Headteacher

Skills & Experience Essential: At least three years of proven strong, successful senior leadership and management experience in a school. Evidence of demonstrating a strategic leadership style that is characterised by integrity, creativity, resilience and clarity. Experience of implementing, managing and evaluating change in a collaborative way. Experience of raising standards that have impacted positively on pupils and teaching and learning. Significant experience of evaluating and using data to plan and improve pupil outcomes. Experience of making effective use of funding and other resources. Strong financial planning and management skills. Excellent communication skills and proven ability to listen to, understand and work effectively with the school community. Leading whole school improvement and staff development Experience working with diverse communities Desirable: Experience in a Jewish or faith‑based school Experience in a small school context Knowledge Essential: An understanding of how to empower pupils and staff to excel. A clear understanding of what makes good and outstanding teaching through a deep understanding of how pupils learn, and the ability to develop a culture where striving for outstanding teaching and learning is central to the school’s work. An understanding of how to create whole-community accountability systems and implement them with the support of the SLT to combine data from a range of sources to maximise the achievement of pupils. A clear understanding of and commitment to promoting safeguarding pupils. Knowledge and understanding of the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities. Strong understanding of the Headteachers’ Standards 2020 Ability to lead a pluralist Jewish ethos Deep knowledge of safeguarding, SEND, and statutory frameworks Strong communication and relationship building skills Financial and organisational leadership capability Jewish Ethos Commitment Essential: Commitment to pluralist Jewish values and knowledge of the streams of Judaism, especially Progressive and Masorti. Understanding of Jewish festivals, traditions, and values Ability to facilitate Jewish life in an inclusive, respectful way An understanding of the current issues of being Jewish in England today, especially around antisemitism.