Scott Lower School

Person Specification – Foundation Stage/KS1 Class Teacher

IMPORTANT: Candidates must fill in the self-assessment column in relation to each of the attributes listed on a scale of 0 to 5, where 0 is very weak and 5 is excellent. This person specification must be returned along with the completed application form.

Category / Attribute / Essential / Desirable / Self-Assessment
0 - 5
Qualifications / Qualified teacher status / Essential
Good Honours degree / Desirable
Experience / Experience of KS1 or Foundation Stage either through current position or during training. / Essential
Experience in leading a subject area across the school / Desirable
At least 2 years’ experience in KS1 / Desirable
Curriculum / Clear views on the value of planning, monitoring and assessment / Essential
A good knowledge of the National Curriculum / Essential
Thorough understanding of how to plan, assess and teach synthetic phonics. / Essential
Ability to use ICT across the curriculum and for own professional use in tracking and assessment. / Essential
Ability to plan for outdoor learning / Essential
Experience of curriculum development / Desirable
Knowledge of “Letters and Sounds” or similar phonics scheme. / Essential
Philosophy / Clear views on how children learn and how the achievements of all children can be maximized and with clear differentiation / Essential
Ability to build and maintain positive rapport with Parents/Carers, Governors and the wider community. / Essential
Expectation of high individual levels of achievement and behaviour / Essential
Clear views about working with, and support from Teaching Assistants / Essential
Effective classroom management / Essential
Experience of having deployed additional adults . / Desirable
Address job / Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues. / Essential
Ability to work on own initiative / Essential
Clear range of positive behaviour management strategies / Essential
Commitment to professional development / Essential
Good time management strategies / Essential
Good communicator / Essential
Sense of humour / Essential
Resilient and optimistic with drive. / Essential
Ability to draw up, and develop IEPs (with the SENCO) / Desirable
Willingness to be involved in the life of the school / Desirable
Willingness to run extracurricular activities / Essential
Application / Well prepared application with issues addressed in an ordered way / Essential