Deputy Head teacher

Northfield Manor Primary Academy; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northfield Manor Primary Academy is seeking a Deputy Head Teacher to support the Head Teacher in providing strategic leadership and direction for the school. The role involves formulating aims, establishing policies, managing staff and resources, and monitoring progress toward the school's vision.

The Deputy Head Teacher will exemplify high-quality teaching, lead learning across the school, drive whole-school assessment, and support staff development, including induction tutoring for Early

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management capabilities at senior level.
• Experience leading teaching and learning improvements.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development and assessment.
• Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Head Teacher to set school aims and policies.
• Lead whole-school teaching and learning improvements and data-informed strategies.
• Oversee appraisal, professional development, and induction for staff.
• Line manage senior leaders and oversee staff absence, cover, and PPA.
• Support safeguarding and work with the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Represent the school within Victoria Academies Trust and external networks.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Strategic planning

Data-informed decision making

Curriculum development

Inclusion & EAL support

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

Main Purposeof the Role

The DeputyHead Teacher at Northfield Manor Primary Academy plays a crucial role insupporting the Head Teacher in providing strategic leadership and direction forthe school. As a member of the senior leadership team, the Deputy Head Teacherwill take a major role in formulating the school's aims and objectives,establishing policies to achieve these goals, managing staff and resourceseffectively, and monitoring progress towards the school's vision.

The DeputyHead Teacher is expected to be an exemplary classroom practitioner, leadingteaching and learning across the school, and driving whole-school assessmentand improvement. They will also support the professional development of staff,including acting as an induction tutor for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

The role ofDeputy Head Teacher is pivotal in ensuring the continued success and growth ofthe school, aligning with the school's vision and values of providing aninclusive, high-quality education for all pupils.

KeyResponsibilities and Duties:

Whole-SchoolLeadership and Management

• ·Collaboratewith the Head Teacher and other senior leaders to formulate the school's aimsand objectives, and establish policies to achieve these goals


• ·Contribute tothe development, implementation, and evaluation of the school's policies,practices, and procedures to support the school's vision and values


• ·Manage staffand resources effectively to ensure the successful delivery of the school'saims and objectives


• ·Monitorprogress towards the achievement of the school's aims and objectives and reporton progress to the Head Teacher and governing body


• ·Line managedesignated school leaders, including Assistant Headteachers, Phase Leaders andSubject Leaders, as agreed with the Head Teacher


• ·Support theHead Teacher in the day-to-day running of the school, including oversight ofstaff absence, cover arrangements and PPA provision


• ·Contribute into improvement across Victoria Academies Trust, including relevant networks andsupport for other academies as required

Teaching andLearning

• ·Lead teachingand learning across the school, ensuring that all pupils receive a high-qualityeducation


• ·Leadwhole-school assessment, using data to inform teaching and learning strategiesand drive school improvement


• ·Lead statutoryassessment and testing arrangements, alongside internal assessment and pupilprogress tracking systems


• ·Lead theschool's Pupil Premium strategy, monitoring and evaluating the impact ofspending and overseeing the annual published statement


• ·Lead a coresubject area, ensuring the effective implementation of the curriculum andsupporting staff in their subject knowledge and pedagogy


• ·Leadmonitoring and evaluation of teaching, learning and curriculum provision to improve standards and pupil outcomes

ProfessionalDevelopment

• ·Support thedevelopment of staff, including acting as an induction tutor for ECTs


• ·Participate inthe school's appraisal procedures and support the professional development ofother teachers and support staff


• ·Leadimprovement in teaching through coaching, team-teaching, modelling effectivepractice and facilitating high-quality professional learning

Safeguarding

• ·Promote thesafety and well-being of all pupils and staff


• ·Work in linewith statutory safeguarding guidance and the school's safeguarding and childprotection policies


• ·Work closelywith the Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding team, sharing concernspromptly and supporting safeguarding procedures and actions as required


• ·Support theDesignated Safeguarding Lead in promoting effective safeguarding practiceacross the school

Other Duties

• ·Deputise forthe Head Teacher and assume responsibility for the school in their absence


• ·Contribute tothe wider life and ethos of the school


• ·The role isnormally non-class-based, although teaching classes or groups may be requiredfrom time to time


• ·Collaborateand work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond theschool


• ·Uphold the highest standards of professional conduct, both within and outside the school

Skills andCompetencies

• ·Excellentteaching and learning skills, with the ability to model best practice andsupport the development of others


• ·Strongleadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspirestaff


• ·Thoroughunderstanding of curriculum development, assessment, and school improvement


• ·Strongknowledge of inclusive practice, behaviour management, EAL provision andevidence-informed approaches to improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils


• ·Effectivecommunication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positiverelationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues


• ·Commitment topromoting the safety and well-being of all pupils


• ·Ability towork collaboratively as part of a senior leadership team


• ·Dedication tocontinuous professional development and a passion for lifelong learning

ProfessionalDevelopment

NorthfieldManor Primary Academy is committed to supporting the professional developmentof all staff, including the Deputy Head Teacher. The school will provideopportunities for the Deputy Head Teacher to engage in relevant training anddevelopment activities, both internally and externally, to ensure they areequipped to fulfil their responsibilities effectively and continue to grow intheir role.

The schoolwill also support the Deputy Head Teacher in pursuing further qualificationsand leadership opportunities, in line with their career aspirations and theneeds of the school.

Safeguarding

NorthfieldManor Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofall children. The Deputy Head Teacher will be expected to work in line with theschool's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures, as well asrelevant statutory guidance such as Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The DeputyHead Teacher will play a key role in promoting the safeguarding of all pupilsin the school, working closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead andsafeguarding team to ensure the best interests of children are met. This willinclude sharing any concerns about a child's welfare, in accordance with theschool's safeguarding protocols. The Deputy Head Teacher is not the leadDesignated Safeguarding Lead.