Class Teacher

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacherstatus, or workingtowards it, as defined by the Department for Education. (E)
• Evidence of further professional development (post initialtraining), if appropriate. (D) Experience
• Evidence of recentand successful class teaching of primary age pupils. (E)
• Excellent understanding of current theoryand practice in teaching and learning, particularly as it relatesto achieving high rates of progress for children of primary age. (E)
• Demonstrable record of raising achievement. (E)
• Sound understanding and knowledge of effective assessment strategies. (E)
• Excellent knowledge of the primarycurriculum. (E)
• Understanding of effective strategies for maintaining high standards of discipline in accordance withthe school’s policy.(E)
• An understanding of equality of opportunity issues and how they can be addressedin schools. (E)
• Recent, relevant experience of using technology to support learningin the classroom. (E)
• Well-developed oral and writtenskills. (E)
• An interest in currentpedagogical research and ideas. (D)
• The ability to work as part of a team which includes planningand implementing the curriculum. (D)
• Theability to relateto and communicate effectively with parentsand carers and to encourage their active participation in the educational process. (D)
• Ability to make a significant contribution to a school ethos that promotes high achievement. (D)
• A personal commitment to meet the national Teachers’Standards. (D)