MOSSCROFT PRIMARY SCHOOL

“Small school, big heart …. nurturing potential, inspiring confidence.”

CLASS TEACHER: PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS / Source of Evidence / Category
  • To have completed DCFS recognised initial teacher training course leading to QTS
  • To have trained, or is being trained for the appropriate age group
  • Degree
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A / E
E
E
TEACHING: Knowledge & Understanding / Source of Evidence / Category
  • A detailed professional knowledge of the Development Matters for the EYFS
  • Thorough knowledge of assessment and review procedures in the EYFS
  • A positive and effective approach to behaviour management
  • A proven track record of effective parental engagement
  • Understanding of National Curriculum and pedagogical issues in KS1 and KS2
  • Experience of, and a commitment to, the delivery of a creative curriculum approach
  • Experience of using ICT both in curriculum planning, assessment and teaching
  • Knowledge and experience of applying a framework of curriculum planning which:
  • includes long, medium and short plans
  • identifies learning objectives for class, groups and individuals
  • enables monitoring, assessment and recording of pupils’ progress
  • An understanding of the responsibilities under the SEN Code of Practice
  • Knowledge and experience of developing a purposeful learning environment
  • Respect of pupils’ social, cultural, linguistic religious and ethnic backgrounds with an understanding of how these may affect their learning
  • An understanding of current education issues and developments
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A, I / E
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E
TEACHING: Expectations / Source of Evidence / Category
  • A commitment to striving to achieve outstanding classroom practice
  • Have high expectations of self and pupils in all aspects of school life.
  • Set goals that stretch and challenge all children regardless of ability
  • A commitment to enabling and supporting pupils with different learning needs and varying abilities to maximise their learning potential
  • An awareness of equality issues, including maximising opportunities to explore and promote equality and raise awareness of diversity through teaching and learning
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TEACHING: Skills & Ability / Source of Evidence / Category
  • Plans lessons and series of lessons that are pacy, promote a love of learning and reinforce, consolidate or extend learning
  • Understands the role of other professionals in maximising pupils learning
  • Knowledge and experience of interactive teaching methods and collaborative group work, which enable pupils to take responsibility for their own learning and build on previous learning
  • Able to handle and interpret data and information in order to set challenging targets and monitor pupil progress and attainment
  • Use a range of strategies to promote good behaviour and to minimise inappropriate behaviour within school
  • Possesses organisational and time management skills which enable effective teaching of whole class, groups and individual pupils
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PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL VALUES AND CONDUCT / Source of Evidence / Category
  • Effective communication skills so as to develop and nurture partnerships and effective working relationships with pupils, parents/carers, colleagues, other agencies and schools
  • Awareness of the school environment, including links with the local community
  • Commitment to professional development, supported through targets agreed through appraisal
  • Know when and how to draw on advice and specialist support
  • Commitment to safeguarding, and to the welfare of children and young people
  • Commitment and respect for the ethos of the school, demonstrating the positive attitudes, values and behaviours which are expected of pupils
  • Make a positive contribution to the wider life of school
  • Enthusiastic and energetic
  • Positive outlook
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Key

E= Essential, D = Desirable

A= Application form

O= Observation of teaching

I = Interview

R= Reference