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THE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
is looking to recruit teachers for September 2020
(Contracts available from July 2020)
“Flying High Together”
Together we inspire a lifelong love of learning, which enables children to achieve more than they ever believed possible.
We welcome applications from student teachers who are ready to start their career with us
The Kite Academy Trust is a group of 9 Primary Academies, a mix of infant and through-primary, one and two-form entry. We have three nurseries and a specialist unit for children with Developmental Language Delay. We are closely connected in the Farnham/Frimley/Camberley/Farnborough area, with a Central Office at Holly Lodge Primary Academy in Ash Vale.
We share the same ethos and values, with children at the heart of all we do. We work closely together and our staff both support and learn from each other.
The many benefits of working as teachers in a multi academy trust include widely varied and quality CPD, team-working and greater opportunities for professional development and promotion within the organisation
If you are interested in working in one of our academies please contact Jan Abel at the Kite central office for more information on jan.abel@kite.academy , or apply via our website http://thekiteacademytrust.org/about-us/job-opportunities/
If you have a preference to work in a particular academy or to teach a specific age group within the primary range there will be an opportunity to discuss this at interview
Visits to our Academies are welcomed and encouraged– please see accompanying information about our Taster Day on Thursday 13th February 2020 and email jan.abel@kite.academy to arrange this.
Deadline for applications: 26th February 2020
Interviews to be held week beginning 2nd March 2020
TASTER DAY
The intention of our Taster Day is that you are given an insight into how our Trust works, visit a number of academies, tour and chat to staff and children. Over lunch we will invite some of our students and newly and recently qualified teachers to join you so that you can ask questions and hear about their experience.
Two of our senior staff will escort you through the day and give you as much information about us as we can fit in! We are very proud of our organisation, which we believe is a great place to work and learn and we want to share it, hopeful that you might like to join us.
The day has been timed to avoid heavy school traffic times and we will arrange for pick-ups from local stations if you are not a driver. The outline of the day suggests some railway stations and timings but if you have a particular requirement please contact us as soon as possible in order that we may accommodate you.
You are invited to submit an application to our Trust following your visit, with a closing date of 26th February 2020 with interviews being held week commencing 2nd March.
Applications can be made through our website but should you require some additional assistance, please contact us on 01252 984930 (option 2) or via jan.abel@kite.academy
Please reply to this email by return confirming whether you intend to attend the day and if you need to be collected from the station (and which one!) Please also indicate any special dietary/accessibility needs that you may have.
OUTLINE OF TASTER DAY - THURSDAY 13TH FEBRUARY
Kite Academy Trust ‘Taster Day’ for potential NQT applicants
10:00am Minibus collection from North Camp Station*
Minibus collection from Ash Vale Station*
10:10am Independent travellers arr. Holly Lodge School- suggest on-road parking
10:15am Welcome and outline of the day with coffee/refreshments
10.40 am -12.30pm Depart on minibus to visit/tour of several Kite academies (a mix of Infant and Primaries of different sizes)
12:30- 1:20pm Lunch at The Grove Primary
1:20 – 2:30 pm Further tour of academy
2:30 Return by minibus to station*/Holly Lodge Academy to collect vehicle
Trains to/from London:
• Arr 9:44 Ash Vale from Waterloo and Clapham Junction (dep 9 am)
• Dep Ash Vale 15:09 to Clapham Junction/Waterloo
Trains to/from Kingston:
• Dep Kingston 8:25 arr Clapham Junction 8:45, then as above to Ash Vale
• Dep Ash Vale 15:09 to Clapham Junction 15:49 change for Kingston arr 16:25
Trains to/from Reading:
• Dep Reading 9:33 arr North Camp 9:58
• Dep North Camp 14:58 arr 15:22
CLASS TEACHER
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To take responsibility for a class of children to promote effective teaching and learning and instil in each child a love of learning for life that enables them to achieve beyond what they thought possible
To promote the highest standards of education in a caring and supportive environment where children feel safe, secure and ready to learn.
