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Kilsby CE Primary School Head Teacher - Person Specification COMPETENCIES Ability to…… ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE WHERE EVIDENCED Qualities and Knowledge Lead by example – with integrity, creativity, resilience and clarity – drawing on your own scholarship, expertise and skills, and that of those around you. Sustain wide, current knowledge and understanding of education and school systems locally, nationally and globally, and pursue continuous professional development. Application, interview, task Work with political and financial astuteness, within a clear set of principles centred on the school’s vision, ably translating local and national policy into the school’s context. Application, interview Communicate compellingly the school’s vision and drive the strategic leadership, empowering all pupils and staff to excel. Interview Pupils and Staff Demand ambitious standards for all pupils, overcoming disadvantages and advancing equality, instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on pupils’ well-being. Create an ethos within which all staff are motivated and supported to develop their own skills and subject knowledge, and to support each other. Application, interview, task Secure excellent teaching through an analytical understanding of how pupils learn and of the core features of successful classroom practice and curriculum design, leading to rich curriculum opportunities and pupils’ well-being. Identify emerging talents, coaching current and aspiring leaders in a climate where excellence is the standard, leading to clear succession planning. Interview, task Hold all staff to account for their professional conduct and practice, and robust data analysis. Application, interview, task Systems and Process Provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focused on safeguarding pupils and developing their exemplary behaviour in school and in the wider society. Welcome strong governance and actively support the governing board and iMAT Directors to understand their role and deliver their functions effectively – in particular the Interview, task