Leadership and Management Taking responsibility for ensuring they are up to date in terms of their knowledge of the subject(s) they teach, the related teaching methodologies and the external examination requirements for their subject(s), especially the newly emerging vocational qualifications/diplomas. Attending assemblies, register students and assist with supervision before, during and after the working day. Attending meetings arranged for staff, with parents and, when appropriate, with outside agencies/providers. Supervising and, so far as practicable, teaching students whose teacher is not available. Assessing, recording and reporting on the personal development and academic attainment and achievement of students. Ensure that work is always set for classes when absence is foreseeable. Care, Welfare, Guidance and Support As a personal tutor maintain an ongoing overview of the personal and academic development of each student, negotiate the individual learning plan for each tutee, work with others to identify when intervention is needed e.g. when underachievement is identified or additional challenge is required, monitor the effectiveness of additional support, especially from learning mentors and outside agencies, maintain effective lines of communication with parents at all times. Contribute to the Every Child Matters (ECM) Agenda: As a subject and personal development curriculum teacher: Identify and exploit opportunities within their curriculum or management role which enable them to support individual ECM outcomes. Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of individual students needs, both in the classroom and in extended school activities. Demonstrate how student needs are being met. Monitor student engagement, progress and well being to ensure all are supported appropriately. Contribute to the assessment and reporting of student development in line with Academy policies and achievement across all skills and competences in and out of school. Particpate in the arrangements to seek and take action on students' views. CONTEXT Due to the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of Criminal Record Disclosure to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bindovers or cautions and if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4, (2), of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are "spent" under the provisions of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Academy. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bindover or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.  'The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.' Barnfield believes that every child does matter, and adherence to the Academy's Every Child Matters Policy is not only compulsory, but should be practiced mindfully at all times. Job Requirements: PERSON SPECIFICATION HOURLY PAID TEACHER The successful candidate will be experienced professional who is energetic, innovative and influential, reliable and committed to working as part of a team. More specifically candidates should be able to demonstrate the following minimum requirements:    Essential Desirable Source of Evidence  Educational and Professional Qualifications        Qualified Teacher Status X   AF  A good honours degree or equivalent  X    AF  Evidence of further subject-based professional development   X AF  Experience        A minimum of 2 years teaching experience    X AF  Evidence of excellent classroom practice with an excellent understanding of effective and engaging teaching methods  X    AF/IV  The ablity to engage, enthuse and motivate students  X    AF/IV  Experience of the use of ICT to enhance the teaching and learning process   X  AF/IV Skills/Knowledge/Abilities An understanding of the use of assessment to inform planning, evidencing improved student outcomes X IV The ablity to plan lessons and sequences of lessons with clear objectives to ensure progression for all students X IV The ability to set consistently high expectations for all students through class work and homework X IV The ability to prioritise X IV Evidence of extended curriculum opportunities X IV Professional Atributes Highly motivated with excellent communication skills X IV Maintaining high professional standards whilst responding well to a challenge X REF An interest in enrichment activities X IV   AF = Application Form IV = Interview REF = Reference PT = Presentation and/or test