Person Specification – Headteacher
CRITERIA / Essential/Desirable / Assessed by:
Application Form/Letter of Application/Interview
E / D / AF / L / I
A / EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
1 / A good honours degree
equivequiva / √ / √
2 / Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / √ / √
3 / Relevant higher degree / √ / √
4 / NPQH / √ / √
5 / Evidence of recent and relevant training and development at headship level and/or in preparation for headship / √ / √
6 / Substantial experience of teaching / √ / √
B / QUALITIES AND KNOWLEDGE
7 / Successful recent strategic leadership experience likely to have been gained as a Headteacher/Principal or Deputy Headteacher/Vice Principal / √ / √ / √ / √
8 / In-depth knowledge and understanding of the wider educational agenda including current national policies and educational issues as well as the statutory and legal framework governing the operation of an Academy all through school / √ / √ / √
9 / Proven track record in leading and managing staff including building a successful team, delegating effectively and implementing and managing change / √ / √ / √
10 / In depth knowledge and experience of Child Protection, Safer Recruitment and Safe Guarding procedures / √ / √ / √
11 / Knowledge of the potential of ICT to enhance learning, interpret and analyse data and understand school information systems / √ / √ / √
12 / Have high expectations and personal integrity with the ability to promote and deliver the values, culture, ethos and traditions of the Academy with a commitment to the provision of extra-curricular activities / √ / √ / √
13 / Be astute and perceptive with strong analytical skills with the ability to use sound judgement to anticipate and to resolve conflict and issues imaginatively / √ / √ / √
14 / Be proactive, innovative and versatile with a high level of drive, energy and enthusiasm necessary to effectively deliver common goals / √ / √
15 / Be articulate and approachable with excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbally and in writing / √ / √ / √
16 / Be able to relate empathetically to parent/carers, staff, students, Governors, stakeholders and the wider community / √ / √
17 / Be a visible high profile role model with a professional approach that demands excellence, confidence, trust and respect of the Academy and wider community / √ / √
CRITERIA / Essential/
Desirable / Assessed by:
Application Form/Letter of Application/Interview
E / D / AF / L / I
C / PUPILS AND STAFF
18 / Secure excellent teaching through an analytical understanding of how students learn, and of core features of successful classroom practice / √ / √ / √
19 / Successful experience of positive behaviour management and developing a
student focused, inclusive and effective learning environment so that
behaviour and attendance are outstanding / √ / √ / √
20 / Successful experience of curriculum development along with an understanding of the issues associated with choice and flexibility needed to meet the personalised agenda for the Academy / √ / √ / √
21 / An understanding of the Primary Curriculum and the ability to develop in others outstanding teaching across the primary age range including the Early Years Foundation Stage(EYFS) / √ / √ / √
22 / Successful experience of the implementation of effective assessment procedures and also an understanding of assessment for learning needs of students in an all through school / √ / √ / √
23 / Evidence of achieving a safe, secure and healthy school environment / √ / √ / √
24 / Demonstrate the importance of a work life balance / √ / √ / √
D / SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES
25 / A strong leader with evidence of highly developed skills in performance management, recognising high performance and tackling underperformance through to resolution / √ / √ / √
26 / Successful experience of effective strategic financial and resource management to achieve educational priorities and ensure efficiency and value for money / √ / √ / √
27 / Proven successful experience of school self-evaluation and accountability and the school improvement process / √ / √ / √
28 / Experience of and a commitment to, working collaboratively with the Governing Body and other stakeholders to develop and deliver a school vision which embraces excellence, intellectual rigour, high standards and inclusion / √ / √ / √
29 / A commitment to and evidence of promoting diversity and equal opportunities within the curriculum and in employment practice / √ / √ / √
30 / Proven ability to lead strategically with the expertise to deliver the Academy’s vision and targets whilst empowering others to take them forward / √ / √ / √
31 / Skills and determination to oversee the introduction of the Primary phase of education into the Academy / √ / √ / √
CRITERIA / Essential/
Desirable / Assessed by:
Application Form/Letter of Application/Interview
E / D / AF / L / I
E / THE SELF IMPROVING SCHOOL SYSTEM
32 / Successful experience of securing and raising standards in an inclusive school and working with external agencies locally, nationally and/ or internationally / √ / √ / √
33 / Actively encourage research led development by staff and innovation in teaching practices / √ / √ / √
34 / Show a commitment to developing a staff who have the necessary skills and knowledge to raise standards, promote equality, respect diversity and challenge stereotypes to promote the rights of children and young people / √ / √ / √
35 / The ability to maximise partnership opportunities to benefit the school and local community / √ / √ / √
Generic qualifications, knowledge, skills and qualities needed to fulfil this role are set out in the “National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers” (DfE-00010-2015) to which candidates should refer. The Headteacher Person Specification places the “National Standards of Excellence for Headteachers” into context. The Selection Panel will assess each candidate against the criteria listed above. Please see separate sheet on how to apply for this post.