General Information for Candidates Applying for Posts 2

Teacher of Design Technology

Closing Date: Friday 1st May at 10.00am

Contents

General Information for Candidates Applying for Posts ...... 2

The Post...... 3

The Overview...... 3

Job Description (General Teaching) ...... 4
Person Specification (General Teaching) ...... 7
Job Description (Subject Leader) ...... 8
Person Specification (Subject Leader)...... 10

Interviews ...... 11

References ...... 12

Qualifications ...... 12

Safeguarding...... 12

Terms and Conditions of Employment ...... 13

Equal Opportunities ...... 13

Expenses ...... 16

Contact Details ...... 17

General Information for Candidates Applying for Posts

Monkton is one of the country's best known smaller independent schools. It is a Christian day and boarding school with worldwide connections and interests as well as a rich heritage, having been founded in 1868.

Monkton is a caring community which fosters a balanced education, as well as encouraging the pursuit of individual excellence. It is a friendly school where pupils develop their personal values in the context of a community where tradition, creativity and adventure are positive features. The expression of the School’s ethos can be found in many fine examples of Monktonians achieving positions of leadership in many different areas of life both nationally and internationally and serving to transform the society around them.

A single board of Governors governs the entire School; a single Bursarial staff provides an administrative service to the whole School. The Principal acts as both the Head of the Senior School and as the CEO of the group of schools. The Development Director, and his office, supports all parts of the School in respect of fundraising, alumni relations, marketing, and PR. The whole school Leadership Team (LT) comprises the Principal, who chairs it, the Headmaster of the Prep School, the Bursar and the Development Director.

At Monkton, the confidence, integrity, sensitivity and ambition of our pupils are priorities and we are eager to educate character, as well as intellect. The School expects that all full-time members of the Common Room will be committed to the concepts and challenges of school life, wishing to contribute widely outside the classroom within pastoral, sporting and other extra-curricular spheres.

The Prep School

Monkton Prep School has occupied its current site for 110 years. The site is located within an area of outstanding natural beauty, is less than a mile and a half from Bath city centre and within easy reach of London, Cardiff and Southampton via an excellent train service.

Pupils enjoy a broad and excellent programme within a framework of outstanding pastoral care, both for boarders and day pupils. Currently there are 240 pupils of whom 35 are full boarders. Flexi-boarding is also an option many pupils choose at some stage during their time at the school.

Facilities include an indoor, four lane, 25m swimming pool, a 300 seat auditorium, one full-sized and one half-sized astro pitch, all-weather netball courts, outstanding sports pitches, an ICT suite, two science labs and a magnificent view over the Somerset hills to the South West.

Whilst many of the Prep pupils move seamlessly to the Senior School, some also move on to other top independent schools. In recent years, pupils have gone on, often with scholarships, to Canford, Cheltenham Ladies College, Sherborne, Marlborough, Millfield and Clayesmore. The Prep School is the only school in Bath which prepares pupils for Common Entrance and 13+ entry to senior schools.

Last year, a new entrance and road access to the School was completed along with new all-weather netball courts. A new building development for the Prep School is also at the advanced planning stage.

Monkton Prep is a friendly, vibrant community which encourages the pursuit of excellence in every area within the context of a balanced, all-round education. In an environment of exceptional pastoral care, pupils are encouraged to aim high and try new things in order to discover and grow their gifts and talents. The aim is for pupils to move on from the Prep School confident in who they are and taking with them a life-long love of learning.

The Post

Monkton Combe School is seeking to appoint for September 2015 or January 2016, a qualified teacher who is able to teach ages 7 – 13. In addition to an initial teaching qualification, the successful applicant should offer experience of teaching Design and Technology to a high level. They should have classroom experience in a Prep School environment and specific experience of teaching at least Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 and ideally some experience of Key Stage 1.

For a suitable applicant, there will be the opportunity to be the Subject Leader in Design and Technology. The Job Description and Person Specification are included below.

