Higham Ferrers Nursery & Infant School

HIGHAM FERRERS NURSERY & INFANT SCHOOL

Person Specification

AF = Application Form

I = Interview and other activities

MAIN SCALE TEACHER: PERSON SPECIFICATION
Attributes / Essential / How tested / Desirable but not essential / How tested
Qualifications/
Training
Education / Qualified teacher status
A degree or equivalent.
Postgraduate courses. / AF
Professional Development / Evidence of working alongside others / AF / Evidence of supporting other members of staff. such as teaching assistants. / AF
Experience
Teaching / Classroom teaching and experience in the 4 – 7 age range.
Planning and assessing the curriculum in the 4 – 7 age range.
Recording and reporting on the progress of pupils. / AF
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AF/I / Knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of curriculum subject leaders / AF
Personal Qualities
Skills and Attributes / Basic management skills e.g. organised and meets deadlines.
Self-confidence, energy, perseverance, commitment, integrity, enthusiasm.
Decision-making skills, problem solving skills. / AF
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Equal Opportunities / Commitment to high expectations for all.
Commitment to equality ofopportunity.
Commitment to race and gender equality and social inclusion. / AF/I
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Knowledge and Understanding
Teaching and Learning / Practical understanding of effective teaching and learning and evaluation strategies.
Evidence of proven consistent high standards of teaching.
High standards of behaviour management.
Understanding of actions to be taken to promote racial harmony, and prepare pupils to live in a culturally diverse society.
Understanding of Spiritual Moral Social and Cultural development. / AF/I
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AF/I / Experience of target setting.
Experience of individual education plans. / AF/I
Safeguarding / An understanding and awareness of safeguarding strategies and policies used in school / AF/I / Evidence of safeguarding training such as child protection. / AF/I
National Curriculum / Knowledge and understanding of the Foundation Stage & National Curriculum. / AF/I
Parents and Community / Understanding of the role of parents and the community in raising standards.
A commitment to raising achievement through partnership with parents, Governors and Education Services. / AF/I / Experience of working directly with parents / pupils to raise standards and involvement withthe community e.g. after school activities. / AF/I
Governance / Knowledge and understanding of the role and responsibilities of Governors. / AF/I
Skills
Relationships / Able to establish and develop good relationships with all involved in the school. Commitment to the school’s wider community, other educational establishments and Education Services. / I
Interpersonal and communication skills / Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally. Flexible and approachable.
Resilient under pressure.
Able to deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts. / AF/I
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Attitudes
Education Philosophy / A commitment to fulfill each child’s potential.
A determination to contribute and support school improvement. / I
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