Assistant Vice Principal (AVP) – Quality of Education – Student Achievement

The Sydney Russell School 

ASSISTANT VICE PRINCIPAL (AVP) Quality of Education – Student Achievement 

SCALE: Leadership scale (L15-19) 

PURPOSE OF JOB: 

The school seeks to appoint an inspirational leader to work alongside the Principal, Vice Principals and the wider leadership team of our large all-through school. The Assistant Vice Principal (Quality of Education – Student Achievement) will have a significant role in creating the conditions for all our students to be successful and achieve their full potential.  

Key attributes 

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Assistant Vice Principal will: 

·        Be a dynamic and committed leader, driven by a passion for wanting to improve the life chances of young people.  

·        Be tireless in their pursuit for continual school improvement to enable the full achievement of the school’s vision. 

·        Be a role model with a highly visible presence around the school, setting high expectations for their own performance and that of others and assist with the setting and monitoring of professional standards.  

·        Share responsibility for school policies, decision-making and strategic planning, contributing to school improvement in areas for which they have responsibility, by rigorously monitoring and evaluating the quality and performance of the school provision, in order to secure the best outcomes for all learners. 

·        Build positive relationships with members of the school community, recognising and demonstrating that teamwork and communication are critical to this role, promoting a culture in which the views of all members of the school community are valued and considered.  

·        Keep up to date with developments and relevant research in education.  

·        Seek training and continuing professional development to meet own needs and professional learning. 

·        Support the Principal and SLT in the day-to-day management of the school.  

·        Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Principal and Vice-Principal (Curriculum & Student Achievement)   

Key Responsibilities:  

Quality of Education – Student Achievement  

·        In conjunction with the Vice Principals (Curriculum & Student Achievement, Teaching, Learning & Assessment and Primary) and Associate Assistant Vice Principal (Teaching, Learning & Assessment – Primary), ensure the implementation and impact of the curriculum aligns with the school’s vision and the diversity of the school community, meeting the needs of all students, including those with SEND and those from disadvantaged backgrounds, and provides them with the richness, breadth and depth they need to achieve future successes.   

·        In conjunction with the wider Quality of Education team, evaluate the planning and sequencing of curricula and assessments to ensure students gain the most relevant knowledge, skills and understanding in each subject.  

·        Lead the school’s assessment calendar, communicating with all stakeholders, including students, staff and parents, to ensure the school’s assessment and student progress reporting processes run effectively. 

·        Lead the analysis of student assessment data across the school, and subsequently co-ordinate robust action plans to ensure gaps in learning are addressed efficiently and effectively, preventing any barriers to students’ progress over time and maximising attainment. 

·        In conjunction with the wider Quality of Education team, robustly monitor and evaluate the quality of learning, ensuring that curriculum delivery, assessment and interventions are effective and have impact. 

·        Develop a strong and effective working relationship with the Data and Exams Manager, ensuring effective communication to maximise impact on student achievement across the school. 

·        Lead BLP assemblies and workshop opportunities. 

·        Co-ordinate provisions for supervised study before/after school. 

·        In conjunction with relevant school leaders, contribute to the school’s annual Prize Giving ceremony, lead regular rewards assemblies and lead mock results days. 

·        Routinely engage student voice across all school years to inform evaluations of the Quality of Education. 

·        Line manage named curriculum areas and be responsible for performance management of identified staff including carrying out appraisals, providing professional development opportunities, and holding staff to account to their performance. 

·        Assist with the reporting of the performance of the school to parents, carers, governors and other key partners as necessary, providing reports and information related to your areas of responsibility as required.  

·        To promote and model good relationships with parents, which are based on partnerships to support and improve students’ achievement.  

·        To promote links and good relationships with the local community and outside agencies.   

Agreed Whole School Procedures   

·        Ensure all children are treated equally, regardless of gender, social or cultural backgrounds. 

·        Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. 

·        Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school. 

·        Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.