NELSON CENTRAL SCHOOL

Criteria for the positions of Senior Teacher

Leadership skills required
• Proven experience in a leadership role
• Ability to align with and promote the values and goals of the school
• Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to think strategically
• Change facilitation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Leadership
• Ability to motivate others
• Ability to shape a team and help them to achieve school goals
• Decision-making

Professional skills required

• Skills and ability in organization and management of staff and students
• A wide range of ICT/eLearning skills including experience with MS Office applications,
MUSAC software and a wide range of Web 2.0 skills
• Teaching skills – please indicate curriculum strengths and interests in order of preference 1-10
(1 being highest)
• Curriculum knowledge – assessment and implementation
• An understanding of pedagogy associated with Teaching for Understanding
• Sound management experience in the education sector
• Expertise in student management
• Knowledge, skill and expertise in managing children with learning and behaviour needs
• Experience in a senior management role preferred but not necessary
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to articulate and present ideas clearly and succinctly
• Analytical and computational skills
• Writing and reporting skills

Personal skills required

• Highly developed interpersonal skills
• Initiative
• Integrity
• Persistence
• Punctuality
• Facilitation skills
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve deadlines