Class teacher

Qualifications and Training

• Honours degree and qualified teacher status
• Evidence of recent relevant professional development and training, including in safeguarding
• A Commitment to further develop own professional knowledge and skills.

Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of effective teaching and learning for pupils and the ability to promote high expectations for pupil outcomes throughout the school.
• In-depth knowledge and experience of Child Protection & Safeguarding.
• Knowledge and understanding of Special Educational Needs.

Experience & Skills

• Successful experience of monitoring, evaluating and improving the quality of teaching and learning.
• An understanding of the Ofsted framework and recognition of the need for educational standards and practice to be quality assured via observation, learning walks etc.
• Skilled in confidently articulating and evidencing high-quality teaching and learning practice to senior leaders.
• Ability to work effectively with other services to support pupil achievement.
• Experience of working collaboratively with governors, stakeholders and educational partners to build positive relationships and achieve strategic goals.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, inclusion, diversity and access for all, in order to ensure an open and transparent school culture.
• The ability to develop and support innovative ideas in a school environment and drive them through to action.
• Ability to self-evaluate and improve effectiveness and take responsibility for own professional development.

Personal/Other Qualities

• Personally resilient—able to deal with the challenges of the role and identify and seek support, if necessary.
• Receptive to change and innovation.
• Fluent in the use of the English language.