Candidates must be able to teach across the ability and age range, supporting the development of Welsh to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 3 and 4.
To promote and adhere to the school’s values and be passionate about enabling students to develop a love of language and be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and with the written word.
- Deliver a consistently high quality of teaching, learning, assessment and high standards of achievement
- Evaluate student target and performance data for their teaching as required, and ensure it is analysed as set out in the school calendar or other such documents
- Positively engage and partake in all activities and events within the Darland High School calendar
- Demonstrate positive approaches in matters relating to student discipline and contact with parents
- Assist in producing and updating programmes of study and schemes of work including suitable assessments for each learning plan for the Welsh department
- Be a model of excellent practice in teaching and learning
- Identify students who are underachieving and ensure appropriate strategies are put in place to support progress;
- Ensure that there is an atmosphere conducive to quality learning within the curriculum area, and that students’ experiences are challenging, stimulating and differentiated according to need
- To ensure provision for different groups of students within the subject, including ALN, higher ability, disadvantaged, etc.
- To be an active member of the department through involvement in course development, consultation and planning on whole school issues
- To undertake other tasks as appropriate and consistent with the Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of service
- To teach across the age and ability range;
- Undertake relevant duties as may be required by the Headteacher
Contribute to an environment where students are motivated to achieve and thrive in engaging, challenging and effectively planned lessons.
Ensure a culture of aspiration is established through a focus on high standards in all lessons – through questioning, reading and writing and preparation for tests and assessments.
To uphold the school’s policies in respect of Safeguarding and Child Protection and ensure the safety and wellbeing of all learners.
To work openly within the framework of best practice identified in the school’s safeguarding policy.
To report any concerns regarding pupil safety or staff working practices to the DSP.
An Enhanced DBS is required for this position.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
