Class Teacher

Qualifications and experience:

• Qualified teacher status

• Degree

Knowledge and Skills:

• A high quality teacher

• Well-developed oral, written and presentation skills

• Knowledge of the EYFS Framework and / or the National Curriculum

• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies

• A good understanding of how children learn

• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs

• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils

• An ability to work as part of a team and to be able to effectively delegate work to teaching support staff.

• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children.

• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning.

Personal Qualities / Competencies

• Committed to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress.

• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively. Note: The school has systems in place to ensure teachers are supported in managing their workload and expectations are not unreasonable.

• Committed to safeguarding children.

• Values the needs of individual pupils and the diversity of their cultural backgrounds, providing equal opportunities in access to learning.

• A hard working, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.