Creating a climate that is conducive for outstanding Learning and Teaching
Identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed
Setting tasks which challenge students and ensure high levels of interest
Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment
Identifying SEN or very able students
Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
Making effective use of performance data and key indicators to inform planning and therefore deliver differentiated learning – matched to need
Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time
Maintaining an effective learning environment in accordance with the academy’s procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework
Ensuring students acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught
Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support
Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
Mark and monitor students’ work and set targets for progress
Using performance data to inform planning and therefore ensuring the Learning and Teaching continue to ‘add value
Assess and record students’ progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and areas for development, inform planning and recognise the level at which the student is achieving
Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and academy procedures;
Take part in subject or aspects of the academy’s work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance
Contribute to the whole academy’s visioning activities.
Comply with regulations pertaining to health and safety at work legislation and adhere to academy policies relating to safe working practice and equal opportunities regulations
Engage in annual training linked to child protection, safeguarding and health and safety together with all training deemed appropriate for the purpose of academy improvement or performance management
Have a working knowledge of teachers’ professional duties and legal liabilities
Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the academy
Know subject(s) or specialism(s) to enable effective teaching
Establish effective working relationships and set an outstanding example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct
Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of resources to the benefit of the academy, department and students
Contribute to the corporate life of the academy through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the leadership and management of the academy
Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open evenings/afternoons, Parent Teacher Consultations, and events with partner academys
Take responsibility for own professional development and duties in relation to academy policies and practices;
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in Music or other relevant field with a teaching qualification.
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in teaching specialist subject up to GCSE and A Level
Previous experience working with students whom English is not their first language
Passion for teaching and commitment to educating the whole child
A high level of professionalism and consideration of the well-being of children
Recent and consistent involvement in extra-curricular activities
Respect for all members of a school community, irrespective of position, gender, age and ethnic background
A positive and solution-focused attitude to working life
A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check