About this role
Principle Responsibilities
Leadership
Assist the Executive Headteacher, Head of Site and Deputies in the leadership and management of the school
Deputise for the Deputy Heads in their absence
To work with the leadership team to develop the SIP and SEF
To take a strategic lead on one or more areas of the SIP, be accountable for the outcomes in the area, track progress towards the action plan and reporting progress to the leadership team, Executive Head, Head of Site and Governors
Reporting to stakeholders including completing MERly (12weekly) analysis of performance data to the Governing Body
To work as a budget holder
Take day to day responsibilities for the operational running of the school as part of a distributed leadership platform
Line manage Pathway Leads- ensuring the operational aspects of pathway leadership are adhered to and data is gathered effectively through rigorous and timely QA
Analyse outcomes from ongoing quality assurance of teaching and learning (including assessment, recording, planning and reporting) - drawing trends, areas of strength, development and measuring impact. Responding to internal and external scrutiny and working strategically to ensure outcomes are outstanding across the school
Reporting attainment and pupil information to statutory bodies,ensuring compliancefor government directed assessment and delivery e.g. EYFS, Engagement Model
Develop and update policy, practice and Handbooks as required
Stay updated with research led practice in Education and aspects of SEND
Deliver inset and training to staff across the school. Monitor impact of CPD provided and identify area of need for individuals, teams and the full staff body
Undertake the duties of an EVC
Undertake training as DSL and where delegated by the Headteacher or Head of Pastoral Care support with safeguarding concerns
Adopt a research-based approach informing own and whole school leadership practice to ensure high quality provision and outcomes for pupils with complex SEND needs
Teaching and Learning
In a reduced teaching capacity work alongside a partner teacher to lead and manage a class team
Identifyand adopt the most effective teaching approaches for pupils with a range of complex SEN
Model expertly informed practice through semiformal and informal approaches
Monitor teaching and learning activities to meet the needs of pupils with SEND, ensuring learning is tailored and ‘sticky’ and supports pupils to prepare for adulthood
Plan and deliver effective sequences of lessons and generate medium- and long-term plans to support this
Identify and teach skills that will develop pupils' ability to engage, make choice, be independent and functional
Apply and demonstrate a range of appropriate teaching methods as recognised by the school and best practice research
Behaviour and Safety
To personify the ethos of Brackenfield as a ‘take care’ school- where we are always kind and take care of each other
Respond to behaviour policies, protocols and plans and with regards to individual students
Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in kindness and mutual respect, supporting the dignity of our pupils. Establish an environment for the support and promotion of effective co and self-regulation
Manage effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to engage, inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Maintain good relationships with pupils, staff and parents
Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour, which are expected of pupils and staff
Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self and co-regulation and independence of all learners and staff
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures
Be responsible for writing and updating personal risk assessment for pupils
Work in line with the school’s attachment aware best practise model
Team Working and Collaboration
Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school
Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them
Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil
Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school
Recording and Assessment
Accurately access pupil progress
Set effective and meaningful Personal Learning Intentions (PLIs) for class pupils, moderate PLIs school wide
Through data dialogue- collect and interpret key data for pupils for PLIs, age related attainment, attendance, wellbeing (J2L) ,sensory (Sensory Toolkit), communication (Speech and Language) and behaviour
Complete quality annotation and/or marking to support accurate assessment
Update the leadership team on the impact of the curriculum on pupil progress
Have a firm understanding of complex learning needs and the importance of personalised and relevant curriculum targeted to prepare all learners for adulthood
Attend meetings and consultation evenings and keep parents informed about their child's progress
Standards and Quality Assurance
Support the aims and ethos of the school
Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance adhering to the code of conduct
Attend and participate in open evenings and school events
Uphold the school's behaviour policy
Participate in staff training and development
Attend team and staff meetings
Develop links with Governors, LEAs and neighbouring schools
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Other duties that the Executive Headteacher may from time to time ask the post-holder to perform and which fall into school teachers’ terms and conditions