Thanks for Showing an Interest in the Post of Tutor and Subject Leader at Beatrice Tate School

PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER

Thanks for showing an interest in the post of tutor and subject leader at Beatrice Tate School.

Whilst there is a range of information about the school on the website, I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with more specific information about the post and the type of teacher we are seeking to appoint.

Characteristics

• In August 2013, following extensive planning, the school was relocated to a new site in Southern Grove with a capacity for 75 pupils.
• The school has been open now for two years and the current number of pupils on roll is 80.
• Pupils' abilities range from P1 to Level 1 National Curriculum.
• The school has a clear focus on the continuous improvement of the quality of teaching and learning.
• A positive ethos and supportive learning community enables pupils with even the most challenging learning difficulties and disabilities to thrive.
• Pupils' excellent achievement at school enables them to be as independent as possible thus enabling them to make the most of their life after school.

Significant Features

• Assessment, recording and reporting (ARR) of progress is excellent and has had a significant impact on pupil achievement.The school has developed and implemented a bespoke IT based ARR system with an external software development company.
• Staff work collaboratively to set targets and record progress.
• The achievement of pupils continues to be outstanding as the vast majority of pupils make more than expected progress in mathematics, English, science and ICT.
• Pupil achievement is celebrated in a pupil-centred teaching and learning environment.
• The curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure it is relevant and appropriate to the learning needs of pupils.
• Staff work effectively in age based phases and curriculum teams to ensure that individual learning needs and whole school improvement priorities are fully met.
• There is evidence that multidisciplinary teamwork is effective in raising expectations of what pupils can achieve and how they can be met.
• Professionals working at the school have a clear focus on individual pupil progress and evidence indicates that they are working collaboratively using the Individual Learning Focus as a shared resource.
• The performance development of staff is a key priority and the school evaluates the impact of training on pupil achievement.
• The school has the following awards: Investors in People, Artsmark Gold, Healthy School Status and Sportsmark.

Post Information

The current vacancy is for a class tutor working in the middle phase of the school with a teaching and learning responsibility for subject leadership. Please consider applying for the post if you are a mainstream teacher as many of the required skills are transferrable to special education. Unfortunately, this job is not suitable for a newly-qualified teacher.

Finally, for safeguarding purposes, one of your referees must be your current or most recent headteacher (or equivalent).

Regards,

Alan Black

Headteacher