PERSON SPECIFICATION – Head of Year

Experience and qualifications

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / SOURCE
Experience of working with young people in a school/Academy environment / * / Application
Experience of supporting \ running whole Academy initiatives & staff training / * / Application/Interview
Proven track record of outstanding contribution to a school/Academy / * / Reference/application/ Lesson observation
Evidence of having made a difference to raising standards / * / Interview

Skills and abilities

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / SOURCE
Team player / * / Reference/application/ interview
Positive attitude to students, staff and families / * / Interview
Good ICT, literacy and numeracy skills / * / Application
Good interpersonal skills / * / Interview
Good personal organisation / * / Reference
Enthusiastic approach to Academy life / * / Interview
Ability to cope under stress / * / Reference
Ability to learn from others / * / Interview
Ability to see and articulate bigger picture / * / Interview

Knowledge and attitudes

ESSENTIAL / DESIRABLE / SOURCE
Willingness to learn and develop / * / Interview
Enthusiasm / * / Lesson/interview
Have a commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children / * / Reference/interview
Forms good relationships with students and staff / * / Interview
Self-motivated / * / Interview
Sense of humour / * / Application/Interview
Tenacious / * / Reference
Creative solutions to problems / * / Reference/interview
Personal commitment to CPD / * / Application\Interview
A willingness to deliver, participate in and promote activities beyond the Academy / * / Application\Interview
A willingness to deliver and participate in extra-curricular activities / * / Application/Interview
Good attendance record / * / Reference/application
Good understanding of issues regarding improving standards at the Academy / * / Interview
Can work with other colleagues to secure good outcomes / * / Interview
Can manage collegiality and accountability / * / application
Can stretch and professionally challenge other colleagues / * / Interview
Always models high standards of professionalism / * / Interview