Role Title: Deputy Director of School: Science and Environment TLR 2c Full Time, Hours in line with Statutory

requirements

Typically reports to Director of Academic Science and Environment School:

Purpose of the role (job statement) To assist the Governors and Headteacher in creating, establishing and delivering a vision for the school to ensure that every child succeeds. To assist the Director of Academic School in raising achievement, leading, developing and managing a high standard of provision for learners needs, with a team of staff. To ensure that young people leave Stretford High School with the necessary skills and qualifications to be able to succeed. Principal Responsibilities The person appointed, in addition to carrying out key duties particularly assigned by the Headteacher, alongside core standards expected of a professional teacher with QTS, shall1. Assist in the implementation of the aims and objectives of the school. 2. Maintain and develop the distinctive ethos and character of the school in accordance with the directions given by the Governors and subject thereto direction given by the Headteacher. 3. Be as visible and accessible as possible throughout the school day to provide encouragement and support for students learning and, drive an ongoing focus on the schools distinctive ethos and high expectations. 4. Assist the Director of School in ensuring high quality learning, teaching and assessment takes place within this academic school. 5. To assist the Director of School in leading curriculum development for learning/leading sub qualification areas 6. Work effectively with the Director of school to ensure coordinated, high quality leadership, management and strategic planning of the academic school occurs to promote achievement. 7. Develop and enhance the teaching practice of others by providing regular feedback for subject colleagues in a way which recognises outstanding practice and supports their progress against performance management objectives resulting in a tangible impact on learning. 8. Ensure the health and safety of colleagues and young people within the academic school. 9. Carry out any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by the Head Teacher. The postholder is entitled to a break of reasonable length in the course of each school day. Additional Specific Responsibilities Strategic Planning: To assist the director of school in creating a subject development plan which contributes positively to the achievement of the school improvement plan and which actively involves all subject teachers in its design and execution. To contribute to the coordination and impact of the schools STEM project. Curriculum Development: Keep up to date with national developments within relevant subject area. To assist the Director of School in leading curriculum development for learning and engage staff in the creation, consistent implementation and improvement of schemes of work which encapsulate key school learning strategies. Assist the Director of School in developing Assessment for Learning. Quality Assurance: To assist the Director of School in ensuring all subject staff understand, and are actively implementing, the key aspects of the Schools behaviour and inclusion policies, for effective learning to take place. Assist the Director of School in evaluating the standards of teaching and learning in line with the procedures in the School self evaluation policy and use this analysis to take action to improve further the

Staffing: Promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations. Participate in recruitment procedure for the school, to recruit/retain staff. Ensure that new staff are effectively inducted to the school via school procedures. To work with Assistant Headteacher: learning

Innovation, Coaching and Enrichment to ensure that staff are aware of and employ innovative learning strategies effectively and consistently.

quality of teaching and learning. Support the Director of School in establishing and implementing clear policies and practice for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement and to assist students in setting targets for further improvement. Resources: Assist the Director of School in ensuring that resources are maintained and utilised effectively and creatively. Ensure that all learning spaces, classrooms and corridors related to this academic school are presented in an appropriate, tidy and safe manner.

Communication: Assist the Director of School in ensuring that learner/learning information is gathered and provided and communicated effectively and regularly with relevant stakeholders. Assist the Director of School in ensuring that learning information is collected, liason takes place with Academic Admin support, and learning data is effectively used and present assessment and examination data to inform improvement. Ensure that all learning spaces, classrooms and corridors related to this academic school promote learning effectively and celebrate achievement. Learner Development: Contribute to and develop extra-curricular enriching activities. Assist the Director of School in identifying students who are underachieving and, where necessary, aid the creation and implementation of effective intervention plans to ensure effective and personalised support for learning for all students in the department. Elicit the support of all parents and carers as active partners in childrens learning Develop and implement strategies that enable all students to become more effective learners To work with Assistant Headteacher: learning Innovation, Coaching and Enrichment to ensure the academic school contributes effectively to the whole school coaching, enrichment and innovation programmes. Indicative qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience

Additional: Lead the Academic School in the absence of the Director. Contribute to a programme of engagement activities to promote learning in partnership schools and the wider community. To play a full part in the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos, encourage and ensure staff and students follow this example. Promote and celebrate the achievements of all students within the department. To lead the development of effective subject links with other schools and the community. Effective promotion of the Academic School at Open Days/Evenings and other events. To actively promote the development of effective subject links with external agencies.

Will hold relevant first degree/equivalent with PGCE and QTS or education degree/equivalent with QTS. Masters degree/equivalent, Leading from Middle, Leadership pathways is desirable. Will have evidence of skills in engaging, motivating and inspiring young people and adults to learn. Will have evidence of skills in learning, teaching, assessment methods in line with those set out in core standards expected of a professional teacher. Will have knowledge and experience of leading a subject/department for young people aged 11-16, preferably to GCSE/BTEC level. An outstanding track record in teaching recent grade 1 lessons, demonstrating significant learning impact is desirable. Will have evidence of personal commitment to and impact of developing fellow professionals. J Haseldine

JD Created March 2011