Qualifications and Experience  

1. Good degree in the relevant subject or subjects

2. Qualified Teacher Status + right to work in the UK

3. Experience of teaching the subject to GCSE level and the ability to teach to A level (where

    relevant)

4. Experience as a tutor and/or in pastoral work

Skills and Attributes in Teaching and Learning 

5. Clear understanding of what constitutes good and outstanding lessons

6. Ability to produce high quality experiences and outcomes for students

7. Ability to develop differentiated lesson plans and Schemes of Work

8. Collaborative teaching methods and ability to work with colleagues in the preparation,

    assessment and monitoring of work

9. Practical understanding of National Curriculum requirements (where relevant) in terms

    of content, classroom practice, differentiation, assessment and reporting to parents

10. Ability to use data effectively to evaluate student progress and achievement

11. Demonstrable experience of improving student outcomes in the last three years (except

      ECTs)

Professional Skills and Attributes  

12. Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative

13. Ability to work constructively as part of a team, understanding School roles and

       responsibilities and the post holder’s position within these

14. Ability to communicate well in writing and face-to-face to all stakeholders

15. Administrative and organisational skills

16. Ability to identify own training and development needs and to take responsibility for

      addressing these

Personal Qualities

17. Respect for all members of the school community

18. Responsibility and attention to detail

19. Resilience in the face of challenge

20. A strong, flexible and proactive work ethic

21. Honesty and trustworthiness

22. Sense of humour and a sense of fun

Commitment to

23. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

24. Equal opportunities for all in a comprehensive environment

25. Extra-curricular activities to enhance the student experience