About us
Hello,
I am proud to be the Headteacher at River Tyne Academy Gateshead. We work with learners who are facing an interruption in their learning because they have been permanently excluded from their previous school or because their school has asked us to work with them to understand their underlying needs. We help our learners return to mainstream or another provision that meets their needs and build a successful future at a point that is right for them.
Our curriculum is broad and balanced to motivate and engage our learners whilst providing them with the core skills and qualifications to enable them to progress. During their time with us learners focus on building Currency, Character and Community knowledge and skills. Our highly trained team deliver a range of GCSEs and vocational programmes to our learners and have high expectations - as a minimum we expect all learners to leave with a minimum of GCSEs in English and maths and go on to education and training post-16 or into employment. When learners are ready to leave our school we work with other organisations to ensure their transition is successful.
We understand how important it is to work with parents and carers to ensure they feel supported. Every learner has a link tutor who regularly updates parents and carers and we value feedback from all our stakeholders.
If you would like to find out more about River Tyne Academy we look forward to hearing from you.
Rebecca Matthews
Headteacher
Job Description
To ensure the effective delivery of specified areas of the curriculum (including National Curriculum and National Strategies) to individual pupils and/or groups of pupils so as to maximise their level of attainment/standard of achievement, taking into account their various individual needs.
To make a particular contribution to the teaching of pupils with SEN significantly greater than which would already be expected e.g. developing approaches to Literacy and Numeracy.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. To teach throughout the age and ability range so as to maximise pupil attainment/achievement including making a particular contribution to pupils with SEN, which might include approaches to literacy and numeracy.
2. When planning lessons, to take into account individual pupils' various learning needs.
3. To be a tutor and mentor as required.
4. To pay close attention to Health and Safety matters.
KEY TASKS
1. Planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating individual lessons in line with the Curriculum, to ensure a positive learning environment, continuity and progression in pupils’ learning and the maximisation of their attainment and achievement. This should particularly include delivery of programmes for young people with SEN.
2. Planning, implementation and delivery of specific programmes to develop progression for young people with SEN.
3. Marking and assessment of pupils' work on a regular basis in accordance with River Tees Multi Academy Trust policies and procedures.
4. Keeping accurate records of each individual pupil’s progress.
5. Monitoring, recording and reporting pupils' progress in accordance with River Tees Multi Academy Trust’s policies and procedures.
6. Organising the displaying of pupils' work in and around particular Teaching areas and/or other places as required.
7. Ensuring that learning resources are used effectively.
8. Participating in professional development programmes.
9. Contributing to the achievement of performance targets set by the Trust.
10. When planning lessons, taking account of each individual pupil’s various learning needs, including those of a cognitive, physical, emotional and/or mental health nature.
11. When planning lessons, paying particular attention to each pupil’s preferred learning style/s.
12. Ensuring that any documentation required of individual teachers and which relates to the learning needs of the individual pupils is appropriately maintained and kept up to date.
13. Maintaining the tutor group register in accordance with River Tees Multi Academy Trust policies and legal requirements.
14. Undertaking the role of mentor for an agreed caseload of students and ensuring documentation is accurately and appropriately maintained.
15. Maintaining pupil records as required.
16. Monitoring the overall wellbeing and personal development of pupils in the tutor group and class.
17. Maintaining a welcoming and positive learning environment.
18. Following Health and Safety procedures to help ensure a safe working environment for pupils, themselves, other staff and other users of the premises.
19. Specifically, ensuring that all health and safety requirements and procedures are followed in respect of educational visits and off-site activities undertaken by pupils.
ADDITIONAL TASKS
1. To undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Trust, including participation in the Performance Management process in accordance with statutory requirements.
Teachers are appointed to River Tees Multi Academy Trust and will be expected to teach more than one subject depending upon service delivery needs. Teachers may also be expected to work across more than one site depending upon service delivery needs.
GENERAL / MISCELLANEOUS
The above duties and responsibilities cannot totally encompass or define all tasks which may be required of the post holder. The outlined duties and responsibilities may, therefore, vary from time to time without materially changing either the character or level of responsibility; these factors are reflected in the post grade.
All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of equal rights both in relation to employment issues and service delivery and to adhere to the policies of River Tees Multi Trust in performance of their duties.
All employees are expected to respect all confidentialities and principles and practices of the Data Protection Act. All post holders are required to comply with Health and Safety policies and legislation.
Benefits
1. We offer greater PPA time than the national requirement for all of our Teachers.
2. Our employee’s development and progression journeys are proof that we invest in our staff and provide comprehensive training and development opportunities.
3. We use a collaborative approach to our appraisals process that aims to foster a culture of inclusive professional development within which staff feel valued and treated fairly.
4. We pride ourselves on our wellbeing offer to employees, ensuring our staff’s health and wellbeing is considered in every decision-making process.
5. Better Health at Work Award Advocates with employees trained as Health Advocates to help our employees look after their own mental health and wellbeing.
6. We have a flexible and generous approach to family appointments and events.
7. A comprehensive induction package and ongoing training.
Desired Criteria
1. Evidence of continuous INSET and commitment to further professional development.
2. In addition, the Class Teacher might have experience of:
3. Teaching across the whole primary age range.
4. Working in partnership with parents.
5. In addition, the Class Teacher might also have knowledge and understanding of:
6. The preparation and administration of statutory National Curriculum tests.
7. The links between schools, especially partner schools.
8. In addition, the Class Teacher might also be able to:
9. Develop strategies for creating community links.
Essential Criteria
1. Qualified Teacher Status.
2. Experience planning and delivering relevant education programmes to young people.
3. The Class Teacher should have knowledge and understanding of:
4. The theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g., classroom organisation and learning strategies).
5. The monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress.
6. The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Child Protection.
7. The positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders.
8. Effective teaching and pedagogical approaches.
9. A strong subject knowledge in their area.
10. The Class Teacher will be able to:
11. Promote the school’s aims positively, and use effective strategies to monitor motivation and morale.
12. Develop good personal relationships within a team.
13. Establish and develop close relationships with parents, governors and the community.
14. Communicate effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences.
15. Create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.
Personal characteristics
1. Approachable.
2. Committed.
3. Empathetic.
4. Enthusiastic.
5. Organised.
6. Patient.
7. Resourceful.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £31,650.00-£43,607.00 per year
Benefits:
1. Company pension.
2. On-site parking.
3. Sick pay.
Schedule:
1. Monday to Friday.
2. No weekends.
Application question(s):
1. Are you QTS qualified?
Education:
1. Bachelor's (required).
Experience:
1. Teaching children: 1 year (required).
Work Location: In person.
Application deadline: 07/03/2025
Reference ID: 157-Teacher
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