To support the Principal to develop Teaching and Learning in Primary based on the Teach Like a GEM Playbook.
The Lead Practitioner will also form part of a wider team of Lead Practitioners supporting the development of Teaching and Learning across the school to ensure excellent standards are obtained by all.
To maintain expert knowledge of Teaching and Learning and disseminate this to other teachers
To support in the implementation an training of the Teach Like a GEM Playbook
To maintain knowledge and understanding of the school aims, priorities, targets and action plans
To understand and promote the benefits and effective use of technology within Teaching and Learning
To understand and promote links between the subjects and the wider curriculum
To model/team-teach and disseminate examples of effective planning practice within the school using the Teach Like a GEM Playbook as the base
To take steps to ensure that teachers are aware of the needs of inclusion of all students and groups and make provision for this in their planning through meaningful adaptations
To take steps to ensure that feedback from lesson observation, work scrutiny and analysis of assessment data is appropriately reflected in teachers planning and supports effective delivery
To establish strategic planning, including short, medium and long term plans for development and resourcing of the teaching and learning where needed in primary/secondary
To take steps to ensure teachers are clear about the teaching of objectives in lessons, understanding the progression of Teaching and Learning in their subject area and communicate this to students
To observe colleagues teaching and provide evaluative feedback on the effectiveness of their teaching strategies to bring about further improvement
To identify and promote innovative and effective strategies within the school to meet the needs of all students
To evaluate and interpret relevant national, local and school data, research and inspection evidence to inform policies, expectations and teaching methods
To monitor and evaluate assessment data across the school to identify trends in student performance and issues for development
To define intervention strategies to address issues for development that are identified
To evaluate and report on the effectiveness of intervention strategies used to address identified issues
To use assessment data to make comparative evaluation of students performance in the subject area
To support teachers to be able to Teach Like a GEM
Skills
Bachelor degree in Education
Enrolled on leadership development
Proven skills in change leadership and innovation
Teaching grades at Outstanding
Commitment to promote and support the vision, values and ethos of the school
Evidence of significant and continued professional development
Evidence of innovation leading to raised standards and improved student and staff motivation.
Knowledge and understanding of competency-led curriculum frameworks
Knowledge and understanding of what constitutes high quality educational provision and how to secure it within the school
Evidence of successful delivery against targets
Possess drive, enthusiasm, determination and boundless energy to improve the life chances and experiences of students
Generate high expectations, enthusiasm and commitment from staff
Maintain a sense of humour and proportion whilst working under pressure
Display a genuine love of learning and care for students