Assistant Head of Primary- Non Class based

Key Task: To support the Head of Primary and Early Years and Deputy Head of Primary and Early years in the continuous development of the Primary phase of the school.

Key Qualities:

We want to appoint a colleague who is:

●        An exemplar classroom teacher who is committed to their own, and others’ professional development.

●        A clear communicator at all levels; direct yet sensitive to other’s points of view.

●        Committed to developing positive relationships with all members of the school community.

●        A supportive colleague- a ‘critical friend’ who maintains confidentiality at all times.

●        A good problem solver.

●        Highly organised.

●        Flexible, positive and adaptable to change.

●        Personable, enthusiastic, collaborative and committed.

Key Experiences:

●        Has measurable and significant experience of developing and improving other colleague’s classroom practice.

●        Has had a significant impact on driving school improvement priorities.

●        Has led a range of training to a variety of groups.

Key responsibilities:

●        To be a role model to all in all areas; professional conduct, professional teaching and learning practice and professional development.

●        To collaborate with other SLT members to ensure continuous school improvement.

●        To ensure the day to day running of the primary phase of the school is in line with our school vision and aims.

●        To raise attainment and improve teaching and learning in the primary phase of the school

●        To lead and implement initiatives to successfully deliver school improvement priorities.

●        To reflect on data analysis of the phase, with the Head of Primary and Early Years/ Deputy Head of Primary and Early Years and devise and deliver an action plan securing continuous improvement.

●        To carry out looking for learning visits, and support colleagues to improve their classroom practice.

●        To co-ordinate monitoring of the primary phase through observations., planning scrutiny and learning walks.

●        To support the role of learning assistants working in the primary phase; their timetable and their performance management in consultation with other leaders.

●        To line manage some teachers and learning assistants in the phase.