Thank You Very Much for Your Interest in Our Academy

HARDINGSTONE ACADEMY

Introduction

Thank you very much for your interest in our academy

Hardingstone is a growing academy in a village location on the outskirts of Northampton offering excellent learning and enrichment opportunities for pupils aged 4 to 11.

It is an exciting time of expansion for the school providing several excellent teaching career opportunities. Our most recent Ofsted inspection graded the Academy as Good in September, 2016 and we are committed to rapidly improving Hardingstone still further.

We currently have 226 children on roll and have recently had new building work which will increase our capacity to two form entry. The children engage fantastically in lessons and are proud of their school and their achievements. Our staff team is committed to their welfare and growth and provide a friendly welcome for new colleagues. We have one teaching post available for our Year 2 class from January 2018. The successful candidate will be committed to our values and encourage our hard-working, polite children to achieve and behave at the very highest levels.

We are part of the EMLC Academy Trust which provides strong support for the staff and pupils. The Trust was incorporated in July 2012 for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, managing and developing academies and free schools as world class centres of excellence. EMLC Academy Trust’s vision is that every child deserves to be the best they can be with schools that are centres of excellence for leadership, teaching and learning and where pupils are safe and engaged in their learning. Hardingstone continues to make an important, and at times, compelling, contribution to the Trust.

Candidates should refer to the person specification relating to the post that they are interested in to write the letter in support of the application, as well as completing the application form. Visits to see the school at work, meet our pupils and have an informal discussion with our Principal, Mrs Zoe McIntyre are most welcome. The closing date for applications is Thursday, 12th October and interviews have been scheduled for Tuesday, 17th October.

HARDINGSTONE ACADEMY

MAIN SCALE TEACHER – JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to: Principal and Assistant Principal

Job Purpose:

The class teacher will take responsibility for the learning needs of a class of children, ensuring that they are safe, feel valued and are academically challenged and therefore achieving their full potential regardless of their starting point.

Principle Working contacts:

Teaching Staff, Support Staff, Pupils and Parents

Principle Responsibilities

Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils.

Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils

• Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
• Plan teaching to build on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge
• Guide pupils to reflect on the progress they have made and their emerging needs
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and how this impacts on teaching
• Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

Demonstrate a good subject and curriculum knowledge

• Have a secure knowledge of the relevant subject(s) and curriculum areas, foster and maintain pupils’ interest in the subject, and address misunderstandings
• Demonstrate a critical understanding of developments in the subject and curriculum areas, and promote the value of scholarship
• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English whatever the teacher’s specialist subject
• If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics
• If teaching early mathematics, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies.

Plan and teach well-structured lessons

• Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
• Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity
• Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired
• Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching
• Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject area(s)

Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

• Know when and how to differentiate appropriately, using approaches which enable pupils to be taught effectively
• Liaise effectively with the SENCO and external agencies to support pupils’ needs
• Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn and how best to overcome these
• Demonstrate an awareness of the physical, social and intellectual development of children and how to adapt teaching to support pupils’ education at different stages of development
• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special education needs; those of high ability; those with English as an additional language; those with disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

Make accurate and productive use of assessment

• Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements
• Make use of formative and summative assessment to secure pupils’ progress
• Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons
• Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to act upon feedback

Create a Safe Learning Environment

• Have clear rules and routines for behaviour in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms, and take responsibility for promoting good and courteous behaviour both in classrooms and around the schools in accordance with the school’s behaviour policy
• Have high expectations of behaviour, and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them
• Maintain effective relationships with pupils and demonstrate a good understanding of the link between positive wellbeing and achievement
• Have a clear knowledge of a school safeguarding procedures and follow them if concerned about the welfare of a child

Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues, knowing how and when to draw on advice and specialist support
• Deploy support staff effectively
• Take responsibility for improving teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
• Communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school through attending school events where appropriate and attending staff meetings and training days

Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by:

• Treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
• Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions
• Showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
• Not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
• Ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which expolo8it pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law

Other Duties:

This job description is a broad overview of the post. It is not an exhaustive list of all possible duties and it is recognised that jobs change and evolve over time. Consequently, this is not a contractual document and the post holder will be required to carry out any other duties that are necessary to fulfil the purpose of the job.

