Barden Primary School · Burnley, North West
Education & Qualifications Qualified
Teacher Status Degree NPQ or further leadership qualification relevant to
leadership Professional
Development Evidence of ongoing and appropriate professional
development Commitment to continuous professional learning and
reflective practice Up-to-date safeguarding training and knowledge of
safeguarding legislation Evidence of
continuing professional development relevant to leadership School Leadership and Management Experience Experience of holding responsibility within a
primary school or clear readiness to take the next step into leadership Experience of
leading, or contributing to the leadership of, a key stage, phase or area of
responsibility Ability to support, challenge and motivate
colleagues effectively Experience of monitoring standards in teaching and
learning Experience of contributing to school improvement
initiatives and raising standards Ability to work collaboratively and professionally
as part of a leadership or extended leadership team Ability to contribute positively and professionally
as a member of the Senior Leadership Team Awareness of current national priorities in primary
education To have successfully led whole school initiatives which
have embedded and secured positive outcomes Evidence of direct involvement in whole school self-
evaluation and school improvement strategies Experience of line management of staff
Knowledge & Experience of teaching
Proven excellence in classroom practice within the
primary phase
Secure and up-to-date knowledge of the Key Stage 1
curriculum
Secure understanding of assessment, moderation
and the use of data to inform teaching and intervention
Ability to model high-quality teaching and
support colleagues to improve practice
Commitment to evidence-informed approaches to
teaching and learning
A commitment to addressing equality and
diversity positively, sensitively and appropriately.