Deputy Head Teacher

Job summary
Salary: L1 to L5 £47,185 - £52,074
Location: St Mary’s Church of England VC Primary School
Address: Clifford Road, Boston Spa, LS23 6DB
Website: https://www.stmaryscofe.org.uk
Email: schooloffice@stmaryscofe.org.uk
Telephone No: 01937 844395
Required From: 01 September 2024
Contract: Permanent, Full-time with class teaching responsibility

Summary
To work with the Headteacher in all aspects of leadership and management and to take responsibility for managing and developing teaching and learning throughout the school.

Responsibilities

St Mary’s Church of England VC Primary School is looking for a passionate, motivated and inspiring leader to join our fantastic family school as a Deputy Headteacher. St Mary’s is an ambitious school, set in the beautiful and picturesque village of Boston Spa. The successful candidate will not only have a vital role to play in supporting the Headteacher in the daily operations but will also contribute significantly to shaping the strategic direction and long term vision of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

• is an exemplary class teacher with a proven track record in school improvement can lead a system and culture of continual improvement and high standards in teaching
  through coaching, team-teaching and demonstrating excellence
• will make a significant positive contribution to the Church Ethos of our school
  has experience of leadership within a primary school setting – year group, phase leader,
  curriculum lead, SENDCo
• has a passion for inclusion and the rights of all children to a high-quality education
  has experience of being a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead or would welcome taking on this role
• is a dedicated and committed individual who has high expectations of themselves, the staff and the pupils
• is a team player who can build effective relationships with children, staff, parents and
  governors
• will take a leading role in monitoring and evaluating school provision related to raising
  standards and achievement

We are part of the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership, a group of local primary schools, and as such we are connected to a strong network who are all committed to work with our partners to raise levels of educational attainment, enjoyment and achievement.

To request an application pack email schooloffice@Stmaryscofe.org.uk

Visits to the school are welcomed by appointment with the Headteacher Please call the school on 01937 844395 to speak with the school office to arrange a visit.

Please visit our school website to learn more about our school https://stmaryscofe.org.uk

Completed applications forms to be returned to schooloffice@Stmatyscofe.org.uk

The closing date is 20 th May at 12 noon

Interviews will be held during w/c 20 th May 2023

St Mary’s Church of England VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting thewell-being of all children, and expects all our staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.

We promote equality and diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Class Teacher

Grade: ECT/MPS
Location: St Mary’s Church of England VC Primary School
Address: Clifford Road, Boston Spa, LS23 6DB
Website: https://www.stmaryscofe.org.uk
Email: schooloffice@stmaryscofe.org.uk
Telephone No: 01937 844395
Required From: 01 September 2024
Contract: Permanent, Full-time with class teaching responsibility

Accountable to: Senior Leadership Team

Purpose of the Role:
To facilitate and encourage learning which enables students to achieve high standards; to
share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of
all students.

The Job Description should be read alongside the range of professional duties of Teachers
as set out in Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. The post holder will be expected to
undertake duties in line with the Teaching Standards for qualified teachers and uphold these
standards in addition to the professional code of the National College for Teaching and
Leadership for England.

Main Duties:
Teaching and Managing Pupil Learning

• Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching
  objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made
  of teaching time.
• Use teaching methods which keep pupils engaged, including stimulating pupils’
  intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good
  use of resources.
• Set high expectations for pupils' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good
  standard of discipline through well-focused teaching and through positive and
  productive relationships.

Planning and Setting Expectations/Pupil Achievement

• Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences
  appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils being taught.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning and motivation. Set clear targets for pupils' learning, building on prior attainment.
• Identify pupils who have special educational needs, and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support. Implement and keep records on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Assessment and Evaluation

• Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment
  for future teaching.
• Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written
  feedback, setting targets for pupils’ progress.
• When applicable, understand the demands expected of pupils in relation to the
  National Curriculum, KS4 and post-16 courses

Safeguarding Pupils
Class teachers will uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of
ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by treating pupils with dignity, building
relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries
appropriate to a teacher’s professional position and having regard for the need to safeguard
pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions.

Relationship with Parents and the Wider community

• Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
• Provide opportunities to develop pupils' understanding by relating their learning to real and work-related examples, recognising that learning takes place outside the
  school context.
• Liaise with agencies responsible for pupils welfare.

Manage Own Performance and Development

• Take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date
  with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects they teach.
• Share corporate responsibility the implementation of school policies and practices.
• Set a good example to the pupils they teach in their presentation and their personal
  conduct.
• Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness.
• Implements and follows school’s child protection policies and procedures.

Managing and Developing Staff and Other Adults 

• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues including,
  where applicable, associate staff.

Managing Resources

• Select and make good use of textbooks, ICT and other learning resources which enable teaching objectives to be met.

We are part of the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership, a group of local primary schools, and
as such we are connected to a strong network who are all committed to work with our
partners to raise levels of educational attainment, enjoyment and achievement.

To request an application pack email schooloffice@Stmaryscofe.org.uk

Visits to the school are welcomed by appointment with the Headteacher Please call the
school on 01937 844395 to speak with the school office to arrange a visit.

Please visit our school website to learn more about our school https://stmaryscofe.org.uk

Completed applications forms to be returned to schooloffice@Stmatyscofe.org.uk

The closing date is 20 th May at 12 noon

Interviews will be held during w/c 20 th Mary 2023

St Mary’s Church of England VC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the well-being of all children, and expects all our staff, volunteers and visitors to
share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring
Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.
We promote equality and diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of
Leeds.