DEPUTY HEAD of KING'S ST. ALBAN'S - The King's School

REGIA SCHOLA
Deputy Head of King’s St. Alban’s
The following job description for the Deputy Head builds upon discussions held during the Spring Term, 2000. It is partly informed by the
Teacher Training Agency’s National Standards for Headteachers. It is envisaged that the rôle will develop in response to the appointee’s
strengths and professional development needs.
The job description was last revised in January 2011.
Introduction
• The Deputy Head will assist the Headteacher in providing professional leadership for the School that secures its success and
improvement, ensuring high quality education for all its pupils and improved standards of learning and achievement. S/he will
play a significant part in creating and maintaining a productive, disciplined learning environment and take key responsibilities in
relation to the day-to-day management, organisation and administration of the School.
• The Deputy Head will be a confident and effective communicator, command the respect of pupils, parents and staff, be an
efficient administrator, uphold the best traditions and ethos of the School and have the imagination and vision to help the School
meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. S/he will have a key rôle in advising the Head and also in ensuring the School
communicates well with parents.
• To enable the Deputy Head to carry out his/her duties and responsibilities, the School will provide adequate physical, financial and
time resources. The School will also support the professional development of the Deputy Head including, if required, in the skills of
management practice.
The Deputy Head’s main duty is to support the Headteacher in the management of King’s St. Alban’s through:
• Provision of clear leadership to the King’s St. Alban’s community.
• Playing an active part in the pastoral care and discipline of the pupils.
• Advising on staffing issues; playing a full part in the appointment, induction and mentoring of new staff.
• Managing the School’s Staff Review and Development scheme and acting as a lead reviewer within it.
• Managing the School’s Reporting System.
• Acting as the School’s Health and Safety Officer – ensuring appropriate risk assessment, first aid provision and fire safety etc.
• Assisting in ensuring effective liaison with parents.
• Deputising for the Headteacher when necessary.
The Deputy Head’s responsibilities are outlined below.
Organisation and management of:
• Production of the School timetable.
• School Prefect System.
• Pupil travel arrangements, including induction and care of those new to bus/train travel.
• Staff Duties.
• King’s St. Alban’s Open Mornings (for prospective parents) and Open Afternoon (for current parents).
• School stationery budget and supplies.
• Classroom furniture and equipment.
• School photographs.
• King’s St. Alban’s involvement in the King’s Fête.
• King’s St. Alban’s involvement in the King’s Charity Walk.
• Parents v Children end of Year Six Games Evening and Barbecue.
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