The Assistant Headteacher is expected to support the leadership of the school in:

• Realising the aims and objectives of the school through robust school self evaluation, clear school improvement planning and strong professional practice;

• Establishing the policies through which they should be applied;

• Managing staff and resources to that end;

• Monitoring progress towards their achievement;

• Implementing child protection policy and procedures and ensuring all children are safeguarded.

• To take responsibility for the day to day running of allocated Key Stage ensuring that all personnel are well informed and have all the information they need in order to carry out their professional duties effectively

• To take a leading role in the establishment and maintenance of good and trusting relationships within the phase and across the school, through sound communication and consultation procedures both within the school and with all appropriate agencies, including governors

• To use resources (including finances) innovatively and effectively to raise achievement levels of all children

Leading teaching and learning

• To play a leading role in the promotion of high standards of achievement and equal opportunities promoting and developing  policies and practices

• To demonstrate excellent practice as a teacher and maintain a good knowledge of current thinking in primary education

• To monitor teaching across the phase, ensuring the highest standards are achieved, and supporting staff to develop and maintain outstanding practice

• To monitor the quality of learning, ensuring pupil work is of a consistently high standard and feedback supports children in making progress and feeds into planning and target setting

• To take a strategic role in the development of new and emerging technologies to enhance and extend the learning experience of pupils

• To lead and develop excellence in the teaching of reading, writing and

speaking and listening ensuring impact and progress

• To ensure assessments are taking place regularly and systematically according to school policy and that staff are given opportunities for moderating work in order to make accurate judgements in the ongoing assessment of children

• To ensure that the progress of pupils is rigorously monitored through analysing data and running pupil progress meetings to ensure accelerated progress, and implementing support plans when achievement is not strong

• To lead and develop practices which narrow the gap between groups of pupils whilst not putting a ceiling on any child’s achievement.

Additional Responsibilities and General Requirements

· Undertake any professional duties commensurate with the grade of the post, reasonably delegated to them by the Headteacher, including deputising for other members of the senior leadership team in their absence

· Work in co-operation with colleagues and establish and maintain good relationships with staff and children

· Show commitment to the school, its inclusive ethos and equal opportunities for all in the school community opposing strongly any form of discrimination