Person Specification Edgewood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This specification is intended to assist both candidates and interviewers in the appointment process. It highlights the particular qualities and expectations for the role.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate a good level of experience in the following areas as appropriate: Section 1 Professional Knowledge, Experience, Qualifications and Abilities
Section 2 Personal Qualities and Abilities
Source A – Application I – Interview R - Reference
Source A – Application I – Interview R - Reference
Essential
Desirable
Essential
Desirable
Ability to model the values and vision of the school
X
AR
Sound school leadership ability demonstrated via previous Head / Deputy Head Teacher role
X
A
Demonstrate personal enthusiasm for and commitment to the learning process
X
AI
Commitment to developing the staff team to be good or outstanding in their practice
X
AI
Can access, analyse and interpret information
X
IR
Experience of current SEND appropriate curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment methodology
X
IR
Recognise and challenge poor performance. Acknowledge excellence
X
IR
Determination that all children achieve well
X
I
Proven lead professional in teaching, learning and assessment
X
I
Excellent interpersonal skills, including managing and resolving conflict and sound decision making
X
IR
IR
Experience of strategies for ensuring inclusion, diversity and access
X
Passion for all aspects of school life and contributions to new initiatives and developments
X
AIR
Experience of the use of a range of evidence to support, monitor, evaluate and improve progress
X
AIR
Ability to give and receive positive feedback and influence others
X
IR
Understanding of strategies which encourage parents and carers to support their child’s learning
X
AIR
Inspire, challenge, influence and motivate others to attain high goals
X
AIR
Relevant teaching qualifications and experience
X
A
Ambition, dedication and keenness to undertake relevant CPD
X
AR
NPQH or NPQSL
X
A
Ability to effectively manage own time
X
AIR
Ability to prioritise under pressure
X
IR
A commitment to promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with the school’s Safeguarding Policy
Enthusiasm for development and an ability to set direction
X
AIR
X
IR
Sound understanding of financial planning
X
IR
A natural ability to work with a wider head office team for all support functions including working successfully with all Directors
X
IR
Experience and understanding of working well with local Governance Boards / owners
X
AI
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