Unqualified Class Teacher

Person specification

Criteria

Qualifications and experience

• Degree (Essential)
• Successful special school experience (Desirable)
• Training and experience of using a range of specialist strategies (Desirable)

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the National Curriculum and how to apply to teaching in a specialist setting
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies for pupils with special educational needs
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to use skills and knowledge and interpersonal skills to build effective working relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider school community
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and how to implement it effectively
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies and commitment to follow whole school protocols to support emotional regulation
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning

Personal qualities

Essential

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality