Teacher Of English

Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose. We call these our '3Ps'.

We achieve this in two ways. First, we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.

Catch22 Multi Academies Trust

The Catch22 Multi Academies Trust is the vehicle for our sponsorship of an expanding number of academies, focusing on learners who can benefit from small, supportive, alternative education provision. We utilise partnerships with specific skills and expertise, to enhance standards, and our extensive experience of alternative education provision drives a focus towards academic and behavioural improvement. This leads to benefits such as re-integration to mainstream provision (up to key stage 3), infrastructure support, improvements to pastoral provision, and overall, a greater focus on preparing young people for the world of work.

We aspire to increase access to one to one and mentoring opportunities, by utilising a combination of off-site and extracurricular events, which intend to improve the self-esteem and the self-confidence of learners. We also implement speech and language development programmes, alongside offering a full national curriculum, and primary and vocational subjects for older students, which we implement through a nurturing environment. We have high aspirations for all learners, with an expectation that all secondary learners will work towards achieving at least five GCSEs.

Where you fit in

We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about teaching English, and highly skilled at effectively engaging students – not just to pass an exam, but to be able to complete day activities that involve English, to a high standard. Our students often require support to build trusting relationships with professionals, so you will have high expectations, and a belief that students can succeed. You will help raise the academic profile of The Coppice Spring Academy.

• Excellent Teacher of English, with strong subject knowledge.
• Passionate about your subject, with the ability to deliver a creative and inspiring curriculum.
• High expectations for all learners, irrespective of their backgrounds.
• Able to demonstrate high levels of resilience, to support the learners who have a range of educational needs.
• Able to deliver high quality lessons to KS3 and KS4 classes.
• Ability to teach English Language, and English Literature, to KS4 qualification level.
• Able to write and implement effective learning targets for pupils.
• Able to use a range of teaching strategies to inspire and motivate our students, demonstrating a commitment to sharing best practice with colleagues in the department.

Main duties and Accountabilities

• Deliver teaching, learning and assessment activities that appropriately stretch and challenge all learners and ensure that learners with additional support needs receive the appropriate level of support they need at the right time.
• Develop schemes of learning and develop lesson plans to ensure compliance with curriculum best practice and quality targets and to meet the individual needs and motivations of individual and groups of learners
• Assist in the development of educational materials ensuring quality and consistency of approach.
• Develop, update and monitor individual Education/Leaning Plans; monitor progress and undertake assessments so that learners receive appropriate support and make expected progress towards target outcomes and attain recognised qualifications.
• Pro-actively develop links with external agencies and organisations that can contribute to the delivery of the planned curriculum programme
• Embed young person’s involvement into sessions so that learners are encouraged to contribute their views.
• Provide a stimulating classroom environment and remote learning activities when required, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils.
• Identify clear teaching objectives, learning outcomes and IEPs.
• Provide management information and other statistical data as required.
• Build effective and supporting relationships with students and families/carers; embed that trust and support within the education process.
• Undertake relevant administrative tasks associated with the teaching function including examination/accreditation entries for learners, register taking and invigilation.

For People (For staff, students and volunteers)

• Participate in meetings which relate to the curriculum, organisation or administration of the school, including pastoral and care arrangements.
• Lead, organise and direct the work of designated Teaching Assistants.
• Participate in the Pupil Annual Review process as appropriate.
• Record attendance on a daily basis for a designated group of pupils.
• Ensure a good standard of learner behaviour. Support learners to appropriately manage their emotions and feelings to being in the secure estate and motivate them to engage and see the value of education, relaying any concerns about learners to subject leads and established lines of reporting.
• Contribute to reports and liaise with other professionals and consultants to ensure that individual pupils receive specific help where required.

For Resources

• Ensure the effective and efficient management and organisation of learning resources, including digital technologies.
• Identify opportunities to develop new resources (within the delegated budget) from a wide range of sources inside and outside the school.
• Use accommodation and resources to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning.
• Ensure that all resources have been properly risk assessed and are appropriate for use by pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Inclusion

• Actively contribute to our ambition of creating an inclusive culture, recognising and embracing difference. Act in line with, promote and carry out all responsibilities with full regard to Catch22’s Equality and Diversity Policy. Promote and demonstrate anti discriminatory practice.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

• Follow safe systems of work at all times in accordance with your responsibilities as an employee of Catch22. Report incidents in line with Catch22’s Health and Safety policy, so that remedial action can be taken to prevent an accident or ill health. Take reasonable care of your own health, safety and wellbeing and help support those around you with theirs

Other requirements

• Reflect the vision, mission aims and values of Catch22 at all times. Role model Catch22 behaviours.
• Complete mandatory training in line with Catch22’s policy and procedures
• This Job Description and Person Specification reflect the duties of the post as they exist at this time and may be subject to change based on the needs of the organisation. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the salary and competence requirements of this post from time to time as required.

Qualifications

• A recognised higher qualification with significant experienced of teaching and planning with a willingness to work towards QTS.
• Degree in related subject.

Knowledge

• A clear understanding of the National Curriculum and its application.
• A robust knowledge of behavioural techniques and theories and their application.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements of equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, safeguarding and child protection.
• A sound knowledge of planning and assessment techniques.
• A secure knowledge and understanding of subject(s)/curriculum area(s) and related pedagogy.
• An extensive knowledge and understanding of how to use and adapt a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies, including how to personalise learning to provide opportunities for all learners to achieve their potential.

Experience

• Experience of working with our cohort of young people including those with complex, high behaviour and additional learning needs.
• Extensive behaviour management experience with students who have complex needs and extreme behaviour. Relevant classroom teaching experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work effectively with students with complex needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in verbal and written form.
• Ability to effectively use a variety of teaching and organisational styles and resources, including ICT to deliver outstanding teaching and learning.
• Ability to work as part of a team to deliver a holistic educational package.
• Ability to cope with emotionally demanding situations.
• Ability to manage your time effectively.
• Flexible creative and adaptable approach.

Other

• Share Catch22 values
• Awareness of and commitment to Equality & Diversity
• Willing to travel and work flexibly
• Desire to develop and undertake training as required

Salary - MPR (£30,000 - £41,333) Depending on experience
Hours of work: MAT Teacher
Contract: Permanent

Catch22 MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice will be followed and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.