Key Responsibilities

• Implement and deliver a broad, balanced, and differentiated curriculum.
• Support a designated curriculum area (as appropriate).
• Monitor and support student progress and development.
• Facilitate a learning experience that allows students to reach their potential.
• Contribute to raising student attainment standards.
• Share and support the academy’s responsibility for personal and academic growth opportunities.
• Participate in operational and strategic planning (lesson planning, resource development, syllabus creation, departmental contributions).
• Contribute to curriculum planning.
• Support staff development (CPD, Performance Management Review).
• Contribute to quality assurance (monitoring and evaluating the subject area).
• Manage information (records, student progress tracking).
• Communicate with students, parents, and stakeholders.
• Act as a form tutor to a designated student group.
• Deliver high-quality teaching for a positive learning environment.

Skills and Expertise

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent and relevant undergraduate degree.
• Proven secondary teaching experience (teaching practice acceptable). Experience in multi-ethnic urban schools and 11-18 schools preferred.
• Understanding of effective teaching and learning theory and practice.
• Understanding of high expectations, equality of access for all students, and tutoring.
• Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4.
• Experience in writing lesson plans, developing resources, and assessing student work.
• Teamwork and positive relationship building skills with all staff.
• Good ICT skills, including innovative use of interactive whiteboards.
• Ability to create a motivating and safe learning environment.
• Effective communication skills (written and spoken) with parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Effective time management and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate students and raise their aspirations.

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Flexible working options available (full and part-time).
• Competitive rewards and benefits package.
• Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS.
• Performance and Loyalty Bonus.
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Wellbeing Cash Plan and other benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programs.