Qualification and experience
/- Degree and Qualified Teacher Status.
- Recent, relevant professional development that enables the applicant to succeed in this post.
- At least five years experience of teaching in a maintained United Kingdom primary school across all key phases.
- Further relevant leadership and management qualification.
- NPQH (or working towards NPQH), or evidence of further education.
- Experience of working in the role of Deputy Headteacher
Leadership and strategic direction /
- Passionate about the educational and emotional development of the children at IQRA, and how this underpins the school’s ethos.
- The capacity to develop and implement a clear vision for the school and experience of successfully delivering a strategic plan.
- A track record of providing inspiration and strong leadership within the school community, particularly of building new teams.
- A collaborative and inspirational leader who always leads by example to promote the vision and values to the whole school community.
- A commitment to promoting equality throughout the school and valuing diversity in all its form.
Teaching and learning
/- A passion for the inclusion of all children in a high quality education.
- The ability to provide all children with the excitement of a relevant, challenging and creative curriculum, which raises standards.
- Motivating children to achieve their potential and raise their aspirations.
- Experience of working in a multicultural setting and faith schools
- Experience of developing curriculum continuity and progression between Key Stage FS, 1 & 2
Staff management and development /
- A motivating leader who can engage staff in a culture of high expectation in a results driven environment.
- To maintain the relationship between excellent teaching and raising achievement at the heart of their practice.
- Experienced and competent in recruiting and developing staff, with a focus on raising achievement.
- Experienced and competent in building and managing teams, with a focus on collaboration, transparency and target delivery.
- Relevant experience of personnel issues and performance management.
Selection Procedure/
References
Interview
Organisational and management of systems and resources /
- Skilled at data analysis and dissemination.
- Ability to prioritise demands and manage financial and human resources to ensure high educational achievement.
- To welcome the opportunities this school offers and build on the plan for improvements to support children’s progress.
- To demonstrate the use and integration of the most up to date technologies as a communication tool and to support learning.
- Use of new and emerging technologies to enhance organisational effectiveness.
Selection Procedure/
References
Interview
Personal attributes /
- Confident, passionate and dynamic.
- An emotionally intelligent and effective communicator.
- Open to new and innovative ideas.
- Enjoys the company of, and is approachable by all stakeholders, especially children and parents.
- Committed, energetic and tenacious. Highly professional and demonstrating integrity at all times.
Selection Procedure/
References
Interview
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