Teacher of A Level Physics

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Relevant Experience

• Specialist knowledge of subject(s).
• Proven experience and evidence of successful teaching.
• Experience of teaching in the 16-19 range at Level 3.

Education and Training

• Educated to Degree (or equivalent) standard.
• A recognised teaching qualification or working towards.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and the ability to reflect on teaching practice and personal performance.

Personal Skills and Qualities

• A philosophy centred upon the individual learner’s value, potential, aspirations and needs.
• An ability to encourage, inspire and motivate learners.
• An ability to demonstrate high standards and expectations of self and learners.
• A passion for the subject(s) and for teaching and learning.
• Can work collaboratively and supportively with other members of staff.
• Skills of communication, organisation and accuracy.
• Ability to work flexibly and respond positively to change.
• Strong commitment to student welfare, achievement and support.

Teaching and Learning

• A willingness to use a range of teaching and learning techniques which engage and support learners appreciation of the benefits of e-learning and ICT inside and outside of learning.
• Openness to developments in approaches to teaching and learning.
• Knowledge of how assessment and data support learning.

Additional Factors

• A willingness to contribute to college life beyond the classroom.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to learn from experience and practice in this College and others.
• Commitment to equal opportunities.
• Commitment to safeguarding the welfare of students.
• Willingness to travel across Trust sites if the needs arises (if not already in a shared post).
• A willingness to offer extracurricular activity for students.