Person Specification – AHT May 2014
Element / Essential/ Desirable- Qualifications and training
Be educated to degree level, possess a recognised teaching qualification and show evidence of recent professional development / E
Have educational experience in the primary sector / E
- Skills, knowledge and aptitude
Be able to lead a curriculum area across the school, assuming consultant status / E
Be able to lead a key stage / E
Be conversant with major curriculum issues, current developments and legislative education / E
Show evidence of working effectively as a team / E
Have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in speech and writing to a variety of audiences, including pupils, parents and governors. / E
Be conversant with appropriate forms of pupil profiling and assessment processes including the statutory arrangements / E
Be able to demonstrate well-developed knowledge and use of ICT for teaching and personal purposes / E
Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to equal opportunities for both pupils and staff / E
- Classroom practice
Be an excellent classroom practitioner with energy and commitment / E
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles of effective assessment and record keeping, and its use to promote high standards of achievement for all children / E
Up to date knowledge and understanding of National and local Primary strategies / E
Have the ability to challenge, motivate and support pupils of all abilities / E
Experience of teaching in different year groups / D
Element / Essential/ Desirable
- Curriculum strengths
Experience of leading curriculum development / D
Experience of a modern foreign language / D
Experience of teaching/leading an after school activity / E
- School development
Experience in the ongoing process of school self evaluation and improvement planning / D
Experience of contribution to whole school development and curriculum planning. / E
Experienced in the process of monitoring the effectiveness of teaching and learning / E
Participation in additional school activities / E
- Personal development
Participation in professional development / E
Commitment to career development / E
Life outside of school / E
- Personal qualities
Have the ability to challenge, motivate and support staff / E
Be able to prioritise workload and pressures, both personal and organisational, in order to achieve the best use of time and resources / E
Have a friendly and approachable manner, a sense of humour and lots of patience / E
Be hardworking and flexible, and sensitive to the needs of others / E