Class Teacher

Qualifications and experience:

Qualified teacher status

Degree

Successful primary teaching experience

Knowledge and Skills A high quality teacher

Well-developed oral, written and presentation skills

Knowledge of the National Curriculum / EYFS Framework

Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies

A good understanding of how children learn

Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs

Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils

An ability to work as part of a team and to be able to effectively delegate work to teaching support staff.

Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children.

Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies

Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning.

Personal Qualities / Competencies 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. Note: The school has systems in place to ensure teachers are supported in managing their workload and expectations are not unreasonable.

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to behave in a way which reflects this.

Commitment to providing equality of opportunity in both the curriculum and pastoral care.

Value the needs of individual pupils and the diversity of their cultural backgrounds, providing equal opportunities in access to learning.

A hard working, flexible and enthusiastic approach to work.

Acts with professional integrity at all times and demonstrates a positive attitude that upholds the values of Hillingdon Primary School and The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust (TEFAT).