Teacher at The Lion Works School

About the role
We are seeking an experienced teacher to join our team. We have an exciting teaching opportunity and are looking for an outstanding, committed and motivated teacher to contribute to the development of teaching and learning and curriculum across the school. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious and proven classroom practitioner who can display a real passion for developing and inspiring the pupils in their care.

The teacher will teach a year 8 class but will need to be flexible and be willing to teach KS3 and 4, with a knowledge of GCSE and BTEC. The suitable candidate will be expected to plan and deliver a progressive curriculum across the Key Stages ensuring aspirational outcomes and supporting our students on their future pathways.
Further Information
As a teacher, you will:

plan, implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum area(s) as appropriate
ensure that teaching is based on current best available practice and is consistent with a high standard of practice
monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and form tutor
facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential
to contribute to raising standards of student attainment
create an outstanding student experience which leads to progression
support, manage and deploy of teaching assistants and relevant staff
keep appropriate records of students’ work
mark and return work set, including homework within an agreed and reasonable time
assess, record and report on development, progress and attainment and use this knowledge and understanding to extend and challenge students’ learning
provide academic and pastoral support to students in accordance with agreed procedures
As a member of staff, you will:

ensure that your practice and conduct is consistently of a high standard
manage student issues within agreed protocols
undertake such other reasonable duties as the Headteacher may require from time to time and review this Job Description annually with the Headteacher
participate in the school’s appraisal and supervision process and to undertake any training that may be appropriate
support and promote our school ethos and approach
take appropriate responsibility to ensure the health and safety of self and others
pursue the achievement and integration of equal opportunities throughout all The Lion Works School’s activities
adhere to the Staff Handbook and Code of Conduct
uphold our safeguarding culture of vigilance at all times, ensuring the safeguarding of students is always of paramount importance and follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection policy
Duties falling within the scope of designated contact hours:

teaching of students
continually maintain and develop teaching and learning approaches
planning, risk assessing and supervising enrichment activities, including trips and visits
supporting activities relating to employability, work experience and volunteering
participation in curriculum development activities
attending meetings both internally and externally
attendance at consultation evenings, open evenings and award events
marking of students’ work and of internal examinations and assessments
invigilating exams
supervising students’ break and lunchtimes, including leading activities
completing general administration relevant to the role, including paperwork in relation to student disciplinary matters, student profile and progress updates adhering to deadlines
preparation of reports on student progress for parents/carers
contributing to the reports written for both parents and local authorities, including providing timely feedback to the SENDCo for Annual Review meetings
attending staff development events and weekly staff meetings
undertaking and meeting any relevant CPD requirements
liaising with our therapy team and other specialists to ensure enhanced provision is in place at all times
About Us
The Lion Works School is an Independent special school. We are part of an ethical and progressive organisation that believes it can achieve real change for children, young people and their families.

The Lion Works School is situated within the BCP local authority. We offer an academic and vocational specialist learning provision across KS3, KS4 and Post 16 aiming to reduce barriers to enable successful learning experiences and outcomes. There are a variety of routes a student can take, which include GCSEs, BTECs and other accredited qualifications whilst building confidence, improving wellbeing, enabling self-regulation and increasing attendance. Our school is full of life and has a wealth of resources to spark interest and ignite that passion to achieve, equipping our students for everyday life and the opportunities that await them.

Equal Opportunities

The Lion Works School will seek to ensure that all existing and potential employees and students are given equal opportunities for employment and education. It is committed to the elimination of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, age, marital status, colour, race, nationality or other ethnic or national origin, disability, sexuality, trade union membership or activity and religious background. The school will seek to ensure that no applicant for employment or education is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be justified. The school aims to provide an open welcoming and safe environment for all its students, employees, and visitors.

Safeguarding
The Lion Works School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be conducted; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. If you are shortlisted, you will be required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.