Deputy Headteacher – Curriculum, Assessment and Attendance Leader

Responsible to: Head of school

In addition to the professional responsibilities which are set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, the post holder’s key accountability will be for working in partnership with the Executive Headteacher, Head of School and Assistant Headteacher to:

·        Be an active participant of the senior leadership and management team.

·        Provide vision and leadership for the school.

·        Assist the Exec Head, Head of school and Assistant Headteacher in the strategic

leadership and management of the school.

·        Assist the Head of school and Assistant Headteacher in the day-to-day organisation

and management of the school.

·        Support and/or represent the Head at meetings as and when required.

·        Create, maintain, and develop conditions which enable effective learning.

·        Provide outstanding leadership and management of the curriculum ensuring high

standards of teaching and learning throughout the school.

·        Set and monitor progress towards challenging targets, tackling under performance.

·        To demand and demonstrate ambitious standards of achievement and attendance

for all pupils, overcoming disadvantage and advancing equality, instilling a strong

sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on pupils' outcomes.

·        Maintain high standards of behaviour throughout the school and promote the

health, well-being, and safety of every child.

·        Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Head of school.

·        Support school improvement through effective collaboration across the Trust

·        Play a major role, under the overall direction of the Head of School, in formulating

and reviewing the Development Plan, aims and objectives of the school by:

-         (a) formulating the aims and objectives of the school.

-         (b) establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved.

-         (c) managing staff and resources to that end.

-         (d) monitoring progress towards their achievement.

Purpose of the role

The fundamental task of the Deputy Headteacher for Curriculum, Assessment and Attendance is to support the Head in ensuring that all staff recognise the importance of planning and delivering their lessons in ways which will encourage the active participation, learning and high achievement of all pupils within this inclusive school.

1. Shaping the Future

2. Leading Learning and Teaching

3. Developing Self and Working with Others

4.  Managing the Organisation

5.  Securing Accountability

6. Strengthening Community

Additional expectations of a Senior Leader

In addition to the specific responsibilities outlined above, the Deputy Headteacher, as a Senior Leader within the school, will be expected to:

•        Support the aims and ethos of the school.

•        Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality, and attendance.

•        Promote self-discipline, high standards of behaviour and positive attitudes on the

part of all children and implement policies and procedures to foster them.

•        Ensure that a high standard of care for all children is maintained.

•        Take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be agreed with

the Head.

•        Create outward-facing schools which work with other schools, organisations, and

the local community– in a climate of mutual challenge – to champion best practice

and secure excellent achievements for all pupils.

The Trust Board, Local Governing Body and Leadership team are fully committed to the professional development of all staff and will support the Deputy Headteacher in accessing appropriate professional development opportunities. 

Please see full details in the applicant information pack below.