Job description
Prospero Teaching are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Secondary Teacher to work in one of our fantastic Secondary Schools in Durham on a full-time and long-term basis to start September to cover a Maternity until February 2025. Applications from ECTs are welcome and there will be opportunities for part of the ECT qualification to be completed whilst in the role.
The role will involve planning and delivering lessons to full classes with the support of Teaching Assistants within lessons. A key part of the role will be to differentiate lessons appropriately and work effectively alongside other members of staff to ensure all pupils are able to make progress and are taught in a way that is suited to their individual needs and learning styles. Another key part of the role will be to build positive relationships with pupils and other members of staff to ensure challenging behaviour is managed in a positive, proactive, and consistent manner.
It is a brilliantly supportive, inspiring, and enjoyable environment for both Pupils and staff. This is a role that will give you the opportunity to make a difference to the lives and progress of children every day.
This role will involve:
1. Planning and teaching engaging and informative lessons that inspire pupils and allows all pupils to make progress.
2. Building positive relationships with pupils and Teaching Assistants to create excellent learning environments.
3. Managing challenging behaviour in a positive, proactive and consistent manner
4. Differentiating lessons appropriately to suit the needs and earning styles of all pupils.
5. Using varied methods of assessment to assess pupil progress
6. Displaying high levels of enthusiasm, energy and positivity when working with children.
7. Working effectively with Teaching Assistants to ensure children receive the best possible educational experience
This role requires:
8. An Enhanced DBS (ideally on the Update Service but this is not essential as we can process a new one for you)
9. QTS and Secondary Teaching experience.
10. Experience of short, medium and long-term planning
11. Experience of utilising a range of methods to assess pupil progress
12. Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum
13. Strong relationship-building skills with an ability to build rapport
14. A positive and resilient attitude towards Teaching and work
15. Experience of Teaching within the UK
16. A genuine passion for Teaching
17. Strong organisation and communication skills
18. A commitment to CPD
If you are interested, please apply asap as the school are looking to recruit promptly so an early application is encouraged!