Job
Purpose:
To be an effective teacher who challenges and supports your students to do their best by:
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Professional
Aspiration:
All teachers
through professional growth and sustained and substantial performance and
contribution to the College can aspire to a salary of UPS3.
UPS3 teachers
play a critical role in the life of the College. They provide a role model for
teaching and learning, making a distinctive contribution to the raising of
student standards and contribute effectively to the work of the wider team.
They take advantage of appropriate opportunities for professional development
and use outcomes effectively to improve pupils’ learning.
Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations
Compliance
The Privacy Notice sets our general principles
in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You
should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but
not limited to:
Our Privacy Notice for Employees explains how we use your personal data.
Teachers must abide by the Teachers’ Standards throughout their career. Teachers (and staff appointed under Teaching Staff Terms and Conditions) must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.
You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.
Person specification:
Attribute |
Essential |
Desirable |
Qualification |
· Good degree or relevant vocational qualification pertaining to the subject to be taught · Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) |
· Further professional level qualifications (e.g. Masters qualifications) |
Experience |
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Practical Skills & Personal Qualities |
· Able to communicate fluently and effectively (oral and written). · Able to motivate, inspire and support students. · Able to contribute to school initiatives and be part of a well-motivated team. · Awareness of the importance of effective strategies to manage behaviour and support high levels of attainment throughout the College. · Able to develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, governors, parents, pupils, the Local Authority and community. · Able to plan innovative and inspiring lessons to engage pupils in their study, providing appropriate feedback in lessons and on written assessments. · Able to keep up to date with developments in Science. · Able to follow faculty objectives and contribute to faculty and whole school development. · Able to work under pressure. · Able to prioritise work. · Able to handle difficult and sensitive issues. · Able to participate in relevant extra-curricular activities. |
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Equal Opportunities |
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All schools in Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).
‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’
Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.
The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.
Training Details:
Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY
Duration: Monday – Friday
Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.
Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.
Benefits
of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company
culture and values.
Interact with key stakeholders and team members.
Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.
Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.
No related document attached
Mrs Emma Dean
01837 650910
edean@okehamptoncollege.devon.sch.uk