Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Direction and Development Support the Head Teacher in shaping, communicating and embedding the school’s aspirational, excellence driven vision. Analyse school performance data to inform strategic planning and leading sustained improvement. Lead and monitor priority areas within the School Improvement Plan, ensuring clear impact. Strengthen partnerships with governors, families, faith communities and external agencies. 2. Leadership of Curriculum and Teaching and Learning Lead the design, development and implementation of an ambitious, knowledge rich curriculum reflecting the school’s virtues led ethos. Deliver and ensure consistently high-quality teaching through monitoring, coaching and collaborative development. Drive high expectations and secure excellence for all learners, including vulnerable groups. Lead professional development that deepens pedagogy, reflective practice and innovation. 3. Leading and Managing Staff Line manage staff with clarity, compassion and accountability, modelling school virtues. Lead the performance management cycle and set aspirational professional growth targets. Foster a collaborative, positive staff culture that supports wellbeing and collective excellence. Support high quality recruitment, induction and retention of staff aligned with the school’s values. 4. Behaviour, Safeguarding and Pupil Welfare Support as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, promoting a proactive safeguarding culture. Lead behaviour policy implementation that champions virtues, respect and aspiration. Support attendance and punctuality initiatives, strengthening family partnerships. Work with the inclusion and pastoral teams to ensure vulnerable pupils receive high quality support. 5. Assessment, Progress and Inclusion Oversee assessment systems, ensuring accuracy and effective monitoring of progress. Analyse outcomes, identify gaps and coordinate impactful interventions. Work with the SENCO to secure inclusive, high-quality provision for SEND, EAL and other needs. Provide clear assessment information to staff, governors and external agencies. 6. Operational and Organisational Management Support the day-to-day running of the school to ensure smooth, efficient and safe operations. Lead on policy development and statutory compliance, upholding high expectations. Support resource and budget planning aligned to strategic and curriculum priorities. Coordinate events, enrichment and initiatives that enhance the school’s virtues led ethos. 7. Community Engagement and Partnerships Build strong, positive relationships with parents, carers, faith partners and the wider community. Represent the school in local networks to enhance opportunities and collaboration. Lead initiatives that increase parental involvement in learning and wellbeing. Work with external agencies to secure support for pupils and families. 8. Leadership of School Culture, Ethos and Wellbeing Model and champion the school’s aspirational, virtues led and faith inspired ethos. Promote staff wellbeing, professional joy and a culture of mutual respect. Celebrate achievement, diversity and service within the school community. Embed continuous improvement, reflective practice and collective responsibility for excellence.