Vice Principal

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
  • 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;
  • experience as a Principal or Vice‑Principal;
  • 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Full Time

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