Education Lead - Witham, United Kingdom - REACH ESSEX Ltd

REACH ESSEX Ltd

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Witham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The Education lead, in collaboration with the Director of Operations, plays a key role in determining the strategic development of the SEND and Teaching and learning policy and provision within REACH, to raise achievement of the pupils within REACH.

The Education Lead takes day to day responsibility for the operation of the SEND and teaching & learning, and liaises closely with staff, parents and carers and other agencies.

The Education Lead will also provide related professional guidance to colleagues with the aim of securing high quality teaching for children.

The Education Lead, with the support from the Director of Operations, seeks to develop effective ways of overcoming barriers to learning and sustaining effective teaching through analysis of assessment of children's needs, by:

Monitoring the quality of teaching and standards of pupils' achievements, and setting targets for improvement
Monitoring progress of PLI for from teachers' plans and PLI journals, evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning by work analysis and using these analyses to guide future improvements
Collaborating with the Director of Operations so that the learning for all children is given equal priority, and available resources are used to maximum effect
Being proactive to ensure accelerated learning occurs in pupils
Overseeing the daytoday operation of the tutor provision
Liaising with and advising colleagues
Overseeing the quality of learning journals of all pupils
Ensure that a Thrive approach is being embedded with all areas of provision
Provide information for LAC reviews, EHC reviews and any other reports that are required by professionals
Line manage the team of Learning Mentors
Working collaboratively with Director of Operations and SLT to write timetables
Deliver and plan lessons for specific pupils
Write weekly and termly reports for pupils
Write termly report on education provision
Hold a 50% case load

The Education Lead is committed to:

Securing and delivering the key functions of REACH
Carrying out professional duties of a teacher
Being determined to ensure all pupils under their care achieve accelerated learning, are engaged and are ready for the next stage of their development
Promoting the fundamental core belief that all children can be taught and that all children can achieve, regardless of background, ability or previous learning
Providing an example of excellence as a leading classroom and outreach practitioner, inspiring and motivating other staff members
Achieving the highest standards throughout the Education department
Delivering 21st Century learning
Engaging the whole REACH community

MAIN DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES and ACCOUNTABILITIES

To assist the Directors and Operations in the leadership and management of REACH
To take full responsibility for leading and managing accelerated progress for all pupils
To be the lead professional exemplifying Teachers' Standards and professionalism; to be a role model for colleagues, and to ensure all staff are fully supported
To carry teaching duties, as required, in accordance with REACH teaching and learning policy, schemes of work and the National Curriculum
To undertake annual Performance Management, setting and agreeing targets linked to REACH development plan and setting priorities with the Director of Operations.

OTHER DUTIES

To coordinate all data drops and reports within the education department
To attend daily and weekly meetings, in accordance with school policy, and to lead such meetings as required
To lead wholeschool assemblies and to support other staff with assemblies
To prepare and present reports, as required by the Director of Operations, parents and other relevant outside agencies
To attend occasional meetings during evening hours, or in school holidays as required

KEY ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The post holder will contribute to the school's objectives in service delivery by, always:

Enacting Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as directed
Ensuring compliance with Data Protection Legislation
Operating within the REACH's Equal Opportunities framework
Committing to and contributing to improving standards for pupils as appropriate
Acknowledging customer care and quality initiatives
Contributing to the maintenance of a caring and stimulating environment for pupils

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

The post holder will assist the Director of Operations in shaping a vision and direction for REACH alternative provision, setting out high expectations, professional conduct, having a clear focus on pupils' progress, 21st century learning, bridging the gap for identified learners and the promotion of engagement of all members of the local community.

To achieve this, they must: