What skills and experience we're looking for
Personal Qualities. Framingham Earl High School expects its teachers to have the following personal qualities:
• Be an innovative, independent thinker with the capacity for strategic thinking;
• Be creative and proactive in finding solutions;
• Be flexible and adaptive to changing needs and priorities;
• Be resilient, calm and tenacious under pressure;
• Be insightful and analytical with good problem-solving skills;
• Have excellent communication skills and evidence of being able to build and sustain effective working relationships with staff, students, parents and the wider community;
• Be a self-reflective practitioner who always seeks to improve;
• See the ‘big picture’ in relation to whole school priorities & improvement;
• Able to reason their educational philosophy, in tune with the school ethos;
• Be willing to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school ;
• Possess a sense of humour;
• Have the ability to inspire and enthuse staff and students about their subject;
• Be highly self-motivated, able to energise and motivate others;
• Be insightful and understanding of national, international and research developments relevant to teaching and learning in their subject.
Professional Competence. Framingham Earl High School expects its teachers to have the following professional competences, or in the case of newly qualified teachers, Framingham Earl High School would expect them to develop the following competences:
• Be an Outstanding Teacher (or have the potential to be) with evidence of impact on student outcomes with a proven track record of total commitment to helping every student achieve their very best and make progress;
• Have excellent understanding of what constitutes excellence in teaching and learning;
• Have a keen understanding of data and be able to analyse patterns in performance over time;
• Be a positive role model for students and staff on a day-to-day basis;
• Collaborate effectively with staff, parents/carers and students;
• Liaise and work with relevant external agencies (for example Examination Boards) in the pursuit of continued improvement;
• Excite and engage visitors about the School at Open Evenings and other events;
• Have high expectations of the learning of all students at all times;
• Work with colleagues to ensure the curriculum well crafted and takes into consideration learning at all key stages.
What the school offers its staff
Good Local Government Pension Scheme, Health Hero Employee Assistance Programme, Pluxee High Street Benefits package as well as ability to sign up for Teacher Discounts and Blue Light Card. Free Onsite Parking
Further details about the role
JOB SPECIFICATION
General Responsibilities
The teacher will be responsible to the Headteacher (Director of Art is Line Manager and feedback is given from Director of Technology), for teaching classes in the School using their skill, experience and best endeavours and in accordance with Teachers’ Standards. A contribution to the wider life of the School is an expectation of all staff, for example organizing events for activities week, running weekly clubs for students and engaging in the House system with department competitions.
The post-holder will be required to comply with the Framingham Earl High School Code of Conduct for Staff and Volunteers.
Framingham Earl High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The post-holder will have access to and be responsible for confidential information and documentation. They must ensure confidential or sensitive material is handled appropriately and accurately.
The post-holder shall participate in the School’s programme of Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development.
A non-exhaustive list of specific responsibilities for the role is below and you will be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities as may reasonably be required.
Specific Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver appropriate lessons of a high quality for students of all abilities;
• Monitor progress of the students in your classes and be prepared to provide evidence of both impact and progress;
• Liaise with the SEN department to ensure appropriate support is given to all students;
• Be willing to share teaching strategies and resources and deliver CPD within the department/School;
• Contribute towards the wider school community;
• Participate in the staff performance management and appraisal process;
• Participate in, and where appropriate, contribute to the School’s programme of Continuing Professional Development.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2024, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.