The Primary Candidate

We are looking for outstanding candidates who can demonstrate a real aptitude for teaching. Applicants must possess:

• a love of children
• good interpersonal skills
• a good level of communication
• enthusiasm and resilience
• ability to maintain high expectations for the pupils they teach and themselves
• We will also be looking for

Knowledge

• An understanding of the role of a teacher
• An awareness of the National Curriculum
• An ability to use ICT for a range of purposes

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work on own initiative and manage work load
• Ability to combine work and study
• Ability to work co-operatively and effectively with colleagues
• Ability to build relationships with children that promote learning
• Ability to reflect on own practice and learning and listen to advice
• An understanding of children's needs
• An understanding of the professional boundaries related to child protection procedure