At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes, deliver lessons, and support students in a positive learning environment.
- Company: Shipston High School, known for its supportive and student-centred ethos.
- Benefits: Professional development opportunities and a vibrant school atmosphere.
- Other info: Join a motivated team dedicated to student wellbeing and academic success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C or above; a degree is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Purpose
- To work with curriculum teams, deliver lessons and supervise students in the absence of teachers.
- When not acting as a cover supervisor to act as a TA under the direction of the SENCO
Duties and Responsibilities
- To supervise classes and to undertake work/activities that have been set by teachers including taking the register, introducing and closing the class.
- To organise all cover requirements for teacher's absence and complete associated ICT and administration.
- To assist in the preparation (setting) and assessment (marking) of work where appropriate.
- To be responsible for interpreting, presenting and delivery of quality lessons to students in a way that compliments the school ethos on teaching and learning.
- To maintain good order and discipline amongst the pupils in line with the school's Behaviour Policy to ensure a positive environment.
- To encourage the young people to interact and work co-operatively with each other and engage all pupils in activities.
- To respond to any questions from pupils about processes and procedures.
- To deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with school policy.
- To establish communication links with the appropriate teacher to ensure continuity is maintained for the pupils.
- To collect completed work after the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher.
- To report back to the appropriate person on any issues arising.
- To supervise examinations as directed.
- To operate as a Teaching Assistant in designated faculties when not on Cover duty.
- To take part in all appropriate inset activities and after school training/meetings alongside teachers.
- To undertake professional training, related to the post, as directed by the School.
- To carry out their duties in accordance with the equal opportunity and anti-discriminatory practices of the school.
- To provide resource support to curriculum departments and pastoral team as required.
- Any other duties and responsibilities within the range of the salary grade.
All duties and responsibilities must be carried out with due regard to Shipston High School's Health and Safety Policy.
Post holders will be accountable for carrying out all duties and responsibilities with due regard to Shipston High School's Equal Opportunities Policy.
Duties which include the processing of any personal data must be undertaken within the corporate data protection guidelines
ATTRIBUTES &JOB REQUIREMENTS
- KNOWLEDGE
- Of the needs and characteristics of young people
- Of supervision and behaviour management techniques
- Of the importance of positive role models for young people
- Of strategies, including literacy, numeracy, ICT, independent learning, special education needs and anti-racism to ensure effective learning.
- Of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice in the context of the school community.
SKILLSAnd ABILITIES
- To communicate effectively
- To motivate and encourage students to work co-operatively
- To establish and maintain good professional relationships with adults and young people and to deal with difficult situations sensitively
- To be a team player
- To organise and co-ordinate classroom activities
EXPERIENCE
- Of working with groups of young people, preferably of secondary school age
- Of planning, presenting and assessing student's work.
- Of resolving problems and handling challenging situations
- QUALIFICIATIONS
- English and Maths GCSE standard to Grade C and above. A degree would be an advantage
- OTHERREQUIREMENTS
- Willingness to undertake appropriate professional development
- Enthusiasm, self motivation and initiative
- To be able to work hours specified and take holiday outside term time
- A belief that schools can make a difference
- What the school offers its staff
Shipston High School has a unique school atmosphere, arising from our high expectations and our student-centred ethos.
It is an ethos in which our teachers are able to focus on the wellbeing and academic progress of our young people.
As a result, both students and teachers flourish.
Our students are our best advertisement.
They are motivated, hard working and well behaved.
In July 2023, Ofsted noted that 'pupils are mature, polite and considerate of others', further observing that 'Pupils show positive attitudes towards learning'.
Commitment to safeguarding
Shipston High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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