Deputy Headteacher

Post title: Deputy Head Teacher – Curriculum, Teaching and Learning Leader Hours: full-time Contract type: permanent Responsible to: Headteacher Main Purpose: Under the direction and in support of the headteacher, to ensure that the school fulfils its aims for excellence in teaching & learning & enables all pupils to achieve Work alongside and support the headteacher to continue to develop a culture where individuals feel valued & personal development is encouraged Work alongside and support the headteacher to achieve the aims & objectives set out in the school’s development plans & the school’s vision Have high expectations of yourself & work with the headteacher to ensure that staff & pupils continually seek to improve & have high expectations of themselves & others Keep governors informed about the development of your areas & encourage their involvement so that they can effectively evaluate progress against development plans Support, sustain and develop the Christian values and distinctiveness of the school Duties & responsibilities: Strategic direction/ management of the school: To assist the headteacher in shaping a vision and direction for the school, setting out very high expectations and with a clear focus on pupil achievement Deputise in the strategic and operational running of the school in the absence of the headteacher Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and member of Safeguarding Team Support the headteacher in evaluating the school’s provision & performance Facilitate effective communication within your team so that all team members are well informed & feel valued Work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in leading & managing the school in order to secure continued school improvement Under the direction of the headteacher, monitor & review policies & their implementation Monitor the safeguarding of educational visits and learning outside the classroom as Educational Visits Co-ordinator Line manage Teaching Assistants with responsibility for leading TA professional development and training and TA performance management processes Undertake annual Performance Management with allocated team, setting targets linked to the school development plan Publicly supporting all decisions of the headteacher and governing body Pupils: Support & monitor attainment so that pupil targets are met including leading and managing Pupil Progress Meetings Work with the headteacher to ensure effective behaviour management & pastoral care of pupils throughout the school Ensure equality of access to the curriculum for all pupils Teaching: Carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in the most up-to-date Pay and Conditions Document, demonstrating the Teacher Standards Be an outstanding role model and act as a leading classroom practitioner and inspiring and motivating other staff Monitor teaching & learning so that the school’s