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Highgate School seeks to appoint teachers who will have, in addition to the professional qualities outlined below, the following proven personal qualities, or the potential to develop them. At interview, candidates will have the opportunity to demonstrate or give an account of these attributes.
* Profound and continuing interest in the academic subject/s to be taught.
* The depth of knowledge and agility of mind to allow flexibility in lessons, adapting delivery as appropriate in the light of pupils’ responses.
* Empathy with pupils across the age and ability spectrum at Highgate and the ability to implement a range of teaching strategies to cater for each individual pupil.
* Capacity to deal sensitively with problems raised by pupils, in line with Highgate’s pastoral policies and sanctions system, working in partnership with Highgate’s designated staff i/c pastoral care.
* Ability to create effective rapport and a sound relationship with pupils, earning their respect and trust but maintaining proper professional boundaries by not deliberately courting popularity or friendship.
* Dynamism and enthusiasm to contribute broadly to the life of a busy co- educational independent day school.
* Willingness to contribute to the extensive range of activities provided for pupils and to support them in their co-curricular pursuits.
* Capacity for industry and initiative in both independent work and as part of teams of colleagues in academic work, pastoral care, sports and co-curricular activities.
* Awareness and understanding of matters relating to the personal, social, health and emotional development of pupils.
* Willingness and ability to liaise effectively and professionally between pupils, staff and parents when required, making accurate records of these exchanges.
* Patience and thoughtfulness to see any issues that may arise with pupils, parents or colleagues from a variety of perspectives.
* The ability to defuse difficult situations using different strategies such as careful listening, sensitive use of humour, praise and recognition where due, utilising the School’s reward system.
* Retention of a sense of perspective and, on occasion, the invaluable ability to laugh at oneself.
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