Teacher of Social Science

Professional Qualification

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Degree in Subject (or related) Specialism
• 2:2 Hons or better in appropriate subject

Experience

• Successful teaching experience in appropriate sector
• Ability to teach up to A-Level in specialism
• Ability to teach to second subjects

Knowledge & Skills

• Good classroom practitioner
• Good knowledge and understanding of curriculum and teaching and learning issues related to subject(s)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• ICT literate
• Ability to present relevant information clearly and accurately
• Knowledge of learning styles and pedagogical theory
• Understanding of a broad range of current relevant educational issues/initiative

Professional Development

• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Ability to reflect upon and learn from own practice
• Evidence of any additional training/experience in subject area
• Appropriate professional training or networking further to basic teaching qualification

Personal Qualities

• Passion/enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Hard-working
• High expectations of students
• Empathy with children/parents who are experiencing difficulties
• Able to work as a member of a team
• Integrity
• Approachability
• Self-awareness
• A sense of humour
• A keenness for further professional development
• A readiness to take risks

Interests / Motivation (relevant to the job)

• Willingness to work in close partnership with staff, parents and other professionals
• Interests beyond education
• Ability and readiness to contribute to extra curricular activities

Commitment

• Commitment to the school, pupils and parents
• Commitment to equal opportunities and a willingness to promote spiritual, social, moral and cultural development
• Commitment to raising achievement
• Commitment to inclusion and the belief that all young people can achieve