Assistant Head Teacher Lodge Farm Primary School, Willenhall, West Midlands
Job description
To effectively assist the Head Teacher when required to do so
Assist the Head Teacher and governors in determining and managing a whole curriculum, in accordance with the abilities and needs of the pupils
Support and contribute to the school’s system for the review and evaluation of teaching and learning
Monitor the raising of pupils’ standards of achievement and attainment
Work in partnership with the Head Teacher and the Governing Body to ensure that sound management of finance, personnel and resources enables the school to offer best value for money
Contribute effectively as a member of the Leadership Team
Play a major role in the professional development of all staff and in the management of INSET
Lead and support staff in the management and development of their curricular responsibilities to promote high quality teaching and learning
Foster the development of a positive and supportive ethos for academic and social learning
Oversee the pastoral care, personal development and general behaviour of the school
Display a high standard of professional behaviour and integrity at all times
Act as a team leader in the Performance Management system
Promote and develop a partnership with parents which recognises the worth of their contribution to their child’s education
Assist the Head Teacher in the day-to-day running of the school
Be involved in the organisation, planning and delivery of assemblies as and when necessary
To act as a Performance Management Team Leader and be professionally accountable for outcomes of appraisal meetings.
To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the schools.
Essential educational requirements
QTS
Essential qualifications
QTS
Essential skills and experience
• Recent relevant professional development in all areas of the curriculum, particularly the core subjects
• Recent and relevant INSET
• To have completed the LEA Management Programme or similar
• Recent and relevant INSET related to Whole School Initiatives
• Professional development in the management of staff
Employee benefits
• Exceptional CPD opportunities
• Talented, enthusiastic and caring pupils
• A nurturing and supportive Executive, Leadership and Middle Management Team
• A large and committed staff who all work to the same ethos
• A committed Trust Board and Local Governing Body who hold the Leadership Team to account and ensure financial security
• Opportunities for personal growth and career development
• Spacious grounds to support the learning and development of pupils
• Free onsite parking at all schools
About Lodge Farm Primary School
- Address
- Willenhall School Sports College Campus, Willenhall, West Midlands, WV12 4BU
- Phase
- Primary
- Type
- Academy