Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Education
Region: Scotland
Location: Edinburgh
Salary Description: Salary will be dependent on skills and experience and the likely range will be discussed at the first interview.
Posted: 15/11/2024
Recruiter: Teacheroo
Job Ref: schooltalent/TP/5794/1477
Job Views: 1
DEPUTY HEAD (PASTORAL AND BOARDING) - Full Time - Permanent
Closing Date: 3rd December 2024
First Interviews: Week Commencing 9th December 2024
Final Interviews: Week Commencing 16th December 2024
Job Purpose
To play a key role in the leadership and management of the school with particular reference to the pastoral care and progress of all students from Primary 6 upwards and leadership of Boarding.
Accountable To
The Head
Key Responsibilities
1. Policy/Strategic Direction and Development
Assist the Head in translating the vision for the school into agreed objectives and operational and business plans, in line with the school planning cycle.
2. Learning and Teaching
Identify and secure the implementation of appropriate strategies to develop a classroom environment and teaching practice which secures effective learning across the breadth of the curriculum.
3. Leadership and Management of Others
Lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation, and embody for the students, staff, governors, parents and wider community the vision, purpose and leadership of the school.
4. Monitoring, Evaluation and Assessment
Ensure the effective operation of school improvement and self-evaluation systems as appropriate and produce reports within the self-evaluation cycle as required.
5. Communications, Marketing and External Links
Support the Head in ensuring that parents are kept well informed about the school’s pastoral and PSHE curriculum.
6. Management of Resources
Work with the Head in establishing priorities for expenditure and monitoring the effectiveness of spending and use of resources.
7. Training and Development of Self and Others
Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others.
8. Specific Responsibilities
To safeguard the well-being and safety of all students.
General Requirements
1. Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Improvement Plan.
2. Contribute to the school’s programme of co-curricular activities.
3. Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding students.
4. Work within the school’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors.
5. Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with students, parents and colleagues.
Review and Amendment
This job description should be seen as enabling rather than restrictive and will be subject to regular review.
Application Information
The Deputy Head (Pastoral and Boarding) will be expected to teach approximately 8/30 periods per week. Please state your subject specialism and experience in your application.
Contact Details
Teacheroo
Tel: 000 000 0000
Contact: Rachel Hastie
Email: VP98CC301A.567@vacancyposter.com
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