Principal - Braniel Primary School

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Principal – Braniel Primary School, Belfast

Client: Education Authority

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a3b9d451df5f

Job Views: 4

Posted: 11.02.2025

Expiry Date: 28.03.2025

Job Description:

Job Reference: 25000575

Primary Location: Antrim-Belfast-Braniel Primary School

Contract Type: Permanent

Status: Full-Time

Hours per Week: Full-time

Working Pattern: Monday – Friday

Grade/Scale: Principal | L18-L24 | £71,292 – £82,416 per annum

School Group: Group 3

Anticipated Interview Date(s): Stage 1: Wednesday 19 March 2025 ; Stage 2 (if required) Monday 24 March 2025

Additional Information: School Visit for shortlisted candidates: Friday 07 March 2025, 3.30pm.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A PRINCIPAL

A Principal shall be required to carry out his/her professional duties in accordance with the school’s policy and objectives as determined by the employing authority and, in the case of a controlled school, the Board of Governors and shall obey the reasonable directions of the employing authority and, in the case of a controlled school, the Board of Governors.

1. Responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school.
2. Consult with the employing authority, the staff of the school, and the Board of Governors.

The professional duties of a Principal include:

1. Formulating the overall aims and objectives of the school and policies for their implementation;
2. Participating in the selection and appointment of the teaching and non-teaching staff of the school;
3. Deploying and managing all teaching and non-teaching staff of the school;
4. Determining, organising and implementing an appropriate curriculum for the school;
5. Evaluating the standards of teaching and learning in the school;
6. Providing information about the work and performance of the staff;
7. Ensuring that the progress of the pupils is monitored and recorded;
8. Determining and ensuring the implementation of a policy for the pastoral care of the pupils;
9. Making arrangements for parents to be informed about the school curriculum;
10. Promoting effective relationships with persons and bodies outside the school;
11. Providing for liaison and co-operation with the employing authority;
12. Maintaining liaison with other schools and institutions;
13. Allocating, controlling and accounting for financial and material resources;
14. Ensuring security and effective supervision of the school buildings;
15. Participating in any scheme of staff development and performance review;
16. Arranging for a Vice-Principal to assume responsibility in their absence;
17. Participating in teaching pupils when appropriate;
18. To participate in the Performance Review and Staff Development (PRSD) for Principals.

A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate relevant experience, knowledge and skills associated with the following key areas:

Shaping the Future

1. Keep abreast of and anticipate educational trends;
2. Think strategically to build and communicate a shared coherent vision;
3. Create an ethos and provide direction, promoting a culture of high expectation;
4. Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others;
5. Model the values and ethos of the school.

Leading and Managing Staff

1. Provide high quality leadership to secure improvement;
2. Collaborate and network with others;
3. Develop, empower and sustain individuals and teams;

Leading Learning and Teaching

1. Cultivate enthusiasm for and commitment to the learning process;
2. Lead and manage the self-evaluation process;

Developing the School in the Community

1. Lead and manage the development and promotion of a positive image of the school;
2. Ensure effective channels of communication are in place;

Managing the Organisation

1. Prioritise, plan and organise themselves and others;
2. Make sound decisions based on informed judgments;

Ensuring Accountability

1. Create and develop a culture in which all staff recognise accountability;
2. Lead and manage the process of monitoring and evaluating school outcomes;

Conditions of Service: The Conditions of Service for this post will be in accordance with the Regulations of the Department of Education for Northern Ireland.

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