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Full-Time
£62,570 - £69,031
Hazel Wood High School, Bury
Closing Date:
14/10/2029
Interview Date:
TBA
Start Date:
TBA
The Trust, on behalf of Hazel Wood High, are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, hardworking, and enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher, capable of making a strong contribution to our rapidly improving school. This position will offer the chance to work within a dedicated school where you will be supported to develop your practice.
We are passionate about delivering a high-quality education to all our young people and believe this is a great opportunity for someone to really accelerate their career by being part of a team which further adds to the strong improvement journey working for a Headteacher and a CEO who are highly experienced in school improvement.
Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience, please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Normal place of work: Hazel Wood High School, although you may be asked to contribute towards Trust wide projects.
Main Responsibilities: Strategic lead for student support including Behaviour, Attendance, Inclusion, Safeguarding, Personal development and
wellbeing.
Responsible to: The Headteacher
The job description should be read in connection with the duties of a Deputy Headteacher as set out in the current School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document 2018. Please also see attached PDF for Leadership Posts details.
Salary: Leadership Scale 17 – 21, actual salary £62,570 – £69,031 per annum
Closing Date: Friday 14th October 2022
To be responsible for the leadership of specific whole-school developments. In conjunction with the Headteacher and other Deputy Headteacher, assist with the leadership and management of all the staff and the general organisation of the school. To carry out ad hoc duties delegated by the Headteacher. The job description should be read in conjunction with the Core Standards for all leaders.
This job description may be amended according to the strengths and areas of experience of the successful candidate, following consultation with the Headteacher. Priorities for the year will be negotiated within the context of the School Improvement Plan.
Whilst main responsibilities will depend on strengths of successful candidate the areas of responsibility will include:
• To manage the school in the absence of the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher and support the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in leading and managing the school to the highest professional standards.
• Assisting the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher in the day-to-day management, organisation and administration of the school and to assist in the cover for absent staff where necessary.
• Reporting to the Quality of Education Board.
• Inclusion.
• Strategic lead for student support including Behaviour, Attendance, Safeguarding, Personal development and wellbeing.
• QA for Behaviour, Attendance and Well- being.
• Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Pupil premium, LAC and Vulnerable groups.
• Alternative provision.
• Pupil voice.
• Strategic lead for Careers & IAG.
• Whole school special events.
• Strategic lead - Parental Engagement.
• Transition.
• Ensuring admissions policy and practice are in line with the DfE Admissions code.
• Ensuring admissions systems are smooth running and support learning as well as student well-being.
• Annually reviewing the Admissions Policy and liaising as appropriate with the local authority on such issues that relate to the policy.
• Attending, or delegating attendance to, appeal hearings.
• Organising in year admission procedures, including students allocated from the In Year Fair Access Panel.
• Strategic lead for student attendance, ensuring outstanding attendance and punctuality.
• Line management of the Assistant Head for behaviour and attendance and having oversight of attendance policy and procedures.
• Securing outstanding Behaviour for Learning through a whole school strategic system.
• Having strategic leadership of policies and procedures relating to ensuring outstanding Behaviour.
• Line management of the Assistant Head for behaviour and attendance.
• Oversight of Alternative Provision and specific intervention for targeted students.
• To have strategic oversight and leadership of the school's Inclusion provision.
• To line manage the school SENCO and play a critical role in ensuring that all our young people receive the support they need.
• To ensure the school has a fully inclusive approach and plans/monitors the use of alternative pathways for all students, in particular those with SEND. This will include internal and external provisions so that student needs are met.
• To ensure high levels of student progress, attendance and engagement specifically from those with additional needs, SEND/EHCP.
• To have strategic oversight of SEND/EHCP students including, target setting process and rigorous tracking of pupil progress towards target.
• Responsible for teacher development over the SEND, LAC, EHCP processes and SEND interventions and strategically lead SEND interventions for students.
• Securing outstanding Behaviour for Learning through a whole school strategic system.
• Having strategic leadership of policies and procedures relating to ensuring outstanding Behaviour.
• Line management of the Assistant Head for behaviour and attendance.
• Oversight of Alternative Provision and specific intervention for targeted students.
• Leading on child protection as the designated safeguarding lead.
• Line management of the Operational Safeguarding Lead (OSL) and all Deputy DSLs
• Ensuring all policies and procedures are in place and up to date with regards to safeguarding and child protection.
• Ensuring staff are well trained and access regular and high quality CPD for safeguarding and student wellbeing.
• Leading on the educational experience of vulnerable students including Pupil premium students and looked after children.
• Having strategic oversight for student safety/welfare/promoting the wellbeing of young people across the school.
• Strategic lead on Personal development and wellbeing, British Values, SMSC, Emotional Wellbeing and Student Leadership.
• Line management of the Director of Personal development and wellbeing, monitoring the delivery of personal and social development / PSHCE and the pastoral curriculum.
• Strategic lead for Careers education and guidance, line managing the Director of PDW and the Aspirations lead.
• Ensure that all whole school targets at all key stages are met.
• Work alongside the DHT Quality of Education to ensure that curriculum provision gives all pupils the opportunities to succeed.
• Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to attain challenging outcomes.
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships among staff.
• Initiate and manage change and improvement to develop the school and its staff, ensuring positive staff participation and effective communication and procedures.
• Maintain high expectations of all staff and prepared to challenge poor performance.
• Act as line manager and mentor to Assistant headteachers, Directors of KS3 & 4, Director of PDBW, Pastoral Year Leaders and the SENCO, supporting as appropriate and aiding the development of key documentation and implementation of policy.
• Demonstrate high professional standards.
• Support and assist the Headteacher in planning, managing and monitoring the use of finances and resources effectively to achieve the aims of the school.
• Develop and promote effective partnerships with parents, carers, staff and students so they are highly positive about the school in terms of achievement, teaching and learning, behaviour and safety.
• Carry out a teaching commitment within the general framework of the school timetable. This will include, as far as possible, teaching the full age and ability range.
• Implement HWHS & Oak Learning Partnership policies on equal opportunity issues for all staff and students in relation to sex, gender, race, disability and special needs.
• Devise opportunities for student consultation and leadership, specifically related to areas of responsibility.
• Organise and assist in the delivery of parent forums and information evenings.
• Contribute to the gathering and collation of stakeholder views.
• Attend school events and functions, as well as appropriate meetings, with colleagues and parents/carers.
• Assist with the marketing of the school, organising key events as appropriate and acting as an ambassador for the school at high profile functions.
• Engage actively in Performance Management and Continuing Professional Development to ensure professional skills are kept up to date and further developed.
• With the Headteacher, lead the school Faculty review process and the quality assurance of attainment and progress at school and subject level.
• Work and report to the Quality of Education Board on relevant areas of responsibility.
• Line manage the Pastoral Leadership team.
• Other Line management as delegated by the Headteacher.
• Provide an excellent role model of outstanding academic and pastoral care.
On their application form, candidates will demonstrate that they have the following training, qualifications and school experience:
In their statement of suitability and during the selection process, candidates will demonstrate that they have the following knowledge and values:
In their statement of suitability and during the selection process, candidates will explain how they have they demonstrate their personal style and behaviour: