PERSON SPECIFICATION: Post of Teacher of Humanities KS3
FACTOR
1. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE
AND APTITUDES
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2. QUALIFICATIONS AND
TRAINING
3. EXPERIENCE
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4. DISPOSITION
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5. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
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ESSENTIAL
Evidence of excellent classroom teaching at KS3
Forward thinker
A person keen to raise standards of teaching and
learning
A person with drive and enthusiasm
A flexible positive approach in teaching new
courses
Good level of competence in the use of ICT to
advise in other subject
Interested in innovation and new and exciting
approaches to teaching and learning
A good relevant degree
QTS
Relevant successful teaching experience
An ability to plan and prepare schemes of work plus
lesson plans
Good organisation and time-management skills
Good interpersonal skills and an ability to
communicate effectively
An ability to motivate students
An ability to work as an integral part of a team
A willingness to accept challenges and change
A flexible approach
A sense of humour
An ability to form and maintain appropriate
relationships and personal boundaries with
students
Suitability to work in an environment where you will
be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the
welfare of children and young people
Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosures with the
Criminal Records Bureau
Excellent attendance record
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DESIRABLE
Knowledge and
understanding of how
PLTS can inform and
develop teaching and
learning
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Experience of working in
a large school
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Willingness to take part
in extra-curricular
activities
MEANS OF ASSESSMENT
Interview
Application Form
References
Task
Application form
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Application form
Interview
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Interview
Task
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Application form
Interview
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