Deputy Headteacher – Quality of Education

Qualification: Qualified teacher status Degree Evidence of continuing professional development, including safeguarding, pastoral leadership, behaviour and attendance Knowledge & Experience: Successful leadership and management experience in a school An exemplar teaching practitioner Experience of improving teaching and learning across a school Evidence of improving student outcomes and attainment Experience of leading curriculum development and assessment systems Strong understanding of quality assurance and school improvement processes Experience of analysing pupil performance data effectively Experience of coaching, mentoring and developing staff Experience of line managing staff and holding teams or individuals to account Experience of analysing data, developing strategic plans, setting targets and evaluating progress towards them Experience of implementing whole school improvement strategies Experience of working with external agencies Experience of leading interventions to support vulnerable students Experience of leading staff development sessions Occupational Skills: Lead by example and be a role model to all staff and students Ability to organise work, prioritise tasks, make decisions and manage time effectively Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage a range of audiences including staff, children, parents, governors and external agencies Other Requirements: Enhance DBS clearance Demonstrable knowledge of SEND, WWTSC and KCSIE (including Prevent and British Values) Ability to remain calm, positive and enthusiastic when working under pressure Ability to articulate and share the school vision, aims and values Evidence of leading through OFSTED and/or SIAMS with positive outcomes An understanding of an commitment to equality of opportunity Abide by all academy and Trust equal opportunity policies Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people