISTRATIONRecord accurate and up-to-date information concerning children in the class.When required, produce appropriate and timely reports for the various audiences, eg Phase Leader, Governing Body, external agencies.

COMMUNICATIONSDevelop and maintain effective partnerships with parents/carers to promote learning and provide information.Ensure that all communications demonstrate the values of the Academy.Attend meetings related to children’s needs as required.Contribute to the development of effective links with the community.Contribute to effective systems of communications.

MARKETING & LIAISONTake part in liaison events such as parent’s evening, review days and link events with partner schools.Attend meetings and functions as required to support the delivery of the role, ensuring the values of the Academy are met.

MANAGEMENT OF RESOURCES (OTHER THAN PEOPLE)Maintain existing resources and explore opportunities to develop or incorporate new resources from sources inside and outside the Academy.

Ensure that the learning environment contributes to safe, successful and effective learning. Supervise the work of support staff and delegate administrative tasks where appropriate.

Ensure that shared areas promote a stimulating, relevant environment to inspire and facilitate effective learning.

Deploy and manage support staff effectively to enable all learners to make good or better progress.

CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITYPlay a full part in the life of the Academy community, supporting its distinctive mission and encouraging staff and children to follow this example.Promote actively the Academy’s corporate policies.Comply with the Academy’s health and safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate.

OTHER SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the Academy.

Carry out all duties in the most effective, efficient and economic manner. Continue personal and professional development. Participate fully with arrangements made in accordance with the Academy’s Appraisal Policy. Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by the Academy.

GENERAL STATEMENTThis job description sets out the main duties and responsibilities of this post at the time of writing. It cannot be read as an exhaustive list. However, following consultation with you, it may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the grade and job title subject to Headteacher’s approval.

SAFEGUARDINGThe Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and individually take responsibility for doing so.

Person Specification

Category Criteria Essential

Desirable

Source

Qualifications

Relevant teaching qualification ✓ A

Experience Recent, successful experience relevant for the post ✓ A, R

Knowledge & Understanding

Ability to plan, deliver and evaluate high quality lessons taking account of pupils prior attainment and age related expectations.

✓ A, R, I

Ability to communicate with children to encourage social, educational and physical development and acceptable behaviour.

✓ A, I, T

Ability to to differentiate appropriately, identify needs of individual children and develop and manage appropriate intervention strategies that support such progress.

✓ I, R, T

Ability to maintain accurate children’s records. ✓ A, R, I

Ability to work with parents/carers to exchange information and to help address child’s needs.

✓ R, I

Ability to show a broad understanding of issues relating to the National Curriculum and its assessment.

✓ A, R, I

Ability to be accountable and aspirational for the outcomes of all pupils in the class and ensure that almost all pupils achieve in line with school expectations for both progress and attainment.

✓ I, T

Skills, Abilities & Competenci

Be able to demonstrate good Literacy and numeracy levels

✓ A, T

es Be able to record accurate and up-to-date information concerning children.

✓ A, I

Be able to lead the adaptation of teaching by directing the use of additional adults to ensure the needs of all our pupils are met.

✓ A, I

Be able to develop and maintain effective partnerships with parents/carers to promote learning and provide information.

✓ I

Be able to establish a safe and stimulating learning environment, taking joint responsibility with all colleagues for whole school behaviour management.

✓ R

Be able to resolve day to day problems in relation to learning activities.

✓ I, T

Be able to have a positive impact on the work of others by inspiring, motivating and challenging them and providing support and guidance to support staff and volunteers.

✓ I

Be able to positively promote the reputation of Thames Primary Academy and act in a professional manner whilst conducting Academy business at all times.

✓ I

Personal Qualities

Excellent communicator ✓ A, I

Highly organised ✓ A, I

Ability to meet deadlines and maintain up-to-date records ✓ A, I, R

Work swiftly and decisively under pressure ✓ I, R

Ability to work in a team ✓ A, I

Resilient ✓ I

Positive attitude, energy and enthusiasm ✓ I, R

Excellent rapport with children and families ✓ I

Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to safeguarding procedures.

✓ I

Commitment

To the safety, happiness, well-being and self-esteem and progress of all children.

✓ A, R

To providing the best educational opportunity for children in the Academy.

✓ A, R

To ensure that all communications with service users demonstrate the values of the Academy.

✓ A

How to Apply

1. Read the job description and person specification carefully.

2. Complete the application form electronically or print it off and hand write it.

3. Ensure your supporting letter is concise (no more than 2 sides of A4 font size 12) and relates to the person specification.

4. Email your completed application to sandra.wolfe@thames.blackpool.sch.uk or post to: Sandra Wolfe Thames Primary Academy Severn Road Blackpool FY4 1EE

Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 27th October 2017

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to teach a lesson at Thames w.b. 13th November 2017

Following this, successful candidates will then be invited to attend an interview (date to be confirmed)

We look forward to receiving your application.

Good luck!