SARUM HALL SCHOOL Person Specification – Teacher and Subject Co-ordinator The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service. Essential These are qualities without which the Applicant could not be appointed Desirable These are extra qualities which can be used to choose between applicants who meet all of the essential criteria Method of assessment Qualifications The professional, technical or academic qualifications that the Applicant must have to undertake the role or the training that they must have received. Teaching degree or degree plus PGCE The professional, technical or academic qualifications that the Applicant would ideally have to undertake the role or the training that they should ideally have received. Teaching experience Recent safeguarding training First aid qualifications Postgraduate training Production of the Applicant’s certificates Experience The categories of work or organisations, types of achievements and activities that would be likely to predict success in the role. Experience and understanding of KS2 The categories of work or organisations, types of achievements and activities that would be likely to contribute to success in the role. Experience of working in an IAPS school Ability to offer suitable clubs Experience & understanding of KS1 & EY Contents of the Application Form Interview Professional references Skills The skills required by the Applicant to perform effectively in the role. The skills that would enable the Applicant to perform effectively in the role. Contents of the
Ability to communicate with and relate to adults and young children including parents and colleagues Patience Good time management IT literacy Good organisation Willingness to “go the extra mile” Willingness to embrace new ideas Ability to inspire Application Form Interview Professional references Knowledge The knowledge required by the Applicant to perform effectively in the role. Knowledge and understanding of current educational issues Knowledge of up to date research and thinking in education The knowledge that would enable the Applicant to perform effectively in the role. Knowledge of innovative teaching methods Contents of the Application Form Interview Professional references Personal competencies and qualities The personal qualities that the Applicant requires to perform effectively in the role and to ensure that the Applicant safeguards and promotes the welfare of children and young people. A genuine interest in teaching and learning Motivation to work with children and young people Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people, colleagues and parents Emotional resilience The personal qualities that would assist the Applicant to perform effectively in the role. Ability to stand back and view potentially difficult situations with a sense of detachment in order to be able to reach subjective decisions To enjoy working in team Contents of the Application Form Interview Professional references