Deputy Headteacher

£100 JOINING BONUS, AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF 10 DAYS*

Are you an experienced deputy head looking for work in Cheshire?

Winner Education are seeking a deputy head to work with a school who provide independent special educational needs placements. This role is a full-time temp to perm position to start as soon as possible. The ideal candidate must have previous experience within SEN support, and you must enjoy working with children you support and strive to ensure each child can achieve their true potential.

LOCATION: Cheshire, Barrow, CH3 postcode

HOURS: Full time (Monday – Friday) 40 hours per week

START DATE: ASAP

Salary: £38,000

 *£100 JOINING BONUS, AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF 10 DAYS*

General duties

Undertaking all relevant duties of a class teacher while acting in that capacity.
Taking a leading role in the day-to-day management of the school.
Implementing, enforcing and exhibiting model adherence to all school policies and procedures.
Attending and contributing to all meetings of the staff cohort and the SLT.
Planning and chairing meetings where necessary.
Cultivating and sustaining effective positive relationships with all staff, pupils, parents, governors and stakeholders

Strategic direction and school development

Contributing to the development of the school’s vision, ethos, values and strategic direction.
Contributing to the formulation, monitoring and implementation of the SDP.
Supporting staff members to understand and adhere to the school’s strategic direction.
Keeping fully up-to-date with Education policy, including relevant legislation, statutory guidance and good practice recommendations within the sector.
Contributing to decisions on all aspects of policy in the school.
Providing advice and support to the proprietor to aid it in conducting its strategic responsibility.
Contributing to annual budget planning and monitoring.

Leadership and management

Supporting the headteacher:
-        Assisting and supporting the headteacher in all functions of their role.

-        Deputising for the headteacher in their absence.

-        Undertaking duties as delegated by the headteacher.

-        Working with the headteacher to ensure and uphold a clear system of task delegation and devolution of responsibilities for all staff.

School performance
-        Working with the headteacher to set targets, aims and objectives on a termly basis.

-        Supporting staff to understand and meet the school’s targets, aims and objectives.

-        Evaluating the school’s performance in relation to its targets, aims and objectives and working with the headteacher to adjust the school’s practice in line with findings.

Staff management
-        Line managing staff as identified by the headteacher.

-        Participating in the recruitment process for new staff members.

-        Motivating staff in their roles and supporting them in aspects of their roles as necessary.

-        Contributing to the performance management process of staff as necessary, including evaluating performance and challenging underperformance.

-        Working with the headteacher to ensure staff access CPD opportunities and supporting staff to access such opportunities.

-        Contributing to audits of staff skills and training needs.

Working with the proprietor and headteacher to secure and provide effective training for staff members, e.g. through INSET days. 

Teaching and learning

Monitoring standards of teaching and learning in the school to ensure the highest quality of education for all pupils.
Ensuring reliable processes are in place when assessing pupils’ knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.
Ensuring that resources are managed and appropriately allocated across the school to support effective teaching and learning.
Contributing to creating a culture of high attainment and performance where high standards are held for all pupils from all backgrounds, abilities and needs.
Working with the headteacher and to ensure that the curriculum effectively supports all pupils with SEND to thrive academically.
Working with the headteacher to monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice and promote improvement strategies.
Working with the headteacher to implement systems for recording pupils’ progress.
Contributing to the establishment and monitoring of systems to keep parents informed about the curriculum and their children’s performance.

Training and professional development

Actively engaging in CPD to ensure professional skills are up-to-date.
Undergoing training as necessary to ensure that all aspects of the role can be effectively conducted.
Working to consistently meet the ‘Headteachers’ standards’.

Pupil wellbeing and safeguarding

Taking a lead role in managing pupil behaviour across the school.
Taking responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils, and supporting the DSL and in conducting their duties. Taking the role of Deputy DSL.
Contributing to a school culture which prioritises pupil wellbeing and mental and physical health.
Being an approachable and professional authority figure for pupils to come to with any issues they may have.
Contributing to the creation of an enriching and positive culture which impacts school life and ensure a positive and respectful attitude amongst pupils and staff in the school.

Person specification

Qualified teacher status (QTS).
A degree-level qualification or equivalent.
Further relevant professional and/or academic study and evidence of CPD.

At least one year of proven successful leadership and management experience in a school.
Experience of working throughout the primary age range.
Experience of analysing data and using it to inform future practice.
Experience of line managing other members of staff.
Experience of leading whole-school initiatives.

An understanding of how to empower pupils and staff to excel. 
A clear understanding of what makes good and outstanding teaching through a deep understanding of how pupils learn, and the ability to develop a culture where striving for outstanding teaching and learning is central to the school’s work.
Strong financial planning and management skills.
A clear understanding of and commitment to promoting safeguarding pupils.
Excellent communication skills and proven ability to listen to, understand and work effectively with the school community.
Knowledge and understanding of the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.
An enhanced DBS certificate with barred list check
Evidence of previous leadership experience in a school.
At least three valid professional references