Head Teacher

1. To fulfil all the requirements and duties as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document relating to the Conditions of Employment of Headteachers.

2. To work within the Headteachers’ Standards (2020).

3. To promote and safeguard the welfare of all children and young people within the school, by ensuring that the school’s policies and procedures relating to safeguarding children and child protection are fully implemented and followed by all staff; resources are allocated to allow staff to discharge their responsibilities; and that staff, pupils, parents and others feel able to raise concerns and that these are addressed sensitively and effectively.

Job Purpose

1. Provide visible and proactive strategic leadership.

2. Sustain John Clifford School’s strategic direction, in partnership with the Local Governing Body and through consultation with the school community.

3. Uphold and promote the school’s ethos and values, whilst helping all our children be the best that they can be as set out by the John Clifford Promises.

4. Promote positive and respectful relationships across the school community, and a safe, orderly and inclusive environment.

5. Uphold ambitious educational standards which prepare pupils from all backgrounds for their next phase of education and life.

6. Provide a safe environment where students can be happy and receive the care, guidance and support that they need to succeed.

7. Maintain our culture of high staff professionalism.

8. Work closely with families and the wider local community.

Key Responsibilities

1. Directly lead and manage the school’s Senior Leadership Team.

2. Agree strategic targets with the Local Governing Body and deliver on the strategic priorities.

3. Produce and implement the School’s Improvement Plan and school self-evaluation, leading a robust approach to self-evaluation.

4. Ensure that the school complies with all Health and Safety requirements.

5. Maintain strong data analysis to ensure that tracking and intervention is rigorous and having an impact.

6. Sustain a wide, current knowledge and understanding of education systems to secure excellent teaching.

7. Work closely with the central Trust team to ensure efficient school operations.

8. Contribute to the wider educational community, including through the Trust.

9. Maintain the commitment to and oversee the management of our Enhanced Provision Unit (The Hive).

Working with Pupils

1. Provide a safe, calm and caring environment, focused on safeguarding pupils and developing their exemplary behaviour in the school and in wider society.

2. Promote ambitious standards for all pupils, overcoming disadvantage and advancing equality.

3. Lead the raising of student achievement and attainment in all aspects of school life.

4. Ensure the wellbeing of all pupils in school. Read more