PitsfordSchool

Teacher of Physics
Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

1.  Qualified teacher status.
2.  A degree in Physics, or related

subject.

3.  Ability to teach Science (KS3 to KS4)

1.  Evidence of wider

professional
development

Means of
Assessment

Application Form
References
Review of
Applicant’s
certificates

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  1.  A passion for Physics, and knowledge
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2.  Experience of delivering high quality

teaching and learning,

1.  Record of ensuring

high levels of student
achievement and/or
improved value
added.

Interview, letter of
application,
references and
sample lesson.

1.  Highly effective teacher.
2.  High standard of subject knowledge
and a genuine enthusiasm for the
subject.

3.  Commitment to raising attainment and

1.  Evidence of leading
the successful
implementation of
learning and teaching
strategies.

Sample lesson and
application form.

achievement.

4.  Willingness to learn, develop and

share skills.

5.  Evidence of successful lesson

planning and delivery.

6.  Ability to show innovative teaching
strategies to engage students.

7.  Evidence of highly effective classroom

practice.

8.  Strong planning and organisational

skills.

1.  Effective communication skills with a
proven ability to build a positive and
collaborative rapport with students,
parents and staff alike.

2.  Ability to work in a team.
3.  Good time management.
4.  Good communication skills.
5.  Good IT and administrative skills.

Interview and
references.

1.  Evidence of innovative

practice.

2.  Desire to improve
personal and
departmental
standards.

3.  Understanding of data
to assist with the
individual target
setting.

1.  Excellent presentation skills.
2.  Enthusiastic and committed.
3.  A forward thinking approach.

1.  Charismatic – having

a presence.

2.  A sense of humour.

Interview and
sample lesson.

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Headmaster: Dr Craig G. Walker, MA Hons (Glasgow), DPhil (Balliol College, Oxford), FRSA
Pitsford Hall, Moulton Road, Pitsford, Northamptonshire, NN6 9AX
Tel: 0044 1604 880306 / email: office@pitsfordschool.com
Pitsford School is the trading name of Northamptonshire Independent Grammar School Charity Trust Ltd.
a company limited by guarantee and registered in England. Company No: 2281187

www.pitsfordschool.com