Essential:

• QTS status 

• Degree or equivalent in a curriculum subject (Post graduate qualifications welcome. Expertise in our specialist area is also valued highly.)

• Proven track record of high quality classroom practice 

• A commitment and an ability to teach and manage pupils of all abilities

• Ability to use information and communications technology in administration, and to access, analyse and interpret data

• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and young people

• Highly organised and an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Experience of dealing effectively with challenging behaviour

• Experience of liaison with parents and outside agencies

• Knowledge and experience of a range of successful teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of all students

• High expectations of students’ achievements and behaviour

• 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: 

• Evidence of professional development in the areas of school improvement and raising Standards

• Ability to see new initiatives through to implementation

• A professional vision for department improvement

• An ability to initiate developments