PERSON SPECIFICATION NORLAND CE J and I School
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TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Qualified Teacher status
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Evidence of recent professional development
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NPQH qualification
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Higher degree or management qualification
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SKILLS
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Evidence of substantial leadership and management skills
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The ability to communicate effectively through a variety of media
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Evidence of excellent teaching skills and a proven record of teaching within the primary age range
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Evidence of responsibility for allocation and monitoring of resources including finances
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Evidence of successful strategies to improve pupil performance
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Evidence of monitoring, reviewing and evaluating performance through robust performance management systems
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Evidence of implementing educational developments based on a knowledge of current legislation
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Evidence of developing successful working relationships with governors, parents and carers; and partnerships with
schools and the wider community
EXPERIENCE
Experience of working in two or more schools
Experience of working in more than one Key Stage
Experience of working in a diverse community
Evidence of planning strategies to achieve effective teaching, learning and assessment
Experience of leading and managing change
Proven management experience as a member of a Senior Leadership Team
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PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Ability to demonstrate sympathy with the Christian ethos of the school
Ability to develop a shared vision, to lead, inspire and motivate others
Ability to demonstrate a commitment to inclusive practice
Ability to enhance a positive ethos and a culture of mutual support throughout the school community
A commitment to setting high standards and aspirations for all pupils and staff
Have a positive approach to challenges through creative solutions
An ability to demonstrate understanding and care of the needs of others
Value and encourage partnerships with parents and carers to the benefit of each child
Commitment to promoting equality and respecting diversity
SHAPING THE FUTURE
Ability to establish and communicate a shared vision for the school
Experience of strategic leadership and evidence of implementing a shared vision
Ability to demonstrate setting and achieving ambitious, challenging goals and targets to promote sustained school
improvement
LEADING LEARNING AND TEACHING
Determine, organise and implement an innovative and creative curriculum which enriches the learning
opportunities of all pupils
Ability to lead and take part in Collective Worship
Commitment to making school life an enjoyable experience
Ability to implement strategies for the development of effective teachers
Ability to demonstrate a consistent approach to the use of data and benchmarking for monitoring the progress of
every child’s learning
DEVELOPING SELF AND WORKING WITH OTHERS
Commitment to continuous professional development for self and all staff
Ability to collaborate and network with others within and beyond the school
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MANAGING THE ORGANISATION
Experience of establishing clear policies and practice throughout the school and procedures to monitor and
evaluate their impact
Experience of effective performance management to maximise opportunities for learners
Ability to use ICT as a management tool
SECURING ACCOUNTABILITY
Ability to undertake a whole school self –evaluation and use the outcomes to improve children’s achievements
Ability to present a clear account of the school’s performance to Governors
Experience of sound financial controls and budget management
Experience of monitoring and evaluating the educational outcomes and setting targets for school improvements
Ability to promote individual, team and whole school accountability for pupil learning outcomes
STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY
Commitment to working with the local church and clergy and other faith communities
Commitment to working effectively with other schools, agencies, and with parents and carers, to enhance
children’s enjoyment, well- being, achievement and personal development
Commitment to developing partnerships beyond the local community
Ability to work effectively and efficiently towards the academic, spiritual , moral, social, emotional and cultural
development of all pupils
SAFEGUARDING
Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to the protection of children and
young people
Ensure all safeguarding processes, policies and practices are established and fully embedded
Promote the emotional health and well-being of children and young people
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