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As part of the GHS community, you will benefit from our outstanding record of learning, development and promotion opportunities, as well as the high value we place on our staff achieving success in their career.
About Greenford High School
Over the last decade we have consistently achieved outcomes that have placed us in the top 5-10% of schools nationally for student progress. We aim for all students to achieve excellent academic results and many gain places at top universities, but we are also a truly comprehensive school which tries to get the best out of every child, whatever their ability or circumstances. We value our students’ personal development and always support trips, visits, speakers and extra-curricular experiences where we can. We are known for our exceptionally strong relationships between staff and students and for our staff promotion opportunities across many areas of the school.
Our facilities are superb with a university campus style layout, extensive IT facilities, large, expansive playing fields and a purpose-built block for Year 7. We also have one of the largest Post-16 Centres in London with designated study and support areas.
‘Learning to Succeed’
Our motto encapsulates our vision; we are all on a continuous journey of learning, whilst trying to achieve success in everything that we do. Our aim is for students to fulfil their limitless potential - through perseverance and effort. We don’t select our students, but we do select our staff. Each highly trained staff member is here to support, guide, inspire our students so that whatever their starting point when they arrive, they leave with the world at their feet - equipped and ready to continue their learning through apprenticeships, at university and throughout their careers.
Staff benefits include:
- generous non-contact time;
- a supportive approach to approving staff leave of absences;
- small class sizes where possible;
- financial assistance for Masters and further degrees;
- a partnership with the Institute of Education and Teach First;
- an outstanding record of staff achieving promotion;
- the opportunity to train and mentor student teachers;
- free on-site car parking spaces and secure bicycle storage;
- free access to onsite ‘Everyone Active’ sporting facilities and fitness gym;
- access to the ‘Workplace Options’ staff support scheme and onsite counselling;
- plenty of opportunities to teach Post 16;
- staff social events and staff well-being sessions.
What our students say about our teaching staff:
- “…is one of my favourite teachers and makes PE even more enjoyable”
- “…helped me understand Geography really well”
- “…showed me Maths isn’t scary”
- “…has the talent to control classes and there is less noise” Person Specification - RequirementsQualifications DfE recognised Qualified Teacher Status Degree or equivalent qualification Professional Knowledge and Experience Understanding and/or experience of current developments in education Understanding of current approaches to assessment, recording and reporting procedures at various levels Knowledge of the implications for teaching in a multicultural environment Knowledge and understanding of issues related to equal opportunities and their implications for classroom practices in teaching Knowledge and awareness of the extended school’s programme Knowledge of the impact of ICT and Virtual Learning Environments in the field of education Knowledge and understanding of Child Protection and Safeguarding issues Professional Skills - to be demonstrated to the interviewing panel’s satisfaction Ability to liaise with other teaching staff and work in co-operation with colleagues Ability to motivate pupils using a variety of teaching methods and the setting of appropriate goals and monitoring of progress Ability to assess, monitor and report on students’ progress Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing Ability to effectively manage, organise and control students’ working Ability to successful encourage students to the highest standards of individual achievement Ability to adopt flexible teaching and learning strategies Educational CommitmentCommitment to protecting children, safeguarding and the welfare of all students, following the school’s policy and practice in this area Commitment to the development of schemes of work which will promote positive images and equality of opportunity for all students, irrespective of gender, sexuality, disability or ethnicity; a commitment to the use of a variety of learning styles which will promote the achievement of each individual pupil. Commitment to the school Mission Statement and our Code of Conduct. Commitment to improving teaching and learning in the subject by personal research and development Commitment to the achievement of quality in education by through Continuous Professional Development Commitment to the development of links between the school and home Commitment to providing a supportive environment for the pupils particularly for those with special educational needs Commitment to developing and using the VLE/ICT for the benefit of students’ learning Job Description Purpose of the post: To teach the subject specifications and curriculum throughout the 11-18 age and ability range. Accountable to: The appropriate Head of Department in the first instance Accountable for: The delivery of lessons and the assessment, reporting of and progression of your students Responsibilities: To teach the relevant subjects throughout the age and ability range. To achieve high standards in this. To adhere to the school’s code of conduct and mission statement. To plan lessons to make them meet the necessary educational objectives and to attempt to make them enjoyable, personalised and challenging for students; to aim to plan lessons that meet the needs of the individual needs of students. To contribute significantly to the development of appropriate specifications, materials, resources and schemes of work. To monitor pupil progress; assessment of pupils; and recording of statements of attainment. To set homework and mark students’ work in accordance with the school’s expectations, standards and policies. To pay due regard and to promote the school’s policies on a variety of educational issues, including SEN, literacy, differentiation, digital learning and assessment for learning. To have due regard to the school’s commitment to Continuing Professional Development and to aim to develop one’s own professional practice and to support the development of colleagues. To use technology such as Google Classroom, Show my Homework and other digital learning platforms to further independent learning effectively. To pay due regard and to promote the school’s policies on a variety of educational issues, including SEN, Literacy, differentiation, the use of the VLE and ICT to further learning and Assessment for Learning To enrich the curriculum for students and show commitment to supporting trips, clubs, revision lessons and extra-curricular learning activities. To support the moral values and ethos of the school, its commitment to raising aspirations and developing well-rounded and caring individuals Pastoral Care: All teaching staff are expected to be a Form Tutor of an assigned tutor group, and/or member of a Year Team, to carry out related pastoral duties in accordance with the school’s pastoral policies and job description of the Form Tutor.
