TEACHER (FIXED TERM)

Role Summary:

This role specifically involves delivering a diverse range of engaging physical education and health-focused lessons to our students, either in small groups or through one-to-one sessions at one of our hubs.Working with students of all ages and abilities, it is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about health and fitness and would like to inspire and motivate young people in this area by tailoring the activities to their interests.

The role involves working closely with colleagues in the team to support training, development, marking, and assisting with the smooth delivery of the PE curriculum across the school.TCW creates individualised and bespoke programmes for our students. It is important that our teachers remain flexible in order to meet the needs of our students and work within our ethos. This may mean that teachers are required to teach other subjects to the ones that they usually teach to meet students' needs.

Responsibilities:

Onsite 1:1/small group Health and Fitness Teacher Responsibilities:

• Deliver 1:1/small group sessions in Health and Physical Education to up to 20 assigned students
• Inspire students to appreciate the importance of physical activity, understand its health benefits, and develop a lifelong commitment to caring for their physical wellbeing.
• Liaise with and support offsite teachers working with your assigned students and assist their further delivery of PE to your students
• Oversee your assigned students progress
• Report progress to the student’s SWOs
• Support the delivery of other physical activities in other lessons/ structured breaks

Teaching/Planning Lessons

• Teach up to 30 hours per week, educating students in accordance with TCW’s ethos of learning through creativity.
• Prepare detailed, interesting, creative and relevant lesson plans based on the schemes of work provided for the agreed curriculums, tailoring these to meet each student or class’ needs.
• Teach specific programmes of study and ensure assigned students are entered for the agreed qualifications (e.g. Entry Level, Functional Skills, GCSE and Unit awards) in a timely manner with the Exams Officer.
• Oversee the administration and marking of evidence submitted for any qualifications you teach, liaising with the subject leads.
• Mark, assess, track and document your students’ progress in line with TCW policy, conducting baseline and half-term assessments as required.
• Write detailed half-termly/end of assignment reports and any other interim reports using good English and following all requested deadlines.
• Take charge of pastoral care for your students during your lessons and provide day-to-day discipline, sanctions and rewards, and support your students through break and lunchtimes where required.
• Instruct and guide any teaching assistants that work in the classroom with you.
• Sign in and fully utilise the ARIEL app as directed. This includes checking in, recording the students’ attendance, checking out, scoring progress and engagement, writing a session report and submitting for every session and student you are timetabled for.
• Be prepared to cover other teachers’ sessions as required, and to transfer between working offsite and onsite as required by the school.
• Prepare for and be supportive of lesson observations, and attend termly appraisal/observation feedback sessions - these are likely to take place after school.
• Arrive in time to start sessions at the agreed time and location. Report any issue immediately to the Education Team and students/their families.
• Liaise with the Teaching and Learning team if you require additional support.

Supporting Student Development

• Read the supplied background history of any assigned student taking particular note of their needs.
• Attend an initial meeting for new students where required and attempt to engage with the student making them feel comfortable in your presence.
• Write an individual risk assessment for the students
• Write further risk assessments for any trips or activities
• Read and update the students’ Individual Education Plan (IEP), in discussion with the Curriculum & Pathways Officer, and ensure you understand and follow the agreed curriculum for the student.
• Meet with professionals connected to your student(s) and attend educational reviews to discuss their progress as required.
• Keep an open dialogue each day with the other teachers, learning support and/or TAs working with mutual students as to the progress they are making.

Safeguarding

• Keep in regular contact with the Education Team through email, text and/or conversation regarding a student’s education and welfare.
• Report to the Designated Safeguarding Lead any safeguarding concerns that arise, record them on MyConcern and follow any tasks set in a timely manner.
• Train and regularly update to level 2 Safeguarding standard and keep updated with relevant KCSIE documentation.
• Adhere to the health and safety standards in the centres and report concerns to the Health and Safety Officer and Onsite Leader where appropriate.

Professionalism

• Model outstanding practice as a teacher for other staff in the school, working in line with the TCW Teacher Standards in Teaching and Learning, Professionalism and Creativity.
• Be well presented and polite during work time, especially when meeting students, parents, staff and professionals.
• Lead, contribute or attend all weekly TCW training sessions/meetings as required including completing tasks and providing evidence of understanding to be put forward for certification of completion.
• Approve weekly timesheets at the end of each week as directed by the finance team.
• Be responsible for your own expenses, including completing expense forms on ARIEL in a timely manner.

Person Specification:

Essential: Desirable:

• An honours degree or equivalent professional qualification (QTS is not essential). Degree or above in a PE related
• A Level (or equivalent experience) in fitness or physical education subject
• A passion for Health and Fitness
• Experience of teaching and
• At least GCSE level grades A*-C/4-9 or equivalent in Maths, Science and English subjects delivering high-quality PE lessons
• Knowledge of Mindfulness and Wellbeing Practices
• Experience in teaching and delivering high-quality lessons to students with behavioural
• A knowledge of: and/or Special Educational Needs
• Current curriculum for all Key Stages Experience of working in a creative
• Working with children with SEN/behavioural needs environment
• Different teaching practices
• Creative background
• Pedagogy
• Experience of working in a charity
• Safeguarding
• Creative and dynamic with high levels of attention to detail
• Ability to work alone and with initiative
• Excellent organisational and planning skills and ability to multitask
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Willing to embrace change and challenge processes to improve efficiency
• Able to manage workloads and prioritise efficiently when needed
• A team player who is able to develop effective relationships with the team and work in partnership with others
• Excellent numeracy, written English and verbal communications skills
• Strong administration skills
• Good I.T. knowledge of using Microsoft Office packages, Gmail, Google Drive, etc
• Excellent telephone manner
• Personable, professional and courteous in manner
• A friendly, positive and proactive attitude to work
• Able to manage stressful environments
• Able to be discreet and loyal, and handle confidential material professionally