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Year 6 Class

Teacher

Application

Pack

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Letter from Sir Steve Lancashire, Chief Executive, REAch2

Academy Trust

Dear Candidate

Thank you for your interest in these roles within the REAch2 Academy Trust.

This is a hugely exciting time for our family of schools. The Trust has been recognised by the Department for Education as being well placed to

raise standards and achieve excellence for pupils in a growing number of schools nationwide. We are presented with a rare opportunity to

make a real difference to the lives and life chances of so many primary school children – many of whom haven’t previously received the

educational opportunities they deserve.

The Trust includes schools at all stages of development, from those requiring significant improvement through to existing outstanding schools.

As a Trust we are clear about the importance of achieving long term sustainability for our schools. Our vision is to enable individual academies

to flourish with real autonomy, whilst also ensuring a strong ethos of support and collaboration across our schools.

Teachers within REAch2 belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development

opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles

within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff

and pupils alike.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within and beyond their

school to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence, and are committed to providing the highest standards of

teaching for all children. If that is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.

Sir Steve Lancashire

Chief Executive, REAch2 Academy Trust

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Our Cornerstones and Touchstones

REAch2 is the Cornerstone of the Trust: providing a strong, responsible foundation from which

every academy develops and grows. A cornerstone provides a subtle yet paramount role in the

construction of a building and ensures that REAch2 is a trustworthy, accountable and inspirational

organisation, delivering the best possible learning experience.

REAch2 is defined by the values of excellence, quality, delivery and standards – these features

give the Trust its enduring attributes and its inherent reliability.

However, what gives each REAch2 Academy its uniqueness are the Touchstones of the Trust

(seen on the right). Just as 500 years ago touchstones were used to test the quality of the gold they

marked, so too our touchstones find what is precious and set these things apart. They are used to

express the values and ethos of the Trust and describe what the Trust wants to be known for and

how it wishes to operate.

With good leadership, we aspire to develop children academically, emotionally, physically and spiritually. We notice talent and spot the

‘possible’ in people as well as the ‘actual’. Developing potential across our Trust becomes a realisation that there is a future worth pursuing for

everyone.

Children deserve enjoyment in their learning and the pleasure that comes from absorption in a task and achieving their goals. Providing

contexts for learning which are relevant, motivating and engaging, release in children their natural curiosity, fun and determination.

Inspiration breathes energy and intent into our schools: through influential experiences, children can believe that no mountain is too high and

that nothing is impossible.

REAch2 serves a wide range of communities across the country and we celebrate the economic, social, cultural and religious diversity that this

brings: embracing inclusion ensures that we are a Trust that serves all, believing that everyone can succeed.

We take our responsibility seriously. We act judiciously with control and care. We don’t make excuses, but mindfully answer for our actions

and continually seek to make improvements.

REAch2 is a Trust that has a strong moral purpose, our integrity is paramount. Our mission is to change children's lives by providing the very

best quality education we can. Through this, children can fulfil their potential, become happy, successful adults and contribute effectively and

meaningfully to society. We welcome the fact that all our decisions and actions are open to scrutiny. You can learn more about REAch2 at our

website: www.reach2.org

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Year 6 Class Teacher at Springfield Academy (MPR)

Springfield Primary Academy is a three-form entry school in the heart of Moseley, closely situated to the thriving city-centre of Birmingham.

The school is part of the REAch2 Multi-Academy Trust family, having joined the Trust on 1 December 2018. At Springfield, every child is

recognised as a unique individual and we celebrate and welcome differences within our school community. The ability to learn is

underpinned by the teaching of basic skills, knowledge, concepts and values.

We are not going to shy away from the fact that the school is facing a challenging agenda and on its last Ofsted Inspection was rated as

Inadequate. It is on a journey to providing Exceptional Opportunities for Learning. A lot more remains to be done and this is where you

come in!

If you really want to make a difference, then we need YOU!

This isn’t just any teaching job. This is the opportunity to be part of something amazing, to improve the life chances of children,

So, if you are:

An excellent practitioner keen to work in a supportive and principle based school?

Driven by a strong moral purpose to enable disadvantaged children to achieve against the odds?

Passionate about creativity and fun?

Warm in character, easy to work with and committed to teamwork, recognising that more can be achieved together than is possible as individuals?

Unafraid of hard work?

Calm and able to handle pressure and setbacks?

Keen to be challenged to become the best teacher that you can be?

Able to be pushed at an accelerated rate of development, and reflective and proactive enough to make it happen?

Determined to succeed against the odds, with a ‘Find a way or make one!’ attitude?

Then you’d love to work at Springfield Primary Academy.

This is not just another job. This is a chance to be part of something exciting and very worthwhile. This opportunity will open doors both professionally and personally to anyone who joins our quest. We can offer you:

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A Leadership Team dedicated to helping you develop an outstanding career;

The chance to work for one of the largest Academy Trust – REAch2

The chance to work with a fantastic team, with the best possible opportunities to share ideas, planning, assessment etc.;

Opportunity to work alongside outstanding teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflectivity;

The chance to use / develop personal curriculum strengths;

An excellent CPD training programme;

A dynamic, creative staff, dedicated to achieving whole-school improvement;

Appreciative, well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils;

Enthusiastic and proactive parents.

We would like to hear from great teachers, with primary experience and a genuine commitment to improving the life chances of the children they teach.

For an informal discussion, please email recruitment@springfieldacademy.org.uk and leave your mobile phone number and Sasha Taylor – Head of school will call you.

To request an application pack, please email recruitment@springfieldacademy.org.uk

The deadline for applications is 12.00 noon on Thursday 7th May 2020

Initial interviews will take place via Zoom.