To take responsibility for an area of the curriculum and co-ordinate the work of colleagues and policy in order to promote effective teaching and learning for pupils.
To be responsible for the education and welfare of a class of pupils in accordance with the requirements of Conditions of Employment of School Teachers, having regard to the requirements of the Primary Curriculum and Foundation Stage Curriculum, the Academy’s aims, objectives, development plan, programmes of work, and policies of the Academy Trust.
To share in the corporate responsibility for the well -being and discipline of all pupils.
To be responsible for own safety and the safety of those affected by your work, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, Management of Health and Safety Regulations.
Through strong modelling of the Academys’ values, our teachers:
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• create a safe and stimulating learning environment
• ensure stretch and challenge for pupils of all backgrounds and abilities
• consistently demonstrate the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
• have confidence to creatively solve the variety of challenges teachers face
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
• be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
• plan teaching to build on pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge, addressing misunderstandings
• enable pupils to reflect on their learning and progress towards targets, encouraging them to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own learning
• through classroom practise, demonstrate an understanding of how pupils learn
• use a variety of teaching methods, planned adult intervention, first –hand experience and play and talk as vehicles for learning
• use effective questioning and listen carefully to pupils, addressing misconceptions
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
• show a secure knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum and ensure a working knowledge of any developments
• ensure that teaching is interesting and engaging
• promote high standards of literacy and demonstrate a clear understanding of systematic synthetic phonics
• demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching strategies in maths
Plan and teach well-structured lessons
• ensure lessons are well-structured and promote a love of learning
• ensure that time is used effectively and resources are organised and readily available to promote a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place.
• set and give effective feedback on homework and support parents in its implementation
• plan and participate in other out-of-class activities (off-site trips, residential visits) to enrich children’s knowledge and understanding
• reflect upon own teaching critically to improve effectiveness
• contribute to the design of an engaging whole Academy curriculum through leading (either individually or as a team member) a subject area/areas (not NQTs), developing plans which identify clear targets and success criteria
• Contribute to whole Academy priorities for development
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
• ensure effective differentiation
• adapt teaching to address the range of learning needs and styles of children
• ensure teaching is adapted to engage and support children at different stages of development and with varying needs including those of high ability; those with English as an additional language and those with disabilities; take appropriate account of ethnic and cultural diversity to enrich the curriculum and raise achievement
• plan effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and, in collaboration with the SENCo, make an appropriate contribution to the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEND support arrangements
Make accurate and productive use of assessment
• know and understand how to assess pupils including statutory assessment requirements
• make use of formative and summative assessment to ensure progress; use data to monitor this, setting targets, and planning lessons to help meet these
• give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage pupils to respond to the feedback.
Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
• have clear rules and routines and high expectations for behaviour in classrooms
• promote good and considerate behaviour both in classrooms and around the Academy, in line with the Academy’s behaviour policy
• maintain an expectation of positive learning behaviour through development of independence, concentration, perseverance and attentive listening
• involve and motivate children by using a range of approaches to effectively manage classes appropriate to children’s needs
• maintain excellent relationships with children
Fulfil wider professional responsibilities
• make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the Academy through supporting initiatives, extra- curricular and charitable events that enrich pupils’ life experiences and build relationships with parents and the community
• draw on advice and specialist support when needed
• work effectively with support staff
• work as a member of a team, planning co-operatively, sharing information, ideas and expertise, developing effective professional relationships with colleagues
• be proactive in improving teaching through appropriate CPD
• respond to advice and feedback from colleagues
• liaise effectively with pupils’ parents/carers through informative oral and written reports on progress and achievements, discussing appropriate targets and encouraging them to support their children’s learning, behaviour and progress
Demonstrate professional duties and responsibilities in line with Part II of Teachers’ Standards.
Undertake reasonable roles and responsibilities as requested by the Head Teacher to meet the needs of the children in the Academy.