Head Teacher Fernvale Primary School Leicestershire

Head Teacher Fernvale Primary School Leicestershire

What skills and experience we're looking for

Education/training/qualifications Qualified Teacher Status. Y App, Doc NPQH (unless previously in post as headteacher before 1/4/04). Y App, Doc Management or leadership training or qualification. Y App Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional and personal development. Y App/ Int, Doc Experience Experience of successful teaching In the Primary Phase. Y App Experience of teaching across schools. Y App Experience of a range of responsibilities covering different aspects of school life which have had demonstrable outcomes for children. Y App Experience of successfully leading and managing whole school change initiatives. Y App/ Int, Ref Experience of raising achievement. Y App/ Int, Ref Experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning. Y App/ Int, Ref Experience of developing relationships with the wider community. Y App Experience of managing budgets successfully. Y App, Ref, Int. Knowledge Understanding of the environment within which the school operates - at national and local level. Y Int Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements relating to schools. Y Int Sound up to date knowledge of developments in education, teaching and learning and best practice. Y Int Understanding of how high quality performance management for all staff is linked to the school improvement Y Int Up to date knowledge of safeguarding requirements and the ability to put this into practice. Y Int, Ref Understanding of equal opportunities and able to put this into practice. Y Int, Ref Knowledge of the principles of financial management in schools. Y Int Basic knowledge of health and safety and employment law. Y App/Int Competencies To think strategically and develop a vision for the school. Y Int To think creatively and imaginatively to identify opportunities. Y Int To set, monitor and evaluate targets. Y App, Int To think analytically, making informed use of inspection, benchmarking and research findings. Y Int/Ex To investigate problems, evaluate options, identify solutions, make and implement plans and monitor outcomes. Y App/Int, Ref To use resources cost-effectively. Y Int/Ex To work effectively within policies and procedures. Y Int, Ref To make sound decisions, often under pressure and to tight deadlines. Y Int/Ex, Ref High standard of written communication skills. Y App, Ex To use numerical and financial data confidently. Y Ex To communicate sensitively, clearly and persuasively with people at all levels. Y Int, Ex, Ref To manage and motivate individuals and teams to achieve high standards of perfor mance. Y Ex, Ref Head Teacher Person Specification 21 Essential Desirable Assessed by Competencies continued To manage conflict effectively. Y Int, Ref To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide range of agencies and individuals. Y App/ Int, Ref If required: To undertake the responsibilities of a class teacher. Y Ex, Ref Personal attributes To command credibility and respect from all members of the school community. Y Int, Ex, Ref Commitment to valuing cultural diversity Y Int Emotional resilience. Y Int, Ref Able to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas. Y App/Int, Ref To be an inspiring role model for staff and pupils. Y Ref Able to achieve challenging professional goals. Y App/ Int, Ref Other requirements Satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check. Y Doc Key App Application Int Interview Ex Exercise or activity Ref References Doc Documentary evidence

What the school offers its staff

Our Focus 13 Our focus needs to be clear and opportunities for children need to ensure that:

• All children develop a genuine love of learning and make great progress
• Achievement gaps are narrowing regardless of children's starting points
• Children are taught what they need to achieve to the best of their abilities
• Our pursuit of excellence is unwavering
• We learn from each other and create learning communities to share best practise

Recruiting new staff to work with our Trust is a fantastic and exciting opportunity to expand the pool of talent within our We can offer For Headteachers specifically, OWLS Academy Trust offers:

• A peer network of like-minded Headteachers
• A career development structure for talented Headteachers
• Recognition that all schools are unique, with an approach that encourages local accountability and governance that is responsive to community needs
• A commitment to excellence in education, grounded in a shared moral purpose of ensuring high quality provision for all learners organisation

We hope that all our appointments will have a transformational impact on the children and families our academies serve With the appointment of a Headteacher, we also have the opportunity to identify potential system leaders of the future and actively seek individuals for the post who see this as an aspirational opportunity for their career development The Trust is determined to provide inspirational learning opportunities and create learning communities where professionals, children and parents can learn from each other Our academies promote high aspirations and have high expectations of all their stakeholders

• An established track record of high quality education and experience of leading rapid school improvement
• An employer committed to offering all staff high quality professional development opportunities, shared resources and expertise
• Effective business management systems, ensuring that our academies are able to focus on delivering inspirational teaching and learning

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.