Hope School Person Specification – Classroom Teacher

ATTRIBUTES / ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / HOW IDENTIFIED
Qualifications / Qualified teacher status. / Qualification in teaching children with special educational needs. / Application form
Interview
Work related experience / Evidence of variety of teaching styles. Subject specialization and an ability to teach a variety of curriculum areas.
Excellent classroom practitioner.
Understand characteristics of an effective school.
A proven track record in the use of strategies to raise pupil achievement across a key stage or the school.
Understanding and experience of pupil tracking and target setting processes.
Evidence of effective use of assessment for learning / Effective experience in teaching pupils with a range of special educational needs to include pupils with emotional and behavioural difficulties. / Letter of application/ interview.
References.
SEN / Knowledge of behavioural Management Strategies.
Ability to write and implement IEP’s and IBP’s.
Evidence of the effective use of pastoral skills to support the needs of a range of pupils / Knowledge of current national legislation and good practice related to special educational needs and inclusion. / Interview
Job Related Skills / Ability to work effectively as a team member.
Ability to organise and work independently.
Ability to work successfully with external agencies.
Ability to manage resources effectively.
Ability to work effectively with parents. / Ability to teach pupils at KS2 and KS3. / Letter of application/interview .
References
Personal Skills / Ability to communicate effectively with others.
Ability to cope with stress.
Sense of humour.
Commitment and energy.
Evidence of effective communication in writing and orally.
Highly organised and able to take the initiative.
Flexible and approachable.
Ability to work under pressure and challenge – able to work to tight deadlines.
Able to deal sensitively with members of the whole school community and resolve conflicts. / Ability to offer extra-curricular activities. / Interview
Additional / Physically capable for the demands of the post.
A desire and commitment to work with pupils who present challenging behaviour.
A satisfactory sickness record over the previous two years (subject to the need to act with consistency and fairness and to pay particular attention to equality of opportunity issues such as sickness related to a disability and/or pregnancy).
Commitment to equality of opportunity.
Commitment to race and gender equality and social inclusion.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the pupils.
This post is subject to stringent safeguarding processes. / Full driving licence. / Letter of application/interview.
Verified prior to interview.