Principal’s Weekly Update – Term 5 Issue 4

We require an enthusiastic candidate to join our team of Teaching Assistants, on a temporary basis until July 2013.  The successful candidate should have good literacy and numeracy skills.  They will show initiative and be confident with young people.

If you require further information, contact Human Resources on 0117 9763000 ext 1198, 1196, 1199 or email: hr@clf.cabot.ac.uk

 Closing date: Noon on Monday 28 May 2012

 Job Description

 Particular responsibilities will include:

 Attending to the personal and learning needs of students who have a wide range of special education needs, including physical disabilities, sensory impairments, specific learning difficulties (e.g. dyslexia) and/or emotional and behavioural difficulties.

 Supporting these students in practical lessons and moving around the classrooms and Academy where necessary.

 Working with teachers and other professionals in planning and implementing individual learning programmes for students who haveSEN.

 Maintaining the flow of information about students withSENto the SENCo and relevant staff at the Academy.

 Being available to undertake additional duties in the form of cover for sick or absent colleagues from the LSA team.

 Undertaking relevant in service training arranged by the Academy.

 Undertaking other related duties negotiated with teaching staff, support staff or the Principal.

 Being proactive in supporting other students and staff when scheduled students are absent.

 This is an appointment within a strong and vibrant Faculty who are at the forefront of Academy life. We are looking for an excellent teacher of Physical Education who has the inspiration, drive and passion to provide students with an engaging and rewarding learning experience. The PE Faculty is extremely hard working and determined to give students the best opportunities possible.  With this is mind the successful candidate will be expected to:

 Plan and teach KS3 and KS4 PE lessons.

Create practical resources to enhance learning.

Monitor students, set targets and provide feedback.

Teach Edexcel GCSE PE.

Teach AQA A Level Physical Education – Contemporary Issues.

Become involved in the organisation and running of inter-community and tutor group competitions.

Lead extra-curricular activities and teams within a range of sports (netball, hockey, basketball).

Possible attendance on a Sports Tour to Spain in Oct 2012.

 For further details, contact Human Resources on 0117 9763000 ext 1198, 1196, 1199 or email: hr@clf.cabot.ac.uk

Closing date for all applications is noon on Monday 28 May 2012

 Information for Candidates

 The Role

 To plan and teach KS3 and KS4 PE lessons.

To create practical resources to enhance learning.

To monitor students, set targets and provide feedback.

To teach Edexcel GCSE PE.

To teach AQA A Level Physical Education – Contemporary Issues.

To become involved in the organisation and running of inter-community and tutor group competitions.

To lead extra-curricular activities and teams within a range of sports (netball, hockey, basketball).

Possible attendance on a Sports Tour to Spain in Oct 2012.

 Person Specification

 It is important that candidates have had an experience or have expertise in most if not all of the following areas:

Experience of data tracking/target setting.

An experience of teaching GCSE and A Level.

High practical subject knowledge in a range of activity areas.

Have strengths within Netball/Hockey/Basketball and a desire to lead on these teams.

Strong understanding of AfL techniques.

Understanding of APP in Physical Education.

Any ‘new’ or ‘different’ practical expertise outside of the major sports would also be beneficial.

Principal’s Weekly Update – Term 5 Issue 3

 Our ideal candidate will have the drive, enthusiasm and passion to support us in our desire to equip our students with the skills to create.   The Faculty is fully committed to Product Design, Catering, Photography and Art & Design. We are extremely proud of our facilities which reflect current practice in industry.

  If you believe you can help us to further develop the technological learning of our students and assist our vision, we are able to offer you the following:

 Students who have an aptitude for Science & Technology and are motivated and excited by the design and make process.

An outstanding teaching and learning environment, where ICT supports and extends the learning opportunities for all students.

A team ethos where support and collaboration is central to our philosophy

The highest expectations of all of our students.  All examination subjects are highlighted as significantly over achieving based on the raise online data.  84% A*-C is the lowest achieving department!!

