PREP TEACHER

HOLLAND HOUSE | PREP TEACHER - PERSON SPECIFICATION

                                                                H O L L A N D   H O U S E

P e r s o n   S p e c i f i c a t i o n

The successful candidate will have the following attributes and competencies:

ATTRIBUTES
QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL
•  Qualified to at least degree level
•  Recognised teaching qualification
•  Qualified to teach in the UK
•  Outstanding subject knowledge in

Maths and English

•  An up-to-date knowledge of curriculum

developments and a variety of
pedagogical tools
•  Knowledge of KCSiE
•  Experience of teaching, planning and

DESIRABLE
•

First Aid, but training will be offered

•  Awareness of the independent

school system

•  Experience in teaching within the

marking in Key Stage 2

Pre-Prep School

•  Experience of supporting pupils of all

•  Experience of leading a curriculum

abilities to make excellent progress but
in particular meeting the needs of the
most able

subject

PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE

•  Excellent classroom practitioner
•  Excellent planning, communication and

PERSONAL
QUALITIES

organisational skills

•  Uses new technology effectively to

enhance learning

•  The ability to work with colleagues to

enrich the curriculum

•  A belief in the unlimited potential of

every pupil

•  Enjoy the challenge of working with

•

exceptionally bright children in a fast-
paced classroom where we work
several years beyond national
curriculum level
Strong interpersonal, written and oral
communication skills with the ability to
deal confidently with a wide range of
people including senior management,
staff, pupils and parents

•  Passion, resilience, integrity and

•

optimism
Is approachable at all times and is
empathetic to the needs of others

•  An effective team member with the

ability to use own initiative when
appropriate

•  Be able to work flexibly as workloads

require and take ownership of tasks
•  Attention to detail and ability to actively

question and clarify information
•  Creates a positive and credible school

image

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•  A role model who demonstrates
professionalism at all times

•  A commitment to regular and on-going
professional development and training
to establish outstanding classroom
practice

•  An open mind and an ability to change

and adapt

•  Able and willing to undertake

additional duties as part of the whole-
school team

•  Attendance at events
•  Professionalism, energy, enthusiasm

and good humour

INTERESTS /
EXTRA
CURRICULAR
ACTIVITY
OTHER