Teacher of Media/Film Studies - United Kingdom - Hasmoneanmat

Description

Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) – Working from Home opportunities – On site nursery (Girls' School) – Hasmonean Benefits Scheme – Early Friday Finishes

We are looking to appoint an excellent teacher of Media and Film who would like to work with and contribute to the development of highly motivated students. Applicants must have excellent subject knowledge and will be expected to teach Key stage 4 & 5

The staff at Hasmonean are highly skilled, they keep abreast of developments in the understanding of effective teaching and learning and they are passionate about students and their progress. If you would like to work in an environment which sets the highest standards and are keen to progress in your career, we may be the school for you.

Hasmonean is a top performing MAT with two schools in North West London. There is a privately run Nursery on site for staff.

The letter should detail how your experience to date has prepared you for this post. Please refer to the job description and person specification herewith. The letter should be no longer than one side of A4 and written in Calibre Font 11

Please note that in line with our safer recruitment practices we can only consider fully completed application forms and not CVs.

We reserve the right to close these vacancies early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application

The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

About Us

Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust is a centre of academic excellence in North West London. The performance of the two schools in the Trust put them amongst the very top comprehensives in the country. Our students attain consistently high standards in their GCSE and A Level examinations. The vast majority of our students go on to study at University with a number being accepted at Oxbridge and medical school each year. The highest expectations are shared by students, staff and parents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organise and manage an appropriate learning environment
• To plan challenging teaching and learning objectives
• Monitor and evaluate student responses to learning activities through a range of assessment and monitoring strategies against pre-determined learning objectives
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports to colleagues, parents and students
• Record progress and achievement in lessons/activities systematically and provide evidence of the range and level of progress and attainment
• Establish a clear framework for discipline in line with established policy, anticipate and manage behaviour constructively, promoting self-control and independence
• Support the role of parents in students' learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on student progress/achievement etc.
• Use detailed knowledge and specialist skills to support and progress students' learning
• Establish productive working relationships with students, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom
• Support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities
• Promote independence and employ strategies to recognise and reward achievement and self-reliance
• Provide feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement
• Deliver learning activities to students, adjusting activities according to student responses/needs
• Use ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop students' competence and independence in its use
• Select and prepare resources necessary to deliver learning activities, taking account of students' interests and language and cultural backgrounds
• Support for the School and its ethos
• Comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an appropriate person
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all students have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies/professionals, in liaison with your subject leader, to support achievement and progress of students
• Take personal responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons; those for whom there is direct responsibility or come into contact with

Qualifications & Experience

Criterion Essential Desirable

Professional Qualifications

• A good degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development

· Qualified Teacher Status

Skills and Attributes

• Effective and sensitive communicator
• Ability to successfully present, inform, interact, consult and negotiate
• Sensitivity to the school ethos
• Willingness to review and if necessary revise a standpoint
• Willingness to seek advice and support when necessary
• Approachable
• Enthusiastic teacher with ability to inspire trust and confidence
• Flexible, energetic, determined
• Ability to foster mutual respect in students and adults
• Good problem solving skills
• Organised, and able to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Recent and successful experience of teaching in at least two key stages
• Knowledge of National Curriculum requirements and ability to successfully implement them
• Understanding of the use of a range of data to inform planning and underpin individual student progress
• Understanding of the characteristics of effective teaching, learning and assessment strategies
• Able to motivate, challenge and inspire students
• Ability to monitor own performance
• Ability to evaluate and develop teaching and learning strategies
• Experience of, and commitment to, the education of the whole person promoting social and emotional well-being in addition to academic development
• High expectations of students and self
• Effective management of student behaviour
• Ability to use ICT in teaching and learning and for administration
• Ability to engage with parents and colleagues in the education of students

The success of our organisation rests on the dedication of our staff. We have fostered a strong culture of collaboration and the sharing of best practice, with a focus on continuous professional development and career planning. At Hasmonean, we prioritise investing in our staff by providing support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of high-quality training programs at all levels. We are affiliated with renowned institutions such as The Prince's Teaching Institute, PIXL, the SSAT, and CPD, reflecting our commitment to staff development.

In addition to extensive opportunities for career growth and advancement, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package. This includes participation in the Teachers' Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, an on-site nursery which is located at the Girls' School, the option to work from home, early Friday finishes and additional holidays. We aim to ensure that our staff are not only professionally fulfilled but also well taken care of.

Learn more about our CPD offer on our website here

Location

Hasmonean High School for Girls
2-4 Page Street
Mill Hill
LONDON
NW7 2EU

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Address:
Holders Hill Road
Hendon
LONDON
NW4 1NA

OUR SCHOOLS

Our students attain consistently high standards in their GCSE, BTEC and A Level examinations. The vast majority of our graduates proceed to study in world-class yeshivas and seminaries, before pursuing university education and a wide variety of careers.

MAT INFO

Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales.

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Registered office:
Holders Hill Road
Hendon
London
NW4 1NA

Hasmonean Multi-Academy Trust is a member of the Jewish Secondary School Movement.