The Northern Ireland Teacher Resourcing Programme
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MB Education Limited THE NORTHERN IRELAND TEACHER RESOURCING PROGRAMME A programme to source and recruit qualified and newly qualified teachers from Northern Ireland to positions at schools and Multi Academy Trusts in the East of England Briefing Pack for current Primary Class Teacher vacancies (x 2) at the Evolution Academy Trust, Lowestoft, Suffolk For September 2017 start June 2017 Page 1 of 8 MB Education Limited NORTHERN IRELAND TEACHER RESOURCING PROGRAMME Introduction The Programme – In Summary MB Education Limited (‘MBE) has been commissioned by the Regional • Fixed Term contracts of between 1 and 3 years at a range of top Schools Commissioner (‘RSC’) for the East of England and North East London quality schools and academies in the East of England. Region (‘the Eastern Region’) to develop a programme aimed at resourcing qualified and newly qualified teachers from Northern Ireland to undertake • Very attractive salaries in accordance with National Pay and long-term teaching assignments (of periods of between 1 and 3 years) in Conditions schools throughout the Eastern Region, covering the areas of North East London and East Anglia. • Highly attractive benefits, subject to the particular employer Trust or school MBE is working with several institutions in the Eastern Region, including Multi Academy Trusts (‘MATs’) and single academies and schools to bring • End of contract bonuses, subject to the particular employer Trust to the attention of qualified and newly qualified teachers in Northern or school Ireland certain teacher vacancies in the East of England with the objective of sourcing candidates who may be interested in taking up a post in one of • In some cases, the provision of accommodation by the employer those schools. Trust or school at attractive subsidised rates The Programme provides the opportunity for teachers from Northern • Initial interviews in Northern Ireland Ireland to live and work in the East of England and to gain experience and professional development through working on annual fixed term contracts • Start and end of contract travel costs paid, subject to the particular of between 1 and 3 years, with the option to take up permanent employer Trust or school employment at any time. • Relocation allowances, subject to the particular employer Trust or This is an exciting new initiative which is endorsed by the Department for school Education in England and by the Department of Education in Northern Ireland and the Education Authority. • Interview expenses and travel costs fully paid In addition to these partners, MB Education is working closely with teacher • Tailored and structured training and CPD throughout the contract training institutions in Northern Ireland to develop the programme, term including Stranmillis University College, St Mary’s University College, Queens University Belfast and Ulster University. • Full administrative support and assistance in England by MBE during the contract term Page 2 of 8 MB Education Limited The Evolution Academy Trust Current Vacancies at Evolution Academy Trust The Evolution Academy Trust is a Multi Academy Trust based on the original The Trust is currently seeking to appoint two Primary Teachers to teach at converter academy of Costessey Junior School in Norwich. KS1 and KS2 level at the Dell Primary School, Lowestoft. The address of the school is: Currently the Trust comprises Costessey Junior School, Costessey Infant School, Filby Primary School (all converter academies) and Dell Primary Dell Road, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 9NU School, Eaton Primary School, Elm Tree Primary School and Wensum Junior School, which are sponsored academies. The school’s website can be found at www.dellprimaryschool.co.uk The Trust believes in an open model of school to school support, and all Dell Primary School has been supported by the Trust since the summer term schools in the Trust are treated equally as they seek to support and 2015. After the withdrawal of another sponsor, EAT sponsored Dell to open challenge each other. The Trust’s strategy is built on an unrelenting moral as an academy on 1st November 2015. purpose of making sure every young person reaches their full potential. Currently the school utilises Letters and Sounds as a phonics scheme. Each school in the Trust retains its own local representation through a Curriculum information pertaining to this school is available on its website. School Advisory and Improvement Group (instead of a Governing Body) Key School Performance Data responsible for standards and safeguarding, and is led by the management team of the individual school. Support, challenge and central services are Until 2016, national data available for this school pre-dates its conversion provided for all the Trust’s schools under the leadership of Mr Tony Hull as to academy status and sponsorship by EAT. Chief Executive of the Trust and Executive Principal. 