Job Description: Head Teacher

Last update: December 2016 (HR)

Job Description

Job Title: Head Teacher

Responsible To: Board of Directors

Job Summary

The Head Teacher will be responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school. They will provide effective, dynamic and inspirational leadership in order that every child is able to fulfil their true potential. The Head Teacher is expected to:

1. Lead and manage the school

2. Ensure the achievement of the best possible educational standards

3. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children

4. Achieve a minimum of ‘good’ at Ofsted inspection

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Accountability for the teaching and learning within the school;
  • Leadership and continuous development of all staff members in the performance of their work by, for example, providing clear expectations and guidance;
  • Ensure job descriptions and performance management for all staff are based on clear

roles and responsibilities, reviewed at least annually and are consistent with current

conditions of employment;

  • Manage your own personal professional development whilst ensuring a good work/life balance;
  • Lead in the design, implementation, monitoring and development of an age appropriate curriculum, which inspires and engages all pupils and ensure that pupils receive an effective and appropriate education according to their individual needs and abilities;
  • Ensure that the behaviour management policy of the school is implemented consistently

and is effective;

  • Ensure the school’s policies and procedures are relevant and up to date;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to being part of the therapeutic community and promotes community cohesion;
  • Promote a culture of encouragement, support and challenge in order for each student to achieve their full potential and strive for the best possible educational standards
  • Promote creativity, innovation and the use of appropriate new technologies to achieve

excellence;

  • Keep up to date with developments in subject areas, new resources, methods and national objectives;
  • Ensure the school premises are fit for purpose; maintain sound procedures for the security, supervision and maintenance of the school ensuring that all health and safety regulations are met;
  • Ensure a consistent and continuous focus on student assessment andachievement, using appropriate data and benchmarks to set, monitor, track and evaluateindividual student progressand communicate this effectively;
  • Promote improvement strategies as appropriate;
  • Regularly and effectively communicate the progress of each student’s learning and development torelevant professionals and stakeholders such as Social Workers, the Board of Directors, educational psychologists, parents and others as appropriate;
  • Demonstrate a sound understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in line with appropriate legislation and company policies, and ensure all staff and volunteers share this commitment;
  • Undertake other such duties as may be reasonably expected as a Head teacher.