Potton Lower School Head Teacher - Person Specification
Potton Lower School Head Teacher - Person Specification
Potton Lower School Head Teacher - Person Specification
Desirable a) Degree or equivalent b) Safer Recruitment training c) NPQH by Sept 2012 if not already an existing Head teacher.
2. Skills
a) b) c) d)
Substantial leadership skills Excellent communication skills Excellent teaching skills Proven skills in strategic management a) Experience of working in two or more schools b) Experience in a similar size school c) Curriculum subject leader d) Experience of being a SENco a) Experience of managing a project through to a successful conclusion b) Experience of staff recruitment, retention and development c) Experience of working with multi agencies and community groups
3. Experience
a) Experience of teaching children with SEN b) Substantial continuous teaching experience in K/S 1, and 2 including assessment and target setting c) Substantial experience working within a senior management team d) Good ICT skills
4. Personal Attributes
a) Ability to develop a shared vision to lead, inspire and motivate with supporting plans to achieve it b) Inclusive attitude to parents/carers, governors and the wider community c) Ability to develop and sustain a positive school ethos and build a supportive culture of teamwork d) Positive approach to challenges which demonstrate creativity, imagination and solutions e) Knowledge of and commitment to values in education. f) Willingness to teach across the age range.
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a) Commitment to developing staff who have the necessary skills and knowledge to promote equality, respect diversity and challenge stereotypes to promote the rights of children and young people. b) Appreciation of the role of parents, carers and families play in helping children succeed. c) Valuing and encouraging a partnership with parents and carers to the benefit of each child. d) Coherent view of teaching and learning to encompass all, including SEN and the more able. e) Determination to overcome all barriers to effective inclusion of all. a) Ability to establish and communicate a shared vision for the school. b) Experience of strategic thinking and planning to implement the vision and sustain school improvement. a) Commitment to the development of a creative, diverse, relevant and inclusive curriculum b) Clearly expressed understanding of how children learn and how their needs are met across all key stages in a lower school environment. c) Commitment to making school life an enjoyable worthwhile experience. d) Thorough understanding of the ECM agenda, National Curriculum and religious education relating to both key stages in lower school. e) Ability to promote high expectations of achievement, attendance and behaviour and an ethos where all children are valued, can contribute and achieve success a) Commitment to provide and encourage professional development and a work-life balance for all staff including self. b) Ability to maintain and develop effective relationships and team work
a) Experience of
practice which promotes activities within the wider community, other than academic
a) Experience of
working with a Governing Body, school council etc. a) Ensures that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource management
a) Experience of liaison with other schools, community groups and the LA.
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a) Knowledge of legal requirements relating to schools. b) Manage all aspects of the schools resources to achieve the schools aims and objectives.
a) Experience of Extended Schools and Childrens Centres b) Willingness to promote the school within the local community
12. Application
Other Factors
References
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