Knowledge, Experience and Training 

We are looking for … 

Essential

• Minimum of A level (or L3 equivalent) 

• GCSE in English, Mathematics and Science to grade C/5 or higher

• Experience of working as part of a team and work with minimal supervision

• Good ICT skills to support teaching and learning, including knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook and Google equivalent and experience of office technology

• Ability to manage whole groups of students within a classroom setting

• Ability to manage groups of students and motivate them to ensure they are using their independent study time effectively

• Have excellent organisational  and time management skills and be able to prioritise workload

• Be able to support students with their time management and monitor completion of tasks effectively

• Have an understanding of how to support students of all abilities both academically and pastorally

• Understand safeguarding procedures and have a willingness to work with the Safeguarding and Pastoral Teams to promote safeguarding and wellbeing across all year groups

• Be willing to undertake further relevant training and to pass those skills on to other members of staff, as appropriate

• Be positive and enthusiastic with excellent interpersonal skills

• Have effective communication skills with a variety of audiences, both orally and in writing

• Be calm, patient and reflective

• Be sympathetic to the needs of all young people

• A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours – ‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours.  We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’. 

Desirable:

• Experience of working with young people, parents and carers

• Knowledge of school procedures

• Knowledge of Arbor

• Be First Aid trained 

• Knowledge of child protection procedures 

• A willingness to make a full contribution to the School’s enrichment and extra-curricular programme

• A desire to act as a role model and mentor and to deliver outstanding lessons

• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism at all times and be a role model for others   

• Understand the principles of child development and learning processes