Deputy Head Job Description Job Purpose In this dynamic role the Deputy Head will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day management of the School and will be committed to working towards the best possible environment for the nurture and education of all students whilst continually enhancing the quality of education and pastoral care. They will have communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to engage effectively with staff, parents and students alike, always with the aim of making the School the best of its kind in the area. Accountable to: The Head Teacher Responsible for: The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Accountabilities: Policy/Strategic Direction and Development: Assist the Head in translating the vision for the School into agreed objectives and operational and business plans, in line with the School’s planning cycles, and take lead responsibility for the following aspects of the School’s Improvement Plan: To act as DSL and ensure compliance and best practice regarding Safeguarding and Child Protection in addition to overseeing the associated safeguarding and child protection policies To take responsibility for all aspects of the student and staff induction, and parent induction and engagement Contribute to the annual School Improvement Plan and lead on key areas Support the Head with policy development and implementation of the School policies and procedures, keeping policies under review and making recommendations for change to ensure that they continue to meet the School’s developing needs Teaching and Learning: Identify and secure the implementation of appropriate strategies to develop a classroom environment and teaching practice which secures effective learning across the breadth of the curriculum Provide a professional model for others clearly demonstrating effective teaching, classroom organisation and display high standards of achievement, behaviour and discipline; demonstrate personal commitment to quality and excellence, and resolution in achieving them. Support the Head in monitoring of the quality of teaching and student achievement including lesson observation and the evaluation of performance data
Deputy Head Job Description Job Purpose In this dynamic role the Deputy Head will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day management of the School and will be committed to working towards the best possible environment for the nurture and education of all students whilst continually enhancing the quality of education and pastoral care. They will have communication and interpersonal skills to enable them to engage effectively with staff, parents and students alike, always with the aim of making the School the best of its kind in the area. Accountable to: The Head Teacher Responsible for: The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Accountabilities: Policy/Strategic Direction and Development: Assist the Head in translating the vision for the School into agreed objectives and operational and business plans, in line with the School’s planning cycles, and take lead responsibility for the following aspects of the School’s Improvement Plan: To act as DSL and ensure compliance and best practice regarding Safeguarding and Child Protection in addition to overseeing the associated safeguarding and child protection policies To take responsibility for all aspects of the student and staff induction, and parent induction and engagement Contribute to the annual School Improvement Plan and lead on key areas Support the Head with policy development and implementation of the School policies and procedures, keeping policies under review and making recommendations for change to ensure that they continue to meet the School’s developing needs Teaching and Learning: Identify and secure the implementation of appropriate strategies to develop a classroom environment and teaching practice which secures effective learning across the breadth of the curriculum Provide a professional model for others clearly demonstrating effective teaching, classroom organisation and display high standards of achievement, behaviour and discipline; demonstrate personal commitment to quality and excellence, and resolution in achieving them. Support the Head in monitoring of the quality of teaching and student achievement including lesson observation and the evaluation of performance data
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