Hamstead Hall Academy · Birmingham, West Midlands
Reports to: SLT Link Location: Hamstead Hall Academy Salary: MPS/UPS Contract: Maternity Cover| Full Time Inspire. Challenge. Transform lives. Hamstead Hall Academy is a diverse, vibrant and inclusive secondary school committed to providing an excellent education for every student. As part of a forward-thinking Trust, we are focused on raising aspirations, delivering high-quality teaching and learning, and ensuring every young person is supported to achieve their full potential. We are proud of our strong sense of community, high expectations and commitment to continuous improvement. At Hamstead Hall, staff work collaboratively to create a safe, purposeful and ambitious learning environment where students are encouraged to succeed both academically and personally. Why this role stands out Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative teaching team Strong focus on high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development A school culture built on high expectations, inclusion and respect Excellent CPD and ongoing professional development opportunities The chance to make a real impact on student progress and outcomes Supportive leadership and a commitment to staff wellbeing and development The role We are seeking a committed and passionate Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning across your subject area. You will play a key role in ensuring students experience a broad, balanced and engaging curriculum, enabling them to make strong progress and achieve their best. You will be responsible for planning, delivering and assessing effective lessons, while contributing to the wider life of the academy and supporting whole-school improvement priorities. Key responsibilities Teaching, learning and curriculum delivery Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that meet the needs of all learners Set clear learning objectives and use these to plan effective sequences of learning Deliver a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum Create a positive, purposeful classroom environment where students feel safe and supported Use a range of teaching strategies to engage and motivate learners Use ICT effectively to enhance teaching and learning, including remote delivery where required Set meaningful homework to consolidate and extend learning Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with academy expectations Assessment and progress Assess students’ progress accurately and use this to inform planning Provide clear, timely and constructive feedback to support improvement Track and monitor student progress using academy systems Identify students who require additional support or intervention Support students in reflecting on and improving their own learning Contribute to reporting on student progress to parents and carers Planning and professional respons