Category Essential Desirable 4. Professional Development (Continued) Ability to identify own learning needs and to support others in identifying their learning needs 5. Strategic Leadership Ability to articulate and share a vision of primary education within the context of the mission of a Catholic school Ability to inspire and motivate staff, pupils, parents and ‘governors’ to achieve the aims of Catholic education Evidence of successful strategies for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating school improvement Ability to analyse data, develop strategic plans, set targets and monitor/evaluate progress towards these Knowledge of what constitutes quality in educational provision, the characteristics of effective schools and strategies for raising standards and the achievement of all pupils Understanding of and commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils’ Knowledge of the role of the ‘governing body’ in a Catholic voluntary aided school or Academy Evidence of having successfully translated vision into reality at level 6. Teaching and Learning A secure understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum and Early Years development Knowledge and experience of a range of successful teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of all pupils A secure understanding of assessment strategies and the use of assessment to inform the next stages of learning Experience of effective monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning Secure knowledge of statutory requirements relating to the curriculum and assessment A secure understanding of the requirements of the Curriculum Directory for Religious Education Understanding of successful teaching and learning in religious education across the key stages Successful experience in creating an effective learning environment and in developing and implementing policy and practice relating to behaviour management Category Essential Desirable
6. Teaching and Learning (Continued) Understanding of the characteristics of an effective learning environment and the key elements of successful behaviour management 7. Leading and Managing Staff Experience of working in and leading staff teams Ability to delegate work and support colleagues in undertaking responsibilities Experience of performance managementl and supporting the continuing professional development of colleagues Understanding of effective budget planning and resource deployment Experience of working with ‘governors’ to enable them to fulfil whole-school responsibilities Successful involvement in staff recruitment, appointment/induction, understanding needs of a Catholic school Understanding of how financial and resource management enable a school to achieve its educational priorities 8. Accountability Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing to a range of audiences – e.g. staff, pupils, parents, ‘governors’, parishioners and clergy Experience of effective self-evaluation and improvement strategies Ability to provide clear information and advice to staff and ‘governors’ Secure understanding of strategies for performance management Experience of presenting reports to ‘governors’ Understanding the criteria for the evaluation of a Catholic school Leading sessions to inform parents Experience of offering challenge and support to improve performance 9. Skills, Qualities & Abilities High quality teaching skills Strong commitment to the mission of a Catholic school Commitment to their own spiritual formation and that of pupils High expectations of pupils’ learning and attainment Strong commitment to school improvement and raising achievement for all Ability to build and maintain good relationships Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic when working under pressure Category Essential Desirable