Headteacher - Hurst Green Primary School Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications and Professional Development Qualified Teacher Status Degree Be an existing Head/Deputy Headteacher Evidence of higher level study
Managerial qualification Master’s degree or diploma
Experience Successful leadership experience and the ability to manage change Teaching experience in more than one school and more than one key stage Demonstrate wide current knowledge and understanding of education and school systems, Able to translate local and national policy into the school’s context. experience of raising standards Experience in working with a Governing Body An up to date working knowledge of the curriculum at appropriate Key Stages including the Early Years Foundation Stage Experience of performance management of teaching and nonteaching staff, target setting and staff development Demonstrate involvement in short and long term strategic financial planning and budget management Knowledge of a broad range of teaching and learning strategies Experience of using all relevant data for effective school improvement Experience of working in partnership with parents, other agencies and the community Involvement in the process of school selfevaluation
Experience leading and managing others in a primary school where there has been rapid change to deliver progress Understanding and experience of managing a school through the Ofsted improvement process Experience of Budget setting and School Financial Management
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Leadership Qualities and Competences Demonstrate capability to manage change. Ability to maintain high standards across the school Ability to work under pressure Involves staff, governors, parents and pupils in self-evaluation. Ability to lead teams, manage and develop people and resources Ability to articulate and support a sound educational philosophy Ability to formulate a clear vision and direction for the school Ability to translate vision into reality Ability to implement an action plan and to effectively monitor its progress Ability to use ICT as an integral part of the school improvement process
Personal Qualities and Attributes Approachable effective oral and written communicator Welcomes challenge from other professionals Demonstrates optimistic personal behaviour, integrity and holds and can articulate clear values and moral purpose Ability to drive the strategic leadership empowering all school stakeholders to succeed, Flexibility Enthusiasm to continue to drive the school forwards Willingness to work within the existing ethos of the school