Deputy Head Lady Royd
Bradford Girls' Grammar School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD9 6RBThis job expired on 10 April 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
10 April 2020 at 4pm
Date listed
12 March 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full-time equivalent salary
- Lead Practitioners range 8 to Lead Practitioners range 11, £48,808 to £53,856
Deputy Head Lady Royd job summary
The Deputy Head of Lady Royd (DHLR) will be someone who places children at the heart of every decision whose leadership will motivate and inspire their colleagues to do the same. They will have a ‘can-do’ attitude and a desire to deliver excellence across all areas of leadership as the school continues to develop. A person of vision and humanity is required who demonstrates professionalism and presence and is engaging and effective in building relationships. They will be highly articulate and an outstanding classroom practitioner with a real interest in pedagogy as well as the energy and charisma to lead and inspire others. The DHLR will work closely with the Head of Lady Royd (HLR) to ensure the very best education for all pupils through achieving the school’s aims and objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
have a significant role in the leadership of Lady Royd Primary working alongside the Head of Lady Royd (HLR) to enhance a positive, supportive and effective school culture
promote a school culture and curriculum which takes account of the richness and diversity of the school’s local and wider communities
contribute to Lady Royd school planning so that it takes account of the diversity, values and experience of the school community
contribute to the formation, implementation and review of policies that promote highly effective professional practice and define an appropriate, coherent and challenging curriculum
work with the HLR to recruit, retain and develop staff appropriately and to manage their workload to achieve the vision and goals of the school
work in partnership with the HLR to sustain an ethos where there is a continuous drive to improve standards and achievement through a vibrant and creative curriculum
ensure teaching and learning produces the highest levels of progress and outcomes for every student
ensure school assessment, monitoring and reporting policies/procedures are implemented consistently across all curriculum areas
lead by example in maintaining safe, caring, welcoming, happy, stimulating and challenging learning environments
secure high expectations of achievement, attendance and behaviour and an ethos where all pupils are valued, can make a contribution and achieve success
oversee the process for making sure parents/carers and pupils are well informed about attainment and progress at each stage
lead the development of strong relationships between Lady Royd Primary and its parents/carers helping to maintain an effective partnership to support and improve pupils’ achievement and their PDBW
follow all school safeguarding policies and procedures and ensure that all staff are aware of and act in accordance with their safeguarding responsibilities and duty of care
participate fully in Lady Royd Primary quality assurance, self-review and improvement planning processes
ensure the maintenance of high performance standards and strive to achieve all school improvement targets
ensure a consistent, continuous focus on pupils’ achievement through recording individual pupil’s progress and ensuring effective and efficient use of data to monitor progress in every student’s learning
support BGGS performance management procedures, to ensure:
consistently high levels of performance and commitment from all members of staff
regular feedback to all staff on standards of teaching and learning
appropriate opportunities for professional development for all staff
support a culture of high expectations for all staff addressing underperformance at all levels
treat people fairly and equitably, with dignity and respect and maintain a positive school culture
keep up to date with current developments in education and liaise with all relevant outside agencies
participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues and parents relating to the above duties
undertake a teaching commitment at a level consistent with the needs and demands of the post
assume the duties of the Head of Lady Royd in her absence
To obtain an application pack please contact the HR Assistant Mrs Kiran Suri by emailing ksuri@bggs.com to arrange a tour of the school please contact Lady Royd Receptionist Mrs Anne Meares by emailing ameares@bggs.com . All details are also available on our school website www.bggs.com
Bradford Girls’ Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school has a statutory duty to carry out a DBS checks on all new employees.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Bradford Girls' Grammar School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1031 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- ksuri@bggs.com
School location
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