SENIOR DEPUTY HEADTEACHER PERSON SPECIFICATION

February 2016

NOTE: Candidates failing to meet any of the essential criteria will automatically be excluded

Selection Criteria / Essential / Desirable / A=Application
I =Interview
R=Reference
Faith Commitment
Practising Catholic / E / AIR
Involvement in parish community / D / AI
Qualification Requirements
Qualified teacher status / E / AI
Degree / E / AI
CCRS/CTC or commitment to obtaining the certificate / E / AI
Professional Development
Evidence of regular, recent and appropriate professional development for the role of Senior Deputy Head teacher headteacher. / E / AIR
Has successfully undertaken the Secretary of State’s (NCTL, CWDC or local authority) approved “safer recruitment” training or has a commitment to do so before taking up post / within 12 months of taking up the post. / D / AI
Has successfully undertaken Child Protection training as appropriate to their role and a commitment to appropriate training as Senior Deputy Headteacher / D / AI
School Leadership and Management Experience
Successful leadership as a deputy headteacher or assistant headteacher/HOD / D / AIR
To have implemented and developed a whole school initiative / E / AI
To have taken an active involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning. / D / AI
To have had responsibility for policy development and implementation / D / AI
Ability to demonstrate successful/ effective Leadership in a school in a similar community/facing similar challenges / D
To have had experience of and ability to contribute to Staff development e.g coaching , mentoring, INSET for staff. / E / AI
Experience and Knowledge of Teaching
Experience of teaching in more than one school / D / A
Experience of teaching in a Catholic School / D / A
Experience of teaching in a school in similar circumstances/serving a similar community / D / A
Significant teaching experience within the secondary phase. / E / AI
To be able to effectively use data, assessment and target setting to raise standards/address weaknesses / E / AI
To be able to exemplify how the needs of all contextual pupil groups have been met through high quality teaching / E / AI
Professional Attributes
Demonstrate an awareness and/or understanding for the needs of the pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic High School and how these could be met / D / AI
Able to demonstrate a clear rationale for behaviour management and a proven track record of the effective implementation of a range of behaviour management strategies / D / AI
Excellent written and oral communication skills (which will be assessed at all stages of the process) / E / AI
Show a good commitment to sustained attendance at work / E / AI
To be a leader of learning demonstrating, promoting and encouraging outstanding classroom practice. / E / AI
To aspire to being a Head teacher in a Catholic School / E / A and or I
Demonstrate personal enthusiasm and commitment to leadership aimed at making a positive difference to children and young people / E / A and/or I
Build and maintain quality relationships through interpersonal skills and effective communication / E / A and/or I
Demonstrate personal and professional integrity, including modelling values and vision / E / A and/or I
Inspire trust and confidence across the school and community / E / A and/or I
Manage and resolve conflict / E / A and/or I
Prioritise, plan and organise themselves and others / E / A and/or I
Thinking analytically and creatively and demonstrate initiative in solving problems / E / A and/or I
Be aware of their own strengths and areas for development and listen to, and reflect constructively and act upon as appropriate, feedback from others / E / A and/or I
Able to empathise appropriately and take necessary steps / E / A and/or I
Demonstrate a capacity for sustained hard work with energy and vigour / E / A and/or I
Demonstrate resilience and optimism / E / A and/or I
Confidential References and Reports
A positive and supportive faith reference from a priest where the applicant regularly worships / E / R
Positive recommendation from all referees, including current employer / E / R
A supportive reference from the Local Authorities / D / R

Application Forms and Supporting Statement

The form must be fully completed and legible. The supporting statement should be clear, concise and related to the specific post.

Candidates will not be expected to address every element of the personal qualities in their supporting letter.