Job Description
Download printable version
Head of School
Job Purpose
As Head of School of Jerounds Primary School, you will be responsible for leading the excellent provision of teaching and learning and efficient day-to-day management of the school, promoting the values and culture within the school and ensuring that the best possible outcomes are secured for all pupils. As a key leader within the NET Academies cluster, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the cluster and work closely with the Executive Headteacher to ensure the development of the cluster. As Head of School, you will also provide professional leadership across the cluster in curriculum innovation, pupil welfare, support, achievement and progress.
Responsible for: Teaching staff
Key Responsibilities
Leadership of Pupils
• Overall responsibility for the development of skills, abilities and aptitudes and the wellbeing of all children.
• Ensure appropriate high quality teaching provision is made to meet needs of all children.
• Use assessment information to promote achievement and improve attainment of all pupils and plan appropriate curriculum development.
• Ensure that the inclusive ethos of the school promotes the progress and wellbeing of all children, along with appropriate pastoral and emotional behavioural support.
• Create an environment for effective communication and consultation with parents, staff and other agencies.
• Ensure all reports on children are provided promptly with accurate information and educational advice, within guidelines of the Freedom of Information Act.
• Lead and plan school assemblies to underpin values and ethos of the school.
• Develop good liaison and transition arrangement for pupils transferring to and from and within the school.
Leadership of Staff
• Lead on professional development and training opportunities for all staff.
• Plan and provide staff performance management systems with annual appraisals and targets.
• Support all staff with concerns raised about pupil wellbeing, progress, and Child Protection concerns.
• Review with staff teaching and learning methodology, encourage and enable staff to develop and change to meet demands of curriculum development and their own Performance Management targets.
• Be responsible for monitoring teacher planning and quality of curriculum delivery and balance.
• Plan the efficient and effective deployment of staff PPA time for teaching staff and support staff in creating sustainable work / life balance.
• Ensure all policies are regularly reviewed and presented to the Harlow Cluster Governing Body. Ensure polices reflect practice in the school and provide guidance and cohesion throughout the school.
Leadership of Curriculum
• Inspire staff to investigate new ideas and share their expertise.
• Develop the curriculum in response to school needs and national initiatives, ensuring all training needs are met.
• Keep up to date with educational developments and respond through school improvement planning and resourcing.
• Ensure a broad balance of curriculum provision and range of teaching styles to meet varied learning needs of pupils.
• Ensure the curriculum is well resourced and quality is monitored.
• Monitor standards through curriculum data, outcomes for children and classroom observations.
• Ensure that the curriculum from 7-11 provides continuity, progression and challenge.
Leadership and Management
• Establish and sustain good relationships and communication systems throughout the school.
• Take responsibility for risk assessments, including off-site activities.
• Comply with the various provisions of the Education Acts, the Education Reform Act and such other statutes and laws which apply to schools
• Implement the policies agreed by the Governing Body and NET Academies Trust.
• Review organisation, management and structure of the school. Work in partnership with the Harlow Executive Board, NET Academies Trust, teaching support staff, parents and other professionals.
• Lead on appointments of all staff including induction and assessment of new and trainee teachers.
• Manage the maintenance of premises and ensure good health and safety standards on the school site.
• Ensure effective financial systems are in place and monitor school budgets and incomes.
• Work with NET Academies Trust to ensure compliance with the EFA's financial regulations and that sound systems of internal control are in place.
• Be responsible for day-to-day financial management.
• Consistently promote the vision and ethos of the school, and foster good relationships with parents, Governors, the Sponsor, external agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
• Liaise with other schools, in particular those academies also sponsored by NET Academies Trust.
• Any other reasonable duties requested.
Head of School
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
Jerounds Primary School is seeking to appoint an ambitious leader as Head of School. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and driven Head to play a pivotal role in the leadership of the school. Jerounds will be joining NET Academies Trust this academic year. NET Academies offer a unique chance to be part of a friendly and supportive team. Being part of a primary cluster in Harlow, Heads of Schools collaborate weekly.
Jerounds is seeking a leading and inspirational educationist who can:
· Demonstrate experience of raising standards of teaching and learning, leading to improved achievement;
· Empower a team that share the school's vision, have high expectations and are ambitious for success;
· Provide the best opportunities for pupils to achieve;
· Demonstrate ambition and commitment to lead Jerounds to become an outstanding school.
