Deputy Headteacher Wilnecote Junior School, Tamworth, Staffordshire
Job description
• Support the Headteacher and Governors in establishing a vision for the future development of the school
• Play a leading role in the school improvement planning process, taking account of the agreed priorities of the school
• Contribute to the identification of key areas of strength and development in the school
• Work to a high standard in implementing agreed policies, priorities and expectations, so as to set a good example for other colleagues
• Promote a culture of teamwork, in which the views of all members of the school community are valued and taken into account
• Play a leading role in the self-evaluation of the school
• Share responsibility for the analysis of key school performance data to ensure priorities are appropriate and improvement in standards is promoted
• Provide training for staff on effective teaching and learning
• Promote the active involvement of pupils in their own learning
• Contribute to target setting; including statutory procedures and targets for individuals and groups of pupils throughout the school
• Support strategies to promote high standards of behaviour
• Lead the development of a broad and rich curriculum which meets the needs of all pupils in the school
• The post holder will not have a class responsibility, however they will need to support management and sickness cover where necessary.
• Support the development of an effective assessment framework
• Promote the use of ICT to enhance and extend teaching and learning
• Monitor and evaluate classroom practice
Essential educational requirements
Essential
• Qualified teacher status
• A record of continuous professional development that includes training in leadership and management
Desirable
• Experience of supporting training and helping to co-ordinate the professional development of colleagues
Essential qualifications
Essential
• Qualified teacher status
• A record of continuous professional development that includes training in leadership and management
Essential skills and experience
Essential
• Evidence of leadership and management in specific key stages and of a whole school aspect
Desirable
• Evidence of experience of working in more than one school or learning environment would be welcome
About Wilnecote Junior School
- Address
- Smithy Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 5LA
- Phase
- Primary
- Type
- LA Maintained School
- Website
- Wilnecote Junior School website (opens in a new window)