Deputy Head Academic

Person Specification

• Have a good honours degree, a teacher training qualification and a proven track record of successful teaching in the 5 – 11 age range
  
• Have a good track record of leading and managing staff; envisioning, encouraging, supporting, monitoring and challenging colleagues
  
• Have worked in a promoted academic role
  
• Be committed to the ethos and values of Durham International School
  
• Be able to work within organisational procedures and meet the required standards for the role
  
• Be able to work collaboratively and supportively with colleagues within Durham International School and with colleagues in other organisations
  
• Be able to relate effectively to parents and to students
  
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing and demonstrate good ICT skills
  
• Have a clear understanding of excellence in teaching and learning
  
• Be patient, determined, enthusiastic and well-organised with a good eye for detail
  
• Be committed to continual personal and professional development and be reflective and able to learn from past experience
  
• Be resilient and demonstrate an ability to work well under pressure
  
• Display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people