What skills and experience we\'re looking for
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Good degree in subject or a related discipline
- Evidence of appropriate continued personal and professional development
- An outstanding teacher
- Successful teaching experience at KS3, 4 and 5
- Secure knowledge of the characteristics of effective learning, teaching and assessment in subject
- A proven track record in improving results and ensuring students make ambitious levels of progress
- The ability to implement clear, consistent and effective approaches to learning, securing excellent relationships and behaviour
- The ability to lead, motivate and inspire pupils, support staff and to forge positive relationships with parents
- The ability to coordinate and support the work of others
- An excellent understanding of pupil assessment and target setting for individual pupil improvement and how that analysis contributes to high standards
- Ability to help develop and to support a vision of high quality education based on the moral integrity of the school\'s core values
- Energy, drive and enthusiasm
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to lead and motivate others
- The ability to analyse information and use sound judgement in complex situations
- The ability to support a team culture
- The ability to plan and organise time effectively, work under pressure and meet deadlines while keeping equilibrium
- A sense of humour, cheerful demeanour and positive, can-do attitude
- A capacity for hard work and willingness to “go the extra mile"
What the school offers its staff
- A school rated as outstanding by Ofsted in October 2021
- A vibrant, multi-cultural environment
- A school with exceptional progress and attainment
- An induction and support programme widely recognised for outstanding practice
- Continuous Professional Development to develop you as a leader
- A calm and orderly school based upon high standards of behaviour and an ethos of trust and care
- An induction and support programme widely recognised for outstanding practice
- Early finishes on Thursday and Friday
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equality and welcome applications from all sections of the community.