OSBORNE PRIMARY SCHOOL PERSON SPECIFICATION – CLASS TEACHER

Osborne Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

CRITERIA /

ESSENTIAL

/ DESIRABLE / ASSESSMENTMETHOD *
QUALIFICATIONS/
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT /
  • Good degree
  • Qualified Teacher Status
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  • Evidence of professional development
/ A/I
KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING /
  • A secure knowledge of EYFS and/or KS1 curriculum plus formative and summative assessments for learning
  • Ability to plan and deliver effective, stimulating lessons to inspire, motivate and challenge children
  • Understanding of the importance of how concrete and pictorial representations assist learning
  • Use a variety of positive behaviour management strategies effectively
  • Knowledge of how to use IT to support enhanced learning
  • Understand how the child’s well-being can affect their learning potential
  • Understand the importance of safeguarding children and know the legal requirements
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  • Secure knowledge of White Rose Maths, Letters and Sounds and Colourful Semantics
  • A secure knowledge of KS2 curriculum
  • Understanding of the needs of children with ASC, ADHD, Attachment Disorder
  • Awareness of the Thrive approach
/ A/I
A/I/T
A/I/T
A/I
A/I
A/I
I
SKILLS AND ABILITIES /
  • Be a teacher who ensures children to make better than expected progress
  • Ability to differentiate and challenge for all groups of children and individuals
  • Adapt plans within lessons to the prior learning needs of the children
  • Demonstration of consistent, rigorous high expectations
  • Engage children in a love of reading
  • Ability to plan effective support and challenge for EAL children
  • Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
  • A commitment to inclusive practice
  • Willingness to self-evaluate and always seek to improve your own practice
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  • Understand the importance of and address needs due to impoverished backgrounds
/ A/I/T
A/I/T
A/I/T
A/I
A/I/T
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
WORKING WITH OTHERS /
  • Be able to work as part of a team
  • Be able to build positive relationships with children and adults
  • Understand how to deploy adults effectively in the learning environment
  • A willingness to learn with others through coaching
  • Make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school
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  • Show experience of working effectively alongside others
  • Ability to demonstrate impact as a Subject Lead
/ A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
PERSONAL QUALITIES /
  • Committed
  • Enthusiastic
  • A positive approach to challenge and change
  • Resilient
  • Organised
  • Good sense of humour
/ A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
A/I
  • *Those elements marked A - will be assessed in your Application.
  • *Those elements marked I/T - will be evaluated during the selection process e.g. Interview, Tasks

NB: If shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from references will also be taken up at interview. Two references from each candidate will be used to support the selection panel’s assessment.