St Joseph’s/ St Edmund’s Roman Catholic Primary School
Classteacher Person Specification
Source of
Evidence
Require
ment
A teaching qualification (PGCE, B.Ed, QTS or equivalent)
A
E
A first degree or equivalent
A
E
Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies
A
D
A variety of teaching experience across the Primary age range
A.I.R
E
Involvement in curriculum development within a school
A.I. R
E
Working with teaching assistants and managing resources
A.I.R
E
Working in partnership with parents and the wider community
A.I.R
E
Working in partnership with Catholic Pyramid/Parish/Diocese
A.I.R
D
Current education issues and developments
A.I
E
National Curriculum and assessment
A.I
E
I
E
Strategies for improving the quality of teaching and learning
A.I
E
Strategies for school improvement and raising standards of achievement
A.I
E
I.T,R
E
A.I
E
A highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic teacher who is approachable and promotes positive relationships
A.I.R
E
A proven track record as an excellent, creative teacher who motivates children
I.R.T
E
A proven ability to relate well to children and share their interests and enthusiasms
R.I.T
E
I.R
E
Effective ability to communicate orally and in writing to a wide range of audiences
A.I.T
E
Demonstrable ability to manage effectively pupil behaviour and have a commitment to a high level of pastoral care
I.R.T
E
Demonstrable comprehensive broad knowledge of ICT for teaching and learning, leadership and administrative
purposes
A.I.T
E
Commitment to providing an effective learning environment appropriate to the needs and abilities of all pupils
A.I.R
E
Commitment to the development and maintenance of positive partnerships between the school, parents, parish,
carers and the community
A.I.R
E
A.R
E
A.R
D
Attribute
Qualifications
Successful Experience of
Demonstrable Knowledge and Understanding of
Implications of equal opportunities and inclusion issues
Appropriate strategies for managing pupils’ behaviour
Safeguarding
Skills and abilities
Demonstrable effective administrative and organisational skills
Other
Recent participation in professional development activities and willingness to undertake other training
Practising Catholic
Key
E = Essential
D = Desirable
A = Application Form, I = Interview, R = Reference, T= Task