Herne Bay Junior School Person Specification – Deputy Headteacher This person specification is related to the requirements of the post as determined by the job description. is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the requirements of the person specification. You should refer to these requirements when completing your application. Description Essential/desirable Professional Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status E First Degree or Equivalent E Evidence of further professional development E Knowledge & Understanding Substantial primary teaching experience E Experience of whole-school curriculum management leading E to school improvement Excellent classroom practitioner E A strong commitment to inclusion with high expectations for E all learners Highly successful experience of leading and managing whole E school developments in a number of areas regarding teaching & learning and raising standards of attainment and achievement across the school Knowledge and experience of up to date developments in IT E and E-Learning for teaching and management purposes A good understanding of the requirements of transition D between key stages An understanding of safeguarding practice and current E national issues in and well-being promoting children’s safety Understanding of the characteristics of effective primary E teaching and learning strategies used to raise pupil attainment and achievement Good understanding and use of assessment, including target E setting and tracking Understanding of effective techniques and policies for E behaviour management Knowledge of the role governors play in the school’s leadership D team Leadership and Management Senior leadership and management experience D Experience of conducting staff induction, mentoring and E performance management Experience of whole school self-review and evaluation D Experience of having led whole school initiatives D A good understanding of whole school issues E
Herne Bay Junior School Person Specification – Deputy Headteacher This person specification is related to the requirements of the post as determined by the job description. is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the requirements of the person specification. You should refer to these requirements when completing your application. Description Essential/desirable Professional Qualifications Qualified Teacher Status E First Degree or Equivalent E Evidence of further professional development E Knowledge & Understanding Substantial primary teaching experience E Experience of whole-school curriculum management leading to school improvement E Excellent classroom practitioner E A strong commitment to inclusion with high expectations for all learners E Highly successful experience of leading and managing whole school developments in a number of areas regarding teaching & learning and raising standards of attainment and achievement across the school E Knowledge and experience of up to date developments in IT and E-Learning for teaching and management purposes E A good understanding of the requirements of transition between key stages D An understanding of safeguarding practice and current national issues in promoting children’s safety and well-being E Understanding of the characteristics of effective primary teaching and learning strategies used to raise pupil attainment and achievement E Good understanding and use of assessment, including target setting and tracking E Understanding of effective techniques and policies for behaviour management E Knowledge of the role governors play in the school’s leadership team D Leadership and Management Senior leadership and management experience D Experience of conducting staff induction, mentoring and performance management E Experience of whole school self-review and evaluation D Experience of having led whole school initiatives D A good understanding of whole school issues E
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