What skills and experience we're looking for TEACHER Person Specification Essential Desirable Qualifications Evidenced in: • application form Qualified Teacher status. Degree or Degree / PGCE. Evidence of INSET and commitment to further professional development. E.g. Mathematics/Science/Art Skills and Qualifications. Experience Evidenced in: • letter of application • interview • portfolio/presentation The Class Teacher must have experience of: • Delivering high quality teaching within a school. • Experience of working with SEN pupils within a whole class setting. • Safeguarding in a Primary School. In addition, the Class Teacher might have experience of: • Teaching across the whole Primary age range. • Working in partnership with parents. • Working with children and young people in different settings. • Working with children with specific SEN issues such as ADHD or Dyslexia. Knowledge and understanding Evidenced in: • application form • lesson observation • interview The Class Teacher must have knowledge and understanding of: • The theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies) • Effective teaching and learning styles. • The monitoring, assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ progress. • What constitutes quality and high standards in learning within KS2 teaching and how to sustain this. • The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEND and Child Protection. • The positive links necessary within school and with all its stakeholders In addition, the Class Teacher might also have knowledge and understanding of: • Assessment tasks including curriculum tests. • The links between schools and other agencies. • Partner school and network meetings / activities including cross phase activities that enhance provision. What the school offers its staff Bunbury Aldersey CE Primary and Nursery school is part of Chester Diocesan Academies Trust (CDAT) which is a well-regarded and growing multi-academy trust of 28 primary schools across Cheshire, Wirral, Stockport, Tameside, Warrington and Halton. Our schools range from small village schools to large schools serving diverse urban areas. All are Church of England primary schools within the Diocese of Chester. We inspire learning by providing a broad, rich and imaginative curriculum which allows children the freedom to develop their own creativity. There is a strong Christian ethos and solid links exist between the school, Church and the community. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.