Subject Leadership Qualities
Essential qualities
Highly successful experience of teaching 16-19 year olds, evidenced by student outcomes.
Thorough understanding and experience of learning and teaching practice for, GCSE and A Level specifications.
Excellent written, verbal communication and subject/ course management skills.
Ability to inspire and guide enthusiasm for learning in students and staff.
Skill in inciting and driving participation in Physics and celebration of students’ achievements in the subject.
Knowledge of progression routes and effective guidance for progression of students.
Ability to assess the quality of teaching and learning in the subject, plan for their improvement and monitor the implementation of those plans rigorously.
Ability to lead in out-reach, networking and collaborative work in the subject field.
Ability and desire to plan, maintain and develop an outstanding learning environment for Physics and contribute to planning for the wider department.
A positive outlook and determination to optimise outcomes in response to specific opportunities or challenges.
Intellectual flexibility and curiosity.
A determination to ensure equal treatment and opportunity for the full diversity of learners.
Desirable qualities
Previous successful leadership experience in teaching 16-19 year olds, with evidence of high value-added and success.
Recent management / leadership training.
Experience in projects and activities designed to achieve these things.
Proven track record in progression guidance of students
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Teaching exercise
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Proven ability to assess the quality of teaching and learning in the subject, plan for their improvement and monitor the implementation of those plans rigorously.
A clear track-record in leading in out-reach, networking and collaborative work in the subject.
A clear track-record in planning, maintenance and development of outstanding learning environments.
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Interview
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Recent experience of successful management of change to bring about improvement.
Evidence of practice exemplifying these characteristics.
Recent training in issues of equality and diversity
Evidence sources
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A commitment to the highest standards in ensuring safe and healthy practice in learning and teaching.
Experience in this field.
Generic Teaching Qualities
Essential qualities
Honours degree in an appropriate discipline.
Teaching qualification to the level required for the sector.
Genuine care and respect for, and ability to ensure, the welfare and high achievement of students
Excellence in both classroom practice and production of teaching materials demonstrating creativity and innovation.
Expertise in subject area
Desirable qualities
Achievement and/or qualification beyond degree level.
Postgraduate Certificate of Education.
Proven track record of demonstrating these things.
Commitment to team-work and responsive organisation of work
Ability to assess accurately and responsively for learning.
High level of qualification in general education and subject area
Proven track record in both
Balance and skill in the guidance of students.
Experience of multidisciplinary development in this area.
Understanding of and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
Training in safeguarding of young people
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Teaching exercise
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Evidence sources
Application (and certificates where offer of appointment is made).
Application (and certificates where offer of appointment is made).
Application
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Teaching exercise
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Teaching Exercise
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Teaching exercise
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Teaching exercise
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Teaching exercise
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