Class Teacher for English

Qualifications

Qualified

Teacher Status Degree Successful

primary or secondary teaching experience Evidence

of ongoing professional development

Experience

Essential

Experience

of planning and delivering well-structured lessons Experience

of assessing, tracking and reporting pupil progress Experience

of adapting teaching to meet a range of pupil needs Experience

of effective behaviour management

Desirable

Experience

of preparing pupils for external assessments Experience

of working in a faith school (particularly Christian ethos) Experience

of leading or contributing to whole-school initiatives

Knowledge

and understanding

Essential

Secure knowledge of the National Curriculum

and assessment requirements Understanding of effective teaching and

learning strategies Knowledge of safeguarding requirements

(e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) Understanding of how to promote pupil

wellbeing and maintain a safe learning environment Understanding of inclusive education and

SEND provision

Desirable

Knowledge of current educational research

and best practice

Skills

and abilities

Essential

Ability

to plan engaging and inspiring lessons that meet the needs of all learners, including

those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils A good

understanding of how children learn Good ICT

skills, particularly using ICT to support learning Strong

classroom management and behaviour strategies Ability

to use assessment effectively to inform teaching Ability

to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils Effective

communication skills with pupils, parents, carers and professionals Ability

to work collaboratively as part of a team Ability

to organise time and workload effectively

Desirable

Ability

to contribute to curriculum development Skills

in leading or supporting colleagues

Personal

qualities

Essential

Commitment

to high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour Commitment

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Professional

integrity and high ethical standards Positive,

reflective and resilient attitude Commitment

to the school’s Christian ethos and values Reliable,

punctual and well-organised

Desirable

Willingness

to contribute to wider school life (e.g. extra-curricular activities)