Person Specification – Teacher

Part A: Application Stage
The following criteria (experience, skills and qualifications) will be used to short-list at the application stage:

Essential
1	A DfE recognised and relevant teaching qualification.	
2	Able to design and teach effective lessons and learning activities across the  Early Years including personalising learning to meet individual needs, e.g. pupils with SEND, EAL.	
3	Proven track record of teaching experience in Early Year which has been graded as consistently good or outstanding.	
4	A good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years curriculum.	
5	A good, up to date working knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.	
6	Good written communication skills.	
7	Evidence of relevant and on-going professional development and training, 	
8	Sympathetic to and supportive of the school’s mission statement and Christian values.	

Desirable
9	A practising Christian	
10	Experience of managing other staff	
11	Ability to play a musical instrument.	
12	Willing to contribute to extra-curricular activities and support the extended schools agenda by running an after school club, e.g. art, music, dance, computing, science, sport, drama	

Part B: Assessment Stage
Items 2, 4, 5, 8, 10 & 12 of the application stage criteria and the criteria below will be further explored at the assessment stage:

Essential
1	An understanding and ability to set realistic and challenging targets and be able to assess and review learners’ progress in the Early Years.	
2	Able to communicate effectively with children, young people, colleagues and parents/carers.	
3	Able to engage and motivate learners in the school environment.	
4	Able to contribute to and support further development of a creative and inspiring curriculum in Early Years.	
5	Have positive values, attitudes and have high expectations for learners.	
6	Be aware of current legislation, policies and guidance on the safeguarding of learners and the promotion of their well-being.	
7	Able to work collaboratively as member of a team and contribute to the professional development of colleagues, including the sharing of effective practice.	
8	Able to plan, organise and prioritise and manage time effectively.	
9	Good verbal and interpersonal skills.	
10	Able to use ICT knowledge and skills very effectively in the learning environment.	

Desirable
11	Experience in contributing to whole school improvement planning and self- evaluation.	

The following methods of assessment will be used: 

Method		Method		
Interview	Yes	Presentation	No	
Lesson Observation	Yes	Structured discussion with pupils	Yes	
Group activity	No	Buffet lunch with school staff	Yes	

Part C: Additional Requirements
The following criteria must be judged as satisfactory when pre-employment checks are completed:

1	Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service	
2	Additional criminal record checks if applicant has lived outside the UK	
3	Barred List and/or POCA List (residential establishments only) check	
4	Professional Registration/QTS check with the National College for Teaching and Leadership	
5	Two references from current and previous employers (or education establishment if applicant not in employment)	
6	Medical clearance	
7	A good attendance record