We are looking for …​

Knowledge, Experience and Training​

Essential: 

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• NPQ for SENCOs or equivalent (or working towards)

• A passion for teaching and education in its widest sense

• Experience of teaching pupils at Key Stages 3 & 4 and demonstrating a positive impact on their progress

• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication with a range of stakeholders

• A willingness to undertake Continuing Professional Development and Learning (CPDL)

• The ability to show initiative, to multi-task and develop existing skills

• Ability to demonstrate patience, flexibility and a sense of humour

• Ability to cope with pressure and demonstrate a calm and measured response

• 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:

• Be qualified to assess pupils’ eligibility for examination concessions, or be willing to undertake the necessary training to achieve this within the next academic year

• Experience of teaching at Key Stage 5 and demonstrating a positive impact on pupil progress

• Experience and evidence of a positive impact in a similar role

• Holder of NPQSL or equivalent