ASSISTANT HEAD TEACHER - TEACHING & LEARNING - PERSON SPECIFICATION Pangbourne College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Job Title: Assistant Head Teacher - Teaching & Learning Department: SLT Qualifications Essential Desirable Method of assessment Relevant degree or equivalent ECT or QTS Able to teach a subject offered by the College to at least GCSE Masters degree in educational leadership or a field related to teaching and learning. Qualifications in instructional coaching ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Application form Interview Skills and Special Aptitudes Essential Desirable Method of assessment Application form Interview References Assessment exercise Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills A reflective approach to improving practice Experience of educational leadership e.g. as a Head of Department or an aspect of whole school improvement Experience of leading, planning and implementing effective improvement initiatives A detailed understanding of cognitive science principles and how these relate to the classroom Making critical use of data to promote student achievement ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Experience line managing Heads of Department. ⭐ Experience implementing whole-school initiatives with demonstrable impact Experience of providing training and development programmes for teaching and support staff ⭐ ⭐ Personal Qualities Essential Desirable Method of assessment Interview Assessment exercise ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Passionate about teaching and learning; an advocate for excellence in the classroom Decisive with sound judgement and emotional intelligence Ability to encourage in students the enjoyment of the subject, and a responsibility for their own learning A sense of humour and integrity Enthusiasm to collaborate with colleagues Ambition to progress professionally Capacity to take calculated risks Offer shared interests with pupils through house or extra-curricular activities ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Special requirements Essential Desirable Method of assessment Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children Compliance with Pangbourne College’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy Current driving licence ⭐ ⭐ ⭐