2016 Early Years Average Total Points - School: 32.41, National: 34.5 The support, challenge and central services are designed to allow school 2016 Phonics Expected Level - School: 59, National: 81 leadership teams to focus more thoroughly on pupil achievements and welfare. The school management teams and SAIGs are held accountable by 2016 Key Stage 2 - % of pupils achieving expected standard in Reading, the Trust Directors. It is the responsibility of the Members to appoint Trust Writing and Maths - School Combined: 31%, National: 53% Directors. The Trust is fortunate in having a highly skilled and committed 2016 Key Stage 2 - % of pupils achieving a high level in Reading, Writing group of Members and Directors, drawn from all walks of life, who regularly and Maths - School Combined: 4%, National 5% oversee the work of the entire Trust and who are insistent that all pupils in the Trust achieve their very best. 2016 Key Stage 2 progress overall - Reading -4.0, Writing -5.5, Maths -3.0 2016 Key Stage 2 average scaled scores - Reading 96, Maths 99, GPS 100 The Trust’s website can be found at www.evolutionacademytrust.co.uk Page 3 of 8 MB Education Limited The Dell Primary School Job Description – Class Teacher • Maintain good order and discipline among pupils. The general professional duties of teachers are listed in the Teachers’ Standards and 'School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document' and form Management of staff and resources part of the conditions of employment of all teaching staff. The document • Direct and supervise support staff assigned to them and where describes duties which may be required to be undertaken by teachers in the appropriate, other teachers. course of their employment. • Contribute to the recruitment, selection, appointment and Role and Responsibilities professional development of other teachers and support staff. Teaching • Deploy resources delegated to them. • Plan and teach lessons and sequences of lessons to the classes they are assigned to teach within the context of the school’s plans, Professional development curriculum and schemes of work. • Participate in arrangements for the appraisal and review of their own performance, and, where appropriate, that of other teachers • Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and support staff. and achievements of assigned pupils. Communication • Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for external • Communicate with pupils, parents and carers. examinations. • Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals Whole school organisation, strategy and development • Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of • Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant the school’s policies, practices and procedures in such a way as to professionals within and beyond the school. support the school’s values and vision. Note: The duties and responsibilities of the post may vary from time to time according to the • Work with others on curriculum and/or pupil development to changing demands of the school. This Job Description may be reviewed at the reasonable secure coordinated outcomes. discretion of the Executive Principal in the light of those changing requirements and in consultation with the post-holder. In any event, the Executive Principal reserves the right to review and amend the job description. Health, safety and discipline • Promote the safety and well-being of pupils. The Trust expects its staff to align themselves and adhere to the Teacher’s Standards model in respect of Teaching and Personal and Professional Conduct. The Teacher’s Standards can be found at www.education.gov.uk/publications. Page 4 of 8 MB Education Limited Remuneration and Benefits Package: Class Teacher • Subsidised rental to include all (excluding broadband) utilities paid. The following is a summary of the remuneration package and benefits to be • Private single garage for car or storage. provided for the Class teacher role at the Dell Primary School: Other Benefits Basic Annual Salary • Start and end of contract travel costs paid – to include second class • Salary in accordance with National Pay and Conditions for England travel (rail), low cost air fare or ferry/mileage (if using own car), up and Wales. to a maximum of £200. • Additional 13th month salary paid for 1 year contract (8.33% • Reasonable costs of shipping/delivery of personal items and effects increase over normal 12-month salary). at start and end of contract (to be agreed), up to a maximum of £150. • Additional 13th and 14th month salary paid in each year for 2-year contract (16.67% increase over normal 12-month salary). • Interview expenses fully paid – to include second class travel (rail), low cost air fare or ferry/mileage (if using own car), up to a Pension maximum of £200. • Employer paid contributions in accordance with the Teacher’s • Career progression opportunities at both the teaching and Pension Scheme – 16.4% (also payable on 13th and 14th month management level across all the schools in the Trust. salaries). • A structured and tailored programme of CPD in the form of in- • Member paid contributions are required starting at 7.4% and rising house training from a dedicated team of experienced and highly based on salary tier.