Supply Teacher Person Specification

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Supply Teacher Person Specification

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The following areas are relevant to all schools, although some aspects will need to be interpreted differently according to the key stage, size and type of school. As no two schools are the same, some flexibility is expected in a TESSA Supply Teacher.

	Essential	Method of Assessment
Qualifications	UK Qualified Teacher status (QTS)	Application Form, Certificates
Experience	Recent teaching experience in a school or evidence of recent completion of initial teacher training Relevant age range School context Evidence of participation in professional development or study Knowledge of relevant Key Stages and National Curriculum requirements	Application Form, References
Knowledge and understanding	Theory and practice of providing effectively for the individual needs of all children (e.g. classroom organisation and learning strategies) Understands and values the processes of planning as an aid to raising standards The statutory requirements of legislation concerning Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, SEN and Child Protection Good understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection methods and responsibilities	Application Form, References, Interview
Skills	Teaching to a high standard Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children Works well within and contributes to team development Good behaviour management skills Communicates effectively (both orally and in writing) to a variety of audiences Creates a happy, challenging and effective learning environment	Application Form, References, Interview
Personal Qualities	Have flexibility, sensitivity and tact Be enthusiastic and determined Commitment to good teaching practice and quality supply teaching	Application Form, References, Interview

Page last updated: 23 October 2008