Deputy Principal - Primary

JOB PURPOSE:

The post holder will play a key role in ensuring the systems, structures and routines developed throughout EYFS, Key Stage 1 are extended into Key Stage 2, allowing all our students to make exceptional progress leading to exceptional outcomes.

As Deputy Principal, you will need to be able to demonstrate leadership and alignment with the Academy values and beliefs, ensuring that the culture of the Academy is embedded and reflected in everyday practice

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Full responsibilities are included in our applicant information pack, however key responsibilities include:

•  Support the Principal to lead and manage the academy towards achieving outstanding outcomes for our students, their families, staff and our local community.
• Provide information, objective advice and support to the Principal to make informed decisions about the development of the Academy and enable it to meet its responsibilities for securing effective teaching and learning and improved standards.
• Play a leading role in creating and developing an organisation in which staff recognize that they are accountable for the success of the Academy.
• Ensure that an effective flow is maintained within the Academy in line with the vision, ethos and values of Oasis Community Learning.
• Present a coherent and accurate account of the Academy’s and individual’s performance in a form appropriate to a range of audiences.
• Develop and encourage effective relationships between the Academy and the local community and ensure that national and global community links are forged through meaningful relationships, working closely with other schools, settings and organisations on a local, national and global basis.

 SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Expectations of Leadership:

We believe that our leaders occupy an influential position in society and shape the profession. We see our leaders as lead professionals and significant role models within the community we serve. The values and ambitions of our leaders determine the achievements of our Academy. They are accountable for the education of current and future generations of children. Leadership has a decisive impact on the quality of teaching and children’s achievement in all classrooms. Our leaders lead by example the professional conduct and practice of teachers in a way that minimises unnecessary workload and leaves room for high quality continuous professional development for staff. They secure a climate for the exemplary behaviour of children. They set standards and expectations for high academic success recognising differences and respecting cultural diversity within contemporary Britain. Leaders are outward facing and develop high quality professional networks, which support the development of exceptional education within our Academy.

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