Walkwood Church of England Middle School Β· Redditch, West Midlands
Qualifications
and experience
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Good honours degree or equivalent Evidence of relevant and ongoing
professional development Safeguarding
training (or willingness to undertake)
Knowledge
and understanding
Secure knowledge of the curriculum and
effective teaching strategies Strong understanding of Assessment for
Learning (AfL) and its impact on pupil progress Knowledge of safeguarding, child
protection, and statutory responsibilities Understanding of behaviour management
strategies and inclusive practice Awareness of strategies to support SEN,
disadvantaged pupils, and more able learners Understanding of SMSC and its role within
school life Knowledge
of school systems relating to attendance, behaviour, and pastoral care
Skills
Essential
Ability
to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons
Ability
to plan lessons with clear, measurable outcomes
Ability
to use a range of teaching strategies to meet diverse learner needs
Ability
to monitor and track pupil progress using data effectively
Ability
to support studentsβ social, emotional, and academic development
Ability
to manage behaviour effectively and consistently
Ability
to identify and support students requiring additional pastoral
intervention
Ability
to lead, support, and develop a team
Strong
organisational and time-management skills
Ability
to monitor attendance, behaviour, and punctuality effectively
Ability
to analyse, interpret, and report student data to senior leaders
Ability
to run meetings and communicate expectations clearly
Ability
to build positive, professional relationships with students, staff,
parents/carers, and external agencies
Strong
verbal and written communication skills
Ability
to handle sensitive situations with professionalism, discretion, and
confidentiality
Ability
to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
Desirable
Ability
to deliver presentations or lead parent engagement initiatives
Experience
Essential
Proven
experience of successful classroom teaching across relevant key stages
Experience
of delivering high-quality teaching and learning with strong outcomes
Experience
of planning lessons with clear, measurable outcomes
Experience
of using data to monitor progress and inform interventions
Experience
supporting pupilsβ social, emotional, and behavioural development
Experience
managing behaviour effectively