JOB DESCRIPTION
Informal enquiries to Judith Pitchforth
0114 2531988
PORTFOLIO / Children, Young People and Families
SERVICE AREA / Sheffield Inclusion Centre
POST TITLE / Teacher
SALARY RANGE / Teachers Pay and Conditions – MPS or UPS (as appropriate)
RESPONSIBLE TO / Team Leader/SLT Member (as appropriate)
RESPONSIBLE FOR / Teaching Assistant Level 2 - PE
HOLIDAY AND
SICKNESS COVER / In accordance with school teachers’ pay and conditions
PURPOSE OF JOB / To contribute to the work of the Service by:
· providing education for students out of school temporarily for medical or related reasons and those excluded or vulnerable to exclusion from schools.
· supporting reintegration procedures in co-operation with schools and other agencies.
The postholder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities within the spirit of the City Council’s Policies and Procedures, in particular the Council Policies on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety and also, within the framework of the Education Act 1996.
CONTEXT FOR THE POST
SERVICE CULTURE AND BEHAVIOURS
Children, Young People and Families
We expect everyone who works within the service to reflect the values and behaviours of the CYPF Portfolio. We want our staff to:
Value diversity and treat people with respect - operating in a way that takes account of the diverse needs and aspirations of Sheffield’s children, young people and families and actively challenging discrimination and prejudice.
Have pride in themselves, our services, CYPF and Sheffield – actively promoting the contribution of the service to supporting successful children, young people and families throughout the city.
Listen and learn so we can improve – reviewing and improving our approach, ensuring that we learn as much from our failures as we do from success, creating opportunities and seeking creative solutions to problems, even when this involves challenging traditional ways of working
Be professional and business like
Be forward thinking with a ‘can do’ approach – adopting innovative ways to solve problems and bringing together ideas, people and resources to instigate change.
Be ambitious to improve, with high expectations of ourselves and our partners – responding to problems with clear outcomes in mind; evaluating the effectiveness of our activity
Value, support and develop staff and partners
Demonstrate effective, responsible leadership – particularly in the context of partnership working, building and maintaining constructive relationships with a diverse range of interest groups, removing barriers and communicating effectively
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR POST OF:- PE TeacherSPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To support the Headteacher and Team Leaders in the development of the Service.
a) To work with the Senior Leadership team (SLT) and Team Leaders to develop the part played by the Service in the policy of inclusion of students in school and other provision.
b) To promote an appropriate ethos and curriculum that facilitates an effective learning environment, provides continuity and enables reintegration into school, wherever possible.
c) To have understanding of all legal requirements with regard to students out of school, safeguarding, education legislation and guidance that relates to the management and education of children who experience barriers to learning.
d) To participate in staff meetings, curriculum meetings and support SLT and Team Leaders in attendance at appropriate case meetings or meetings with other agencies.
2. To secure and sustain effective teaching in the Service, and to monitor and evaluate teaching and student achievement, working to targets for improvement.
a) To undertake a teaching role, leading in PE over a range of Key Stages and to teach to the highest standards in line with the duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the latest Conditions of Employment document. To be an excellent practitioner in teaching, supporting and reintegrating students.
b) To support both teaching and non teaching staff across the whole service in their planning and delivery of PE based curriculum/activities.
c) To monitor record and report on the progress of students within their individual programmes of study, and to ensure that the requirements of internal and external accreditation are met.
d) To demonstrate good practice and up to date knowledge in PE, SEN, literacy and numeracy strategies, and effective skills development.
e) To take part in securing the support of schools, students and parents for successful learning and reintegration in school. To develop skills which are appropriate to provide education for children whose learning is disrupted.
f) To work effectively as a member of the team of teaching and support staff in the Service.
g) To contribute as appropriate to creating and maintaining an environment that facilitates high standards of teaching and learning.
3. To develop skills and expertise which facilitate progress towards student inclusion.
a) To contribute to the development of a broad and balanced programme in PE, tailored to the needs of individual students, providing continuity with the individual student’s home school or future destination.
b) To participate as appropriate in an induction and mentoring programme for all staff and a staff development programme.
c) To develop and maintain effective partnerships and communication within the Service and with parents, schools, and relevant agencies.
