Assistant Headteacher

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Assistant Headteacher

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status
• Relevant degree
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

• Outstanding classroom practitioner including effective assessment methods
• Experience and evidence of impact at senior or middle management level
• Experience of leading a team including in performance management

Professional knowledge/expertise

• Commitment to continually improve the quality of teaching and learning
• Can show a clear understanding of how young people learn, including knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of effective teaching and learning styles
• Clear understanding of how to analyse school performance data and effectively use it to inform school improvement
• Can demonstrate an ability to work with a range of staff and other agencies

Leadership qualities

• Understanding of the need for systematic school self-evaluation
• The ability to promote a clear vision for the areas of learning for which you are accountable and for the school, involving staff, students, parents/carers and the local community
• The ability to lead by example providing inspiration and motivation
• The ability to work alongside other senior staff and governors in developing a strategic plan and defining the direction of the areas of learning for which you are accountable and for the school
• Proven team building ability
• Ability to foster good links with staff, parents/carers, the community, local schools, the Diocese and Local Authority and to develop the profile and reputation of the school
• Ability to be flexible in approach and listen to input from a variety of staff, governors, parents/carers and young people

Management skills

• Good ability to monitor and evaluate teaching, learning and the standards achieved and to set realisable targets for improvement
• Ability to manage staff effectively and sensitively
• Ability to manage change
• Understanding of development planning
• Effective ICT skills
• Ability to delegate where appropriate

Key personal characteristics

• Practising Catholic/Anglican desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and get things done
• A deep commitment to education of the whole person
• Ability to hold a vision but also to be able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Able to listen and take on board a wide range of views but with the strength of character to pursue unpopular policies when necessary
• An excellent time manager able to prioritise effectively
• A positive thinker
• Approachable with good listening skills
• An enthusiasm for challenge and innovation
• Integrity, warmth and a good sense of humour