Job Description
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REACH is a new SEMH independent school opening in September that provides education for KS3 and KS4 students. REACH's curriculum will offer intense mentoring and support for young people, placing them in a class with a maximum of 5 students, facilitated by a dedicated teacher, mentor and teacher support throughout their time in REACH. This model endeavours to promote the development of strong positive relationships that provide a foundation from which the student can embark upon a positive cycle of achievement. REACH has high expectations of our pupils; build a secure and happy atmosphere in which pupils can learn effectively and offer a broad range of subjects and qualifications, including GCSEs.
As a KS3 Teacher you will carry out the professional duties set out in the most recent Teachers' Pay and Conditions document and fulfil the Teachers' Professional Standards within the context of the job description set out below.
Teaching and Learning Responsibilities
Plan and teach inspirational, specialist and highly differentiated lessons using a thematic curriculum approach
Make accurate and productive use of assessment to promote good progress
Provide a stimulating and well-structured learning environment suitable for pupils with SEMH difficulties
Develop a bespoke, topic-based curriculum that meets the academic, special and personal development needs of pupils in KS3
Keep abreast of developments in the National Curriculum and work with colleagues to establish the overall curriculum for the school including outdoor learning
Play a full and active role in the development of the school including individual and whole school improvement
Participate in and take responsibility for your continuing personal professional development
Support the school through developing consistent approach to behaviour management, teaching and learning, marking, assessment etc. following relevant school policies
Promote pupil progress through the effective deployment and coordination of support staff including mentors and learning facilitators
General
Contribute to the accurate and appropriate use and maintenance of up-to-date recording systems including those related to attendance, behaviour, progress and learning etc.
To undertake annual reviews and contribute information to students undergoing EHCP process
To communicate with parents about everyday issues in REACH
To be responsible for a specific tutor group and the registration of students
Demonstrate a critical understanding of strategies, processes and developments within SEND and reflect this understanding in daily practice
Carry out any other duties appropriate to the level expected of a teacher paid SEN points
Take reasonable care of the health and safety of yourself, other persons and resources whilst at work
Co-operate with the leadership and management of the school as far as is necessary to enable the responsibilities placed upon it under the Health and Safety at Work Act to be performed e.g. operate safe working practices
To be responsible for carrying out the appropriate duties set out in the Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and teacher's Professional Standards as directed by the Head Teacher
You will be expected to carry out your duties in line with REACH policies, procedures and relevant legislation. You will be made aware of these in your appointment letter, statement of particulars, induction, ongoing performance management and development
You are required to promote and actively support the school's responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping both our students and yourself safe and protecting young people from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. It isn't just about the very old and the very young, it is about everyone who may be vulnerable.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Head teacher
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Class Learning Facilitator
Information about the School
We believe in investing in people. As professionals in the helping profession, we believe and aspire to offer a better future to those children, young people and families we work with.
Success for us means unleashing the potential of each individual we engage with, so they can grow and develop each day, to be better versions of themselves.
Our values are grounded in our determination to be the change we want to see in the world, through passion, commitment and integrity.
We want to plant a seed of kindness and compassion in a generation that will produce resilience & hope and enable them to fulfill their own destinies.
Our success therefore will be measured in the lives we changed through REACH.