Job Description
Teacher of English (part-time 0.8)
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Academic Team
| Post: | Teacher of English |
| Salary: | Dependent upon experience |
| Contract: | Probationary period of 1 term, followed by a permanent contract. |
| Reporting to: | Head of English |
| Working closely with: | Vice Principal: Academics; Vice Principal; members of the Academic Team; colleagues in other teams |
| Hours: | Majority of hours to be within the school day (8.15am-3:40pm). |
Purpose of the Job:
The English teacher will teach these subjects at KS3 – 5 and must be able to teach English Literature at A level. The successful candidate will ensure that there are high standards of teaching, learning and assessment in their lessons. The Teacher will be an essential member of the Academic Team and contribute towards the excellent academic outcomes for students.
The successful candidate will work towards fulfilling the school’s commitment to an excellent academic education and will promote and embody the school’s ethos: the Elmhurst Way.
The school is committed to working as one to best meet the needs of all students and therefore the successful candidate will demonstrate an interest and enthusiasm in supporting young people in all aspects of school life to fulfil the school’s vision of being outstanding in everything we do: Live, Dance, Learn.
| CORE ＶALUES | |||||
| CARING | INCLUSIVE | INSPIRING | DYNAMIC | COURAGEOUS | PROUD |
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Accountabilities:
Main Duties
Accountabilities:
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To work within the Academic Team constructively and effectively.
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To teach your specialist subject up A Level.
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To be an excellent classroom practitioner.
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To keep up to date with key national and local initiatives impacting on subject delivery.
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To monitor the progress of pupils according to the current policies.
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To lead, where applicable, curriculum trips relevant to the development of students in this subject area.
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To contribute to School Self-Review & the School Development Plan as required.
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To provide key contributions to team and management meetings as required.
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To be prepared to work with colleagues within the team and in other areas to meet whole school objectives.
10.To support the development of the whole school culture and ethos of the ‘Elmhurst Way’ with colleagues and students.
11.To take part in the school tutoring programme and assemblies, as appropriate.
12.To adhere to the Elmhurst Way and the Professional Code of Conduct at all times.
13.To be prepared to undertake such other tasks, as the Vice Principal or Principal may reasonably deem necessary.
14.To be prepared to initiate and participate in additional events in order to promote high standards within the Department and the School community.
General
15.Attend and participate in staff and working group meetings and training as appropriate.
16.Adhere to and work within Elmhurst School practices and policies including those relating to Equal Opportunities.
This job description is subject to change at the discretion of the Principal.
| Person Specification:Th Schi poi eei n hit | |||
| EssentialThese are qualities without which the Applicant could not be appointed | DesirableThese are extra qualities which can be used to choosebetween applicants who meet all of the essential criteria | Method ofassessment | |
| Qualifications | Hold a relevant DegreeBe a qualified teacher | Further Educational Qualifications | Certificates |
| StakeholderFocus | Demonstrable understanding of Elmhurst as an organisation, schoolvision and needs. | Evidence of responding quickly to stakeholder needs andresolving concerns. | Application formInterviewProfessionalReferences |
| Knowledge &Experience | Able to teach from KS3 to KS5Able to teach children of difering abilitiesAwareness of national initiatives which may affect curricular practice. | Classroom observation experienceLeading School Trips | Application FormInterviewProfessionalreferences |
| Skills | Be an excellent classroom practitioner, maintaining high academicstandards and standards of behaviour.Be able to work alone and as part of a team.Be committed to the development of Teaching and Assessment forLearning at Elmhurst. | Skills in an additional subject area or ability to lead anenrichment activity of interest. | Application FormInterviewProfessionalreferences |
| Innovation | Desire to initiate change where appropriate. | Ability to initiate interesting school projects involvingother colleagues. | InterviewApplication FromProfessionalReferences |
| Personalcompetenciesand qualities | An excellent communicatorAble to identify and share good pedagogyGood sense of humourAbility to deal calmly and effectively with stressful situationsHigh level of personal integrityHighly organised & methodicalWell presented & personableGenuine enthusiasm and the ability to work well within a wider staff | Application FormInterviewProfessionalreferences | |
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In common with all employees of the school, the post-holder will be expected to share the:
Motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young peopl
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY STATEMENT
Elmhurst Ballet School serves a diverse body of young people from different communities, backgrounds and experiences, brought together by their love and commitment to dance, their talent and their work ethic. It is a core value of this school that dance is for everyone. In the same way, we deeply recognise the importance of a diverse staff, which enriches our school with different experiences, ideas and ways of thinking. We uphold that sense of belonging is a key part of wellbeing and believe also that a diverse staff increases a sense of belonging for our diverse student body.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, race, genders, sex, sexual orientation, family circumstances, and from all faiths or none. If you share our core values – caring, inclusive, inspiring, dynamic, courageous and proud – and you have the relevant experience and skills listed in our person specification – we want to hear from you! There is always more work to be done to make our school and workplace – and the wider world we all live in – more inclusive and more kind. We hope you can be part of this endeavour and that your own voice, experience and actions will build our knowledge even further.
We aim to ensure that all people with whom we work are valued for their contribution and are given the opportunity to realise their full potential within the organisation.
Elmhurst School believes that following a policy of equality of opportunity will benefit not only the individual but will also benefit and enrich the whole organisation.
DISCLOSURE & BARRING SCHEME
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure and Barring Scheme as part of our pre-employment checks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The job holder is required to contribute to and support the overall aims and ethos of the school. All staff are required to participate in training and other learning activities, and in performance management and development as required by the schools’ policies and practices.
The duties and responsibilities listed above are provisional. Further details may be supplied when the person is appointed. The post holder is expected to accept any reasonable alterations that may from time to time be necessary.
| CORE VA L UE S | |||||
| CARING | INCLUSIVE | INSPIRING | DYNAMIC | COURAGEOUS | PROUD |
| www.elmhurstballetschool.org | @Elmhurstballet f@Elmhurstballetschool 回@Elmhurstballetschool | ||||