The Trustee's and Senior Leadership Team at HRCS are very aware of the significant contribution that colleagues bring to the school and the importance of providing a positive, supportive and productive working environment. This is epitomised through our vision and values and the daily interactions between staff, students and parents. Student conduct is exemplary and based on high expectations and mutual respect; poor behaviour is not tolerated. Career development and progression for those staff with leadership aspirations is prioritised and the school has a strong track record of supporting colleagues in achieving their career goals. All staff are highly valued, with wellbeing represented as a standing agenda item on all meetings, and working groups regularly meeting to review common practices and workload considerations. To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies under the direction of the Head Teacher.
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks
* Teach allocated pupils by planning and adapting their teaching to achieve progression of learning through: identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed; setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest; setting appropriate and demanding expectations; setting clear targets, building on prior attainment; identifying and planning for SEN and very able pupils; providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge; making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study; ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time; maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework; ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught; evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness; ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support.
* Leadership Responsibilities for Drama and or Film at KS4: Design and develop under the leadership of Head of English the curriculums for film and or Drama at KS4; Plan and deliver high quality drama and or film lessons; Responsibility for assessing, recording and tracking pupil progress, Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting; assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching; mark and monitor pupils' work and set targets for progress; assess and record pupils' progress systematically and keep records in agreement with School policies to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving; undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures; prepare and present informative reports to parents.
* Curriculum Development: contribute to a subject area or aspect of the school's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance; contribute to the whole school's planning activities.
* Pastoral Duties: be a form tutor to an assigned group of students; promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the Form Tutor Group as a whole; liaise with the DHT Behaviour & Safety to ensure the implementation of the School's pastoral system; register students, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life; contribute to the preparation of student reports; alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved; communicate, as appropriate, with parents of students and persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with appropriate staff; contribute to the Personal Development School policy.
* Other Professional Requirements: have a working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities; operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school; know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching; establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct; endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations; contribute positively and effectively to the Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural development of students; co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the school, department and students; contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school; attend the full range of meetings contained within the directed time budget necessary to contribute to the discharge of responsibilities of subject teams and the School as a whole; take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Evenings, Parents Evenings, Review days and events with partner schools as appropriate; take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to School policies and practices; liaise effectively with parents and governors.
Due to internal promotion we are now looking for a dynamic, innovative and exceptional English Teacher who has the ambition and expertise to play a key part in the continuing success of the School. The ability to teach film and or drama would be advantageous. This is an exciting post for an excellent practitioner and offers an outstanding opportunity for career progression (70%+ of leadership positions appointed internally in the last 5 years). The role provides the perfect opportunity for a candidate wishing to begin their career within a small and supportive environment or, for more experienced colleagues, it will provide the opportunity to take on more responsibilities supporting any potential aspirations for leadership in the future. If you feel that you are a highly motivated, inspirational teacher who has the expertise and experience to play a vital part in the future of our School then we would very much like to hear from you.
Qualifications
* QTS
* Good Honours Degree (2:1)
* Further Accredited qualifications and CPD Professional Development:
o Evidence of relevant CPD
o Demonstrating an active role in the school beyond your own subject
o Evidence of leading CPD for others
o Demonstrating an active role in the wider community
Experience
* Experience of teaching in secondary schools
* Evidence of good teaching
* Evidence of good outcomes for pupils in your care
* Leading teams of staff to unified success
* Evidence of outstanding teaching
* Evidence of outstanding outcomes for pupils in your care
Knowledge & Skills
* Thorough knowledge of your subject's curriculum and assessment levels
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Ability to deliver a second subject at KS3 level
* Understanding of equal opportunities issues in an education context
* An understanding of safeguarding and its importance within a School environment
Personal Attributes
* Organisational ability and a reflective practitioner
* Flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment
* High expectations of students and high standards of your own work
* Suitable to work with children
* An excellent attendance record
We know that applying for a position and starting employment at a new school can be a big step, and therefore it is very important for us that candidates have a good understanding of our school and are able to make a judgement, for themselves, on the excellent working environment and the support provided at HRCS.
Basic Information
Hadlow Rural Community School (HRCS) opened in September 2013 and offers a unique educational opportunity to students across the Weald of Kent; located within an idyllic 20-acre rural campus, situated in the historic village of Hadlow. HRCS is a popular, oversubscribed School with a current roll of just under 400 students. The School relocated to a £7million new build in 2016 and has developed a strong reputation both locally and beyond for enabling its young people to excel and flourish; providing an exciting, vibrant and dynamic experience in academic and land based vocational studies. The school is heavily oversubscribed and has, for the last four years, achieved one of the highest percentages of preferences for Year 7 places, for non‑selective schools, across Kent. The success and popularity of the school has been based on our ethos of providing an educational experience suited to our students and the local community and, whilst academic progress is of the highest importance to us, this is equally matched by our promotion of vocational and enrichment opportunities, ensuring the development of every child as a whole. Positive, productive and supportive relationships with all stakeholders is a key element of the school and this is further underpinned by maintaining small class sizes of 25–26 students across the school, with many Key Stage 4 option subjects averaging class sizes of 15 students. High expectations are promoted across every aspect of the school and all members of HRCS are expected to be kind, caring and considerate, showing honesty and integrity and applying 100% effort in all their endeavours, supporting our school motto of 'Effort Achieves'.
Benefits
* Working within an idyllic rural setting
* Headteacher & SLT open door policy
* Welcoming environment
* SLT Staff Wellbeing Champion
* Competitive Salary
* Staff Priority in school admissions
* CPD Prioritised through Appraisal
* Access to school car
* Reduced Directed Time (50 hours)
* Electric Car Chargers
* Staff Loyalty days
* Free Parking
* Paid leave for key life events
* Free Duty Meals
* Schools UK Health Insurance
* Free Tea and Coffee
* Wellbeing weeks – 3.30pm closure
* Sick Pay
* Comprehensive Induction
* Pension Contributions
* Personalised CPD Support Line
* Aspirational Leadership Support
* Occupational Health Support
* Funded NPQ's/Higher Level training
* Staff Social Events
* Access to Teacher Training
* Staff wellbeing & workload group
* Small Class Sizes
* Kent Rewards
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