Keyworker - English & Maths in Crowborough

Overview

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• To support and lead pupils’ learning and to contribute effectively and with confidence to the classes in which you are supporting or groups you are leading in.
• To be familiar with the school curriculum, the age-related expectations of pupils, the main teaching methods and the testing/examination frameworks in the subjects and age ranges in which you are involved.
• To understand the aims, content, teaching strategies and outcomes for lessons in which you are supporting or leading in and the place of these in the related teaching programme.
• To use IT to advance pupils’ learning, and use common IT tools for personal and pupils’ benefit.
• To adopt a range of strategies, in line with the schools’ policy and procedures, including individual tutoring, to establish a purposeful learning environment and to promote good behaviour.
• To demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour you expect from the pupils you work with.
• To monitor pupils’ participation and progress, providing feedback to teachers, appropriate Heads of Department and Key Stage 4 Progress and Attainment Manager and giving constructive support to pupils as they learn.
• To have high expectations of all pupils; respect their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds, and be committed to raising their educational achievement.
• To use clearly structured teaching and learning activities, to interest and motivate pupils and advance their learning.
• To build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and be concerned for their development as learners.
• To work collaboratively with colleagues, knowing when to seek help and advice.
• To contribute effectively to teachers’ planning and preparation of lessons.
• Working within a framework set by the teacher and appropriate Heads of Department, to plan your role in lessons including how to provide feedback to pupils and colleagues on pupils’ learning and behaviour.
• To contribute effectively to the selection and preparation of teaching resources that meet the diversity of pupils’ needs and interests.
• To contribute to the planning of opportunities for pupils to learn in out-of-school contexts, in accordance with school policies and procedures.
• To monitor pupils’ responses to learning tasks and modify your approach accordingly and evaluate pupils’ progress through a range of assessment activities.
• To contribute to maintaining and analysing records of pupils’ progress.
• To promote and support the inclusion of all pupils in the learning activities in which they are involved.
• To advance pupils’ learning in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes where the assigned teacher is not present.
• Where relevant, to guide the work of other adults supporting teaching and learning in the classroom.
• To recognise and respond effectively to equal opportunities issues as they arise, including by challenging stereotyped views, and by challenging bullying or harassment, following relevant policies and procedures.
• To organise and manage safely the learning activities, the physical teaching space and resources for which responsibility has been assigned.
• To liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers, recognising their roles in pupils’ learning.
• To improve own practice, including through observation, evaluation and discussion with colleagues.

General Support

• Report student and Academy issues in line with the Academy’s policies for health and safety, child protection, behaviour management etc.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.
• Be aware of and act in line with Academy policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook.
• Be involved in extracurricular activities, e.g. open days, presentation evenings as required.
• To handle all confidential correspondence and matters with discretion at all times.

Performance Management

• Participating in the Academy’s arrangements for performance management, professional development and the Academy’s arrangements for quality assurance and internal verification.
• Attend relevant CPD opportunities.

Safeguarding

MARK Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.