ELSLEYPRIMARY SCHOOL

Person Specification –KS1 Phase Leader+ responsibility for area(s) of whole school development

Evidence -
Application/Interview
Educational Qualifications /
  • Qualified teacher status (E)
  • Evidence of continuing professional development, including appropriate leadership and management training (E)
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  • A
  • A

Professional Experience /
  • Significant UK teaching experience in multicultural inner city primary schools (E)
  • Recent experience of teaching in KS1
  • Evidence of exemplary inclusive classroom practice and high expectations of pupils (E)
  • At least two years experience in a relevant leadership and management role in a primary school (E)
  • Significant experience of effectively teaching pupils with EAL (E)
  • Evidence of successfully leading school improvement initiatives (E)
  • Evidence of effective professional relationships with pupils, staff, parents and external agencies (E)
  • Experience of leading whole school CPD (E)
  • Evidence of a commitment to achieving high standards with high expectations and positive attitudes towards children, staff and parents. (E)
  • Experience of analysing pupil performance data, assessment and tracking (E)
  • Recent OFSTED experience (D)
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  • A
  • A/I
  • A/I
  • A/I
  • A/I
  • A/I
  • A/I
  • A/I
  • A/I
  • A/I
  • A

Job related knowledge, aptitude and skills /
  • Thorough working knowledge of the National Curriculum (E)
  • Thorough understanding of the Every Child Matters agenda and what it means for curriculum provision and needs of children (E)
  • An understanding of the needs of all pupils and strategies for meeting the needs of different groups of pupils (E)
  • An understanding of the importance of promoting equal opportunities within the context of an inclusive school (E)
  • An understanding of the role of a Phase Leader in the leadership of the school (E)
  • Commitment to high levels of involvement and well-being for all pupils (E)
  • Knowledge of what constitutes good teaching and learning and evidence of this in practice(E)
  • Knowledge of developments in ICT in education and a good level of ICT skills. (E)
  • Knowledge and understanding of current educational issues, developments and legislation (E)
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  • A/I
  • A/I
  • I
  • A/I
  • A/I
  • I
  • A/I
  • A/I
  • I

Personal Qualities /
  • The ability to work as part of a team as well as to lead (E)
  • The ability to inspire, enthuse and motivate others, leading by example (E)
  • The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide range of people including children, staff, parents, governors and external agencies (E)
  • The ability to sustain a demanding workload, meet deadlines and promote an effective school (E)
  • Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills (E)
  • The ability to be positive, creative, energetic and enthusiastic (E)
  • The ability to maintain effective discipline in a positive context and to promote well ordered and self-disciplined behaviour throughout the school (E)
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times (E)
  • The ability to lead and manage change effectively (E)
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  • I
  • I
  • A/I
  • I
  • A/I
  • I
  • I
  • I
  • I

(E) Essential (D) Desirable

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