PERSON SPECIFICATION – HEAD OF YEAR
Attributes
E- Essential, D- Desirable and HI- How
Identified
E
Qualification
Evidence of a sound level of general education
with high numeracy and literacy levels.
Evidence of commitment to continuous
learning.
Experience in a management role.
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Experience of quality assurance procedures.
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Experience of leading staff.
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Knowledge and experience of pastoral roles.
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Demonstrates commitment and passion for
ensuring the achievement of all students
regardless of background and/or ability.
Knowledge of the key role that attendance and
behaviour play in attainment.
Experience of and commitment to involving
parents in the education of their children.
Track record of proven results/achievements
with students and staff teams.
Experience of strategic planning and
establishing systems which have shown impact
Experience of working with wide range of
agencies and the wider school community.
A consistently ‘good’ or ‘outstanding’
practitioner
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A flexible attitude and an innovative approach
to managing complex issues
A track record in leading on whole school
initiatives or interventions
The ability to work within a team
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The ability to work independently and lead on
initiatives.
The ability to organise development
programmes/initiatives
Outstanding organisation and management
skills, with strong attention to detail.
The ability to work on own initiative and be
proactive.
The ability to work to high standards and meet
deadlines.
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Experience
Skills
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HI
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Comment
Personal
Qualities
The skills to use data packages, spreadsheets to
analyse data and produce analysis documents.
Commitment to the Academy’s high standard,
ethos and aspirations for our students.
Proactive in being a good role model to staff
and students by following the ARCC principals.
A good attendance record
Keeping abreast of changes within areas of
focus.
Excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to inspire loyalty, trust, respect,
commitment.
Resilience, Hardworking, energetic, enthusiastic
and flexible.
Total commitment to safeguarding
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