King's Academy Rowner would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

1. Why are you interested in joining King’s Academy Rowner for this role? Please explain what has attracted you to our school and how our ethos and values (Honesty, Faith and Courage) align with your own approach to teaching.
2. What experience have you had in the classroom so far? Describe your teaching experience, including year groups taught, key responsibilities, and an example of a lesson or approach that had a positive impact on pupils.
3. What do you enjoy most about teaching? Tell us what motivates you as a teacher and what you find most rewarding about working with children.
4. How do you ensure high standards for behaviour, effort and achievement in your classroom? Please describe the expectations you set and how you support pupils to develop positive attitudes to learning.
5. How do you use assessment to support pupils’ progress? Explain how you check pupils’ understanding during and after lessons and how this informs your teaching and next steps for learning.
6. How would you contribute to the positive culture and high expectations at King’s Academy Rowner? Share how you build strong relationships with pupils and colleagues and how you ensure children are engaged, supported and challenged in their learning.