Under the direction and in support of the headteacher, to ensure that the school fulfils its aims for excellence in teaching & learning & enables all pupils to achieve
Work alongside and support the headteacher to continue to develop a culture where individuals feel valued & personal development is encouraged
Work alongside and support the headteacher to achieve the aims & objectives set out in the school’s development plans & the school’s vision
Have high expectations of yourself & work with the headteacher to ensure that staff & pupils continually seek to improve & have high expectations of themselves & others
Keep governors informed about the development of your areas & encourage their involvement so that they can effectively evaluate progress against development plans
Support, sustain and develop the Christian values and distinctiveness of the school

Duties & responsibilities:

Strategic direction/ management of the school:

To assist the headteacher in shaping a vision and direction for the school, setting out very high expectations and with a clear focus on pupil achievement
Deputise in the strategic and operational running of the school in the absence of the headteacher
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead and member of Safeguarding Team
Support the headteacher in evaluating the school’s provision & performance
Facilitate effective communication within your team so that all team members are well informed & feel valued
Work as a member of the Senior Leadership Team in leading & managing the school in order to secure continued school improvement
Under the direction of the headteacher, monitor & review policies & their implementation
Monitor the safeguarding of educational visits and learning outside the classroom as Educational Visits Co-ordinator
Line manage Teaching Assistants with responsibility for leading TA professional development and training and TA performance management processes
Undertake annual Performance Management with allocated team, setting targets linked to the school development plan
Publicly supporting all decisions of the headteacher and governing body

Pupils:

Support & monitor attainment so that pupil targets are met including leading and managing Pupil Progress Meetings
Work with the headteacher to ensure effective behaviour management & pastoral care of pupils throughout the school
Ensure equality of access to the curriculum for all pupils

Teaching:

Carry out the duties of a teacher as set out in the most up-to-date Pay and Conditions Document, demonstrating the Teacher Standards
Be an outstanding role model and act as a leading classroom practitioner and inspiring and motivating other staff
Monitor teaching & learning so that the school’s targets for standards of teaching are achieved
Improve the quality of teaching by providing further training opportunities for staff, liaising with outside agencies & other schools & remaining up-to-date with developments & initiatives thereby enabling the school to meet its targets to develop other staff through mentoring & coaching

Curriculum:

Lead & support the curriculum team of subject leaders to develop the school’s curriculum within the context of the national curriculum & the aims of the school
Oversee curriculum design & delivery to ensure and encourage innovation, coverage, progression & continuity
Support the maintenance of effective systems of planning, assessment & record keeping
Lead on and develop the use of assessment systems (Insight) to ensure teachers are accountable for the progress and attainment of the pupils in their class/year groups.
Use data to monitor pupil progress across the curriculum, and then identify and quality assure intervention strategies to raise achievement and co-ordinate the work of Year Group Leaders to support the smooth running of statutory assessments in FS, Y1, Y4 and Y6.

Ethos:

Embody the school’s vision & aims in daily practice
Maintain morale & confidence & set an example of professional standards
Foster a sense of community within the school including forging & nurturing relationships with all pupils & members of the school community
Build partnerships with parents & carers of pupils so that they fully understand & support the school in its work with pupils
Support the positive benefits of living within a culturally & ethnically diverse society
Build and develop professional networks of colleagues in other schools/settings to enable collaboration for the benefit of staff and pupils
Lead by example, demonstrate Christian vision and values in everyday work and practice

Equal Opportunities & Inclusion:

Be committed to inclusive school practices & equality of opportunity so that all members of the school community are able to fulfil their potential

General requirements:

Undertake any professional duties commensurate with the grade of the post
Show commitment to the school, its inclusive ethos and equal opportunities for all in the school community, opposing strongly any form of discrimination
Maintain awareness of and comply with all relevant school policies –particularly any matters relating to confidentiality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety or Equal Opportunities.
Develop and maintain relationships with parents and carers, as well as all other external agencies and stakeholders
Participate in relevant meetings – with the headteacher, SLT, LT, governors and staff teams.
Take a lead in operational issues, such as arranging cover and compiling meeting agendas
Support and attend whole school events, such as PTA events, open days and performances

Notes:

This job description outlines duties which are in addition to those detailed in the duties of a school teacher as per the Teachers’ Standards
It is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken, commensurate with the grade. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out
The job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the post holder

Person Specification

Essential (E)

Desirable (D)

Qualifications/ Professional Development

Degree (E)
Qualified Teacher Status (E)
Experience of leading training for others (E)
A commitment to personal continuing professional development (E)

Further role-related CPD (D)
NPQSL (D)
NPQH (D)
DSL training (D)

Experience

Proven track record of successful leadership and management of the curriculum (E)
Successful teaching practitioner (E)
Experience of teaching across different age phases of primary school (E)
Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning (E)

Experience of preparing children for end of key stage assessments (D)
Demonstrable experience of successful line management and staff development (D)
Experience of managing the performance management process (D)

Skills and Understanding

Data analysis skills, and the ability to use data to set targets and identify areas for development (E)
Understanding of high quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve (E)
Understanding of school finances and financial management (E)
Effective communication and interpersonal skills (E)
Ability to communicate a vision to inspire others (E)
Ability to build effective working relationships (E)

An interest in educational developments, including the investigation of innovative ideas and approaches that will benefit the pupils and staff at the school (D)

Personal Qualities/aspects

Commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children, and promoting the ethos and values of the school (E)
Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively (E)
Commitment to safeguarding and equality (E)
Ability to and solutions and deploy staff to maximise impact on pupil outcomes (E)
A willingness to support the Christian ethos of the school (E)

Viewed by others as a positive and outstanding role model and visionary with regards to the quality of teaching and learning and the curriculum (D)
An understanding of the Christian distinctiveness of Church of England schools (D)

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