**Please be aware that due to our safer recruitment policies, only applications submitted on a Learning4Life-Gy application form will be considered. Please visit our website at learning4life- to download an application form and submit this via email to - A CV is not an acceptable alternative.**
Learning4Life-Gy is searching for a motivated, dedicated and passionate
General Teacher
to join our ever-growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing a new and inspiring curriculum, demonstrating good subject and curriculum knowledge, planning, preparing and teaching well-structured lessons that engage all learners (particularly those with additional support requirements) and developing and maintaining individual learning plans to track goals, progress and support needs. Ideally, candidates would have a specialism in science or experience as a teacher of this subject, however we are willing to consider teachers with specialism in other subject area should they align with the needs of our setting.
Applicants
must be qualified to teach in the UK
to be eligible for this position; we require all of our teachers to hold a
minimum of Level 6 subject specific qualification (BA Hons), PGCE or equivalent, and a QTS/QTLS
.
Please note that this position is 52 weeks pro-rata.
Safeguarding Statement
We 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 applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide satisfactory references. All offers of employment are subject to safer recruitment procedures.
To apply for this role, please visit www.learning4life- where you can download one of our application forms along with the full job specification for the position. Once completed, please email your form to - Please note that only applications submitted on a Learning4Life-Gy form can be considered.
The closing date for applications is
Friday 17th October.
Responsibilities
* Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge learners
* Promote an inclusive, safe and respectful learning environment that encourages participation, motivation and positive behaviour.
* Promote good progress and outcomes by learners
* Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
* Plan, prepare and teach well-structured lessons that engage, meet the diverse needs of all learners, including those with additional support requirements
* Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all learners
* Make accurate and productive use of assessment
* Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
* Fulfil wider professional responsibilities such as making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school; develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, parents and professionals
* Deploy teaching assistants effectively
* Support learner' personal development, including employability, communication, confidence, and life skills
* Comply with health and safety and safeguarding requirements and actively promote good practice within and outside the learning environment
* Actively promote the Learning4Life-Gy policy for equality and diversity and advance equality of opportunity within the learning environment and the workplace
* Be prepared for teaching, ensuring that your classroom is staffed 15 minutes prior to the lesson start time.
* Cover for staff absences when necessary within area of expertise and manage resources effectively including directing volunteers and Teaching Assistants
* Contribute to quality assurance through attendance at curriculum and standardisation meetings, participating in and contributing to internal and external verification activities along with self-assessment and observation process
* Undertake other such duties as may be reasonably expected at this level
Role Accountabilities
* Personal and Professional conduct
* Management of Resources
* Working with others
* Knowledge and understanding
* Teaching and Learning
* Managing behaviour effectively
* Compliance with Statutory Regulations & Policies
* Engaging with Change