4. To assist the SLT and Team Leaders to manage resources efficiently and effectively to meet the objectives of the Service plan.
a) To assist the SLT and Team Leaders in the induction of any new staff.
b) To contribute to the implementation of the admissions and reintegration procedures of the Service.
c) To participate in any deployment of staff in different settings according to the needs of the Service.
d) To assist the SLT and Team Leaders in advising the purchase of relevant equipment and materials to ensure effective delivery of the curriculum.
e) To contribute to the development of a curriculum area(s) within the Service.
f) To follow Health & Safety procedures at all times.
g) To contribute to cross-Service development as required
5. To provide information as required by the SLT and Team Leaders To contribute to the collection and provision of such information on the attendance, performance and outcomes of all pupils, as may be required by schools, other authorities, other agencies, the Head of Service, and the Executive Director.
All duties and responsibilities should be carried out in accordance with agreed Council policy and procedures, in particular the Council policies on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety.
Sheffield Inclusion Centre
PE Teacher
PERSON SPECIFICATION
To carry out their responsibilities effectively, Teachers in Sheffield Inclusion Centre need specific professional knowledge and understanding and a range of professional and personnel skills and attributes, which are set out in the relevant job description.
Key AreasBased on National Standards /
Method of Assessment
1 Professional knowledge and understanding ofa) strategies for:
· Raising pupils’ achievement through knowledge and practice of appropriate phases of the national curriculum based on recent mainstream teaching experience / Application/ References/ Interview
· Promoting pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. / Application/ References/ Interview
· Teaching pupils about responsibilities and rights of citizens and about ethnic and cultural diversity. / Application/ References/ Interview
· Achieving effective teaching and learning of PE across the Service / Application/ References/ Interview
· Promoting the development of teaching and learning, including the use of ICT and new strategies / Application/ References/ Interview
b) use of data:
The application of information and communications including the use of information and communications technology. / Application/ References/ Interview
c) equal opportunities legislation, relevant education legislation, child protection. / Application/ References/ Interview
2) Teaching skills – the ability to
Teach to a high standard within the Service / Application/ References/ Interview
Teach PE up to GCSE level, adapting experience to work with a range of examination boards / Application/References
/interview
Implement a wide range of accreditation for PE across the Service / Application/References/ Interview
Set standards and provide a role model for pupils. / Application/ References/ Interview
Seek advice and support where necessary
Deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts / Application/ References/ Interview
Employ ICT and other strategies in teaching pupils. / Application/ References/ Interview
Develop creative resources which will enrich the learning experience of young people who are being taught within the Service / Application/ References/ Interview
3) Decision making skills – the ability to investigate, solve problems and make decisions.
Make decisions based upon analysis, interpretation and understanding of relevant data and information. / Application/ References/ Interview
Think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems and identify opportunities. / Application/ References/ Interview
Demonstrate good judgement. / Application/ References/ Interview
4) Communication skills – the ability to make points clearly and understand the views of others.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences. / Application/ References/ Interview
Negotiate and consult effectively. / Application/ References/ Interview
Manage good communication systems / Application/ References/ Interview
Develop effective relationships with pupils, parents, carers and other professionals. / Application/ References/ Interview
Develop, maintain and use an effective network of contacts in schools and other agencies. / Application/ References/ Interview
Motivate and inspire others within a team approach / Application/ References/ Interview
5) Self–management – the ability to plan and organise time effectively and to organise oneself well.
Prioritise and manage their own time effectively, including in a demanding hospital environment. / Application/ References/ Interview
Work under pressure and to deadlines / Application/ References/ Interview
Achieve challenging professional goals / Application/ References/ Interview
Take responsibility for their own professional development. / Application/ References/ Interview
Work-related circumstances
The postholder will be required to work flexibly, and may be required to work at more than one site within the city according to the needs of the service and in the best interests of pupils, taking into account their age and circumstances.
November 2011