Knowledge and experience - Assistant Headteacher

Knowledge, Experience and Training

Qualifications

Knowledge & Experience

Substantial and successful track record of teaching 11 to 18 including A Level
A proven track record in whole school leadership or the leadership of a large academic team
Broad understanding of current educational issues
Deep understanding of effective pedagogy
Understanding of how curriculum design and implementation impacts upon student progress and outcomes
Deep understanding of how data can be used to drive up standards across the school and through intelligent intervention programmes

Personal qualities

Passion for outstanding learning
Drive, sense of purpose, positive attitude, commitment and perseverance
Sound judgement under complex conditions
Excellent interpersonal and persuasive skills
Flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of individuals
Excellent communication and presentation skills, oral and written
Enthusiasm and humour
Ability to work effectively in a team
Inspirational and well respected by students
Ability to organise, plan and prioritise time effectively
High levels of resilience and optimism
A natural aptitude to model the Trust’s core behaviours –‘We display transparency, kindness and respect in all our interactions with others, and support each other in all our endeavours. We are tenacious in our desire to make the difference together’.

Leadership

Outstanding classroom practitioner who inspires and is respected by students
Ability to lead by example, take responsibility and to be accountable
Ability to inspire others to follow through strong communication skills, good influencing skills and clear thinking.
Ability to hold people to account effectively
Proven solution-provider
Intellectual curiosity

Philosophy