PURPOSE OF THE POST:
Purpose:
The Deputy Headteacher will work under the guidance and direction of the Headteacher. They will deputise for the Headteacher in their absence.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Strategic Direction and Development of the School
The Deputy Headteacher will work with the support and direction of the Headteacher and the Local Governing Body to promote the vision and strategic view for the school which will inspire and motivate pupils, staff, parents and wider members of the school community.
It is the responsibility of the Deputy Headteacher to support the Headteacher to work to achieve the strategic objectives set and to ensure the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and implemented effectively by all.
Main Duties:
Work in partnership with the Headteacher to translate the vision into agreed objectives and improvement plans which target needs and improve outcomes.
Work under the direction of the Headteacher and senior Trust leaders to support in monitoring and evaluating the performance of the school.
Demonstrate vision, values and aspiration in everyday work and practice striving for excellence in all areas.
Motivate and work with others to create a positive climate for learning.
Ensure that implementation of strategic planning and the school culture and curriculum take account of the diversity, values and experience of the school and community at large.
Work under the direction of the senior Trust leaders to ensure the smooth running of the school in the incidence of longer-term absence of the Headteacher.
Serve as a Designated Safeguarding Lead for the School.
2.Teaching and Learning
The Deputy Headteacher supports the Headteacher to raise the quality of teaching and learning with a particular focus on the attainment and progress of vulnerable groups. This involves high expectations, maintaining and evaluating outcomes and establishing a successful learning culture which all impact on the achievement of nationally and locally recognised vulnerable groups.
It is the responsibility of the Deputy Headteacher to work under the direction of the Headteacher to lead and support all staff in order to ensure that locally agreed targets are met, that most teaching is judged good or better and that progress for nationally and locally recognised vulnerable groups is good with much that is outstanding.
Main Duties:
Provide a strong role model for all staff which exemplifies high expectations for pupils and staff and the wider community of the school
Clearly demonstrate a culture and ethos of high aspiration, challenge and support where pupils vulnerable to under-achievement can achieve success and engage with their own learning
Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching in order to engage and involve all pupils, and particularly those with individual needs
Implement strategies which secure high standards of behaviour and attendance
Lead and/or support and develop the wider curriculum in order to provide a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum that inspires, motivates and includes all pupils
Support the Headteacher in monitoring, evaluating and reviewing classroom practice in order to identify areas for development, prioritise actions and secure continuous improvement
Challenge under-performance at all levels and ensure that action is taken decisively to secure improvement
Model a healthy work life balance, actively promoting the wellbeing and healthy development of all children and staff.
3.Leading and Managing Staff
Effective communication and relationships are key to effective leadership. It is the responsibility of the Deputy Headteacher to ensure that there are good channels of communication across all teaching teams. They should demonstrate good and outstanding leadership and management at all levels to ensure that actions impact positively leading to good or better pupil outcomes.
The Deputy Headteacher will hold particular responsibility for taking a lead role in ‘championing’ pupils who qualify for pupil premium in order to ensure that they make expected or better progress and achieve age-related expectations in line with their peers.
Main Duties:
Work with the guidance of the Headteacher to implement the staffing structure for the school
Lead teams within the school under the guidance and direction of the Headteacher
Support the Headteacher in ensuring that suitable arrangements are made, in accordance with relevant regulations and policy, for the career development of teachers and other staff in the School through the Trust process.
Coordinate and manage the development of professional knowledge, skills and abilities, providing opportunities for all staff to be involved in high quality continued professional development programmes
Coordinate and manage appropriate induction support for new staff
Support the Headteacher in challenging under performance at all levels following agreed Trust policies and procedures as appropriate
Promote and develop good leadership and management practice, positive staff participation, effective communication and clear procedures
Treat everyone fairly, equitably and with respect in order to promote and embed a positive School culture
Regularly review own practice and achievements, setting personal targets and take responsibility for own personal development. Take account of feedback from others
Manage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work/life balance
Take responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.