 Closing date for all applications is Noon on Friday 18 May 2012

If you require further information, contact Human Resources on 0117 9763000 ext 1198, 1196, 1199 or email: hr@clf.cabot.ac.uk

 This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious colleague to deliver Art & Design Textiles in a very innovative and forward thinking Faculty.  The Creative Design Faculty consistently outperforms national trends achieving exceptional results in all age phases within all subject areas.  The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering KS3 & KS4 Product Design Textiles and also Art & Design. 

 Technology is taught to all students at KS3 and KS4 and we are in the enviable position of being able to offer Technology lessons to all students all year round rather than on the more usual carousel basis.  We have developed a skills based Y8 curriculum that incorporates a diverse range of skills, ranging from Photography through to CAD/CAM.  We are very proud of the diverse curriculum we offer to our students and allow them to opt for their chosen pathway in the creative fields at the end of year 8. 

 Technology and Art & Design are integral parts of the Creative Design Faculty that is made up of Art, Media and Technology.   We are highly resourced with ICT and the environment we offer our students has a range of well appointed and attractive rooms in one wing of the Academy.  Our ICT facilities include 6 designated computer rooms, 3 laser cutters, 4 Bernina sewing machines and a verticalCNCrouter.  We have designated Catering and Textiles rooms as well as a Design Centre and Creative Centre.  The Creative Design Faculty benefits from the support of three technicians with a variety of industrial backgrounds.

Each member of the Faculty plays a key role in its success.  The Faculty has excellent team spirit, with staff being willing, supportive, and hard working. 

 Core Responsibilities 

 Assist in the day to day running of the Creative Design Faculty.

Assist in maintaining the teaching environments, including displays and adjoining corridors.

Monitor the setting of targets at KS3 and KS4 looking at the performance of individual students and subject performance.

 Respond to the management of behavioural issues within the Creative Design Faculty.

Assist in the review of the departments performance and SEF documentation.

To ensure that all lessons and the environment meet the standards set out by Health and Safety for Design and Technology BS 4163.

Support the team at all levels and contribute to innovation and development in teaching and learning.

Maintain and plan Schemes of Work to ensure relevant curriculum content, progression and continuity.

Explore opportunities for a more diverse and varied curriculum 14-19.

To assist in the development of all resources in Technology, including the Virtual Learning Environment.

Display and encourage a range of appropriate teaching and learning strategies to ensure a high level of learning.

Assist in the development of appropriate systems for recording, assessing, analysis and retaining evidence of student work, providing feedback to students, parents and colleagues.

Continue development of local and national industry links.

 Professional Qualities required for this role

You will be a teacher qualified to teach Product Design/Textiles.

You must be capable of inspiring a commitment to the subject in the curriculum and the wider enrichment programme.

The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of CAD/CAMTechnology and how it is implemented into a Product Design/Textiles.

You will be familiar with the post 16 provision for the subject, and have knowledge of the ways in which the curriculum can be innovated and developed in the 14-19 phase.

 You will be a very confident user of ICT in your teaching, preparation and planning.

You will have a vision for Technology and for the way that Technology contributes to the Personalising Learning agenda that we are committed to at John Cabot Academy.

 Personal Qualities required for the post

You will be an excellent communicator, able to get your message across in a variety of ways and contexts.

You will have outstanding inter personal skills.  You will be able to persuade, coach, support and advise, all in the same conversation!  You will be able to work with colleagues to set and own targets and hold people to deadlines.

You will be able to manage your time well.  This job has a number of facets to it, and being able to prioritise will be important.

You must have a sense of humour that is reflected in both lessons and working with colleagues.

 What we will offer you

The chance for a career and professional development in a high achieving faculty.

An environment to work in that belongs to the present and future rather than the past.

A team of people who are creative, hard working and committed to the ethos of John Cabot Academy.

Support, encouragement and opportunity.

International travel experience should you be interested in this during your time at the Academy.

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