What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification: Primary Teacher
Qualifications and Attainments
Qualified Teacher with QTS Essential
Degree in a relevant subject area or appropriate professional qualification Desirable
A higher degree or advanced qualification Desirable
Training, Experience and Knowledge
Successful teaching experience in a relevant subject area Essential
Thorough knowledge of the EYFS/National Curriculum (as appropriate) Essential
Demonstrate a student centred approach to teaching, including an appreciation of
inclusive provision and practices Essential
Ability to implement creative strategies for raising attainment in literacy and numeracy Essential
Knowledge and experience of writing lesson plans, developing resources and assessing pupil’s work Essential
Experience of working in partnership with parents/carers to facilitate effective links between home and school Essential
Personal Skills and Attitudes
Display initiative, be positive and enthusiastic Essential
Demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity, customer service and quality assurance Essential
Possess excellent communication and relationship building skills Essential
Be a team player Essential
Demonstrate a flexible, adaptable, resilient and results orientated approach Essential Ability to lead and manage own workload effectively, and take responsibility for own professional development Essential
Suitability to work with children and young people Essential
Ability to use ILT in classroom delivery, including interactive whiteboard technology Essential
What the school offers its staff
Here at Castercliff, we are passionate about promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all our children and are committed to providing a welcoming, community atmosphere in which we can nurture the achievements of every child. Academic learning and aspiration are highly valued. However, we also know the real importance of happiness in enabling all of our children to grow in confidence and develop a sense of responsibility. As a parent myself, I fully understand that children’s happiness, safety and wellbeing must always be the priority.
As Principal of Castercliff, I am fortunate to lead a team of highly skilled and dedicated staff who all want to do their best for the children in our care. We all strive to promote and support excellent practice within our school, with childrens’ happiness and development at its core.
The staff and children, here at school, together with the wider Pendle Education Trust team, are all extremely proud of Castercliff and the service we provide to our diverse and wonderful community and I am always pleased to show current or prospective staff around so that you can see for yourself what we have to offer.
Commitment to safeguarding
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