Essential:
• A good degree in an appropriate discipline related to the subject area (A/C)
• A teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C)
• Achieved the master's level qualification for SEN or committed to achieving this within 3 years of appointment (C/A/I)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in the subject area up to GCSE (A/I)
• Recent and relevant teaching experience (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 3 and 4 (A/I/R)
• Awareness of the strategies available for improving the learning and achievement of all students (A/I)
• A good understanding of curriculum developments in the subject area (A/I)
• Able to use a range of teaching and learning strategies (A/I)
• An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve student performance (A/I)
• Confidence in the use of standard computer packages and how these can be used to enhance student learning (A/I)
• Able to use student level data to raise standards (A/I)
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team (A/I)
• Enthusiasm for your subject area (A/I)
• Creative in problem solving together with willingness to take on and try new approaches and ideas (A/I)
• Ability to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and to recognise potential safeguarding issues (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate both orally and in writing to students and their parents (A/I/R)
• Able to communicate high expectations to all students (A/I/R)
• Willingness to share good practice across the department and beyond (A/I/R)
Desirable:
• Strong ICT skills including SMART board or Promethean (A/I/R)
• Experience of assessment at key stage 5 (A/I/R)
• A strong and secure subject knowledge in the subject area up to A level (A/I)
Key: C - Certificate; A - Application Form; I - Interview; R - Reference