We wish to appoint a committed, inspirational Head to join our team in September 2018. We are looking for a head with high expectations, ambition and drive. Successful candidates will inspire our children to reach their full potential.
Jerounds Primary School is dedicated to leading and promoting best practice in education. We would like to hear from you if you share our vision, values and enthusiasm.
Your completed application form should be submitted electronically or by post to Jerounds Primary School, Pyenest Road, Harlow, Essex, CM19 4PH.
In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be expected to undertake the appropriate checks including an enhanced DBS check.
Closing date: 1st March 2018
Shortlisting: 2nd March 2018
Interviews are planned for 5th March 2018
Jerounds - Head of School Person Specification
Personal Specification
Qualifications
Qualified teacher status. Essential
First degree or equivalent. Essential
Higher degree or equivalent. Desirable
Learning professional with relevant experience and skills
Proven good/outstanding teaching in the primary classroom across two key stages. Essential
Significant and successful experience as a Head Teacher or Deputy Head Teacher in a primary school. Essential
Experience of teaching in more than one school. Desirable
Experience of leading in a challenging urban environment. Desirable
Strategic direction and development
Evidence of ambition for the success of every child by setting and achieving challenging goals and targets. Essential
A strategic approach to school improvement work through building, communicating and implementing a shared vision of excellence. Essential
A thorough knowledge of the major curriculum issues, current educational development and legislation in order to maximise all aspects of achievement for every pupil. Essential
Leading people and the organisation
Proven leadership experience capable of translating vision into concrete strategy, with a track record of delivery. Essential
Evidence of delegating authority, sharing responsibility and maintaining accountability. Essential
Evidence of a commitment to inclusion and ensuring there are equal opportunities for all pupils in the school. Essential
Attends to their own and others professional development. Essential
Proven ability to lead and inspire staff, governors, pupils and parents in setting and maintaining priorities. Essential
Effective in coaching and/or mentoring colleagues and others. Desirable
Knowledge and experience of best practice in Performance Management and CPD. Desirable
Leading Teaching & Learning
Proven track record of successfully raising the quality of T&L throughout the school community through rigorous monitoring of standards and sound judgement. Essential
Experience of effective analysis and strategic use of pupil performance data to identify trends and needs within the school. Essential
Ability to secure high standards of behaviour and ensure an ethos of challenge and support where pupils can aspire and achieve success. Essential
Management
Proven management skills (to include management of resources, monitoring and evaluation of pupil and staff and school performance). Essential
Knowledge and experience of the issues involved in managing a delegated budget efficiently and effectively using ICT systems. Essential
Proven ability to manage and maintain the demands of a leadership post on a day to-day basis in order to achieve educational goals & priorities. Essential
Experience of using new and emerging technologies to enhance organisational effectiveness. Essential
Personal attributes
Stamina, humour, energy and drive. Essential
Open and approachable. Essential
Enjoy teaching and have a positive 'can do' approach to leadership opportunities. Essential
A strong intellect, able to exercise creativity and emotional intelligence in leadership. Essential
Pastoral skills and attributes
Places children at the heart of decisions. Essential
A person who remains calm and level-headed under demanding circumstances. Essential
A person who can manage conflict and empower individuals and teams. Essential
Interpersonal skills
A leadership and management style which encourages sharing of responsibilities and development of individuals. Essential
An effective communicator, with experience of handling a variety of audiences and media. Essential
Proven experience of building relationships with a variety of people and organisations externally. Essential
Values and commitment
High standards in personal presentation and integrity, and an appreciation of thePrincipal's position as role model for staff and pupils. Essential
Actively supports the NET Academies Trust's values vision. Essential
Safeguarding
Knowledge of the regulations around safeguarding and how to address any issues that might arise. Essential
Information about the School
Welcome to Jerounds Primary Academy
I am privileged to be Head of School at Jerounds Primary Academy and would like to welcome you to our school.
At Jerounds we place great emphasis on high expectations of work and behaviour, good relationships and caring attitudes between everyone involved in the school. By working in partnership with parents and the community it is our aim to:
Provide high quality education through a creative, varied and challenging curriculum.
Value each individual and foster self-esteem, mutual respect, responsibility and good citizenship.
Provide a safe, caring and stimulating environment.
Provide equal and appropriate opportunities for all.
Develop independence and a positive attitude to learning.
In order that our children can realise their full potential.
Mrs Laura Ciftci
Head of School