Primary School Leader: Vision & Impact

National Instruments; Armagh; On-site; GBP 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Armstrong Primary School in Armagh seeks an inspirational Principal to lead the school, shape strategy, and safeguard high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will deploy staff, manage resources, and build strong relationships with parents, governors, and the wider community.

You will have extensive leadership experience in primary education, a relevant teaching qualification, and a track record of school improvement, with commitment to inclusion and diversity and

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a teaching qualification that meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Experience: minimum 8 years post-qualification teaching in primary education or equivalent.
• Experience at senior leadership level with demonstrable school improvement experience.
• Ability to lead curriculum development and strategic planning at a whole-school level.

Responsibilities

• Formulating the overall aims and objectives of the school and policies for their implementation.
• Deploying and managing staff and allocating duties, ensuring cover and inclusion.
• Managing resources, budgets and relationships with Governors and the wider community.
• Leading teaching and learning improvements and monitoring pupil progress.
• Ensuring compliance with policies and standards set by the employing authority.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Staff development

Data management

Financial management

Education

Teaching qualification

Postgraduate qualification in Education

Job description

Armstrong Primary School in Armagh seeks an inspirational Principal to lead the school, shape strategy, and safeguard high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will deploy staff, manage resources, and build strong relationships with parents, governors, and the wider community.

You will have extensive leadership experience in primary education, a relevant teaching qualification, and a track record of school improvement, with commitment to inclusion and diversity and