Supervisory Responsibility    The postholder is required to carry out under the reasonable direction of the Head Teacher, the professional duties of a teacher which are set out in the relevant paragraphs of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and any subsequent amendments. The postholder must at all times carry out her/his responsibilities with due regard to the Trust’s policies including the Equal Opportunities Policy. Particular responsibilities (that do not include or imply any voluntary activities)

School teachers are required to carry out the duties set out in the Teachers Pay and Conditions document.

This job description reflects the national teacher standards for qualified teacher status. It may be amended at any appropriate time, following consultation between the head teacher and teacher, and will be reviewed annually. Priorities relating for performance managements objectives will be identified in the performance management documentation.  

 Main Purpose

·        Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class ensuring equality of opportunity for all.

·        Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.

·        Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect and at all time observing boundaries appropriate to a teachers professional position.

·        Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learnings, parents/carers, academy councilors, other staff and external agencies on the best interests of the pupils.

·        Act within the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities in line with the current teacher’s standards.

·        Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Subject Management: TBC

·        Share in or take responsibility for the co-ordination of a subject or whole school area

·        Develop a curriculum area ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation processes to feed into the School Improvement Plan

·        Assist in the production, evaluation and review of whole-school policies and guidelines which are appropriate to their phase and subject responsibilities

We can offer the successful candidates:

·        A commitment to continuing professional development

·        A supportive and hardworking staff team

·        A welcoming and supportive, and highly motivated team

·        Opportunities to network with teachers across the Trust

·        Happy to discuss flexible working subject to the operational requirements of the role

·        Access to our VAT employee benefits platform

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a viewing, please contact office@elmtree.victrus.org

There is an expectation that candidates will be observed teaching

Note:

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role. Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Elm Tree Primary Academy is committed to the safeguarding and and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process.

 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure which confirms the appointee is not on the Children’s Barred list being obtained. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013) 

 Personal Specification