Signature of Teacher:______

Date:______

Signatuer of Principal:______

Date:______

HARDINGSTONE ACADEMY

Teacher Person Specification

Essential attributes / Desirable attributes
Qualifications
And General
Experience / Qualified to degree level
Qualified Teacher Status as defined by DfES
Professional
Knowledge
and
Experience / A proven track record of excellent classroom practice
Commitment to creativity in teaching and learning
Awareness of current educational debate and its impact on schools and learning
Familiarity with and understanding of the effective use of computing to enhance teaching and learning, including experience of mobile technology
A belief in the importance of a broad, balanced curriculum
Understanding the statutory requirements of legislation for equal opportunities, health and safety, SEND and child protection / An understanding of the principles of learning outside the classroom
Experience of working collaboratively within a team
Previous responsibility for a curriculum area
A specialism in Maths, Computing or Science
Essential attributes / Desirable attributes
Professional Skills / High expectations of pupil achievement
Capacity to raise standards of achievement through effective feedback, pupil tracking, bench marking and other pupil data analysis
Ability to empathise with pupils across the age range and to be firm, fair and consistent
Ability to be pro-active and positive about change
Ability to communicate confidently with children, staff and parents
Good understanding of how children learn
Possesses excellent organisational skills
Dynamic user of ICT, who can use it effectively to positively impact on teaching and learning / Familiarity with SIMS
Experience of leading assemblies
Professional ethos and commitment / Ability to articulate a clear philosophy of primary education and how children learn
Commitment to promoting equal opportunities and meeting the needs of all pupils
Commitment to celebrating and sharing achievements of pupils and the academy
Commitment to high standards, continuous improvement and reflective practice
Commitment to life-long learning and continued professional development / Understanding of and commitment to developing links between home, school, neighbouring schools and the local community
Understanding of how to promote wellbeing in a school environment
Essential attributes / Desirable attributes
Personal qualities / Approachable with excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to be reflective and self-critical
Creative and able to generate ideas with attention to detail
The ability to establish good, productive working relationships with all members of the school community
Enthusiasm, and a positive outlook
Calm and effective under pressure, and able to set and work to personal deadlines
Able to take the initiative
Ability to be flexible
Good time management skills
An excellent role model for our school values
Work
Commitment / Able to be adaptable and commit time and energy to the role / Willing to offer an extra-curricular activity
Driving / A current driving licence
Residence / Within reasonable travelling distance

Employment Application Form

All information will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Please read the guidance notes before completing this application form.

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Post applied for (Job Title) :
Application for the Post at (location):
Where did you see this vacancy?
1.Personal Details
Title / Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr Other:
First name(s) / Last Name
Preferred Name / Previous Surname
Home Address and Post Code
Home phone number / Mobile phone number
E mail address / National Insurance Number
2.Asylum and Immigration Act
Before you start working you MUST provide evidence to demonstrate your right to work in the UK.
Are you eligible to work in the UK? / Yes / No
Is this subject to having a work permit? / Yes / No
3.For teaching staff only
Are you recognised by the DfE as a qualified teacher in this country? / Yes / No
DfE Number / Date when qualified
Have you successfully completed a period of induction as a qualified teacher in this country? / Yes / No
Are you subject to any conditions or prohibitions placed on you by the DfE? / Yes / No
Note:- the DfE requires that applicants for teaching posts must have at least a Grade C in GCSE English and Maths, or have reached the equivalent standard if you were born on or after 1st September 1979 and want to teach primary pupils, you will also need at least a GCSE Grade C (or equivalent) in a science subject. Please state how you meet these criteria.
4.Continuous Service
What is your continuous service start date in Local Government Employment?
5.Current or Most Recent Employment
Name of Employer
Address
Post Code / Telephone Number
Position Held
Date Appointed / Notice Required
Reason for Leaving / Current Salary
Contract Type / Permanent / Temporary / Fixed Term
Hours of work / Full time / Part time / Job Share / Supply
Current or Most Recent Employment Continued
Please give a brief description of the main responsibilities/duties of the post
6.Previous Employment
Start with your most recent job. You should include all paid employment, voluntary work, periods of unemployment and time spent out of employment for example undertaking care responsibilities. You may be asked to explain any gaps. (A “statement of good conduct” will be required, if you have spent any time working abroad.)
Name of employer/organisation and full address / Dates to and from / Job Title and brief description of responsibilities
Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary / Reason for Leaving

We reserve the right to approach any of the previous employers listed in this section to confirm the details you have provided.

