The Priory School Headteachers: Chief Executive Officer: Ms Gill Lamb MA Mr Nick Ware MA Mr Neil Miller BA The Priory Academy Trust Tintagel Road Orpington Kent BR5 4LG Email: office@priory.bromley.sch.uk Telephone: 01689 819219 / 600841 Website: www.priory.bromley.sch.uk Fax: 01689 600842 THE PRIORY SCHOOL A Specialist Sports College Tintagel Road, Orpington Kent BR5 4LG MATHEMATICS TEACHER Main Scale + TLR2c ( 2,535) Required for September 2013 The Priory School is looking for a suitably qualified Mathematics Teacher who will be joining a friendly successful team. Responsibilities will be negotiated depending upon experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking individual who is keen to develop their career. We have high expectations of our students and in return the school has excellent standards of accommodation and facilities, along with committed, supportive and friendly staff. We are a co-educational comprehensive with 1160 students on role, including sixth form. The Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For an application form and further details please contact The Priory School on 01689 819219 or email: human.resources@staffpriory.co.uk Or visit The Priory School website on: www.priory.bromley.sch.uk Closing date for completed applications Thursday 9 th May 2013 The Priory School is part of The Priory Academy Trust Registered Office: Tintagel Road Orpington Kent BR5 4LG A trading name of The Priory Academy Trust a Limited Company Registered in England & Wales No. 08032410 Registered Charity No: XT37129
The Priory School Headteachers: Chief Executive Officer: Ms Gill Lamb MA Mr Nick Ware MA Mr Neil Miller BA The Priory Academy Trust Tintagel Road Orpington Kent BR5 4LG Email: office@priory.bromley.sch.uk Telephone: 01689 819219 / 600841 Website: www.priory.bromley.sch.uk Fax: 01689 600842 1 st May 2013 Dear Applicant, Teacher of Mathematics Thank you for expressing an interest in applying for the above position. The Priory School is committed to developing staff and young people so that they achieve their absolute best. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and hardworking Mathematics Teacher. If you believe you have the necessary experience, knowledge and skills to make a difference to the lives of the young people at The Priory School, then I look forward to receiving your application. Please return your completed application form by Thursday 9 th May 2013. Yours sincerely, Ms G Lamb Headteacher Mr N Miller Headteacher Registered Office: Tintagel Road Orpington Kent BR5 4LG A trading name of The Priory Academy Trust a Limited Company Registered in England & Wales No. 08032410 Registered Charity No: XT37129
3 P a g e The Priory School - Great by Choice The Priory School is an 11-18 mixed comprehensive, located in the London Borough of Bromley. The School, together with a local primary school, is part of The Priory Academy Trust. We are very proud of our school and what our young people achieve. Ofsted judge us as Good (2012) where [students] in all groups make consistently good progress and where [students] are polite and friendly, punctual to lessons and ready to learn. This success is due to our high expectations and our belief that all students can succeed and are entitled to the best education possible. In 2012 100% of our students achieved 5A*C GCSEs or equivalents, with 58% gaining 5A*CEM. Our academic results are impressive, and combined with the care, support, advice and guidance, students have the opportunity to thrive and achieve their absolute best. We believe that all members of our school community should have respect, for their own learning, for the learning of others through tolerance, support and understanding, and for the environment in which they learn. The school is organised in colleges, each with its own college leadership team and teachers. This structure helps to develop a culture in which every student is known, encouraged and supported so that we can ensure their achievement is outstanding. The Priory School offers great opportunities outside the normal curriculum. We are unique in having our own Outdoor Education Centre in South Wales. All students have the chance to visit the Ramfield Centre. As a Sports College, we have developed elite academies for post 16 students in sport, football and boxing. The above statement should give you a flavour of what it is like to be part of The Priory School. We are seeking to appoint hardworking, committed and conscientious teachers who would consider it a privilege to work with our young people. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. I look forward to receiving your application.
4 P a g e Name Title Teacher of Mathematics Accountable to: Head of Subject Current Salary Main Scale + TLR 2c ( 2,535) Conditions of Service The Priory School Main Scale Teacher Job Description To provide a high quality educational experience for all students by carrying out the duties of a teacher as set out in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions document. To apply the Teachers Standards defined as the minimum level of practice expected for Teaching including: 1. Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils 2. Promoting good progress and outcomes by pupils 3. Demonstrating good subject and curriculum knowledge 4. Planning and teaching well structured lessons 5. Adapting teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all 6. Making accurate and productive use of assessment 7. Managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment To apply the Teachers Standards defined as the minimum level of practice expected for Personal and Professional Conduct including: 1. Having proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality 2. Appropriate dress suitable for working with young people, leading by example and demonstrating high standards 3. Having an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by: 1. Treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher s professional position 2. Having regard for the need to safeguard pupils well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions 3. Showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others 4. Not undermining fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs 5. Ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.
