What skills and experience we're looking for • under the guidance of the Head of Department, the subject teacher ensures curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in the subject for all students; • plans lessons with clear objectives for learning outcomes, understands the sequence of teaching and learning in the subject, and effectively communicates such information to students; • uses appropriate teaching and learning methods to meet the needs of the subject and of different students; • ensures that there are opportunities for effective development of students’ literacy, numeracy and information communication technology skills through the subject; • uses the school and departmental policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on students’ achievement, and uses this information to recognise achievement and to assist students in setting targets for further development; • ensures that information about students’ achievement in previous classes and schools is used effectively to secure good progress in the subject; • sets expectations and establishes clear targets for students’ achievement, and evaluates progress and achievement in the subject by all students • ensures that there are opportunities for the effective development of students’ individual and collaborative study skills necessary for them to become increasingly independent in their work and to complete tasks independently when out of school; • is aware of the subject’s contribution to students’ understanding of the duties, opportunities, responsibilities and rights of citizens; • establishes a partnership with parents to involve them in their child’s learning of the subject, as well as providing information about curriculum, attainment, progress and targets; • ensures that there is a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed; • responsible for the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students; • As a form tutor the subject teacher: • plays a key role in supporting, guiding and motivating students; • monitors academic progress and attendance; • monitors students’ planners; • liaises with the Head of Year / Head of Key Stage; • embodies the vision for the school What the school offers its staff We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a range of benefits to recognise and reward the contribution staff make. • A wonderful environment to work in, with supportive colleagues and access to personalised training and development • Opportunities for career development and advancement • Teaching and supporting outstanding students • One discretionary extra week of holiday • Buy back holiday scheme (up to 5 days/year) • Access to staff counselling and a team of qualified adult mental health first aiders • Salary sacrifice shared AVC scheme for Support Staff • Cycle to work scheme & childcare voucher scheme • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) • Employee Flu jab reimbursement scheme • Use of school gym & other facilities • Parcel deliveries for staff during the day • Free tea/coffee throughout the day (sometimes treats as well!) • Staff socials • Free eye test scheme …and it is a friendly, supportive place to work! Further details about the role We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. The Crypt School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Please read our Safeguarding Policy and Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure which can be found on our school website by clicking on the link below. https://cryptschool.org/explore-our-school/statutory-information/polices-and-forms/ The Crypt School is an equal opportunity employer, and we value having a workforce as diverse as the city and region we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community, and we particularly welcome applications from groups who are currently under-represented within our workforce such as from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates and disabled candidates. The aim of our policy is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Our recruitment selection criteria and procedures are frequently reviewed to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and that no applicant or employee is disadvantaged by provisions, criteria or practices which cannot be shown to be justified. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.