7.Education and Qualifications
Please give details of your education and any qualifications obtained. You will be asked to provide evidence.
Please give details of your education and any qualifications obtained (most recent first). This should include any qualifications which you are currently studying for. You will be required to produce original documents, a certified copy, or letter of confirmation from the awarding authority for all your qualifications and accreditations at your interview.
Dates / Secondary School/College/University/Institute
Please continue on a separate sheet if necessary / Qualifications and Grades Achieved
To / From
8.In Service Training Courses
Please give details of any courses or in service training your have attended. You will be asked to provide evidence.
Dates / Course / Training Provider
To / From
9.Conflict of Interest
You are required to declare any relationship with, or to, any member of EMLC AT staff, Trustee or member of a Governing Body. If we think there is a conflict of interest this may be discussed with you. Non-disclosure of a possible conflict of interest could result in any employment being terminated.
Declaration of a conflict of interest / Yes / No
If yes, please provide details
Are you related to, or do you have a close personal relationship with, any member of EMLC Academy Trust? / Yes / No
If yes, please provide details
10.Membership of Professional Bodies
Membership and Level of Professional Association
Membership Number / Dates
11.Supporting Statement
Please use the space below to demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the person specification, giving examples, where appropriate. Also include further information about yourself that you feel is relevant.
12.References
Please supply the names and addresses of two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer and the other your previous employer (someone who knows you in a professional or teaching/education context).
Please note that references will be required prior to interview for all academy based posts, teaching and support staff.
Referee 1 – Current/most recent Employer / Referee 2 – Previous Employer
Name: / Name:
Job Title: / Job Title:
Address:
Post Code
Telephone No:
Email Address:
Relationship: / Address:
Post Code
Telephone No:
Email Address:
Relationship:
I hereby authorise you to take up references from my current/most recent and previous employers once an invitation for interview has been confirmed. In addition, I hereby authorise you to take up any other employment checks deemed appropriate.
13.Health
Please note that the successful candidate will be required to complete a medical questionnaire if based in an academy and may be asked to attend for medical examination.
14. Safeguarding
EMLC Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks will be carried out on all successful applicants based in our academies.
15. Declarations
Criminal Convictions
The amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found at the Disclosure and Barring website.
Applicants should note that providing false information to obtain employment is a criminal offence.
Failure to declare a conviction, caution, bind-over or pending prosecution, may disqualify you from appointment or result in summary dismissal.
Criminal Convictions continued
Any information given will be completely confidential
Please answer the following questions:
Have you previously used, or do you currently use, any other forename(s), surname(s) or aliases (including maiden name)? / Yes / No
If YES, state the other name(s) and dates used
Do you have any criminal records to declare? (This includes criminal convictions or police cautions spent or otherwise) / Yes / No
If YES when did this take place ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………(date)
Are there any current criminal proceedings against you? (this includes any cautions, bind-overs, police warnings or pending prosecutions) / Yes / No
Signed (see Note below)
If you answer yes please attach details, including dates and reference numbers.
Please note it is a condition of your employment that you inform the Academy if you are convicted of any criminal offence (including driving offences). Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action being taken including the termination of your employment. If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you will be expected to provide details of the conviction(s) or offence(s) in a sealed envelope marked “Private and Confidential”. If you are not shortlisted, the envelope will be securely destroyed.
Please also note that it is a condition of your employment that you inform EMLC Academy Trust if you are convicted of any criminal offence (including driving offences). Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action being taken including the termination of your employment.
16.Data Protection
I understand that the information contained in this form is personal data, which will be held on computer, and, if I am appointed, further information about me will be computerised for personnel administration purposes, including analysis for management purposes and statutory returns and that such data is subject to the Data Protections Act 1998.
The information that you provide on this form and that obtained from other relevant sources will be used to process your application for employment. The personal information that you give us will also be used in a confidential manner to help us monitor our recruitment process.
If you succeed in your application and take up employment with us, the information will be used in the administration of your employment with us and to provide you with the information about us or a third party via your pay slip. We may also use the information if there is a complaint or legal challenge relevant to this recruitment process.
We may check the information collected, with third parties or with any other information held by us. We may also use or pass to third parties, information to prevent or detect crime, to protect public funds, or in other ways as permitted by law.
By signing this application form we will assume that you agree to the processing of sensitive personal data (as described above), in accordance with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
17.Declaration (to be signed by all applicants)
I have read and understood the information contained in this application form. I declare that all the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that omissions or incorrect statements will disqualify me, or if appointed, I will be liable to be dismissed. The decision constitutes part of the terms of contract if I am appointed.
Signed (see Note below) / Date:
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Please Note: - If you email this form to us (i.e. you can’t sign it) thenit is assumed that you declare the information on this form, and your answers to the section on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, are true and accurate.