The posting
Essential Experience
- Successful leadership and management experience in a primary school.
- At least 5 years' teaching experience in a primary school.
- Proven track record of raising attainment and pupil progress.
- Experience of monitoring pupil progress, staff performance and policies, ensuring accountability.
Desirable Experience
- Working effectively with governors and the wider community.
- Teaching across more than one key stage or subject.
- Working with external agencies to support pupils and families.
- Managing a delegated school budget.
Essential Professional Skills
- Inspiring and motivating staff through a shared vision.
- Building a positive and accountable school culture.
- Strategic and operational leadership.
- Effective stakeholder management, including governors, local authority, parents and external agencies.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Desirable Professional Skills
- Developing local, national and international school partnerships.
- Building and maintaining a professional support network.
- Using coaching and evidence-informed feedback to improve teaching quality.
- Maintaining a strong focus on behaviour and attendance.



