The Deepings School is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive school at the heart of The Deepings, a vibrant, growing community in South Lincolnshire. We have high expectations of our students during the seven years that the majority of them are part of our school family. We have equally high expectations of all parents/carers and members of staff and we know that you have high expectations of us, too. At The Deepings School we place great emphasis on partnership and co-operation between parents, students and staff to ensure each child receives the best possible education. We encourage and welcome dialogue with all stakeholders of the school to achieve our aim of sustained improvement in all areas.

Our culture of care and positive relationships provide students with the confidence and independence they need to succeed both inside and outside school. We are also committed to ensuring that our students are positive leaders, strong problem-solvers and develop the life-skills required to prepare them for life after school.

The following are specific to this role and are in addition to the current job description for a Teacher.

Job purpose

·       To lead on the improvement of teaching skills through modelling high-quality teaching, and coaching and training other staff

Main duties and responsibilities

Leading Teaching & Learning

·       Model consistently high-quality teaching and be able to demonstrate excellent practice to others

·       Produce high-quality teaching materials that support excellent practice

·       Prepare and deliver training courses across the school to improve teachers’ practice

·       Support with teachers’ professional development and performance management through carrying out lesson observations, work scrutinies, learning walks etc. providing feedback and implementing strategies to improve practice

·       Mentor and coach individual teachers in need of 1 to 1 support to improve their practice

·       Use data to identify individuals or groups of students that need targeted support, and develop and implement strategies to raise achievement

·       Use data to identify individuals or groups of teachers that need further support to improve their practice and develop and implement strategies to raise the quality of their teaching

·       Set high expectations for students on intervention programmes and communicate with parents, providing updates on student’s progress

·       Monitor and evaluate the impact of interventions designed to raise achievement for students

·       Promote effective strategies which support differentiation, inclusion and positive behaviour

Whole school organisation, strategy and development

·       Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s and trust’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s and trust’s values and vision

·       Make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school

Professional development

·       Lead on researching best practice

·       Keep up to date with the latest developments in teaching and learning

·       Share knowledge and support others to implement this into their own practice

·       Share the latest innovations in the area of intervention strategies

·       Contribute to CPD programmes to improve the quality of teaching and learning

·       Where appropriate, take part in the appraisal and performance management of others

·       Actively engage with arrangements for your own further training and professional development

This job description will be supported by the school improvement plan which may identify key distinct tasks and responsibilities for this role in the school year. These will be derived from ongoing school self-evaluation and other local/national priorities. The Postholder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the school’s policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding procedures.

These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.