Assistant Head

Main Purpose of the Role

• Lead and oversee Early Years
  Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1, and the Read Write Inc program
• Class based teacher in KS1
  classroom for 0.6 days
• Model outstanding classroom
  practice and support colleagues to raise teaching standards
• Contribute to the strategic
  leadership of our large, rapidly improving school
• Promote and uphold the school’s
  commitment to safeguarding and equality

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Read Write Inc
• Support and develop high-quality teaching and learning across these areas
• Act as a role model of outstanding classroom practice, coaching and mentoring staff as needed
• Contribute to whole-school self-evaluation and school improvement planning
• Work closely with the Headteacher and senior leadership team
• Ensure robust safeguarding procedures are in place and adhered to at all times
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the school
• Foster strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the community
• Seek permission from your Governing Board for temporary release if currently employed elsewhere