Head Teacher

• Qualifiedteacher status.
• Evidenceof recent and relevant leadership development, such as NPQH or equivalentsenior leadership training.
• Evidenceof at least three years’ successful senior leadership and managementexperience in a primary school, including contribution to school self-evaluation and whole-school improvement priorities.
• Proventrack record of leading whole-school strategic planning that improves pupiloutcomes and addresses underperformance.
• Successfulteaching experience in a primary school, with evidence of consistentlyeffective classroom practice.
• Evidenceof leading effective behaviour management approaches that support positivelearning behaviours and strong pupil engagement.
• Evidence of successful line management, staff development and continuing professional development that improve practice and performance, whilebeing mindful of staff wellbeing.
• Understandingof national policy, curriculum and assessment developments, the statutory andlegal framework within which schools operate, and the Ofsted inspectionframework.
• Abilityto analyse data effectively, monitor attainment and progress, set ambitioustargets and identify priorities for improvement.
• Understandingof evidence-informed, high-quality teaching and the ability to model, coachand support others to improve classroom practice.
• Understandingof school finance, resource management and the effective deployment ofstaffing and budgets to support school priorities.
• Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effectiveworking relationships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and externalpartners.
• Abilityto formulate, communicate and deliver an ambitious vision that motivatesstaff, inspires pupils and secures community confidence.
• Commitmentto safeguarding, equality of opportunity and inclusive practice, ensuringthat personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position orundermine pupils’ wellbeing.
• Experienceof safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including actingpromptly and appropriately on concerns.
• Experienceof effective multi-agency working to support vulnerable children andfamilies, improve attendance and remove barriers to learning.
• Commitmentto maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitmentto uphold the 7 principles of public life (the Nolan principles)
• Passionfor teaching and learning, with a commitment to reflective practice andcontinuous improvement.
• Commitmentto securing the best outcomes for all pupils and actively promoting the ethosand values of the school.
• Abilityto work under pressure, organise and prioritise effectively, and remainresilient and adaptable.
• Decisive,consistent and solution-focused, with the confidence to make difficultdecisions when required.
• Abilityto build trust, lead by example and maintain positive relationships acrossthe school community.

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