Deputy Head Teacher Primary (m/f)

Extract from the police record and 2 references are mandatory

Teaching Qualification Essential Experience of teaching the English National Curriculum for England and Wales

You will have An internationally minded outlook A creative approach to learning A detailed knowledge and understanding of the British educational system Strong teamplayer

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Role Modelling

• Support the Head of Primary in delivering the strategic vision and priorities of the

Primary School.

• Act as visible, approachable and positive leader across the Primary School.
• Promote the School's vision, values and ethos through exemplary professional

conduct.

• Lead by example as an excellent classroom practitioner and advocate of high-quality

teaching and learning.

• Contribute actively to the work of the Primary Leadership Team and support whole-

school initiatives.

• Deputise fully for the Head of Primary during periods of absence.
• Promote innovation while maintaining the traditions and strengths of the School.
• Foster a culture rooted in integrity, kindness, ambition, respect and inclusion.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, parents and the wider school

community.

School Development

• Support the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the School Improvement

Plan.

• Lead agreed school improvement priorities and evaluate their impact.
• Monitor standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, attendance and student

outcomes.

• Support the effective use of assessment and performance date to drive

improvement.

• Contribute to self-evaluation, inspection readiness and accreditation processes.
• Promote effective collaboration between Primary and Secondary phases.
• Support transition arrangements between Early Years, Key Stages and Secondary

School.

• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of school policies.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and review of school policies.
• Assist in maintaining efficient operational systems across the Primary School.
• Lead assemblies and whole-school events as appropriate.

Staff Development

• Foster a culture of professional learning and continuous improvement.
• Lead the inclusion of new staff, supply teachers, student teachers and visitors.
• Support the recruitment, selection and retention of high-quality staff.
• Coach, mentor and develop teachers, Teaching Assistants and middle leaders.
• Deliver professional development, model lessons and coaching where appropriate.
• Identify professional learning needs and contribute to Continuous Professional

Development planning.

• Support colleagues experiencing professional challenge through coaching and

development plans.

• Undertake line management responsibilities, including performance management

and professional review.

• Promote staff wellbeing and contribute to maintaining a positive, collaborative

working environment.

• Support succession planning and leadership development across the Primary School.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

• Support the strategic implementation of the Primary curriculum.
• Promote consistently high-quality teaching and evidence-informed pedagogy.
• Monitor curriculum delivery, assessment and student progress.
• Ensure curriculum provision is inclusive, ambitious and meets the needs of all

learners.

• Promote innovation in teaching while maintaining consistency of high expectations.
• Lead initiatives to improve classroom practice and student outcomes.
• Support curriculum development through collaboration with curriculum leaders.
• Promote enrichment opportunities that enhance student's personal development.
• Maintain awareness of developments in British and international education and

share best practice.

Pastoral Leadership

• Lead and monitor the implementation of the Primary pastoral systems.
• Promote a culture where safeguarding, wellbeing and inclusion are central to school

life.

• Support the implementation of behaviour systems that promote positive

relationships and high expectations.

• Promote student voice and opportunities for leadership.
• Ensure that pastoral policies are implemented consistently and effectively.
• Work closely with safeguarding leads and external agencies where appropriate.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and justice across the Primary School.
• Support initiatives that strengthen student's personal development, resilience and

character.

• Build positive partnership with parents to support student wellbeing and success.

Line Management

• Line manages Primary Coordinators and other staff as directed by the Head of

Primary.

• Conduct performance management reviews and provide regular coaching and

feedback.

• Monitor agreed improvement targets and hold colleagues accountable for high

standards.

• Support the development of effective middle leadership across the Primary School.
• Ensure clear communication and consistency across teams.

Operational Leadership

• Support the day-to-day organisation and smooth running of the Primary School.
• Oversee daily operational arrangements including staffing, cover, assemblies and

timetabling.

• Ensure high standards of behaviour, safety and engagement throughout the school

day.

• Respond effectively to operational challenges and make timely decisions within

delegated authority.

• Maintain effective communication with parents, staff and external agencies.
• Support the efficient management of school events and activities.
• Deputise confidently and effectively for the Head of Primary as required.

Other Duties

• Undertake any other professional duties reaslonabley delegated by the Head of

Primary or Principal.

• Comply with all health and safety requirements.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of

children.

• Maintain appropriated safeguarding training.
• Engage fully in professional development and the School's performance

management process.