St Mary's Catholic Primary School Β· London, London
A β Application form D β Documents I β Interview R β References
Faith Commitment 1.
A practising and committed Catholic in good standing
with the Church - R Evidence of
participation in parish or Catholic community life. 2.
Evidence of a secure understanding of the
distinctive nature of a Catholic primary school - A I 3.
Understanding and experience of a senior
leaderβs role as pastor - A I 4.
Understanding of the schoolβs role in the
Catholic and wider community and experience of promoting this - A I 5.
Evidence of demonstrating care, compassion
and reconciliation in a leadership role in a primary school - A 6.
Recent experience of leading acts of worship
in the Catholic school - I Qualifications and Training 1.
Degree + QTS - A D 2.
Evidence of continuing professional
development in preparation for HT post - A NPQH 3.
Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS) - D 4.
Willingness to undertake CCRS within 2 years
of appointment - A Experience 1.
A record of substantial, successful teaching
experience, including teaching more than 1 Key Stage in the primary age
range - A R I Experience
in a variety of schools. 2.
Experience as a successful Headteacher, Head
of School, Deputy or Assistant Headteacher - A R I 3.
Experience of effecting change in teaching,
learning or curriculum either at phase or whole school level - A R I 4.
Experience of leadership role within a
primary school - A R I 5.
Experience of managing a school budget in
challenging financial circumstances Professional
Knowledge and Understanding 1.
Understanding the expectations in the Ofsted
Framework about what makes an effective school and experience of preparing
for and dealing with Ofsted inspections at a leadership level - A I Understanding
of the expectations of CSI denominational Inspection. 2.
Experience of school planning, evaluation,
assessment and accountability - A R I The ability
to role model excellent teaching. 3.
Experience of analysing data, developing
strategic plans, setting and monitoring targets and achieving desired
outcomes - A I 4.
A thorough knowledge and understanding of
current educational issues - A I 5.
Experience of developing policies and
procedures that demonstrate the Catholic ethos of the school and a commitment
to equal opportunities for all - A I R Promoting
the Welfare of Children 1.
Experience of leadership relating to Safeguarding and well-being of staff
and pupils, including making referrals and working with outside agencies in
relation to safeguarding issues. A good
understanding of up to date policy and practice and commitment to promoting
safeguarding - I Professional Skills and Abilities 1.
Experience of working effectively with the
Headteacher, staff, governors and parents - R I 2.
Experience of communicate effec