Assistant Head (Data and Exams)

Join Our Team at Stamford Schools

The Stamford Schools are seeking an Assistant Head (Data and Exams) to assist in helping our students find their passion for lifelong learning.

The Assistant Head (Data and Exams) will design, implement and analyse student data, assessment, and interventions. The Assistant Head (Data and Exams) will play a pivotal role in ensuring good communication and a coordinated approach between academic and pastoral teams to support the progress of all students. Within their remit, the Assistant Head (Data and Exams) will be responsible for ensuring all students are the very best version of themselves through considered and effectively communicated monitoring as well as the reporting on student progress to both staff and parents, as appropriate. The Assistant Head (Data and Exams) will take responsibility for the planning and implementation of a programme of internal examinations and mock examinations, as well as having overall responsibility for the smooth running of external examinations. Additionally, the Assistant Head (Data and Exams) will oversee, organise and process the baseline testing programme for students. 

This role is a Senior Leadership Team position, and the Assistant Head (Data and Exams) will contribute to the operational management and strategic direction of the School, leading on data and examinations as part of that wider vision.

Applications are welcomed from people for whom this would be their first senior leadership post, and coaching support would be given to such applicants if they were appointed. Recognising the diversity of thought they would bring, applications are also encouraged from people currently working in the state sector.

Position: Assistant Head (Data and Exams)

Key Responsibilities:

• As part of the wider Academic Team, take responsibility for and line manage a group of departments and provide inspirational leadership.
• With the Deputy Head Academic, determine, organise and implement a diverse, flexible curriculum and implement an effective format for monitoring and assessing students.
• Interpretation and analysis of internal and external data, providing summary reports for SLT, the Executive, staff and governors as appropriate.
• Construct analytical reports after every reporting point, using all available data, to identify individuals for praise or support. Monitor the performance of different sections of the School community e.g. boarding students, those with learning needs and those for whom English is an Additional Language. Ensure ongoing monitoring of those identified for support.
• Ensure staff, parents and students are entirely conversant with the procedure for reporting. Ensure parents fully understand what is being reported and how they might support their child to continue to make progress.

Requirements:

• Degree level qualification and teaching qualification.
• Experience of teaching across the full 11-18 range.
• Evidence of recent and relevant CPD.
• Experience of Middle Leadership or above.
• Proven high standards of classroom practice across the full ability and age range.
• A vision of education closely aligned with that of the Stamford Endowed Schools.
• Experience of having had a direct impact on raising attainment in any area of school life.
• Experience of contributing to the success of a school through leadership of any area.
• Experience of contributing to policy formulation, implementation, evaluation and review.

Please see our advert pack via our website link, for a full list of Key responsibilities and Requirements. 

Why Stamford Schools?

• Join a school with a rich history of educating students since 1532.
• Join a school that is based in the historical market town of Stamford - voted by The Sunday Times as 'The Best Place to Live in Britain'.
• Collaborative and supportive faculty and staff.
• State-of-the-art facilities and resources for effective teaching.
• A commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Closing date for applications is 17th May 2024 at 12pm.

Interviews to be held on the 23rd May 2024.

This role is expected to have a start date of either September 2024 or January 2025.

Stamford has its own salary scale and remuneration will depend on experience.

Further details can be found in the applicant pack attached in the documents section via our website.

Please note that to be considered for this position, all applications must be formally submitted via our website link: https://mystamfordhr.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/3487410?cid=1854&s=False&t=Assistant-Head--Data-and-Exams-&l=Stamford--Lincolnshire

Stamford Schools are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).