About this role
Qualified Teacher Status (PGCE or equivalent qualification)Good Honours degreeExcellent teaching skills, including effective communication skills, ability to motivate students and the capacity to create good learning environments.Knowledge of current issues and recent developments in the curriculum area.Capacity to use ICT as integral part of teaching.Knowledge and understanding of the value added agenda, including levels of progress.Ability to support the process of change and work effectively in a team.Ability to prioritise, plan and organise.Understanding of safeguarding and promoting of welfare of children issues.Understanding of equal opportunities issues and their application to work.Experience of teaching students across the whole ability and age rangeAbility to analyse and interpret data, and use it to identify underachievementSuccessful experience of teaching in the subject across the full age range of a secondary schoolCommitment to raising achievement through enabling all young people to achieve their potential.Ability to use pupil assessment data to raise standardsResilience under pressurePatience, flexibility, approachability and a positive and energetic approach to workAbility to develop good relationships with all members of the school communityEnthusiasm for the subjectA commitment to the vision of the schoolHigh standards and expectationsOutstanding communication skillsReliability and integrityA commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young peopleA commitment to personal and professional development