What skills and experience we're looking for
The Deputy will report directly to the Headteacher and be responsible and accountable for the designated areas of work. Key accountabilities for the Deputy will include: -
• Work with the Headteacher and Management committee to ensure the strategic vision for the school is aspirational and evident across the whole school
• Implementation and monitoring of the Post-Ofsted Action Plan in line with the latest Ofsted inspection and framework
• Implementing and monitoring of all systems, policies and procedures
• Strategic leadership of assessment and pupil progress and related systems
• Oversight of Teaching and Learning
• Oversight of vocational programmes
• Performance Management of middle leaders
• Managing staff and resources
• Maintaining strong partnerships with other agencies
• Maintaining a positive ethos including the placement, care and support of pupils with a wide range of needs, including challenging behaviour
• Deputising for the Head Teacher in their absence - this is a professional expectation of Deputy Headteachers under the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD)
Main Duties/Responsibilities
The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, which should be read in conjunction with this document. This job description is based on the National Standards of Excellence for Head Teachers (DfE 2020) which promotes excellence as standard.
Qualities and Knowledge
• To promote an environment which encompasses social and emotional aspects of learning within a restorative framework.
• Keep updated knowledge and understanding of education and school systems particularly in the Alternative Provision sector and pursue continuous professional development
• Work within a clear set of principles centered on the school vision, ably translating local and national policy into the service context
• To promote an ethos that challenges and encourages higher achievement for all
• To maintain high morale and confidence and set an example of professional standards and leadership
• To maintain a high standard of behaviour throughout the centre
Leadership and Supporting Learners and Staff
• To ensure the highest standards of achievement for all learners with wide-ranging abilities and needs through high expectations and curriculums designed to challenge and stimulate
• Secure excellent teaching through an analytical understanding of how learners learn and the core features of successful classroom practice and curriculum design, leading to rich curriculum opportunities and learners’ well-being
• Establish an educational culture of sharing best practice across the school, drawing on and conducting relevant research and robust data analysis
• Hold all staff you are responsible for to account for their professional conduct and practice
• To support the implementation of the SEN Code of Practice and the Disability Discrimination Act to successfully identify and make provision for the specific needs of learners
Systems and Process
• Support the Head Teacher to ensure that the systems are consistent, efficient and fit for purpose
• Support the Head Teacher to provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focused on safeguarding pupils and developing their exemplary behavior
• Support the wellbeing policy of the school for both learners and adults
• To take responsibility for specific sections of the improvement plan which identifies
priorities and targets for ensuring that pupils achieve high standards and make progress, increasing teachers’ effectiveness and securing school improvement
Self-improving schools
• Support the drive to create an outward-facing school which works with other schools and organisations – in a climate of mutual challenge – to champion best practice and secure excellent achievements for all pupils
• Support the Head Teacher to provide high quality training and sustained professional development for all staff
Other
• Undertake such other duties as may be required by the Head Teacher, which are commensurate with the job and grade
• At all times carry out duties with due regard to the school’s Health and Safety Policy
• Work within and promote the school’s Equal Opportunities Policies
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Competitive salary;
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• Energetic vibrant and diverse environment where everyone is valued
• Regular training opportunities
Further details about the role
Visits to the school are welcomed. To arrange this please contact Saffron Lowrie by email on slowrie@mayesbrookparkschool.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.