Royal School for the Deaf Derby

Job Description and Person Specification

Royal School for the Deaf Derby is a child centred day and residential school providing deaf children aged 3 – 19 with access to language (English and BSL), literacy and all curriculum areas. An inclusive speaking and signing community working hard to prepare young people for life beyond school through a 24 hour curriculum promoting self-esteem and a positive sense of identity.

TITLE OF POST

Teacher of Humanities (Religious Education) (0.4FTE)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

To whom:Co-ordinator/s of Secondary Department through Coordinator of 11 – 19Teaching and Learning to Principal

For whom:Education Assistants, volunteers or students on placement allocated to your classes.

JOB PURPOSE

To actively participate in the development and teaching and learning of Humanities in the Secondary Department. To ensure the best possible learning outcomes for pupils of all abilities in Secondary Department learning Humanities

FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Other Teachers delivering Humanitiesin Secondary Department

Complex Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

Assessment for Learning Coordinator/ Data Analyst

JOB OUTLINE

To plan, deliver, record and report on the development, progress, attainment and achievement of pupil’s learningHumanities
To teach clearly structured lessons/sequences of work which interest and motivate children and;
-Take into account inclusion and diversity
-Have clear learning objectives which are shared with learners
-Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies to match the individual needs of learners
To establish a purposeful learning environment where children and young people feel engaged and confident; where diversity is valued; where there are opportunities to maximise teaching and learning
To set appropriately challenging teaching and learning targets for whole class, groups or individuals including differentiated homework activities
To evaluate the achievement of learning objectives. Use this information to continuously improve teaching practice
To liaise with other teachers delivering Humanitiesto ensure continuity in the teaching and learning of these subjects across the curriculum
To deliver assembly on a rota basis
To engage pupils in learning Humanitiesand achieve accredited examination passes in these subjects
To contribute to risk assessments for Humanitiesactivities and classrooms
Keep abreast of changes in the subject areas and the way they are taught, including participating in whole school and external continuing professional development opportunities
To prepare and present informative reports to parents and carers; prepare and submit accurate information for Annual Reviews by the date requested
Mark and monitor pupils’ work, give constructive feedback, share targets as required
Systematically assess and record pupil progress, maintain records of successful learning, pupil strengths and weaknesses. Use these records to inform planning and discern the level at which the pupil is achieving
To be a form tutor and share responsibility for the academic and pastoral care of a small group of children including home/school liaison if requested
To deliver the Citizenship curriculum to an identified tutor group if requested
To work closely with the Specialist Speech and Language Therapists, Educational Audiologist, British Sign Language tutors in the delivery of specific aspects of the Curricula.
To be aware of and align teaching practice with the communication profiles of individual pupils
To support the audiological needs of pupils including checking audiological equipment such as hearing aids and implants. Report any faults or concerns to the Audiologist or Audiology Assistant.
To supervise pupils at normal recess and at the end of the day on a rota basis
To liaise with other professionals including Social Services, physical and mental health professionals, voluntary organisations

Respecting the rights, dignity and worth of all young deaf learners, all staff must treat all deaf learners with dignity and respect regardless of sex, gender, ethnic origin, religion, political persuasion and ability. ALL STAFF ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITHTHE SCHOOLS HEALTH AND SAFETY, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND Safeguarding children POLICIES and procedures WHEN GOING ABOUT THEIR DAY TO DAY ACTIVITIES

All staff should be committed to the communication approach of the School which values equally BSL and English. They should be prepared to improve their own bilingual skills (whether this is improving their BSL or English skills) as well as helping others to do so. They must be committed to good working by hearing /deaf teams.
Outline Person Specification

Qualifications / Essential / Desirable
Qualified Teacher of secondary aged pupils and subject specialist in Humanities (RE)
Qualified Teacher of the Deaf or willing to start training within 3 years of appointment
British Sign Language Levels 1 and 2 (or willing to start training upon appointment)
Knowledge, Understanding, Experience
Up to date knowledge of relevant Key Stages and National Curriculum requirements together with accredited examinations
Recent experience of planning, preparing, delivering and assessing Humanities curricula
Knowledge of a range of Humanitiescurricula and its appropriateness for pupils with different abilities
Knowledge and understanding of a range of teaching and learning styles
Teaching and learning young deaf learners
Skills
Able to differentiate curricula and resources to ensure pupils of all abilities enjoy and achieve their potential
Able to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Able to analyse data including tracking of pupil progress and trends, evidencing school performance, improvement and target setting
The ability to de-esculate potentially challenging situations
Able to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment
Personal Qualities
Emotionally resilient and demonstrates ability to work in a variety of settings
Commitment to the protection and safeguarding and wellbeing of children and young people
Ability to establish productive partnerships with pupils, parents, carers and the wider community of the school
Ability to demonstrate honesty and integrity and uphold public trust and confidence in the teaching profession
Fitness to Teach.
Physically and mentally able to undertake the prescribed teaching activities set out in The Education (Health Standards) (England) Regulations 2003

jd role specification part time humanities (RE)

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