Job Description

Title of post: Deputy Headteacher

Salary Grade Range: L26 £78,025 – L30 £86,061

This job description should be read in conjunction with the duties of a Deputy Headteacher as set out in the current School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document.

1. Relationships

1.1 The postholder is directly responsible to the Headteacher.

1.2 The postholder line manages designated members of staff.

1.3 The postholder works on a professional level with all colleagues (externally and internally) as appropriate to establish and maintain productive relationships.

1.4 Has a responsibility to the whole school community and is accountable to a wide range of groups particularly students, parents, carers, governors and the Local Authority.

2. Purpose of the role

2.1 To provide strategic leadership for the development priorities of the school.

2.2 To lead on a portfolio of responsibilities as designated by the Headteacher.

2.3 To lead on the operational management of the school.

2.4 To deputise for the Headteacher as required.

3. Responsibilities

3.1 Leadership of curriculum: Annual Curriculum Review and planning at all Key Stages.

3.2 Leadership of the development of the Key Stage 3 curriculum in preparation for the Curriculum for Wales launch in 2022 and rollout thereafter.

3.3 Curriculum resourcing and staffing, including leading the Curriculum and Staffing Group

3.4 Strategic timetable planning – leadership of timetable construction and communication process, including close collaboration with the Timetable Manager.

3.5 To oversee the process of course selection for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, in collaboration with the relevant Director of Learning for each Key Stage and the Pathways Co-Ordinator.

3.6 Alongside the rest of SLT, to develop the pedagogical approach of the school.

3.7 Develop and sustain strategies, structures and systems, in collaboration with all school stakeholders.

3.8 Promote and sustain the school culture of dialogue and continuous improvement.

3.9 Develop local and national connections with other schools and organisations.

3.10 Uphold and comply with the statutory provisions of the Health and Safety Work Regulations 1999, The Monmouthshire Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2014 and any other relevant Council and School policies relating to Safeguarding and Health and Safety.

3.11 Follow school and LA policies and procedures on Safeguarding and Child Protection in all work with children and families.

4. Professional Development

4.1 We have a firm interest in supporting all of our staff in their professional development. Specific plans will be detailed in the performance management processes that the role will benefit from. The Deputy Headteacher will always be encouraged to maximise opportunities for professional dialogue, development and connection with others. Our CPD policy outlines our general provision and practice.

5. Performance Management and Job Description Review

5.1 Our Performance Management policy and practice supports us in achieving the school’s aims and objectives in raising standards. The Policy states how performance is measured in relation to the school’s aims and priorities.

5.2 The duties and responsibilities of the post are subject to those details in the Statement and Conditions of Employment and will count as directed time as detailed in such statement and as defined by the Headteacher.

5.3 The job description does not define in detail all the duties/ responsibilities of the post, will be reviewed at least once a year and may be subject to modification or amendment after consultation and agreement with the post holder.

5.4 The specific portfolio of responsibilities is determined by the Headteacher in consultation with the Deputy Headteacher, and may change at any point.