Teacher

Media, Film and Interactive Media Teacher (0.8FTE) - 1 Year Maternity Cover Main/Upper Pay Scale - Dependent on experience 4 days per week. Required for January 2027. Why Legra Academy Trust? We provide top quality, high impact early years, primary and secondary education in the county of Essex. We currently manage two academies in the Southend-on-Sea area: Belfairs Academy and Darlinghurst Academy. We are responsible for approximately 2000 young people from nursery to age 19 and employ around 250 staff. Each of our academies is fully committed to achieving excellence for the benefit of all our students', staff and the wider community. Our motto is 'Shaping the Future Together' and we really mean it - so why don't you come and help us achieve it? You can find out more about us at www.legraacademytrust.org.uk An opportunity has presented itself for a professional to be part of our team, who is excited about teaching students who are enthusiastic about their career aspirations. Are you starting in your teaching career and seeking development? Or are you an experienced practitioner who is still committed to delivering outstanding student outcomes? You will, together with the team, contribute to an innovative curriculum that delivers student centred outcomes. Do you have a real passion for your subject that inspires students? This is your opportunity! We welcome applications from a practitioner who can demonstrate their passion and expertise in supporting student centred outcomes. Qualification requirements: A Media-related degree and/ or experience teaching Media Qualified Teacher Status Experience: This role is suitable for all qualified teachers from ECT onwards. Roles and responsibilities: Plan work in accordance with department learning schemes and National Curriculum programmes of study. Liaise with relevant colleagues in the planning of units of work for collaborative delivery. Work in collaboration with Learning Support Assistants attached to any teaching group Take account of students' prior levels of attainment and use them to set targets for future improvements. Maintain good behaviour by adherence to the advice given to staff in the Academy’s behaviour policy. Set high expectations for students' behaviour by establishing a purposeful working atmosphere in accordance with the school's behaviour code. Set appropriate and demanding expectations for students' learning, motivation and presentations of work. Set work for students absent from school for health or disciplinary reasons Maintain notes and plans of lessons undertaken and students' work. Mark, monitor and return work with a reasonable and agreed time span providing constructive oral and written feedback and clear targets for future learning as appropriate as outlined in the school assessment policy. Carry out assessment programmes e.g. reports as agreed by the Academy. Attend the appropriate consultation evenings to keep parents informed as to the progress of their child. Be familiar with the Code of Practice for identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and keep appropriate records on Individual Education Plans for students. Undertake responsibility for a tutor group as required including academic mentoring. Be the first point of contact for parents and students in the tutor group. Monitor (and set targets for) the academic and social progress of individuals in the tutor group. Promote good attendance and monitor in accordance with the Academy's attendance policy. General: Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the Academy Appreciate and support the role of other professionals Attend relevant meetings as required Treat all users of the Academy with courtesy and consideration Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming Academy environment which supports equal opportunities for all Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors (in accordance with appropriate health and safety legislation) at all times Safeguarding: Belfairs Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure Barring Service and satisfactory references together with a social media check. Belfairs Academy is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to positive employment policies to promote equal opportunity in employment. Belfairs Academy offers a dynamic work environment with modern facilities. Complimentary use of the gym and swimming pool for all members of staff. Staff wellbeing is a priority - we offer events and support for all employees. If you feel that this could be the exciting opportunity and career advancement or change you are seeking and would like to find out more please apply with application and cover letter to: hr@legratrust.org.uk Closing Date for Applications: 1st October 2026 Interviews : TBC Start date: January 2027 - 1 Year Maternity Cover