Riverside School Β· Orpington, London
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher
Status.
Experience
Experience of
teaching or supporting pupils with additional needs (in current / previous
posts or on teaching placement).
Professional
Skills
Evidence of
exciting and engaging classroom practice.
Evidence of
innovative and creative collaborative work with colleagues.
Evidence of
successful multi-agency working.
Proven ability in
working successfully as part of a staff team.
Evidence of
knowing how to evaluate oneβs own strengths and areas for development.
Evidence of high
levels of professionalism within a challenging environment.
Evidence of
successful and personalised work with families.
Evidence of
effective delegation to support staff.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
Leadership
and Management
Evidence of successful experience in a
leadership role.
Proven ability to support, challenge,
develop and lead teams successfully.
Evidence of successful experience of
developing initiatives and managing change.
Proven ability to lead and develop other
staff through the modelling of exemplary teaching practices.
Evidence of effective contribution to
School Improvement Planning processes.
Evidence of effective contribution to
school self-evaluation.
Evidence of high personal performance
within a challenging environment.
Evidence of innovative and creative work
with families.
Evidence of effective delegation to staff and
effective follow-up to ensure tasks are completed well.
Evidence of holding others to account for performance
and improved outcomes.
Knowledge
Knowledge of recent curriculum and assessment
developments for children with SEN.
Knowledge of child development as this pertains to
effective teaching and learning.
Knowledge of approaches that can be applied successfully
with pupils with additional needs.
Knowledge of how to provide effective pastoral
support for pupils.
Knowledge of how to promote advocacy skills in
children and young people with additional needs.
An interest in
educational and leadership research.
Personal Skills
Proven ability to:
Generate enthusiasm for new ideas in both pupils and
staff.
Inspire others with confidence.
Communicate effectively to groups and individuals,
Demonstrate a flexible approach to a variety of
issues and a willingness to listen to others.
Analyse situations, to prioritise and to help to
implement realistic solutions.
Provide advice and guidance to families in a positive
and clear manner.
Remain calm when
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