5 P a g e Purpose Support the aims and ethos of the school as defined in the school prospectus, School Improvement Plan and Teaching & Learning handbook To be accountable for student attainment and progress within the classes that you teach To monitor student progress through assessment of and for learning and take action to ensure students meet their target grade To raise standards of student achievement and development in the widest sense by promoting and displaying a positive and encouraging attitude To promote success and self belief so that students thrive in a can-do atmosphere To build respectful relationships with students so to encourage a willingness to learn. To contribute to the development of respectful, decent and hardworking individuals who have purpose To set a good example in terms of standards, professional dress and appearance, punctuality and attendance To uphold school policies for teaching, uniform, code of conduct and behaviour in a consistent, firm and non-confrontational manner Maintain a purposeful and calm atmosphere in the classroom, college and around the school Take responsibility for personal development and engage with the school s training programme so that the learning experience for students is the best it can possibly be Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school including developing effective professional relationships with colleagues Teaching and learning To plan and deliver high quality personalised lessons with regard to the school s vision, principles and policies Ensure that suitably differentiated materials and strategies are provided and used to challenge all students at the appropriate level, regardless of their ability To contribute to the formulation of schemes of work, including the writing of schemes as requested by the Head of Subject To follow adopted schemes of work as directed by the Head of Subject Provide clear structures for sequences of lessons which: - maintain pace and use lesson time very well - provide challenge, matching pupils needs accurately - use well judged and imaginative strategies - have consistently high expectations
6 P a g e - have sharply focused and timely interventions - take every opportunity to develop high standards of literacy and numeracy - assess prior knowledge and understanding - systematically check students understanding - include the setting of regular and appropriate homework - provide students with information on how to improve To mark and return work in line with school policy To be able to set realistic and challenging academic targets for individual students that reflect at least expected progress To assess, record and report on attendance, progress, development and attainment of students and to keep records as required To keep up-to-date with skills, knowledge and resources to help prepare lessons To encourage good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour and standards of work To contribute to enrichment programmes within and beyond curriculum time Have in depth subject knowledge that challenges and inspires Understand and utilise student data including Key Stage results, targets, expected and good progress Maintain rigorous and accurate records on students progress, attainment, attendance and homework Systematically set tests, assessments, exams, assignments and homework so to accurately inform Professional Predictions Inclusion To be child centred Understand how student learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development To be able to set realistic and challenging pastoral targets for individual students To maintain effective classroom management in accordance with school procedures Build relationships with all students and be available when needed to listen and offer support and encouragement Monitor the progress of each learner and alert the College Leadership Team if there are any areas of concern Maintain high standards within the form group including monitoring attendance, punctuality, uniform, attitude and behaviour so that students leave for lessons prepared Ensure the accuracy of registers and process absence notes Disseminate school information and messages as required Make contact with parents as required Monitor students using the Pastoral Ladder as required Work within the code of practice relating to Additional Educational Needs liaising with the SENCo and TAs as required
7 P a g e Leadership and Management To work as a designated team member To contribute to effective working relations in the subject and college To take part in staff development programmes by participating in CPD arrangements To engage actively in appraisal To undertake any duties as may reasonably be requested by the Headteachers Be familiar with policy documentation relating to the post of teacher To be a good communicator and positive influence when dealing with all stakeholders and do not bring the school into disrepute Self Evaluation To self reflective as a teacher with the intent to improve teaching To be open to the evaluation of performance by others with the intent to improve teaching To positively contribute to the development of a learning community Administration Review and read documentation as required Attend college, subject and staff meetings as appropriate, contributing actively whenever possible Contact the school in line with policy when absent from school Set work when absent from lessons in line with school policy Provide assessment reports when required within the assessment cycle and comments on individual students when specifically requested Enter assessment data as required Assist the Head of Subject in carrying out analysis of examination results and performance at the beginning of the academic year and agreeing corrective actions resulting from the evaluation and analysis Attend Parents' Consultation Meetings Provide the required documentation for Subject Progress Meetings
8 P a g e PERSON SPECIFICATION (Essential) Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status Good degree in specialist subject Knowledge and understanding In-depth understanding of subject requirements for KS3, KS4 and KS5 in the subject(s) advertised (NQTs) Can demonstrate successful teaching experience at KS3, KS4 and KS5 in the subject(s) advertised (experienced teachers) Understanding the descriptors for outstanding teaching Commitment to being an outstanding classroom practitioner Commitment to raising student attainment and progress Ability to maintain outstanding behaviour for learning Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies and resources Ability to systematically plan to meet the needs of all abilities and ensure progress Ability to systematically assess understanding and intervene as appropriate to ensure understanding and progress Understanding of baseline data and the ability to set clear targets Ability to reflect on own practice and improve teaching Ability to meet the needs of all students Ability to make good use of ICT to improve the learning experience for students Willingness to offer Wave 2 and Wave 3 intervention and other extra-curricular activities Willingness to keep up-to-date with current developments in teaching and resources to inform and improve teaching Excellent attendance and punctuality Knowledge of and adherence to the school s values and principles Personal skills and attributes Determination High standards Commitment to inclusion Ability to establish productive working relationships Ability to work well in a team Ability to communicate effectively Ability to meet deadlines Emotionally intelligent Enthusiastic Reflective Self motivated Sense of humour and perspective Demonstrate initiative Drive Ambition Personal presence