Deputy Head teacher

Main Purpose of the Role

The Deputy Head Teacher at Northfield Manor Primary Academy plays a crucial role in supporting the Head Teacher in providing strategic leadership and direction for the school. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Deputy Head Teacher will take a major role in formulating the school's aims and objectives, establishing policies to achieve these goals, managing staff and resources effectively, and monitoring progress towards the school's vision.

The Deputy Head Teacher is expected to be an exemplary classroom practitioner, leading teaching and learning across the school, and driving whole-school assessment and improvement. They will also support the professional development of staff, including acting as an induction tutor for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

The role of Deputy Head Teacher is pivotal in ensuring the continued success and growth of the school, aligning with the school's vision and values of providing an inclusive, high-quality education for all pupils.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Whole-School Leadership and Management

·Collaborate
with the Head Teacher and other senior leaders to formulate the school's aims
and objectives, and establish policies to achieve these goals

·Contribute to
the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school's policies,
practices, and procedures to support the school's vision and values

·Manage staff
and resources effectively to ensure the successful delivery of the school's
aims and objectives

·Monitor
progress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives and report
on progress to the Head Teacher and governing body

·Line manage
designated school leaders, including Assistant Headteachers, Phase Leaders and
Subject Leaders, as agreed with the Head Teacher

·Support the
Head Teacher in the day-to-day running of the school, including oversight of
staff absence, cover arrangements and PPA provision

·Contribute to
improvement across Victoria Academies Trust, including relevant networks and
support for other academies as required

Teaching and Learning

·Lead teaching
and learning across the school, ensuring that all pupils receive a high-quality
education

·Lead
whole-school assessment, using data to inform teaching and learning strategies
and drive school improvement

·Lead statutory
assessment and testing arrangements, alongside internal assessment and pupil
progress tracking systems

·Lead the
school's Pupil Premium strategy, monitoring and evaluating the impact of
spending and overseeing the annual published statement

·Lead a core
subject area, ensuring the effective implementation of the curriculum and
supporting staff in their subject knowledge and pedagogy

·Lead
monitoring and evaluation of teaching, learning and curriculum provision to
improve standards and pupil outcomes

Professional Development

·Support the
development of staff, including acting as an induction tutor for ECTs

·Participate in
the school's appraisal procedures and support the professional development of
other teachers and support staff

·Lead
improvement in teaching through coaching, team-teaching, modelling effective
practice and facilitating high-quality professional learning

Safeguarding

·Promote the
safety and well-being of all pupils and staff

·Work in line
with statutory safeguarding guidance and the school's safeguarding and child
protection policies

·Work closely
with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding team, sharing concerns
promptly and supporting safeguarding procedures and actions as required

·Support the
Designated Safeguarding Lead in promoting effective safeguarding practice
across the school

Other Duties

·Deputise for
the Head Teacher and assume responsibility for the school in their absence

·Contribute to
the wider life and ethos of the school

·The role is
normally non-class-based, although teaching classes or groups may be required
from time to time

·Collaborate
and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the
school

·Uphold the
highest standards of professional conduct, both within and outside the school

Skills and Competencies

·Excellent
teaching and learning skills, with the ability to model best practice and
support the development of others

·Strong
leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire
staff

·Thorough
understanding of curriculum development, assessment, and school improvement

·Strong
knowledge of inclusive practice, behaviour management, EAL provision and
evidence-informed approaches to improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils

·Effective
communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive
relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues

·Commitment to
promoting the safety and well-being of all pupils

·Ability to
work collaboratively as part of a senior leadership team

·Dedication to
continuous professional development and a passion for lifelong learning

Professional Development

Northfield Manor Primary Academy is committed to supporting the professional development of all staff, including the Deputy Head Teacher. The school will provide opportunities for the Deputy Head Teacher to engage in relevant training and development activities, both internally and externally, to ensure they are equipped to fulfil their responsibilities effectively and continue to grow in their role.

The school will also support the Deputy Head Teacher in pursuing further qualifications and leadership opportunities, in line with their career aspirations and the needs of the school.

Safeguarding

Northfield Manor Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. The Deputy Head Teacher will be expected to work in line with the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures, as well as relevant statutory guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Deputy Head Teacher will play a key role in promoting the safeguarding of all pupils in the school, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding team to ensure the best interests of children are met. This will include sharing any concerns about a child's welfare, in accordance with the school's safeguarding protocols. The Deputy Head Teacher is not the lead Designated Safeguarding Lead.