Vice Principal - Lisneal College (2 Posts)
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Overview
Post Primary Vice-Principal - Person Specification
Essential Desirable
Qualifications
The criteria that will be applied at shortlisting is as follows: Applicants must at the closing date for applications hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
Preference may be given to those applicants who have successfully completed an additional post graduate (or equivalent or higher) qualification in Education.
Experience
The Criteria That Will Be Applied At Shortlisting (experience must be accrued by the closing date for receipt of completed applications):
* Have a minimum of 5 years post-qualification teaching experience in post-primary education, and/or equivalent experience in an affiliated educational body working in an area that relates to the post-primary sector, within the last 10 years.
* Currently hold or have held for a minimum of 3 years and within the last 8 years: a post with experience of strategic leadership or co-ordination of a whole school area at a minimum level of Subject Co-ordinator/Head of Key Stage/Head of Department/SMT/SLT to include monitoring and evaluation resulting in measurable school improvement; and/or a post of Principal or Vice-Principal; and/or a post with leadership and management experience within an affiliated body.
The above promoted posts may be in an acting capacity. Evidence of leadership contributing to school improvement and involvement in strategic planning should be provided.
* Evidence of involvement in staff development within school/s.
* Experience of financial and/or budgetary management within school/s.
Knowledge
The successful candidate must demonstrate extensive knowledge of:
* The Northern Ireland Post Primary Curriculum and current policies and procedures.
* Current educational developments and the ability to evaluate and respond to new educational challenges and manage change effectively.
* Effective classroom pedagogy and how to ensure high standards of teaching, learning and achievement throughout the school.
* Effective data management.
* Effective organisational management including the appropriate deployment of resources.
Skills
The successful candidate must demonstrate highly developed skills to:
* Lead, motivate, manage, challenge and enthuse others.
* Create an ethos and articulate a vision for the future of the school.
* Develop good relationships at all levels and promote a collaborative and team approach among staff, pupils, parents and governors.
* Lead strategically and develop self and others to achieve outcomes.
* Promote, achieve, monitor and evaluate high standards of teaching, learning and achievement throughout the school.
* Develop effective partnerships between the school and the local community.
* Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
* Organise and prioritise workload effectively.
* Deal with staffing matters in accordance with EA policies and procedures.
* Manage time effectively.
Personal Qualities
* Vision; a sound value system; enthusiasm and motivation; assertiveness and confidence; a caring child-centred approach; integrity; advocacy and empathy; discretion; ability to cope under pressure; tact and diplomacy; decisiveness; adaptability.
Board and Guidance
The Board of Governors reserves the right to enhance the essential criteria if necessary to facilitate a manageable shortlist. Applicants must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) upon taking up employment.
Please note the onus is on candidates to provide sufficient detailed information on their application forms to demonstrate how they meet each criterion. Failure to do so may result in not being shortlisted as selection panels cannot make assumptions in the absence of essential information.
Disclosure of Criminal Background
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people as ‘regulated activity’. If recommended for appointment, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required and the candidate will meet the cost. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
Applicant Guidance
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Equal Opportunities
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Description – Vice Principal
The Vice-Principal will deputise for the Principal when necessary and participate in School Leadership Team activities. Duties include leading learning, assisting in school administration, curriculum coordination, promoting positive behaviour, safeguarding, financial administration, timetabling, parent engagement and involvement in major school events and extra-curricular activities. The post holder must comply with the Terms and Conditions of Service for Vice-Principals and may be required to undertake other duties as directed by the Principal.
This job description may be amended and is not rigid; other duties of a similar nature may be assigned. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations and equality of opportunity.
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* Executive
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* Full-time
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