St. John’s C.E.(A) PRIMARY SCHOOL
HEADTEACHER PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL / EVIDENCE BASE / DESIRABLE / EVIDENCE BASEPROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS /
- Qualified Teacher Status
DFE no. /
- NPQH or have experience as a serving Headteacher
- Recent further relevant study
- Higher academic qualifications
- Successful senior leadership in the education of pupils demonstrating a range of complex needs
- Ability to demonstrate the principles and practice of effective teaching and learning, including assessment for learning
- A commitment to developing the strong Christian ethos of the school.
- Good understanding of the use of new and emerging technologies in supporting teaching and learning
- Good understanding of assessment requirements and pupil tracking systems to ensure good progress in academic achievement and other aspects of pupils’ development
- Up-to-date knowledge of current curriculum and assessment requirements
- Experience in curriculum development and management
- Ability to monitor and evaluate effectively the quality of teaching and learning
- Able to demonstrate effective practice to secure high standards of behaviour and attendance
- Good understanding of inclusion for all and means of ensuring good progress for pupils with a range of complex additional needs
- Good understanding of the learning and development needs of ethnic minority pupils and pupils with English as an additional language
I, R
LA/I
LA/I
LA/I
LA/AF/I
LA/I
LA/I/R
I
I
MANAGING THE ORGANISATION
SECURING ACCOUNTABILITY
SHAPING THE FUTURE
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY
PERSONAL QUALITIES /
- Ability to interpret and analyse a range of evidence including performance data and use effectively for school improvement
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of quality assurance systems including school review, self-evaluation and performance management and how these contribute to school improvement
- Ability to produce and implement clear, evidence based improvement plans and policies for the school
- Ability to develop leadership and accountability at all levels within the school including performance management systems
- Ability to manage the financial and human resources effectively and efficiently to achieve the school’s educational goals and priorities
- Knowledge of legal issues related to managing a school including Equal Opportunities, Race Relations, Disability, Human Rights and Employment legislation
- Ability to work effectively with the Governing Body to provide information, objective advice and support, to enable it to meet its responsibilities
- Ability to present a coherent, understandable and accurate account of the school’s performance to a range of audiences
- Ability to ensure a safe, secure and healthy school environment
- Ability to secure and act on the views of other stakeholders, especially parents and carers
- Ability to clearly articulate a vision for the future of the school which can be shared, understood and acted upon
- Experience of leading, implementing and managing successful change
- Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others including staff, pupils and parents
- Commitment to inclusion and excellence and equity for all pupils
- Ability to ensure creativity, innovation and the use of new technologies to achieve excellence
- Ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- Commitment to collaboration and networking with other schools to improve outcomes
- Commitment to working in partnership with parents and carers
- Commitment to collaboration with other agencies to meet the requirements of Every Child Matters
- Commitment to promotion of positive strategies for challenging racial and other prejudice and dealing with racial harassment
- Demonstrate personal enthusiasm for and commitment to the learning process
- Commitment to continual learning of all members of the school community
- Creative thinker able to anticipate and solve problems
- Approachable and caring
- Capacity for hard work with a high level of commitment and determination
- Ability to work collaboratively and sensitively with all partners
- Willingness to seek advice and support if needed
- Self-confidence, personal impact, presence and integrity
LA/I
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I
I
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I
LA/I
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I
LA/I
AF/LA/I
LA/I/R
I
LA/I
LA/I/R
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I
LA/I
I
I/R
I
I/R
I/R
LA/I/R
I/R
I/R
I/R
Key: AF – application form
I – interview
R – reference
LA – letter of application