Athersley North Primary School Β· Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber
Skills and Attributes
Commitment to inclusive education and ensuring all pupils can achieve success.
Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues.
Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a safe, nurturing learning environment.
High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour, and attendance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to the wider life of the school.
Reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development.
Resilience, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
Teaching and Learning
Ability to plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that promote progress for all pupils.
Good understanding of the National Curriculum and effective assessment practices.
Ability to use formative and summative assessment to inform teaching.
Experience of using adaptive teaching strategies to meet varying learning needs.
Ability to create an inclusive classroom where pupils feel valued and supported.
Understanding of effective behaviour management strategies.
Ability to use educational technology to support learning where appropriate.
Inclusion and SEND
Commitment to meeting the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Experience of adapting learning activities and resources for pupils with additional needs.
Understanding of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and graduated support approaches.
Ability to work collaboratively with teaching assistants and external agencies.
Knowledge of strategies to support pupils with communication, social, emotional, mental health, and learning needs.
Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Safeguarding and Wellbeing
Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and child protection procedures.
Commitment to promoting pupil wellbeing and emotional development.
Ability to identify and respond appropriately to concerns regarding pupil welfare.
Understanding of the importance of attendance and early intervention.
Experience (Typically Sought)
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Successful teaching experience within a primary school setting (including placements for ECTs/early career teachers).
Experience of planning, teaching, and assessing learning across the primary curriculum.
Experience of working with pupils from a range of backgrounds and abilities.
Experience of collaborating with parents and carers to support pupil progress.
Experience of working effectively with support staff.
Evidence of contributing to whole-schoo