Headteacher

To fulfil all the requirements and

duties as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document relating

to the Conditions of Employment of Headteacher. To meet the National Standards of

excellence for Headteachers as published by the DfE. To seek to achieve any performance

criteria, objectives or targets agreed with or set by the School’s Governing

Body in accordance with the requirements set out in the School Teachers’ Pay

and Conditions Document. To promote and safeguard the welfare

of all children and young people within the School, by ensuring that the

School’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding children and child

protection are fully implemented and followed by all staff; resources are

allocated to allow staff to discharge their responsibilities; and that staff,

pupils, parents and others feel able to raise concerns and that these are

addressed sensitively and effectively. The School's Governing Body wish a

particular emphasis to be placed upon the following: 1. To continue to raise standards across the

school with particular reference to academic performance so that all pupils

achieve to the very best of their ability. To lead in the provision of

excellent learning and teaching. 2. To formulate a vision of school improvement

and to lead the staff and Governing Body in reviewing and evaluating the

effectiveness of the School Development Plan. 3. To report to the School’s Governing Body on

progress made against School Development Plan objectives, making

recommendations as to future priorities. 4. To further develop partnerships with a

variety of stakeholders through collaboration. 5. To lead the school through rigorous

self-evaluation, including quality assurance and performance management at all

levels. 6. To develop, inspire and motivate effective

teams in order to raise standards across the school. 7. To promote an maintain links with the local

community This job description may be amended at any time after

consultation with the post holder and will be reviewed annually.

The ideal candidate will:

Recent,

significant experience in a specialist education setting Evidence of recent significant

senior leadership experience Experience of successful implementation

of strategies achievement and ensuring effective teaching and assessment for

raising standards Experience of teaching in more

than one school desirable Data

analysis skills and the ability to use data for strategic decision making and target

setting. Understanding

of high-quality teaching based on evidence Effective communication skills

and ability to build effective and professional working relationships To

inspire and collaborate with others to implement the ongoing development of the

school vision Displays a commitment to the

protection and safeguarding of children and young people Has

up-to-date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in

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