The salary offered is in accordance with the Monkton Combe Teaching Staff Salary Scale. This post is eligible for the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Applicants should write to the Head enclosing a letter of application, completed application form and full curriculum vitae, with details of their qualifications and experience. They should also supply the names and addresses and, if possible, telephone numbers of three referees.

Overview

The Teacher for Design Technology at Monkton Prep School is responsible for the delivery of the Design Technology syllabus from Year 3 to Year 8, and technology teaching from Year 1 to Year 8.

The syllabus is designed through a focus on resistant materials to allow children to develop their capability to make quality products by combining design and making skills with knowledge and understanding; it should explore creativity and innovation; it should explore the manufactured world and how society uses it; it should develop an understanding of technological processes, products, and their manufacture.

Currently, Art and Design are combined in Year 3 but in other years each class has a double period of Design Technology each week amounting to a maximum of 80 minutes.

The department is housed in a spacious and well-equipped laboratory which contains the necessary equipment for the current syllabus.

Subject Leader

The Subject Leader for Design Technology at Monkton Prep School is responsible for the delivery of the Design Technology syllabus from Year 3 to Year 8, and for an overview of technology teaching from Year 1 to Year 8.

The Subject Leader for Design Technology reports initially to the Head of the Science Faculty and then the Director of Studies.

Please refer to the general Subject Leader’s Job Description in reference to this specific Job Description.

General Teaching Job Description

Introduction

All members of staff should at all times support, and work within the framework provided by the School’s Statement of Purpose.

The post holder is responsible to the Headmaster of the Prep School at all times.

The post holder should at all times maintain confidentiality of all information received as a result of working within the school.

Job Purpose

To ensure the effective education of the pupils for whom you have class/group responsibility, giving attention to their development spiritually, morally, socially, emotionally, physically and intellectually.

To ensure continuity and progression of policy and schemes of work within the agreed areas of responsibility as listed above.

1. Key Responsibilities

●To the children for whom you are responsible at any one time; for effective learning and good behaviour.

●To pupils and colleagues for your own professional behaviour.

●To colleagues for their professional development.

●To parents and pupils, to ensure effective and constructive home/school liaison.

●To the Headmaster of the Prep School, the Principal and Governors of the school.

1. Key Tasks

●To ensure the effective education of the pupils in your care, in line with the school’s Aims and Objectives, Policies and Schemes of Work.

●To plan, provide and review class based activities that lead to the effective education of the children in your charge.

●To maximise the potential of each child in all areas of his/her development and to differentiate work according to ability.

●To ensure the good behaviour and safety of all children in your care, and to develop within them positive attitudes towards themselves, adults, peers, property and work.

●To participate in agreed school assessment procedures, and maintain effective records in relation to the progress of the class and individual children.

●To develop and maintain a harmonious and constructive home/school partnership.

●To share in the development of positive school/community relationships.

●To consult and inform parents regarding the curriculum, progress, attainment and attitudes of their children.

●To attend Staff Meetings, Open Mornings, Parents’ Evenings, Inset Days and other occasions as directed.

●To participate in arrangements for further training and the development of your own professional skills and knowledge.

●To participate in reviewing and writing non-subject Policies.

●To create a stimulating, lively, orderly and tidy environment for all children in your care, instilling in them good habits and respect for their environment.

●To lead or participate in extra-curricular activities as is reasonable and is directed by the Headmaster of the Prep School.

●To be part of the advertised duty rota

●In conjunction with the Head of Department, to keep Long Term, Medium Term and Short Term Plans for all areas of the curriculum, making these available at all times to the Director of Studies.

1. Key Tasks Relating to Assigned Area/s of Responsibility
   

a)Curriculum

The role of the teacher will be:

●To report initially to the Subject leader and to assist him/her in developing the subject.

