Deputy Headteacher for Specialist SLD and PMLD School

The Deputy Headteacher shall play a major

role under the overall direction of the headteacher in;

Formulating

the aims and objectives of The Wolsey Park School;

Establishing

the policies and curriculum through which they shall be achieved;

Managing

staff and resources to that end; and

Monitoring

progress towards their achievement;

The Deputy Headteacher

shall undertake any professional duties of the headteacher reasonably delegated

to them by the headteacher. Further key areas of responsibilities will be

matched to the experience, strengths and development needs of the leadership

team. They will include:

Create a culture where learners experience a

positive and enriching school life Have ambition for all learners Make sure the school prioritises meaningful

collaboration with parents, carers and professionals, in the best interests of

the learners Establish and grow a culture of staff

collaboration, respect, care and professionalism Play a key

role in establishing and embedding research-based strategies that ensure the

highest quality of education Uphold teaching and learning standards so that all

learners are best prepared for adulthood, with access to a quality curriculum

that meets their personal needs Quality-assure

the annual review process, leading annual reviews where appropriate

The Deputy Headteacher

shall undertake the professional duties of the headteacher in the event of

their absence from the school. It is recognised that as a split-site school,

the Deputy of Wolsey Park will be a highly visible leadership partner.

Safeguarding

Fulfil personal

responsibilities and support the Headteacher in securing compliance by those

working in school, for safeguarding as set out in the Children’s Act, Statutory

Guidance and by the Local Children’s Safeguarding Board. These include:

Operating a

culture of listening to children and taking account of their wishes and

feelings, both in individual decisions and the development of services; Operating

clear whistleblowing procedures, Sharing

information, with other professionals Operating safe

recruitment practices Ensuring

appropriate supervision and support for staff, including undertaking Induction,

safeguarding training and reviews of practice Operating and

monitoring clear policies for dealing with allegations against people who work

with children

Specific duties

Contribute to

whole school organisation, strategy and development Contribute to

the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies,

practices and procedures in such a way as to support the school’s values and

vision Ensure staff

and pupils’ safety and welfare through effective approaches to safeguarding, as

part of duty of care Promote the safety and well-being of pupils Direct and

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