Teacher of English Full Time

Haddenham, Buckinghamshire
DUNBAR EDUCATION
Teacher of English

Area: Aylesbury
School Type: Ofsted ‘Good’ Mainstream
Start: January 2025
Pay: MPS/UPS

PURPOSE OF POST:

The post holder will be a positive role model for students, actively supporting the school’s ethos and participating in self-evaluation and development. They will promote a constructive atmosphere that encourages problem-solving and conflict resolution, applying principles of effective leadership. This role includes teaching and learning responsibilities in designated subject areas.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry out professional duties as identified in the ‘School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.’
• Engage in planning that meets the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and those with unique gifts and talents.
• Act as a subject specialist, monitoring and assessing policy and teaching strategies while collaborating with colleagues.
• Monitor pupil progress, maintaining appropriate records and using data to inform targets and lesson planning.
• Contribute to the school’s appraisal process and participate in their own appraisal.
• Support the school’s pastoral system within the year group and class.
• Assist in deploying support staff and resources effectively within the class.
• Actively participate in the school community and encourage collaboration among staff, pupils, parents, and carers.
• Comply with school policies related to assessment, behaviour management, and communication with parents.
• Maintain good behaviour in the classroom and throughout the school, addressing unacceptable behaviour according to the Behaviour Policy.
• Pursue personal professional development, staying informed about national and local educational developments.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR POST – THRESHOLD (UPS) TEACHERS:

• Contribute to the performance management process by coaching and mentoring colleagues, including PGCE/ITT/OTT students.

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

• Be aware of personal responsibility for Health, Safety, and Welfare.
• Cooperate with the employer on Health, Safety, and Welfare issues.
• Work flexibly to support staff and pupils during crises.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

• Take responsibility for personal professional development, staying updated with teaching pedagogy and curriculum changes.
• Undertake professional development identified in the School Improvement Plan, maximizing relevant training opportunities.
• Maintain a portfolio of evidence for the Performance Management process.

SAFEGUARDING:

This position requires an enhanced criminal record disclosure and prohibition order check. It is essential to disclose any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs, or cautions. This post is exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Failure to disclose convictions will result in dismissal. A pending charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from consideration. Disclosures are handled per the Safeguarding Code of Practice.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR QUALIFIED TEACHERS:

This outlines the criteria required for the role.

Essential (E): Without which the candidate would be rejected.
Desirable (D): Useful for choosing between two good candidates.

• Experience: Teaching in the relevant subject area; working with children with English as an Additional Language.
• Skills/Abilities: Able to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, use IT to support the curriculum, work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, monitor and evaluate teaching and learning, identify resources for high-quality teaching, assess individual needs for lesson planning, and deliver high-quality lessons.
• Competencies: Motivation to work with young people; ability to form appropriate relationships with young people; emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours; appropriate attitudes to maintaining discipline.
• Equality Issues: Commitment to inclusive teaching; awareness of discrimination effects.
• Specialist Knowledge: Subject/KS knowledge.
• Education and Training: Qualified Teacher Status; evidence of ongoing CPD; evidence of meeting threshold standards; sustained performance in threshold standards.

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) to enable applicants with disabilities to meet the requirements of the post. The post-holder will ensure the school’s policies are reflected in their work, particularly those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Data Protection, Cyber Security, and the Code of Conduct.