●To report to the Faculty Leader and then the Director of Studies

●To deliver the syllabus to classes as required

●To liaise with the Learning Development Centre about children with special educational needs

●To maintain the ongoing development of schemes of work and to ensure their relevance and accuracy

●To keep abreast of current educational thinking with regard to the subject in KS2/3

●To attend departmental meetings as required

b)Communication

●Communicate effectively within the school.

●Act as consultant to colleagues.

●Encourage positive attitudes.

●Inform newly appointed colleagues of school Policy and give support as required.

●Communicate with the wider community, e.g. parents, governors etc. as appropriate.

●Liaise with other agencies and support service as necessary.

c)Assessment and Monitoring

●Assess and evaluate the delivery of the curriculum throughout the school, ensuring consistency with school policies and the National Curriculum as appropriate.

●Assist in the process of monitoring and moderating levels of achievement within the school.

●Observe, on occasions, the teaching of the agreed curriculum in other classes and look at children’s work.

●Oversee the development and use of agreed systems of record keeping.

●Familiarise yourself, advise on and support the implementation and use of agreed assessment procedure at all levels.

●Review and write development plans for the given subjects.

d)Resources

●Evaluate existing resources.

●Manage the purchase and deployment of resources – keeping shelves, cupboards, rooms and areas ordered and tidy.

e)Professional Development

●Attend appropriate courses and report back.

●Keep up to date by personal reading.

1. Other duties

a)Member of staff may be required from time to time to undertake other duties as is reasonably directed by the Head.

NOTE This document does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying out tasks and responsibilities and no part of it may be so construed.

General Teaching Person Specification

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications / Evidence of qualified teacher status e.g. B.Ed. PGCE;
Or 10 years’ relevant experience.
Evidence of relevant INSET and commitment to further professional development / Specific subject degree
Experience / Experience of teaching the subject at Key Stage 2 and 13+ (this should be evidenced in teaching practice for NQTs). / Evidence of teaching 13+ Scholarship
Knowledge and Understanding / Theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation, effective teaching and learning styles;
Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, SEN and Child Protection knowledge
Experience of effective planning, monitoring assessment and record keeping to promote high quality teaching and learning.
Skills / Ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.
Commitment to working as part of a team and encouraging others.
ICT literate
Sound organisational skills
Ability to communicate well and establish firm and consistent boundaries.
Able to form excellent relationships with children, staff and parents.
Proactive / problem solving skills. / An ability to coach one or more of the following sports:
Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics, Tennis
An ability to offer at least one extra-curricular activity (non-sporting)
Professional Development / Values Professional Development / Evidence of recent professional development activities
Personal Attributes / Sympathy with the School’s Christian Ethos
A genuine love of children
A good sense of humour
Patience/ Creativity/Initiative
Flexible / Adaptable/ Reliable

Subject Leader Job Description

Job Purpose

In addition to the professional responsibilities expected of all teachers at Monkton, the postholder will lead and manage a subject area, reporting to the Head of Faculty. They will be responsible for the Teaching and Learning in that area, leading and managing staff alongside efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources as well as supporting the Faculty Leader in the Strategic direction and development of the subject.

Key Responsibilities

a) Strategic direction and development of the Department

to develop and implement subject policies, plans, targets and practices

●develop and implement policies and practices

●create and maintain a climate of positive attitudes and confidence in teaching

●establish a shared understanding of the importance and role of the subject

●identify and plan for the support of underachieving pupils

●analyse and interpret appropriate data and inspection data

●establish short, medium and long term schemes of work

●monitor progress in achieving targets and evaluate effects to inform future improvement

b) Teaching and Learning

to secure and sustain effective teaching of the subject, evaluate the standards of pupils’ achievement and set targets for improvement

●ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression for all pupils

●ensure teachers and coaches understand and communicate objectives and sequence of teaching and learning

●provide guidance of teaching, coaching and learning methods to meet pupil and subject needs

●ensure development of appropriate skills (including elements of PSHE, ICT and Citizenship)

throughout the subject

●establish and maintain assessment, recording and reporting policies and practices in line with whole school policies

