Canons High School and Sixth Form
TEACHER OF ENGLISH - PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications and training
Qualified Teacher Status (1)
First degree or equivalent (1)
Experience
Knowledge and understanding of the English curriculum (1,3)
Experience and understanding of a range of approaches to teaching and learning (1,2,3)
A record of outstanding teaching cross the age and ability range or, for an NQT, you are able
to show the potential to become an outstanding teacher (1,2,3)
Recent relevant INSET (1,2)
Willingness to develop own expertise (1,2,3)
Understand the concepts of independent and personalised learning (1,3)
Skills and Abilities
Understand ‘excellence’ and use initiative and creativity to innovate (2,3)
Ability to work as part of a team. (2,3)
Be able to take an active role within the department, supporting and contributing to the
developmental policies and procedures (2, 3)
Personal Qualities
Personal integrity and the ability to inspire it in others (2,3)
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students and adults (2,3)
Commitment to working practices designed to create opportunities for all regardless of
gender, race or class. (1,2,3)
Enthusiasm for and commitment to teaching English in a mixed, multi-cultural comprehensive
school (1,2,3)
Be prepared to initiate and play a full part in running extra-curricular activities (1, 2, 3)
Commitment to develop the ethos of the school in general and to promote outstanding pupil
achievement in particular (1,2,3)
A sense of humour and self-motivation (2,3)
Good health, good attendance and punctuality record (1,2)
The successful candidate must have a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory
CRB check and enhanced disclosure (2,3)
How criteria will be identified
1= Application Form
2= Reference
3= Interview
March 2010
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