Assistant Headteacher - Primary

Job Description

As an Assistant Headteacher, you will play a crucial role in the senior leadership team. Your responsibilities will include:

Curriculum Leadership:

• Leading and managing specific areas of the curriculum, such as pastoral care, data analysis, or teaching and learning.
• Ensuring high standards of teaching and learning across the school.
• Collaborating with other senior leaders to develop and implement effective strategies.

Inclusion and Student Support:

• Focusing on inclusion and student well-being.
• Supporting students with diverse needs and backgrounds.
• Deputising for the Headteacher when necessary.

Assessment and Progress Monitoring:

• Leading assessment practices and tracking student progress.
• Using data to inform decision-making and improve outcomes.

Whole-School Responsibilities:

• Participating in line management meetings.
• Conducting learning walks and providing feedback.
• Being available "on call" for urgent matters.
• Contributing to whole-school strategies and development.

Other Duties:

• Assisting with out-of-hours activities and events.
• Maintaining a visible presence around the school.
• Fulfilling reasonable expectations from the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, and Governing Body3.

Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Teaching Experience:
  You must be an experienced primary teacher with a broad understanding of the primary age range.

• Leadership Skills:
  Demonstrated leadership abilities, particularly in curriculum development and team management.

• Inclusion Focus:
  A commitment to promoting inclusion and supporting students with diverse needs.

• Assessment Expertise:
  Proficiency in assessing pupils' progress and using data effectively.

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