Teacher (Multi-Skills)

East Sussex Academy (ESA)

Job Description for: Teacher

Grade: M1-U3

Salary: £31,650 - £49,087

Responsible to: Headteacher

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

1. To achieve the highest possible standards and outcomes for the learners within East Sussex Academy (ESA).

2. To develop a cohesive and personalised programme of learning activities for learners.

3. To support the Senior Leadership Team in creating lasting improvement in the quality of education provision and the management of teaching and learning through the provision of high quality professional services which meet the changing expectation of London South East Academies Trust (LSEAT).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB HOLDER:

To contribute to the development of the LSEAT Alternative Provision approach to overcome obstacles to learning and improve student participation in academy life.

Teaching and Learning

All staff have a teaching commitment that will involve the following:

1. Deliver and facilitate dynamic, creative and active lessons in a designated subject area.

2. Plan and record lessons.

3. Termly submissions of schemes of work to line manager.

4. Identify the individual learning needs of learners including those with SEN.

5. Monitor and review the progress of individual learners and groups of learners by contributing to IEPs and annual reviews of learners with an EHC plan.

6. Maintain pupil and class records, prepare and present reports.

7. Completion of learners subject reports and profiles.

8. Assessment monitoring and evaluation in line with ESA Policy.

9. Set pupil targets.

10. Prepare school reports in line with statutory requirements for reporting to parents and carers and to adhere to the annual schedule for completion of pupil profiles including attendance.

11. Take responsibility for tracking pupil progress in a specific subject area and for the collation and monitoring of data to support teaching and learning.

12. Set and mark regular homework.

13. Undertake regular sampling of learners’ work.

14. Identify and manage relevant resources required to sustain and embed high quality subject delivery.

15. Keep abreast of developments in all relevant aspects of the curriculum and identify examination pathways where appropriate.

General

1. To promote the safeguarding of children.

2. To take an active role in encouraging good attendance of learners.

3. To carry out the duties of a Schoolteacher as set out in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document.

4. To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with ESA policies and relevant to health and safety guidance and legislation.

5. To use IT systems as required to carry out duties of the post in the most effective manner.

6. To participate in performance management and undertake training and professional development as appropriate.

7. To undertake other duties appropriate to the post that may reasonably be required by SLT.

8. To ensure that all services within the areas of responsibility are provided in accordance with the ESA commitment to high quality provision.

9. At all times carry out the responsibilities of the post with regard to the ESA Equal opportunity policy.

10. Attend school-based meetings and complete relevant administrative tasks.

11. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the ESA.

Contacts & Relationships

1. To work in partnership with a range of agencies and providers as appropriate to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum offer.

2. To work with colleagues on arranging for reintegration to schools or for transition to other suitable provision, education, employment or training as appropriate.

3. To work with the SLT on the ESA development plan, Ofsted action plans and any other academy wide plans as directed.

4. To attend team meetings and participate in activities to support the senior leadership team in the maintenance of discipline and ethos.

5. To assist and support other members of staff to ensure the smooth running of the PRU including involvement in offsite activities.

General:

The scope of this profile reflects the needs of the academy at the present time; it is not intended to be a fully inclusive or exhaustive list. The post holder may therefore be expected to work flexibly and perform such other duties other than those given in the job description.

The particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the duties or the level of responsibility entailed. The profile will be subject to continuous review as the needs and requirements of the academy change over time.