Job Description: Advanced Skills Teacher (AST)



Year Leader Job Description School: Claycots School PartnershipLocation: Britwell Campus (Slough) Town Hall Campus (Slough)Job title: Class teacher & Year Leader(Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2) Salary range: MPS & TLR (2b)All teachers work within the statutory conditions of employment set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. The duties listed below are not therefore, an exhaustive list of what is required. They are the additional duties of a teacher in receipt of a teaching and learning responsibility payment.Job PurposeTo carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for an assigned class and year group. To be responsible for the day-to-day teaching, learning and pastoral care of a class and the safety and welfare of the pupils; during on-site and off-site activities. To maintain exceptional standards in all areas across the year group, including but not limited to: pupil progress and attainment, behaviour, pupil uniform expectations, curriculum, assessment and pastoral care.To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.To support the Phase Leader in providing leadership to identified aspects of the school’s teaching and learning developmentTo work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team to drive forward the Claycots School PartnershipMain duties and responsibilitiesSet high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupilsTo create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating environment which is conducive to children’s learning across the year group and beyondSet clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils’ learning. To set children high standards in the content and presentation of their work. Promote good progress and outcomes by pupilsTo support year group with planningPlan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through differentiation of tasks/having the highest expectation of every child, believing that every learner has unlimited potential for development. Plan and deliver the curriculum within the framework of present school policies, both in short and long term planning structures, ensuring breath and balance in all subjectsPlan and resource a classroom which will encourage the development of all aspects of children’s learning. In particular to encourage children independent use of resources and involvement in their learning. To plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional and cultural aspects of pupils’ learning. To ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom and year group, including parent helpers.To liaise with outside agencies when appropriate eg. Educational Psychologist, to contribute positively to the education of the children concerned. To meet with parents and appropriate agencies, Work in partnership with parents/carers in providing a quality education experience for all the children and report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of pupils. To communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social and emotional.Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledgeContribute to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum.To be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements. Make accurate and productive use of assessmentMonitor children’s progress, keep records and evaluate children’s achievements. To set children high standards in the content and presentation of their work in the year group.To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record-keeping and reporting of children’s progress in the year group.To have an overview of the assessment and monitoring procedures of the school, analysing and using data to inform and improve these procedures and accelerate the progress of individuals and groups (SEN, PP, EAL, MA).Use the results of data analysis to provide relevant information and reports to teachers, Associate/ Executive Headteacher and Governors, and use the data to continuously raise standards. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environmentTo maintain good order and discipline among the pupils across the year group in accordance with school policy, safeguarding their health and safety.To act as the next point of contact after the class teacher for parents and pupils in communication and discipline.To recognise health and safety is a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and to comply with the Schools Health and Safety policy and any school-specific procedures / rules that apply to this role.Fulfil wider professional responsibilitiesTo prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils.To participate and lead on staff meetings as required. To continue professional development, maintaining a portfolio of training undertaken.To act as the reviewer in the performance management process for class teachers and other staff in the year group as directed. To ensure that school policies are reflected in daily practice across the year team.To support the Headteacher in promoting the ethos of the school.To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children though relevant policies and procedures.To promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everyone with fairness and dignity.To monitor the work of the year group through observations, standards walks and book scrutiny.Inspire, motivate and influence staff and pupils, taking a leading role in maintaining the highest standards of teaching, learning and pupil discipline.Maintain the standards of dress, conduct and behaviour of the children.Participate in the selection and appointment of staff as required.Assist in management and allocation of school resources and budget.Initiate, maintain and improve communication across the year team, school and with other stakeholders. Additional requirementsTo engage in Community led activities including our significant extra-curricular programme.To bring innovation and ideas to help transform the School Partnership.To exemplify the ethos of the school through professional and personal behaviours.To abide by our LIVE Values:Love Learning and Lead Learning,Investigate and Innovate,Value each other and our Community,Excellence through Expectation.An annual review of this job description and allocation of particular responsibilities will take place as part of the Performance Management Review.Job Specification for Year Leader at Claycots School PartnershipFACTORESSENTIALDESIRABLEASCERTAINED BYQUALIFICATIONSQualified Teacher StatusDegreeApplication FormKNOWLEDGE To have a clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application.Knowledge of strategies that enable the teacher to teach a variety of ability pupils and provide work which is differentiated to cater for the entire ability range.An excellent understanding of current theory and practice of teaching and learning, A good understanding of effective leadership and management in relation to raising pupils’ attainment and school improvement.A good understanding of statutory requirements of a primary schoolCommitment to further training/study to widen knowledge baseDesire to learn about the IPC (International Primary Curriculum)ReferencesInterviewCOMMUNICATIONThe ability to communicate effectively in a verbal and written form to a range of audiences.Clear communication skills that demonstrates strong levels of English language skills.Ability to distribute key communication clearly and concisely within a team.Good knowledge of various methods of communication.Application FormInterviewSKILLS AND APTITUDESThe ability to teach a wide range of subjects across the primary age range to an excellent standardTo be able to use effectively a variety of teaching and organisational styles and resources including ICT.A willingness to work throughout the primary school. To have the ability to develop and maintain good professional relationships and contribute positively to curriculum development.To demonstrate leadership qualities, including energy, resilience and the ability to enthuse and motivate others.To be approachable, accessible and flexible.To be able to work effectively under pressure, to prioritise appropriately and to meet deadlinesTo have good analytical skills, being able to synthesise complex information, summarise, draw appropriate conclusions and make decisions.The ability to contribute to a specific curriculum area or areas.The ability to contribute to an extra-curricular area.Highly organised and motivated to manage the diverse roles of a class teacher.Application FormReferencesInterviewSpecific Qualifications or experienceLesson observationsDISPOSITIONTo be committed to actively support the multi-cultural ethos of the school.To be committed to raising the levels of achievement of children of all abilities.Flexible to change and willing to engage in shared transformationA good sense of humour.Openly committed to sharing values and supportive of others.Application FormReferencesInterviewEXPERIENCERecent, significant and successful experience as a teacher in the primary phase.A proven track record of raising attainment Successful subject or other similar leadership experience Supporting/mentoring colleagues to raise standardsSuccessful experience of improving the quality of teaching and learning through processes of monitoring and support.Application FormReferencesInterview ................
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