Deputy Headteacher

Essential Requirements

Qualifications and Training:

Qualified Teacher Status. Degree

Experience:

Successful senior leadership and management experience in a secondary school. Teaching experience Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning, with evidence of improving provision, outcomes, student experience or progression. Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development

Skills and Knowledge:

Strong understanding of curriculum design, implementation and evaluation, including the ability to support subject leaders to develop ambitious, well-sequenced provision. Understanding of high-quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve Strong knowledge of personal development, PSHE, careers education, enrichment, student leadership and preparation for adulthood. Understanding of post-16 pathways, including academic, vocational and foundation routes, and the ability to develop provision in partnership with other schools and Trust leaders. Understanding of school finances and financial management Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others Ability to build effective working relationships

Personal Qualities:

A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position.