Primary Vice-Principal Person Specification
Qualifications
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.
* Have a minimum of 5 years post‑qualification teaching experience in primary education and/or equivalent experience in an affiliated educational body working in an area that relates to the 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
o experience of strategic leadership or co‑ordination of a whole‑school area at a minimum level of Head of Key Stage/member of SMT/SLT including monitoring and evaluation resulting in measurable school improvement;
o experience as a Principal or Vice‑Principal;
o leadership and management experience within an affiliated body (including acting positions).
* Evidence of how your leadership has led to school improvement.
* Evidence of involvement in strategic planning.
Preference may be given to those applicants who:
1. Can demonstrate evidence of involvement in staff development within school/s.
2. Have a minimum of 5 years continuous post‑qualification teaching experience in primary education.
3. Have experience of financial and/or budgetary management within school/s.
Knowledge
* Extensive knowledge of the Northern Ireland Primary Curriculum and current policies and procedures.Current educational developments and the ability to evaluate and respond to new educational challenges and change effectively.
* Effective classroom pedagogy and the ability 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
* 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 in order 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.
* An ability to cope under pressure.
* Tact and diplomacy.
* Decisiveness.
* Adaptability.
Responsibilities
* Deputise for the Principal when necessary and take an active part in all aspects of school life.
* Lead learning through example by high standards of teaching, learning and by promoting the ethos, vision and values of the school.
* Assist the Principal in all areas of leading learning, teaching, school administration, management and organisation.
* Be involved in School Development Planning, School Evaluation, Self‑Evaluations and Staff Development (INSET).
* Co‑ordinate curriculum development, oversee the Heads of Key Stage and oversee the delivery of the curriculum across Key Stages.
* Assist with the co‑ordination of End‑of‑Key‑Stage assessment and oversee pastoral care, including the organisation of the school counselling service.
* Be the designated Teacher for Child Protection and a member of the school safeguarding team.
* Lead and develop the role of school council/pupil voice.
* Act as line manager for classroom assistants, general, and SEN staff, including organising cover.
* Co‑ordinate promotion of positive behaviour and implementation of the anti‑bullying policy.
* Responsibility for the development and organisation of extra‑curricular activities and for assisting with lunch time cover.
* Assist with financial administration, including budget planning, projections, allocations, monitoring spend and reconciliations.
* Assist the Principal in the administration of school fund accounts.
* Maintain timetables and rotas.
* Develop links with parents, including membership of the school PTA committee.
* Participate in extra‑curricular activities and residential trips.
* Perform other duties as required by the Principal.
Employment Type
Full Time
Vacancy Count
1
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