Gors Community School - Senior Teacher

OVERVIEW:
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled class teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team, at our progressive and vibrant school. The right candidate for this post will have at least 5 years' experience teaching and leading a subject or Progression Step. They must have a proven track record to be able to plan strategically to manage, motivate and inspire teams of teachers in innovative strategies to improve learning and teaching.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a well-motivated and outstanding teacher with drive and enthusiasm to the post of Senior Teacher to commence February 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A team of professional, hardworking and motivated teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards
• A strong and devolved leadership group to support the driving of the school vision
• A committed governing body with high expectations for the life and work of the school
• Positive relationships with parents and the wider community
• An opportunity to continually professionally develop to prepare for headship in the future

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Support the Head, Deputy and SMT in delivery of the school vision, for all learners
• Be able to work with our Senior Management team in driving school improvement
• Be confident in driving the curriculum and have a sound knowledge of assessment
• Have an excellent understanding of pupil development, being able to make excellent relationships and have strong behaviour management skills
• Support and look to constantly improve staff wellbeing
• Take a daily lead in the operational management of the school, supporting staff (eg timetables, risk assessments, trips, etc)
• Take ownership of evidencing our improvement of outcomes for all learners
• Attend governing body meetings
• Attend events, supporting the school and community
• Manage and motivate the support team, including TAs and all support staff
• Have a commitment to continued professional development for yourself and others

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:

• Hold as a minimum, a B.ED or B.A & PGCE or equivalent & have at least 5 years' experience in teaching and leadership
• Show enthusiasm and commitment for working in partnership with children, staff, governors, parents and the local community
• Play a significant role in the strategic direction and life of the school using energy and enthusiasm
• Have demonstrable management, leadership and ICT skills
• Have a full understanding of processes involving children in care, child protection and safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership
• Have experience working with multi-agencies in relation to Wellbeing and ALN
• Have an innovative, collaborative and creative approach
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff
• Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge teachers and pupils alike
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, inter-personal and organisational skills
• Have confidence understanding and communicating data in relation to pupils' progress
• Be flexible and forward thinking in your approach

Visit to Gors Community School: 4:00pm - 5:00pm 14.12.2023
Closing date: 12:00 on 17.01.2024
Shortlisting: 13:00 19.01.2024
Lesson Observations: Week beginning 22.01.2024
Interviews: 29.01.2024

Application forms and further particulars are available on the Swansea Teaching Posts website https://www.swansea.gov.uk/schooljobs

Please submit a letter of application and a completed application form to the Deputy Head Teacher, Lucy Rowden - Rowdenl1@hwbcymru.net

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Safeguarding: The Authority in line with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake and keep up to date with mandatory safeguarding training for the both the protection of children and adults.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS):
This post requires the postholder to have the level of DBS disclosure as indicated below:
Standard DBS Disclosure Application Enhanced DBS Disclosure Application No DBS Disclosure Application
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If you are successful, you are required to be a member of the Education Workforce Council.

Application form - primary, secondary, special teachers (Word doc) [117KB] Gors Community School - Senior Teacher (job description) (PDF) [334KB]