FLINT HIGH SCHOOL Curriculum Leader English PERSON SPECIFICATION The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced CRB check will be carried out for the successful candidate. This post will be subject to ISA registration. Qualifications Essential Desirable Identified

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Qualified teacher status. Degree relevant to teaching English

Degree in English Language or Literature Accredited or certificated further CPD or Training.

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Experience Essential Desirable Identified

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Successful experience in raising student achievement and adding value.in English Evidence of very good teaching skills, leading to consistently high standards of achievement. Evidence of leading teams and being responsible for successful initiatives/ developments. Evidence of taking responsibility for own professional development. . Experience of pastoral care

Experience of teaching at all key stages. Involvement in whole school initiatives Experience of personal involvement in extra curricular activities

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Knowledge/Skills (Ability to) Essential Desirable Identified

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Develop a broad and imaginative range of teaching skills, differentiating to suit individual students Lead, develop and enhance the department team. Coach and mentor colleagues High-level communication and presentation skills applicable to a range of audiences. Think creatively and imaginatively to solve challenges, anticipate problems and identify opportunities. Manage resources available to the department Use ICT effectively to support teaching and learning. Make informed use of assessment data to raise achievement.

Involvement in creative and innovative teaching developments. Observe lessons, make valid judgements and give feedback to colleagues Ability to promote the subjects within the school and promote the school Knowledge of VLE to enhance learning

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Personal Attributes Essential Desirable Identified

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Enjoys working with young people. Enthusiasm for the subjects and a desire to communicate that to others. Ability to prioritise, plan and organise Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Consistently high expectations of self and others, especially departmental colleagues and students. Self-motivated and self-confident.

Ambitious Sense of humour and perspective

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