9 Job Description

Knowledge and Qualifications

Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status Further professional/academic study including NPQH or the desire to work towards it

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Up to date knowledge in subject, national policy, pedagogy, classroom management strategies, research/inspection findings and statutory requirements Comprehensive knowledge of performance management requirements in an educational context

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A knowledge of the new professional teaching standards A/C

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Experience

Significant experience at senior leadership level An outstanding classroom practitioner with the highest expectations for the welfare and progress of all students Have a thorough understanding of recent curriculum developments Experience of monitoring and improving the quality of teaching and learning through rigorous quality assurance procedures Proven experience of developing good working relationships with all stakeholders Proven experience in the analysis of performance data for the purposes of target setting, monitoring and evaluation Experience of strategic planning A/I/R

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Proven commitment to excellent and respectful behaviour from the whole academy community A/I/R Proven successful experience of leading whole school initiatives aimed at raising standards A/I/R

Skills and Qualities

Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a wide range of partnerships to achieve academy improvements Proven ability to lead, manage and motivate teams effectively Excellent communication skills in a variety of contexts A/I/R

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Lead, manage and co-ordinate staff through an effective team based approach Ability to understand complex organisations and work with clearly defined line management and supervision structures A/I

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Ability to monitor and evaluate the work of others; to offer support and intervention where necessary A/I/R

Behaviour and Characteristics

Commitment to raising standards and aspirations to ensure high levels of achievement and progress A/I/R Ability to work on own initiative and be pro-active A/I/R Work in ways that promote equality of opportunity, participation, diversity and responsibility A/I/R A commitment to abide by and promote the Academy’s Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and Child Protection Policies A/I A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people A/I/R The postholder will require an enhanced DBS if offered the position A/I/R

A = Application I = Interview and assessment R = Reference C = Certificate 10 This Recruitment Pack, full job description and application form are available on Delta’s Recruitment website: recruitment.deltatrust.org.uk.

Please return your completed application and personal statement directly to recruitment@deltatrust.org.uk.

Closing date:

Applications are welcome up to Friday 14th January 2022, with interviews commencing the following week.

Start date: Easter 2022.

For an informal discussion about the role(s), please contact Andy Barnett, Senior Executive Principal, on 07583 057786.

Please note that references will be requested only for shortlisted candidates, but prior to interview.

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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