Deputy Headteacher - Coningsby St Michael's CofE Primary School

Deputy Headteacher - Coningsby St Michael's CofE Primary School

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner that can support with teaching and learning across school in a coaching capacity, who can analyse data across school, has experience of leading on whole school improvement with success and impact, must be committed to inclusive practice, two days teaching commitment.

To be a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

To support the development and implementation of rich curriculum that has breadth, depth and balance whilst taking into account the local school context.

To secure high quality teaching and learning that allows pupils to build their knowledge and to apply that knowledge as skills.

Develop systems to measure outcomes that pupils achieve because of teaching and learning, ensuring they are fully implemented across the academy.

Support the development of an ethos of integrity, compassion and excellence throughout the Academy and community which it serves in order to value self-esteem alongside respect for others.

To maintain high morale and set an example of professionalism, high quality performance and leadership.

Develop in all pupils the skills, attitudes and stamina required for life-long learning and success in a rapidly changing world.

Enhance opportunities through partnerships between parents / carers, pupils, staff, other trust schools and the local community to maximise the benefits of being a Trust school.

Support the distinctively Christian ethos of the Academy and build on these foundations.

Key Priorities

Make a significant contribution to the continued development and success of the Academy.

Support the Headteacher in the leading of Teaching and Learning to ensure learners achieve the best possible results academically and with regard to the school values.

Alongside the SLT, ensure that the strengths of the school and the improvements in standards are well understood in the local community.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Work alongside the Headteacher to devise and implement the Strategic Direction of the School, with focus on teaching and learning.

Work alongside the Headteacher, Trust and other key stakeholders to ensure that the school’s and Trust’s vision are clearly articulated, shared, and understood.

Work within the school community to translate the school’s vision into agreed objectives that promote and sustain school improvement.

Motivate and work with others to create a shared culture and positive environment.

Support the implementation of the School Development Plan ensuring that pupils achieve high standards, make good progress and that teaching is effective.

Ensure that the day to day running of the Academy supports Trust policies, vision and aims.

Leading Teaching and Learning

Support the Headteacher in the monitoring and leading of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective curriculum in the Academy.

Actively monitor and respond to the curriculum development and initiatives at national, regional and local levels.

Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice, ensuring accountability of staff for the progress of their pupils.

Maintain a consistent and continuous focus on students’ achievement, ensuring resources are deployed to enhance progress.

With the Headteacher, organise and monitor the curriculum in line with Trust priorities, vision and ethos, evaluating its effectiveness and reporting findings to the Headteacher.

With the Headteacher, monitor the quality of teaching and pupils’ achievements including the analysis of performance data, to ensure enhanced progress

Managing the Organisation

With the Headteacher, develop and implement organisational structures and procedures to enable management processes to work effectively in line with legal requirements.

With the Headteacher, produce and implement clear, evidence-based School Development Plans for the improvement of the Academy.

Assist the Headteacher in recruiting, retaining and deploying staff appropriately and assist in managing the staff’s workload to achieve the vision and goals, linked to the Development Plan.

Support effective Growth and…