Job Description

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an exceptionally motivated and skilled teacher to join a supportive staff team and lead in raising standards and improving the quality of learning and teaching across the school. A challenging opportunity exists for someone who can demonstrate: · Outstanding teaching and the ability to lead by example · High expectations and a clear vision of educational excellence · Outstanding leadership, management and organisational skills · An ability to inspire others, and lead innovation and change positively and effectively · Drive, energy, enthusiasm and ambition for the school · A commitment to ensuring that all pupils fulfil their potential · An excellent understanding and proven experience of Primary Teaching · The ability to contribute to the development of a clear strategy and vision for raising pupil achievement and the continuous improvement of the school We will offer: · A stimulating, friendly and supportive working environment · A firm commitment to your further professional development · Excellent resources and ICT support · Enthusiastic, lively, delightful children who are keen to learn · The chance to make a real difference

Person Specification DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (Non-Teaching) DESIRABLE ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE DFE recognised teaching qualification and a degree or equivalent √ Management experience √ Leadership Skills √ Proven experience of Primary Teaching √ In depth knowledge and experience of child protection issues √ LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Commitment to and ability to support the school community √ Ability to support and develop staff and recognise and utilise their strengths √ Ability to prioritise and delegate effectively √ An understanding of monitoring and evaluation processes √ Excellent communication skills, written and oral √ Ability to work in a team with leadership colleagues, parents, staff and governors √ TEACHING AND LEARNING Excellent knowledge and understanding of teaching and learning √ A clear vision of educational excellence √ Commitment to the highest quality of learning for pupils of all abilities and socio-economic circumstances √ Clear understanding of curriculum models and assessment √ Understanding of a broad, balanced, differentiated, relevant curriculum √ Excellent knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum √ ATTRIBUTES Ability to work under pressure √ Drive, energy, enthusiasm and ambition for the school √ Effective interpersonal skills √ Ability to deal effectively with discipline issues √ Ability to work to deadlines √ Ability to contribute to problem solving √ Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas √ Ability to inspire others, and lead innovation and change positively and effectively √ Milton Hall Primary School and Nursery Job Description POST: Deputy Headteacher SALARY SCALE: Leadership Scale DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: The Headteacher INTRODUCTION This job description should be read in conjunction with the current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and the provisions of the document will apply. The performance of all the duties and responsibilities shown below will be under the reasonable direction of the headteacher. This job description will be reviewed at least annually and any changes will be subject to consultation. The school's Grievance Procedure will be used to resolve any dispute arising out of the job description. Overall Purpose of the Job To support the Headteacher in providing professional leadership for Milton Hall school which strives for success and continuous improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its pupils and improved standards of achievement. This job description provides the overall strategy and remit of the post holder. It will be supplemented by an annual job plan that lists the key impact and outcomes sought in that year Main Responsibilities In addition to the duties outlined in the School Teachers' Pay and Condition Document currently in operation, or any subsequent legislation, you will be responsible for the following: Leadership Responsibilities · Undertake to the extent required by the headteacher or governing body the professional duties of the headteacher in the event of her absence · Act as manager for Continuing Professional Development for teachers · Act as reviewer for Performance Management · Liaise with the SENCO to organise the deployment of LSAs and participate in their selection · Act as line manager for Phase Leaders and teachers · Carry out admission procedures in partnership with Admissions Officer and EAL Co-ordinator · Handle individual discipline cases and parental complaints/concerns which do not need intervention by the headteacher · Take initial responsibility for the pastoral care and welfare of teachers and LSAs · Co-ordinate the curriculum across the school · Data and Assessment Lead Duties and Responsibilities 1. Strategic direction and development of the school o Support the Headteacher in providing vision, purpose and leadership o Ensure commitment of all involved in the school to it's aims and vision o Monitor and take actions under guidance from the Headteacher 2. Teaching and Learning o Ensure that constructive working relationships are formed between staff and pupils o Assist in maintaining high standards of achievement and behaviour both from staff and pupils o Contribute to the organisation, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum o Contribute to the development of effective links with the community, including business and industry, to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning o Maintain an effective partnership with parents to support and improve pupils' achievement and development o Deal with parental concerns and complaints which have not been resolved by the class teacher or Phase Leader 3. Impact on educational progress o Ensure termly data scrutiny and analysis meetings are held and actions followed up o Identify appropriate attainment and/or achievement targets o Monitor pupil standards and achievement against annual targets o Monitor planning, curriculum coverage and learning outcomes o Monitor assessment, record-keeping and reporting o Organise and oversee the administration and organisation of end of year 2 and Year 6 statutory assessment o Organise and oversee the Year 1 Phonics screening o Monitor standards of pupil behaviour and application o Lead evaluation strategies to contribute to overall school self evaluation o Plan and implement strategies where improvement needs are identified o Ensure that relevant attainment/achievement targets are met o Oversee the effective use of intervention strategies o Undertake termly pupil progress reviews in liaison with the SLT and provide written reports to Headteacher (see attached sheet for schedule for implementation o Be responsible for all data updates (Target Tracker etc) o Liaise with/report to the LA 4. Leading, developing and enhancing the teaching practice of others Working with teachers and Phase Leaders o Maintain personal expertise and share this with other teachers o Act as a role model of good classroom practice for other teachers, modelling effective strategies and supporting them as appropriate o Monitor and evaluate standards of teaching, identifying areas for improvement o Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and the standards of learning and achievement of all pupils in order to set and meet challenging, realistic targets for improvement o Plan and implement strategies to improve teaching where needs are identified o Induct, support and monitor new staff o Contribute to the training and professional development of all staff 5. Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources o Plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by groups, teams and individuals ensuring clear delegation of tasks and responsibilities o Assist with the recruitment and appointment of staff o Be available for interview panels when appropriate o Induct, support and monitor new staff o Arrange time tables for assemblies, monitoring and in-house CPD o Manage and organise accommodation efficiently and effectively to ensure that it meets the needs of the curriculum and health and safety regulations o Organise the ordering and allocate resources and materials for assessment 6. Accountability o Provide information and support to the Headteacher when appropriate o Ensure staff support for the school's aims and objectives o Assist the Headteacher in ensuring parents and pupils are well informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress. General Responsibilities Take appropriate responsibility for one's own health, safety and welfare and the health and safety of pupils, visitors and work colleagues in accordance with the requirements of legislation and locally-adopted policies; including taking responsibility for raising any concerns with an appropriate manager. Other Undertake other reasonable duties as may be requested by the Headteacher Whole School Responsibilities To play a full part in raising attainment and improving pupils' progress in line with the School Improvement Plan