Class Teacher (temporary maternity leave cover)

§ Qualified teacher status

§ Successful primary teaching experience

§ Knowledge of the National Curriculum

§ Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage

§ Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies

§ Good understanding of the ways that children learn

§ Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs

§ Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils

§ Ability to motivate and stimulate pupils of all abilities to enjoy learning.

§ Ability to create a happy, challenging and effective learning environment

§ Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

§ Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

§ Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

§ Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences, deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts

§ Knowledge of best practice and procedures for safeguarding children and young people

§ Ability to use research to inform practice

§ English language fluency in written and oral communication

§ A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

§ Strong belief in delivering the full curriculum to develop the whole child.

§ A solution-focussed mindset and determined “no-excuses” approach to raising standards

§ High expectations for children’s attainment and progress

§ Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

§ Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

§ Prepared to be involved in the whole life of the school

Is adaptable to changing circumstances and new ideas

Commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity