At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage the school to ensure high-quality education and a supportive environment.
- Company: Ballymena Academy, committed to continuous improvement and community engagement.
- Benefits: Opportunity to shape the future of education and develop leadership skills.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional development and community collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and foster a positive school culture.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and knowledge of educational policies required.
The predicted salary is between 47185 - 131056 £ per year.
The role of the Principal is to provide the school with the professional leadership and management necessary to ensure fulfilment of its current aims, as indicated in its mission statement, and to participate in the shaping of its future. The Principal will be responsible for ensuring the provision of a high quality of education for all its pupils, and for the oversight of the everyday activities of the school in a caring, disciplined and secure learning environment.
In co-operation with the Board of Governors and colleagues in the school, especially those in leadership roles, the Principal will be expected to exemplify a clear sense of professional purpose in all matters associated with his/her responsibilities in carrying out the functions associated with the post:
- Effective communication in direction and management, liaising with appropriate staff in the delegation of duties.
- Provide advice and reports to the Board of Governors on all matters relating to the running of the school and its curricular and co-curricular activities.
- Be knowledgeable in all matters relating to educational policy and development.
- Make informed judgements in promoting the aims and interests of the school.
- Foster inter-school relationships, sustaining the role of the school in the enhancement of teaching and learning in the area.
- Be fully committed to and involved in the management of all school activities, during and outside school hours.
- Responsible for the financial management of the school including the observance of all financial and audit protocols.
- Ensure compliance with all current Child Protection and Safeguarding Procedures and Health and Safety Legislation.
- Provide leadership which maintains high standards in all aspects of the school's life and work and sustains the culture of continuous improvement.
- Safeguard the wellbeing of children and young people entrusted to its care, adhering to child protection and safeguarding regulations.
- Foster the development of the ethos of the school and of a programme of activities designed to secure the widest possible framework for the development of personal skills, qualities and self-esteem for all members of the school community.
- Promote the school's core values including maintenance and development of the school's extensive co-curriculum programme.
- Liaise with the Board of Governors, make reports to the Board of Governors, and advise and assist the Board of Governors in its work.
- Develop, articulate and communicate a philosophy for the school, based on provision for all pupils.
- Develop and manage the implementation of a curriculum and timetable which conforms to the requirements of the Northern Ireland Curriculum and the Entitlement Framework.
- Lead and motivate all members of the school community by personal interest and influence.
- Maintain effective means of communication within and beyond the school and provide parents with relevant information.
- Sustain good relationships with the wider community, working with and through external agencies where appropriate.
- Deploy and manage all staff.
- Continue to develop systems for reviewing and evaluating teaching and learning to secure the highest standards.
- Manage personnel, financial and other resources of the school, including delegating responsibilities and duties.
- Maintain effective working relationships within the school and ensure the employer's duty of care is fully discharged.
- Personally undertake and promote continuous professional development.
- Ensure that the School Development Plan is prepared in a timely and effective manner.
- Implement statutory policies and regulations and meet external accountabilities.
- Continue to foster inter-school relationships, including within Ballymena Learning Together.
- Promote relationships between the school, its alumni and the Past Pupils' Association.
Note: The above list of duties is not prescriptive and may be modified, in consultation with the postholder, to meet the changing needs of the school.
