Class Teacher

Qualifications Educated to degree level

Qualified teacher status either in the UK or if

not in own country combined with a desire to achieve English QTS

Experience

Must have taught in either Foundation Stage/Key

stage1/Key stage 2

(2 phases desirable)

Will have had at least 2 years’ experience of

teaching in a multicultural inner-city environment

Professional Knowledge and Understanding

Must understand the expectations in the Teacher’s

Standards and revised Ofsted Framework regarding effective learning and

teaching

Must have a sound knowledge of the National

Curriculum Orders for the all subjects for KS1 and KS2

A sound knowledge and understanding of the

Foundation Stage Curriculum

An excellent understanding of curriculum and

pedagogical issues relating to learning and teaching, including the latest

inspection and research findings

Familiarity

with end-of-key stage assessment requirements

Understanding of and commitment to the school

policies, in particular:

Staff Code of Conduct Participation and

implementation of the School Behaviour Policy Commitment to and

implementation of the school’s Safeguarding policies Awareness of Health and

Safety implementation in the work place Equalities Policies

Knowledge of effective strategies to include, and

meet the needs of all pupils, in particular underachieving groups of pupils,

pupils with EAL and SEND

Familiarity with writing and delivering effective

Individual Plans for pupils with SEND

Sound knowledge and experience of teaching

phonics

Professional Skills and Abilities

A good classroom practitioner willing and able to

teach a class in either key stage as deemed necessary

The ability to teach informed by the principles

of direct instruction

A teacher with good ICT knowledge and skills and able

to demonstrate the effective use of ICT to enhance the learning and teaching

The ability to plan lessons effectively for all

the pupils in a class, ensuring that all pupils make at least good progress

from their starting points

Must be able to keep records of pupil progress in

line with school policy

Must be able to use AfL to inform assessment and

future planning

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues

at all levels in the school

Personal Qualities

Must be willing and enjoy engaging parents in

order to encourage their close involvement in the education of their ch