Teacher of Humanities (any Humanities specialism considered)

AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Qualified

teacher status Degree

level qualification Experience

of teaching KS3 and KS4 Relevant postgraduate

professional qualification

DESIRABLE

Some

teaching experience in a school with a similar context. Previous experience

of working with parents

KNOWLEDGE

AND SKILLS

ESSENTIAL Good

classroom teacher Ability

to motivate and interest pupils Ability

to set and attain high standards from pupils Ability

to use ICT Sound

understanding of the curriculum Excellent

behaviour management skills Excellent

interpersonal skills Ability

to work as part of a team Excellent

planning and organisational skills Effective

oral and written communication skills Knowledge

of key performance indicators and the ability to use them to monitor progress Awareness

of the needs of children who speak English as an additional language or have

SEND An

understanding of how a pupil’s learning is affected by their intellectual,

emotional and social development, and the stages of child development An understanding of

equal opportunities issues PERSONAL

QUALITIES

ESSENTIAL

High

degree of commitment to subject and teaching children Sets

self high standards and targets Willingness

to undertake CPD Supportive

of colleagues Good

attendance and punctuality Pro-active

in the working environment Enthusiastic

and positive attitude Ability

to accommodate changes in work priorities Ability

to anticipate workload and plan ahead Ability

to develop effective relationships with parents Ability to encourage

and enable others to reach their full potential

DESIRABLE

Willingness

to contribute to extra-curricular activities CONTRAINDICATIONS ESSENTIAL

Criminal

convictions including offences against children