TEACHER OF CLASSICS RECRUITMENT PACK January 2014 Ref: REQ000028 Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in this post and in the School. We seek to appoint a talented and dynamic teacher of classics to lead our very successful Classics Department. BGS has a vital role in Bradford and seeks to be the automatic school of choice for bright boys and girls in its extensive catchment area regardless of means. I hope the information in this pack proves useful and gives you sufficient guidance to pursue your application. I look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely Kevin Riley Headmaster TEACHER OF CLASSICS Job Title: Teacher of Classics Reports to: Head of Classics Any Direct Reports: None Job Purpose: All teachers at Bradford Grammar School are responsible for the delivery of their subject(s) to their allocated classes. In this task, the subject teacher is directly responsible to the Head of Department. In addition, most teachers will be required to be Form Teachers and hence play a central part in the pastoral care of pupils. In this duty, Form Teachers are directly responsible to the Head of Year. Accountabilities/Responsibilities:- The duties of the teacher at Bradford Grammar School include: Subject Teaching Preparing and teaching lessons in accordance with the department’s schemes of work. Setting and marking work carried out by the pupils in accordance with departmental policy. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils. Maintaining good records of pupils’ work. These records may be inspected periodically by the Head of Department. Providing work for pupils when possible in the event of the teacher’s absence. Attending departmental meetings. Assisting in the development of the department in consultation with the Head of Department. Helping to provide a stimulating and attractive working environment in classrooms, including displays of pupils’ work. Professional Development Participating in the school’s performance management procedure. Participating in arrangements for professional development (as appropriate) in consultation with the Head of Department/Senior Management Team. Seeking guidance from the Head of Department, Head of Year or any member of the Senior Management Team whenever there are matters of professional concern with regard to the delivery of the subject or other duties within school. Pastoral Care Implementing the pastoral policies introduced by the Senior Management Team. Providing guidance (where appropriate) on matters of educational and social concern to the pupils. Safeguarding the health and safety of pupils. Maintaining good order and implementing the school disciplinary procedures at all times. Promoting good standards of conduct towards other members of the school and the wider community. Reporting concerns about a pupil’s general well-being, work or behaviour to the Form Teacher or Head of Year including misbehaviour both on and off the premises. Reporting concerns about child protection issues to the Deputy Head at the earliest opportunity. Promoting good timekeeping and punctuality. Participating in meetings to promote a pupil’s progress. Attending school assemblies unless otherwise agreed with the Deputy Head. Following the school policy governing school trips. Form Teacher Specific Duties Taking responsibility for the care of the pupils within the form group. Being the first person to whom a pupil may turn for help and guidance on matters relating to school or of personal concern. Monitoring a pupil’s work and progress with regard to work within school and the commitment to homework. Promoting good communications with parents regarding matters of general pastoral concern. Attending the relevant information evening as appropriate. Being part of a team involved in the delivery of Personal, Social and Health Education, Citizenship and Careers Guidance. Encouraging and monitoring the extent of a pupil’s involvement with extra- curricular activities and achievements. Assisting the pupil in time-management, study skills and other matters relating to planning and good working practices. Ensuring the efficient use of the pupil’s work planner. Advising a pupil with regard to homework detentions, formal detentions and commendations. Helping to prepare pupil references for school and external use. Developing and maintaining higher education files. Overseeing the completion of higher education applications. Producing the first draft of the UCAS reference (Upper Sixth Form only). Registering the pupils twice daily except Wednesday afternoons. Distributing information of a routine nature to parents via pupils. Accompanying the form group to year-group assemblies except with the agreement of the Head of Year. Communications with Parents Attending the relevant parents’ evenings. Completing interim and end-of-term reports in accordance with school policy. Responding in writing or by telephone or other means to parental requests for information and keeping a record of the main outcomes and communicating these outcomes to the Head of Department and Head of Year. Miscellaneous Providing cover for absent colleagues and to be available for cover during any part of the school day in consultation with the Deputy Head. Assisting with the arrangements for the entrance examination either in supervision or assessment. Assisting at Open Days (and Open Evenings). Attending Founders’ Day and Speech Day. Attending staff meetings and briefings. Advising the Senior Leadership Team on matters of whole-school concern. Invigilating pupils for the purposes of school and public examinations. Undertaking school duty and detention duty according to the schedule arranged by the Senior Leadership Team. Contributing to and assisting (as appropriate) with the extra-curricular life of the school. Assisting in the appointment of new staff in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team. Assisting in the professional development of teachers and other colleagues as requested and in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team. Assisting with the induction programme of new staff as requested and in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team. Undertaking such other duties as may be requested from time to time. Personal Specification:- Inspirational, well qualified teacher Excellent listening and communication skills, both verbal and written. Demonstrable high level organisational and time management skills. Resilient, thorough approach with a positive ‘can do’ attitude. A team-player with the willingness to be flexible and be committed to contributing to a full programme of extra-curricular activities. Note: In common with all staff and pupils, the Teacher of Classics should be aware of the School’s Safety Policy and implement it as appropriate. This Job Description is subject to review and amendment in the light of the needs of the School. Any changes deemed necessary will be discussed and agreement sought prior to implementation. All roles within the school carry the responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. If in the course of carrying out the role, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risk(s) to the safety or welfare a child(ren) in school s/he must report these concerns to the Assistant Head (Pastoral), who is the school’s Child Protection Officer. OUR OFFER This is a key role within the classics department and in return we offer a generous remuneration and benefits package: Teachers’ salaries will be in the range of £26,144 to £36,605 (B1-B6), unless progression through the threshold is agreed, where the salary range extends to £40,031. Payment is made monthly, on the nearest working day to the 21st, direct to a bank or building society account. Membership of the Teachers Pensions Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work and School Fees Employee Discount Platform CONDITIONS Work Permit All applicants must demonstrate that they have the right to work in the UK. If you are not the holder of a UK/EU passport, the School will need to see documentary evidence of your right to work. References Please supply the names and contact details of two referees who can comment on your suitability for this position. One must be your current or last employer. The school reserves the right to approach any past employer for a reference. Please state on your application if you do not wish us to approach any past employers and wish to discuss this with us prior to references being taken. Please note that we will contact referees if you are short listed for the post and seek references before interview. In relation to work with children we will seek information about any past disciplinary issues relating to children and/or child protection concerns you may have been subject to. If you have any concerns about this please contact the HR Manager on 01274 553718 to discuss these issues. All employment is conditional on receipt of references satisfactory to Bradford Grammar School. Criminal Background Checks As the job for which you are applying involves substantial opportunity for access to children, it is important that you provide us with legally accurate answers. Upfront disclosure of a criminal record may not debar you from appointment as we shall consider the nature of the offence, how long ago and at what age it was committed and any other relevant factors. Please submit information in confidence enclosing details