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Personnel Specification - Principal of Thornhill College

1. QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING

Essential
 University Degree or equivalent;
Recognised Teaching Qualification.

Desirable
 Have completed an additional and relevant award bearing course:

  • Additional Degree;

  • Masters;

  • Diploma/Certificate/Other relevant qualification (eg PQH).

2. EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Employed in the post primary sector or related area for at least 12 years in last 15 years i.e. since 1st September 1995;

  • Knowledge and experience as a member of Senior Management Team or comparable management experience;

  • Will have held at least 5 responsibility points for a minimum of 3 years;

  • Knowledge and understanding and management experience of the post primary sector curriculum with a clear awareness and understanding of the main educational issues facing a large 11-18 College;

  • Understanding of the nature and purpose of a Catholic School

Desirable

  • Leadership of staff;

  • The management of change;

  • Development of the curriculum in a large 11-18 College;

  • Management of resources and use of ICT

3. SKILLS

Essential

Management Skills to include:

  • Strategic Planning Skills;

  • Team Building Skills;

  • Organisational Skills;

  • Management of Change Skills;

  • Conflict Resolution Skills;

  • Delegation Skills;

Communication Skills to include:

  • Ability to analyse and evaluate;

  • Written and Oral Skills;

  • Interpersonal Skills.

Financial Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

4. PERSONAL QUALITIES

Essential

  • Commitment to the aims and values of a Catholic School within Mercy ethos and tradition;

  • Leadership ;

  • Commitment to the Pastoral Care of pupils and staff;

  • Empathy/Sensitivity;

  • Confidence/Enthusiasm/Resilience;

  • Can demonstrate a clear vision for Thornhill College.
     

  • The above criteria should be addressed in the application form.

  • Criteria may be enhanced to facilitate short-listing.

  • Thornhill College is committed to following Child Protection guidelines and procedures as prescribed by DENI and WELB.

Feb 2010

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