Deputy Headteacher (with 2 days teaching commitment – Year 1)

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JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title Deputy Headteacher (with 2 days teaching commitment - Year 1) Salary Range £42,195 to £49,019 (L1 to L7) Line Manager Executive Headteacher Base Location Penzance Purpose of Role Help to create and foster the Christian community of the school and to work with the families and the parishes in the Christian nurture of the child. Teach children to know God as a loving Father and to respond to him in love, praise, and thanksgiving. Be a member of the senior leadership team, assist the Executive Headteacher in leading and managing the school and to take responsibility in their absence. Work with the Executive Headteacher and Governors to formulate school policies and lead the staff in their delivery. Play a major role under the overall direction of the Executive Headteacher in formulating and reviewing the School Development/Improvement Plans and the aims and objectives of the school by: o establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved; o leading and managing staff and resources to that end; o monitoring progress towards their achievement. By example, assist in leading the staff to act and work in a conscientious, enthusiastic and professional manner. Develop and maintain good relationships with parents. Undertake the usual responsibilities of the class teacher. Undertake such duties as are delegated by the Executive Headteacher. The internal organisation, management and control of the school To contribute to: Maintaining and developing the ethos, values and overall purposes of the school; Formulating the aims and objectives of the school and policies for their implementation; Planning improvement which will translate school aims and policies into actions; Implementing the school’s policies; The efficient organisation, management and supervision of school routines. Class teacher responsibilities To carry out duties of a school teacher as set out in the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. To lead effective learning providing an opportunity for the children to take responsibility for their own learning. To ensure the good behaviour of all children and to develop within them, positive attitudes towards adults, peers, property and work. To keep records of children’s work and achievement in accordance with school policy. To have high expectations and to encourage the children in the class to make at least good progress. To ensure effective liaison with the teaching assistants To ensure effective liaison with the meal time assistants. To supervise the children during and after school in accordance with the rota. To discuss the child’s progress and needs with the parents at twice yearly parents’ evenings and at any other reasonable time on request. To be prepared to meet with designated governors to report on the teaching of the specific role. To keep up to date with developments in the specific role by reading, attending courses and reporting back to colleagues. To take full part in and contribute to staff meetings. Specific Responsibilities (Teaching and Learning) To be responsible with the Executive Headteacher for improving the quality of teaching across the school through monitoring, developing and evaluating teachers and other support staff To drive improvements in children’s progress rates across the school. To identify and promote innovative teaching strategies and learning styles to meet the needs of all students Contribute to school policies on curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment, recording and reporting To be the mentor for both newly qualified and student teachers who are based at the School. Qualifications and Experience Qualified Teacher Status A degree or equivalent qualification Evidence of continuous professional development that includes training in leadership and management Experience of supporting, training and helping to co-ordinate the professional development of colleagues Evidence of good management, which incorporates detailed planning, successful implementation and effective monitoring and evaluation of strategies Experience of leading change Experience in using of a range of tools and evidence, including performance data, to support, monitor, evaluate and improve aspects of school, including challenging poor performance Opus Education Recruitment is the fastest growing education recruitment agency in the South West and exclusive recruitment partner of the Cornwall Association of Primary Heads, building a strong reputation for quality and personalised service. We are run by former teachers and senior leaders and we feel this gives us a unique perspective in trying to secure the perfect role for out candidates. “Opus Education Recruitment is committed to safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please note: Opus Education Recruitment will not pay for new DBS checks, this will be billed directly to the candidate” “All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.” Please submit a CV or call the office on

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