Equality and Diversity Monitoring REAch2 Academy Trust aims to promote equality of opportunity and diversity across our workforce. We recognise and value the differences between individual skillsets and the benefits this can bring for the organisation. Please help us to understand this better by completing our online Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form. Safeguarding REAch2 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. An enhanced DBS check is essential for this role.

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Selection Process

Application deadline: 12noon on 7th May 2020

Application to be returned to:

Recruitment@springfieldacademy.org.uk

Shortlisting w/c 10th May 2020

Interviews

w/c 10th May 2020 initially via Zoom

Job starts September 2020

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Job Title: Class Teacher

Salary Scale Point: Main scale

Relationships:

The post holder is responsible to the Head Teacher for his/her teaching duties and responsibilities for

teaching tasks.

Where relevant the post holder is responsible for the supervision of the work of a teaching assistant.

Job Purpose:

To have responsibility for teaching an assigned class and to be responsible for the day to day work and

management of classes and the safety and welfare of the pupils as appropriate.

Generic Responsibilities

To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education and to support

the Head Teacher in promoting the ethos of the school.

To meet and conform to the appropriate standards set out in the Teachers’ Standards and the current

School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document or such other revised document/s as identified by the

Department for Education.

To follow any current and applicable School Policies under the direction of the Head Teacher.

To respond to the needs of the school, with particular reference to the teaching of groups and classes

within the school, as deemed necessary by the Head Teacher in accordance with the School Teachers’

Pay and Conditions Document.

Specific Responsibilities

To meet the expectations of a class teacher as determined by the Teachers’ Standards document and the

School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

To create and manage a caring, supportive, purposeful and stimulating learning environment.

To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum.

To identify clear teaching objectives and learning outcomes with appropriate challenges and high

expectations.

To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring differentiation of learning needs, reflecting all

abilities.

To plan opportunities to develop the social, cultural and emotional aspects of pupils’ learning.

To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment record keeping and reporting of pupils’ progress.

To ensure appropriate records are available for the transfer of pupils.

To communicate and consult with parents on all aspects of their children’s education – academic, social

and emotional.

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To work co-operatively as part of a year team, including planning work and supervising support staff.

To actively pursue and extend own professional development, undertake relevant training, maintain an

evidential portfolio and keep abreast of new developments, sharing expertise and experiences as

appropriate.

To work alongside other members of staff to review and innovate the curriculum.

To participate as required in meetings with colleagues, other professionals and parents.

To contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and

procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and vision.

To follow guidance and support from members of the leadership team.

To actively and positively participate in performance management.

To promote the safety and well-being of pupils, taking all reasonable steps to safeguard their health and

safety both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in

authorised school activities elsewhere.

To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well-

focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and consistently implementing the school’s behaviour

policy.

To ensure that at all times priority is given to the safeguarding of young people and that Safeguarding

Policies and Procedures are followed.

To carry out any other duty which is deemed reasonable by the Head Teacher.

Special Conditions

The post holder will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and suitability check to satisfy child protection

requirements. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and all convictions or

cautions must be declared.

At all times ensure that priority is given to the safeguarding of young people and that Safeguarding Policies and

Procedures are followed.

This Job Description may be amended at any time, according to the changing priorities of the school as identified

within the school’s strategic plan and in consultation with the post holder.

Springfield Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Signed__________________________ (Employee) Signed: ___________________________ Print Name ________________________________ Head Teacher / Line Manager

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Person Specification – Class Teacher

Essential Desirable

Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status.

Further relevant qualifications.

First Aid Training

Experience Evidence of excellent classroom practice with the ability to create a class atmosphere that is achievement orientated and to inject pace into a lesson, using strategies that build children’s self-esteem.

Evidence of the ability to raise standard significantly in own classroom and throughout the school.

Ability to provide a high quality, well differentiated education and expect high standards from all children.

Ability to contribute effectively to support team work.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with parents/carers and external agencies in partnership.

Enthusiasm for teaching, a positive philosophy and outlook, coupled with a good sense of humour.

Experience of teaching year groups within Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1/Key Stage 2

The willingness and ability to move between key stages FS/KS1/KS2 if required.

Knowledge & Skills

Full knowledge and understanding of the Foundation Stage Curriculum Guidance, National Curriculum and the National Primary Strategy.

To have ICT skills for both personal and classroom use.

Ability to communicate well, be an effective whole school team member.

Highly organised, with the ability to work on own initiative.

Ability to ensure that policy and procedures are carried out correctly and effectively.

Understanding of relevant policies, codes of practice and requirements.

Experience of regular use of an Interactive Whiteboard.

Willingness to develop ICT capabilities further and attend training.

Willingness to take responsibility for own professional

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Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning activities.

Understanding of the need at all times for confidentiality and discretion.

Ability to engage in professional dialogue about the curriculum, school organisation, procedures and policies.

An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and child protection and the implications for pupils.

development.

Use and encourage clear, articulate speech with excellent pronunciation and correct use of grammar.

Wider Responsibilities and professionalism

Commitment to school vision and ethos.

Respectful, trusting, supportive and constructive relationships with children.

High standards of professional behaviour with parents and colleagues.

Commitment to collaboration and co-operative working.

Positive contribution to school development.

Attend and constructively contribute to staff, team and planning meetings and school improvement activity.

Contribute to school extra-curricular and enrichment provision by leading or supporting activities.

Commitment to personal professional development.

Proactively seek advice from colleagues and offer support and guidance to other staff.

Maintain a professional, positive attitude and outlook at all times.