Principal  Full Time NEW

• Strategic, operational, and financial responsibility for the school
• Strategic direction and leadership of school improvement
• Provide inspiring and purposeful leadership for the staff, students, and the wider community
• To develop a school improvement plan founded on a secure understanding of data and classroom observation
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of the school and the quality of teaching and learning
• Continue to maintain an environment that promotes and secures outstanding teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behaviour.
• Develop and maintain effective links with the community including business and industry, to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning
• Improve the existing system for the management of staff performance, incorporating target setting and individual development plans
• Continue to develop an organisation in which all staff feel valued and recognise that they are accountable for the success of the school

Minimum Qualifications

• BA in Education or BA Degree with a relevant teaching qualification is essential
• Master’s in Education or Education Leadership or NPQH or similar professional qualification.

Minimum Experience 

• A minimum of 10 years experience in education
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a senior leadership position

Job Specific Knowledge & Skill

• Fluent English communication skills, written and oral in order to deliver clear, proactive and effective two-way communication.
• Attention to detail with diligent follow up, and able to execute in a timely manner.
• Result Driven.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and handling pressure.
• Organisational ability, of self and others.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Ability to Analyse information in a systematic manner to make informed decisions.
• Capable of influencing people and talented in networking with cultural sensitivity
• Manage change, embracing change with positivity, driving it forward and demonstrating resilience in a demanding environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong and consistent supervisory skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Initiate effort and energy beyond the typical workday, where the tasks require additional commitment.
• Championing sustainability for a safer, greener, ethical environment.
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding.
• A clean enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check or police check.