What skills and experience we're looking for
Professional Qualification
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree in Subject (or related) Specialism
• 2:2 Hons or better in appropriate subject
Experience
• Successful teaching experience in appropriate sector
• Ability to teach up to A-Level in specialism
• Ability to teach to second subjects
Knowledge & Skills
• Good classroom practitioner
• Good knowledge and understanding of curriculum and teaching and learning issues related to subject(s)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• ICT literate
• Ability to present relevant information clearly and accurately
• Knowledge of learning styles and pedagogical theory
• Understanding of a broad range of current relevant educational issues/initiative
Professional Development
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to reflect upon and learn from own practice
• Evidence of any additional training/experience in subject area
• Appropriate professional training or networking further to basic teaching qualification
Personal Qualities
• Passion/enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Hard-working
• High expectations of students
• Empathy with children/parents who are experiencing difficulties
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Integrity
• Approachability
• Self-awareness
• A sense of humour
• A keenness for further professional development
• A readiness to take risks
Interests / Motivation (relevant to the job)
• Willingness to work in close partnership with staff, parents and other professionals
• Interests beyond education
• Ability and readiness to contribute to extra curricular activities
Commitment
• Commitment to the school, pupils and parents
• Commitment to equal opportunities and a willingness to promote spiritual, social, moral and cultural development
• Commitment to raising achievement
• Commitment to inclusion and the belief that all young people can achieve
What the school offers its staff
Free Onsite Parking for Staff
Two trained in-house ‘Mental Health First Aiders’.
HSF (Health Care Providers) provide cost effective employee benefits to help staff claim money back on everyday health treatments such as dental appointments, opticians and physiotherapy.
’Thinkwell’ self-referral support that offers friendly, confidential help to keep your mental health on track
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to a criminal records check, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and child protection policy which is located on the school website This position is subject to a ‘disclosure’ check under the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools or by visiting