Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher

Ref: SCH-PAT-0051

Establishment: Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School Location: Pontefract Salary: 25714.00 - 41604.00 Department: Teaching Job Type: Full Time

Closing Date: 02/03/2022 09:00 Interview Date: 14/03/2022 Start Date: 01/09/2022

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.000 Pay Grade: MPS/UPS

The Role

Ref: SCH-PAT-0051

Required for September 2022

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust, comprising of eight schools, six primary schools and two 11 – 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Students are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher to join the team at Orchard Head Junior, Infant and Nursery School. The candidate will be expected to use effective resources and uphold the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. They will secure outstanding outcomes for pupils through outstanding provision and demonstrate high quality teaching.

We are seeking to appoint an exemplary teacher with a key focus on driving standards and outcomes in upper key stage 2. The successful candidate will have experience in end of KS2 assessments.

This post is a 1 FTE, permanent contract.

The Trust can offer:

· hard working and highly committed staff

· a supportive Trust as your employer

· motivated, well behaved pupils

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

· has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential

· has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils

· can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative

· has experience of working in a similar specialist area

For more information or to discuss or arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 723495 or via email at admin@orchardhead.patrust.org.uk.

Completed application forms should be returned via the Face-Ed system no later than 09:00am on Wednesday 2^nd March 2022.

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
Qualified Teacher Status		Essential
Degree in a relevant subject	Pass	Essential

Skills

Qualifications
QTS or equivalent qualified teacher accreditation	Essential
Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection issues	Essential
Other professional qualifications	Desirable
Degree/PGCE or equivalent qualifications	Essential
Personal Qualities
Reliability, integrity and stamina	Essential
Respect confidentiality	Essential
Commitment to personal development and learning	Essential
Abilities, Skills and Knowledge
High personal standards	Essential
Ability to deal with pupil’s personal and other crisis	Desirable
Able to organise self to plan and complete tasks	Essential
Ability to relate well to children and young people	Essential
Ability to participate professionally in meetings	Essential
Work as an effective team member and apply directions/instructions	Essential
Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice legislation	Essential
Understanding of pupil’s welfare and pastoral needs	Essential
Possess the analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills necessary to work effectively with staff and leadership	Essential
Have an excellent ability to provide learners, colleagues & parents/carers with timely, accurate and constructive feedback on learners’ attainment, progress and areas for development that promote pupil progress	Essential
Ability to know how to improve the effectiveness of assessment practice in the workplace, including how to analyse statistical information to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching and learning across the school	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Excellent ability to assess and evaluate	Essential
Experience of dealing with the behaviours not conducive to learning and able to deal with a variety of situations	Essential
Experience of forging community/voluntary/ parent and partner agency links	Desirable
Have an excellent knowledge on matters concerning equality, inclusion and diversity in teaching	Essential
Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the relevant subjects/curriculum areas and related pedagogy, including how learning progresses within them	Essential
Demonstrate highly effective pedagogical practice	Essential
A depth of knowledge and experience to be able to give advice on the development and well-being of children and young people	Essential
Excellent knowledge and well-informed understanding of the assessment requirements and arrangements for the curriculum areas being taught	Essential
Experience of supporting SEN/D pupils or pupils with behavioural issues	Essential
Excellent knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve highly	Essential
Sustained track record of successful performance as an excellent teacher in relevant subject area	Essential
Experience
Experience of basic technology, PC, internet, MS Office packages	Essential