●ensure that information on pupils’ achievement is used to enable progress

●set expectations for staff and pupils and evaluate progress and achievement

●establish and maintain good practice with due regard to Health and Safety issues in all areas of the subject

●ensure that teachers can recognise and deal with racial and other types of stereotyping

●establish links with parents, school management, governors and the wider community.

c) Leading and managing staff

to provide all those involved in the delivery of the subject with support, challenge, information and the necessary motivation to secure improvement in teaching

●help staff achieve constructive working relationships with pupils

●help staff achieve constructive working relationships with other staff

●sustain motivation of self and colleagues

●audit training needs

●provide support for professional development

●Support the training of NQTs and trainees are to ensure they achieve standards required

●enable colleagues to achieve expertise in teaching and coaching

●work with SENCO to develop and implement IEPs where appropriate

d) Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources

●to identify appropriate resources for the subject area and ensure that they are used efficiently, effectively and safely

●establish and advise on all resource needs and allocate subject resources efficiently

●advise on best use of colleagues

●maintain existing resources and explore opportunities to develop and implement new resources

●use accommodation to create a stimulating environment

●ensure a safe working and learning environment following Health and Safety regulations

Additional Responsibilities:

●To be responsible for evaluating the previous year’s work, and subsequently, planning responsively to raise standards/address any issues arising from this review.

●To be responsible for managing all aspects of the subject area and for the delivery of Faculty objectives, including management of rooms and resources to create a safe and visually appealing learning environment, including regularly refreshed displays and showcases of work.

●To keep up to date Subject Handbooks ensuring that all relevant staff have access to a copy.

●To ensure that appropriate attainment targets exist for all individual pupils taking the subject; establishing appropriately high levels of expectation by setting out clear guidelines for establishing good standards of pupil achievement in both class work and homework; ensuring that appropriate internal examinations are set and marked.

●To ensure that pupils experience an educational programme that is personalised to their particular needs, identified through a robust assessment system, in line with school policies.

●Develop cross-curricular activities and ensure curriculum continuity and progression as appropriate, under the direction of the Head of Faculty.

Note: The postholder may be reasonably required to perform duties other than those given in the job description for the post, the particular duties and responsibilities attached to the post may vary from time to time without changing the character of the duties or the level of responsibility involved.

Subject Leader Person Specification

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications / Evidence of qualified teacher status e.g. B.Ed. PGCE;
Or 10 years’ relevant experience.
Evidence of relevant INSET and commitment to further professional development / Specific subject Degree
Experience / Experience of teaching the subject at Key Stage 2 and 13+ CE (this should be evidenced in teaching practice for NQTs). / Evidence of teaching 13+ Scholarship and/or KS3, KS4 .
Some experience of KS1 is desirable.
Knowledge And Understanding / Knowledge of the use of CAD/CAM technology, with the appropriate IT awareness.
Knowledge of the use of textiles and resistant materials.
Theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g classroom organisation, effective teaching and learning styles;
Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, SEN and Child Protection knowledge)
· Experience of effective planning, monitoring assessment and record keeping to promote high quality teaching and learning.
· Knowledge of modern practice in the subject, both in the independent and the maintained sector. / Knowledge of Food Technology within the Design Technology syllabus.
Skills / The ability to inspire others to deliver the subject as effectively as possible.
Awareness of the effective use of resources within the department.
Ability to communicate well with staff both in the department and in the Faculty as a whole.
Ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment.
Have a commitment to acquiring and using a high level of IT skills both in Teaching and Departmental organisation.
Sound organisational skills
Able to form excellent relationships with children, staff and parents.
· Proactive / problem solving skills. / · Ability to use IT tools to promote learning (e.g. the use of mobile technology being implemented and cascaded within the department).
Personal Attributes / Sympathy with the School’s Christian Ethos
Effective people management skills enabling others to perform at their best.
The desire to improve and develop both as a reflective practitioner and as a subject leader.

Interviews