Position Overview
Our Head of School will support the Executive Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team in the creation and implementation of a distinctly Christian vision. They will embed the Trust and School visions into every area of the role and will challenge and support others in achieving the same.
They will promote the need for pupils to actively engage in Excellence, Exploration and Encouragement and support LAAT’s belief that all children need to flourish in a creative environment that allows them to become all that God intended.
In our Trust, a Head of School provides professional leadership and is responsible for the efficient day‑to‑day management of the School as part of LAAT, leading the school community in promoting positive attitudes to learning throughout the whole community.
The Head of School will work collaboratively as part of the wider Trust, with the understanding that it is one organisation working in partnership to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils. The postholder may be required to work in any of the Trust schools as directed by the Deputy Chief Executive and in consultation with the Executive Headteacher.
Key Accountabilities
* Creating the future of the Trust Schools.
* Embed the Trust vision across the School.
* Work with the Executive Headteacher, local board and community to create a local vision for the School which is consistent with the Trust vision and values.
* Motivate others to create a shared learning culture and positive climate.
* Support the Executive Headteacher in implementing the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans.
* Develop school structures with the Executive Headteacher to maximise resources and where required, support and promote cross‑working across schools within the Trust.
* Support regular opportunities for cross‑school and cross‑leadership working to maximise strengths and develop further joint working.
Teaching and Learning
* Support curriculum development and innovation to ensure a vibrant, locally relevant and engaging curriculum is in place.
* Ensure the continuous and consistent focus on pupils’ achievement, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress.
* Establish creative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching.
* Set high expectations and set stretching targets for the school community.
* Monitor, evaluate and review school practices and promote improvement strategies.
* Robustly tackle under‑performance.
Operations & Resources
With the Operations Partner, manage the school environment efficiently and effectively to ensure that it meets the needs of the curriculum. Ensure that the range, quality and use of all available resources is monitored, evaluated and reviewed to improve the quality of education for all students and provide value for money.
Leadership Development
Display and live out Leadership Behaviours that act as a beacon of excellence for others and support the Trust values. Working within Trust policies and supported by the Colleague Services Partner, ensure the maintenance of effective strategies and procedures for staff induction, professional development and performance review.
Promote and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others. Ensure clear delegation of tasks and responsibilities so that teams and individuals undertake effective planning, allocation, support and evaluation of work.
Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own development. Maintain a consistent and continuous focus on the development of staff and students.
Acknowledge responsibilities and celebrate achievements of teams and individuals to promote a positive, successful culture across the school. Actively manage own workload, setting a good example to others to allow a genuine culture of work/life balance.
Attend training and development courses as prescribed by and required by the Trust.
Strategic Partnerships and Community
* Primary contact for parents and carers.
* Support and promote positive strategies for challenging any prejudice.
* Treat people equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school culture in line with the Trust’s ethos, values and Code of Conduct.
* Ensure that the school collaborates with other agencies to promote the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of students and their families.
* Support the development and implementation of a curriculum that reflects the richness and diversity of the school’s communities.
* Ensure a range of community‑based learning experiences are available.
* Collaborate with other agencies to ensure pupil and community needs are met.
* Develop and implement strategies to ensure strong community links are established and maintained.
* Support and lead joint community events that promote the ethos of the Trust.
* Market and promote schools and the Trust via social media and other communications.
Safeguarding
* Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Ensure that the school is a safe place for children, ensuring that all safeguarding procedures are of the highest standard.
* Oversee the recording and management of safeguarding concerns and ensure compliance with statutory guidance.
* Oversee the management of the Single Central Record (SCR).
* Ensure consistent and thorough procedures and practices of all staff in relation to safeguarding of all children, including liaison with outside agencies.
Equal Opportunities & Health & Safety
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies, LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures. All employees must follow the academy’s Safeguarding Policy and safeguard and promote the welfare of children during their work.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
What the School Offers
As a Church of England primary school within the Diocese of Lincoln, our vision and values are grounded in the Christian faith. We enable our children to be the best that they can be, through our vision of “Inspire Believe Achieve” rooted in the belief that “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13.
We set the highest expectations of children in both learning and conduct, teach respect, kindness and compassion and encourage our children to face challenges with hope, courage and perseverance. Working in partnership with parents, carers, governors and the LAAT Trust, we foster an atmosphere where children can express their individuality and be rewarded and celebrated.
Our curriculum is knowledge‑rich, prepares students for 21st‑century challenges and supports their physical and mental wellbeing through a detailed PSHE curriculum and pastoral support. We celebrate diversity, demonstrate inclusivity and believe every member of our community deserves equality of opportunity and achievement.
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