What skills and experience we're looking for • Good honours graduate with qualified teacher status • A successful teaching record as either a trainee or experienced teacher • Experience of teaching at Key Stages Three and Four • DBS clearance at enhanced level Knowledge and understanding: • A thorough understanding of a teacher’s role in safeguarding young people • Strong subject knowledge, including knowledge of the National Curriculum and Key Stage Four specifications • Good understanding of the features of strong classroom practice, including evidence-informed teaching • Understanding of strong summative and formative assessment practices Skills and abilities: • Ability to learn and to receive feedback positively • Ability to establish positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including students, their families and colleagues • Ability to plan strong lessons • Ability to communicate effectively in conversation and in writing • Ability to be an effective form tutor Personal qualities and values: • A passion for helping young people to develop their understanding and experiences to reach their full potential • Willingness to develop new skills and consider new approaches to teaching and learning • Commitment to working as part of a team, including the sharing of successful teaching and learning strategies • Enthusiasm for and enjoyment of teaching • Willingness to contribute to extra-curricular activities • Honesty and integrity What the school offers its staff We are committed to developing our staff through first class induction and high-quality professional development. As a result, a large proportion of JMHS staff have achieved promotion to middle and senior leadership positions. A lovely small market town Free onsite parking membership of pension scheme Flexible working options considered Commitment to safeguarding JMHS is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils and therefore all successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an on-line Google search