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Qualities and knowledge
● Lead by example, holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focusing on providing excellent education for all students. ● Build positive relationships with all members of the school community, showing positive attitudes to them ● Keep up to date with developments in education, and have a good knowledge of education systems locally, nationally and globally ● Communicate the school’s vision compellingly and drive strategic leadership ● Seek training and continuing professional development to meet own needs
Students and Staff
● Demand ambitious standards for all students, instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on student outcomes ● Ensure excellent teaching in the school, including through training and development for staff ● Establish a culture of ‘open classrooms’ as a basis for sharing best practice ● Create an ethos within which all staff are motivated and supported to develop their skills and knowledge ● Identify emerging talents, coaching current and aspiring leaders ● Hold all staff to account for their professional conduct and practice ● Participate in the recruitment of qualified staff aligned to the school’s vision and mission.
Systems and Procedures
● Ensure that the school’s systems, organisation and processes are well considered, efficient and fit for purpose 1 ● Provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focused on safeguarding pupils and developing exemplary behaviour ● Implement systems for managing the performance of all staff, addressing any underperformance, supporting staff to improve and valuing excellent practice ● Welcome and work with the governing board as appropriate, providing the information it needs to govern effectively ● Support strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure effective use of budgets and resources ● Support distribution of leadership throughout the section
Self improving school system
● Create an outward-facing school which works with other schools and organisations to secure excellent outcomes for all pupils ● Develop effective relationships with fellow professionals ● Model innovative approaches to school improvement and leadership ● Inspire and influence others to believe in the fundamental importance of education in young people’s lives and to promote the value of education