Deputy Headteacher - Primary /Foundation Stage

Deputy Headteacher - Primary/Foundation Stage

The post of Deputy Headteacher Primary/Foundation Satge are key leadership roles in the Primary Leadership Team and the post holders will support the Headteacher in formulating the aims, objectives of the Primary school (Years 1-6) and Foundation Stage respectively; and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved. The post holders will be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all students of the respective sections of the Primary school, including monitoring of progress towards attainment as per the DSIB guidelines. It is expected that the post holders teaching and professional practice and behaviour will reflect the school’s leadership philosophy and policies.  

A detailed JD for the role is attached with this advert.  Please find some of the salient points for consideration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Play a leading role in the school improvement and school self-evaluation planning process  
• Lead the development and review of all aspects of the curriculum including planning, recording and reporting, assessment for learning and the development of a creative and appropriate curriculum for all pupils  
• Promote a culture of inclusion within the school community where all views are valued and taken in to account
• Ensure the systematic teaching of basic skills and recording of impact is consistently high across the school
• Develop, review systems to ensure robust evaluation of school performance, progress data and actions to secure improvements comparable to appropriate national standards 
• Ensure through leading by example the active involvement of pupils and staff in their own learning 
• Be an excellent role model, exemplifying a high standard of teaching and promoting high expectations for all members of the school community 
• Support the development of collaborative approaches to learning within the school and beyond
• Organise and support the induction of staff new to the school and those being trained within the school 
• Support the headteacher in reporting the school’s performance to its community and partners
• Promote and protect the health and safety welfare of pupils and staff 
• Promote the positive involvement of parents/carers in school life
• Organise and conduct meetings where appropriate with parents and carers to ensure positive outcomes for all parties
• Strengthen partnership and community working
• Undertake any reasonable request made by the Head Teacher or Director 

How to apply: Candidates are to apply directly through the attached HR application form. Please specify clearly if you are applying for the Primary (Years 1-6) or Foundation Stage in the application. Last date for applications is 10 April 2018.

Successful applicants will take up their position in mid-August 2018 and will be invited to participate in a thorough programme of induction.