Assistant Principal

Essential A teaching qualification together with qualified teacher status (QTS) (C) Knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment at primary (A/I/R) A good understanding of recent curriculum developments and initiatives in primary and their impact

in the academy (A/I) An understanding of the use of data to assess and inform teaching and learning and target

appropriate intervention (A/I) Experience of dynamic and successful team leadership at middle leader/senior leader level (A/I/R) Experience of leading and implementing strategies which have ensured high standards of pupil

achievement (A/I) An excellent classroom practitioner that can model best practice (A/I/R) A passion for learning (A/I) Excellent organisational and personal management skills (A/I/R) Effective planning and teaching (A/I/R) Effective behaviour/classroom management (A/I/R)

• An ability to demand high standards (A/I) An ability to work independently and be a team player (A/I/R) An ability to develop and support other staff to develop a variety of teaching strategies (A/I/R) An ability to enthuse and direct pupils and staff towards raising expectations and levels of

achievement (A/I/R) An ability to meet deadlines (A/I/R) An understanding of self-evaluation (A/I) Strong ICT skills (A/I) A commitment to both self and team development (A/I) Ability to take the initiative (A/I) Ability to make difficult decisions and relay these effectively (A/I/R) Self-motivated (A/I) Reliable and able to maintain a high level of confidentiality (A/I/R) Resilient and determined to succeed (A/I/R)

Desirable • Comprehensive knowledge of performance management requirements in an education setting

(A/I/R) • Experience of leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of other staff (A/I/R)