Strategic Leadership The headteacher will: Establish and sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction together with the governing board and through consultation with the school community. Establish and oversee systems, processes and policies so the school can operate effectively. Identify problems and barriers to school effectiveness, and develop strategies for school improvement that are realistic, timely and suited to the school’s context. Make sure these school improvement strategies are effectively implemented in a realistic, timely and appropriate manner. Monitor progress towards achieving the school’s vision, ethos and aims. Allocate financial resources appropriately, efficiently and effectively. Ensure consideration for workload and wellbeing underpin all decisions. Ensure staff and pupils’ safety and welfare through effective approaches to safeguarding, as part of duty of care. Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct. Serve in the best interests of the school’s pupils. School culture and behaviour The headteacher will: Sustain the school’s ethos and strategic direction in partnership with those responsible for governance and through consultation with the school community. Maintain a culture where pupils experience a positive and enriching school life Foster the welcoming and supportive atmosphere of the school. Ensure that all principles of safeguarding and child protection are embedded within all aspects of the school. Promote high standards of attendance for pupils and staff. Uphold educational standards in order to prepare pupils from all backgrounds for their next phase of education and life. Ensure a culture of staff professionalism. Encourage high standards of behaviour from pupils, built on rules and routines that are understood by staff and pupils and clearly demonstrated by all adults in school. Use consistent and fair approaches to managing behaviour, in line with the school’s behaviour policy. Headteacher’s Professional Development The headteacher will: Keep up to date with developments in education. Seek training and continuing professional development to meet needs. Engage in the statutory Headteacher Appraisal process, including securing external review. Governance, accountability and working in partnership The headteacher will: Understand and welcome the role of effective governance, including accepting responsibility. Ensure that staff understand their professional responsibilities and are held to account. Ensure the school effectively and efficiently operates within the required regulatory frameworks and meets all statutory duties. Work successfully with other schools and organisations. Maintain working relationships with fellow professionals and colleagues to improve educational outcomes for all pupils. Finance and Resource Management The headteacher will: Prioritise and allocate financial resources appropriately, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness and probity in use of public funds. Ensure that the school operates effectively and efficiently within the required regulatory frameworks and meets all statutory financial duties. Plan, manage and monitor curriculum intent, implementation and impact within the agreed budget, setting appropriate priorities for expenditure. Manage and organise accommodation and facilities efficiently and effectively to ensure that it meets the needs of the curriculum, our pupils and health and safety requirements.