Reception Teacher Mossbourne Primary Academy Mossbourne is delighted to open our Federation’s flagship primary academy in September 2015. Mossbourne academies pride themselves on being of one of the best places to both teach and learn in the country. The role of reception teacher will offer the right individual, the rare and exceptional opportunity to be involved in the next chapter of development for the Federation. This is a key role and provides excellent opportunity for development and advancement. Mossbourne Primary Academy is a new school and requires a reception teacher to teach its first intake of 30 students at a temporary location in Hackney. In September 2016, the Academy will move to its permanent home at it’s purpose built site in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, next to the Copper Box Arena. Lead, Transform, Excel Our vision and mission is underpinned by three core values, upheld by all students, parents, staff and governors. Through upholding these core values, we will be the first academy federation whose schools are without exception, exceptional. Excellence: doing everything as well as we can; always No Excuses: believing that anything is possible; we never give up Unity: working together towards our goals; with integrity Work in the Mossbourne Federation Changing Young Lives for the Better Do you want to make difference? The Federation’s flagship school, Mossbourne Community Academy, has changed the face of education in Hackney. It has continued to raise the bar for other schools, both locally and further afield, with the belief that all pupils, regardless of background or ability, deserve the chance to fulfil their full potential. The Academy’s pupils have consistently achieved outstanding results at all key stages and outside the classroom, student achievements in Music, Art and Sport are testament to the success of our philosophy. The Mossbourne Federation has now extended this philosophy to more children in Hackney, across primary and secondary phases. We are therefore looking for the staff with the potential, passion and drive to be outstanding – so that all our pupils get the education they deserve. An Exceptional Place to Work Do want to join a dynamic team? Mossbourne schools are remarkably supportive workplaces where everybody learns. You will be surrounded by professional, caring people who live by our three tenets: excellence, unity, and no excuses. Our students and staff live by these principles, which ensure that we do something very special here, everyday – all of which has brought us national and international recognition An Environment for Teaching Are you frustrated by poor behaviour? Yes, Mossbourne schools are strict. Yes, they are formal. Yet this is the structure – formality, rigor and our insistence on doing the simple things well – that liberates teachers to practice their art, and which allows pupils to learn in a calm environment. Our expectations for student behaviour are very high. This focus means that classrooms are calm places where teachers can expect to spend their time doing what they do best: teaching. Our teachers do not have to waste time dealing with low level disruption. They are free to develop those extraordinary skills of spontaneity and creativity that make our lessons special, and our results remarkable. As a Mossbourne teacher, you will not be on your own. All staff deal with behaviour, from challenging the chatter on the stairways to following up on a missed detention; we take the small things seriously so that the big things don’t happen. This makes Mossbourne schools places where distractions are left outside the school gates, and where staff will always receive the support they need. Work in the Mossbourne Federation Outstanding Development Do you want to be an exceptional teacher? Teaching is a wonderful profession: rewarding, challenging and important. It is also difficult, especially when you want to excel. In Mossbourne schools, expectations for staff are just as high as for our pupils, but the rewards are high too. There are superb opportunities for promotion and development. We have many outstanding teachers, as well as highly experienced and remarkable middle and senior leaders, who will all be on hand to encourage and advise you. NQTs have a dedicated weekly professional development training programme that rapidly moves them from ‘beginner teachers’ to ‘outstanding practitioners’. All new teachers are supported to become ‘Outstanding’ and our in‐house training and development programmes are second to none. We even run an Outstanding Teacher programme that sees the best teachers in the school voluntarily get together to share practical ideas and improve their practice on a weekly basis. Innovative development tools, such as our state‐of‐the‐art observation cameras, allow staff to observe and improve their own practice. ‘Teaching Leaders’ develops many of our middle leaders and, each year, aspiring middle leaders are selected to take part in this initiative. We also recognize the importance of personal development and will sponsor up to half the cost of postgraduate qualifications in exchange for your commitment. Our Teaching and Learning team mentor and coach teachers to achieve their goals. We also fund staff classes in Spanish, singing, yoga and boxing, to name just a few. At Mossbourne, your hard work will bring you excellent results and well-deserved job satisfaction An ethos for the future Grow alongside us Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy opened in September 2014, and with Mossbourne Primary Academy opening in September 2015, it is exciting times ahead for the development of the Academy group. As such we have several opportunities for promotion and development in various roles, all united by the values that drive us: excellence, unity and no excuses. These values are more than just words. The quest for excellence means constant improvement, even once we have broken records. Unity means that we support each other in this quest, and lighten each other’s load. No excuses means that expectations remain high, allowing every one of us to achieve our full potential. We enjoy applying this ethos to the world of education, and instilling it in teachers and students alike. The profession has changed and continues to change. Mossbourne has been raising standards for ten years, and has done so by recognizing that our most valuable resource is our staff. Reception Teacher Mossbourne Primary Academy Summary of Job Responsibilities : Promote and be committed to the Academy’s aims and objectives and to implement Academy policies Plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons on a day-to-day basis Able to encourage students’ motivation and enthusiasm, securing positive attitudes to learning and high standards of behaviour Ensure outcomes at the end of the Key Stage demonstrate accelerated progress Contribute to the development of schemes of work for relevant key stages Monitor, evaluate and review pupil’s progress, achievement and attainment and ensure action plans are in place where appropriate Challenge underperformance of learning and teaching by promoting a high challenge- high support culture Support the pastoral care of pupils Have detailed professional knowledge of the EYFS or Key stage 1 and 2 Develop and improve key stage phase subject knowledge and pedagogy Ensure the promotion of methods that enable all pupils to learn effectively, including home learning Contribute to continuing professional development activities Coordinate strategies to achieve an identified school development plan priorities evaluate and report on the effectiveness and make suggestions for further improvement Undertake duties as directed and in accordance with Academy expectations Comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description Reception Teacher Mossbourne Primary Academy Person Specification: DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status Evidence of continuing professional development Good understanding of curriculum development and innovation Knowledge and evidence of the use of successful strategies for improving the quality of students learning and progress The flexibility to respond to a changing environment Ability to select appropriate teaching methods and resources to meet the differing needs of students in practical and written work Effective classroom management and efficient organisation of resources Effective planning, assessment and record keeping Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with teachers, support staff and parents Ability to make effective and appropriate use of ICT in lesson delivery Application Process Application deadline Completed applications must be received by 13/2/15. Please submit your documents either: By email to: [email protected]; By post or delivery to: Mossbourne Community Academy, 100 Downs Park Rd, London, E5 8JY. Completing your application Candidates are asked to complete all the standard information required on the application form, and to submit a supporting statement, outlining your suitability for the role. Discussion and visits Confidential and informal discussions with the CEO are welcomed- please arrange a suitable time with Annabel Heywood, PA to the CEO on 0208-5255-206. Candidates are also welcome to arrange a visit to our flagship secondary academy to observe what makes Mossbourne so unique. References Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are warned of the need to respond within the timescale set. In all cases at least one professional reference is required. The post will be offered subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Prior to appointment, formal checks will be made in accordance with the current statutory requirements relating to child protection Thank you for considering Mossbourne, we hope to hear from you
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