Job Description
Job description
Gladstone Park Primary School, as member of the Anthem Schools Trust family of schools, is an ambitious and friendly large primary school in the heart of Brent, North London.
At Gladstone, we are a culturally diverse school, where we enable all children to maximise their potential and create a school where pupils develop as confident, resilient and emotionally literate individuals, fully prepared for their future life.
We wholeheartedly promote a stimulating and positive learning environment where all our children feel happy, safe and valued as individuals.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to support the pupils at Gladstone Park, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We welcome requests to visit to our school to experience first hand the amazing atmosphere of Gladstone Park Primary, and to get a taste of how rewarding your work will be. Please do contact us directly with any such requests.
Main duties and responsibilities
Job purpose:
1. To fulfil the professional responsibilities of an assistant headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
The assistant headteacher will support the headteacher and deputy headteacher in:
Providing professional leadership and management of the school
Leading strategic development of the school
Implementing strategies for school improvement
Ensuring effective and efficient organisation and administration of the school
Creating a stimulating, nurturing, happy, safe and productive learning environment that is engaging and fulfilling for all students
Ensuring the curriculum is broad, balanced and underpinned by the trust principles of curriculum design
2. Strategic direction and shaping the future
Under the direction of the headteacher or deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will:
Contribute to the development of the school in support of its vision and ethos
Demonstrate the school’s values in everyday work and practice
Support practice that promotes and sustains continuous improvement in the school
Support and promote robust systems for safeguarding, pastoral care and personalised learning are followed to ensure every child feels valued and is known and supported during their time at the school
Support members of the school community to create a positive and stimulating learning environment, making full use of their skills and talents
Ensure that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource management
Support management and development of all school resources
Contribute to Anthem and the schools within it
Assist with the evaluation of school performance and identification of priorities for continuous improvement
Work with the Anthem Community Council to promote and implement the strategic vision, values and ethos to students, staff, governors, parents and the wider community
Teach high-quality lessons as a model of best practice across the school
3. Leading teaching and learning
Under the direction of the headteacher or the deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will:
Contribute to leading and managing teaching and learning to secure the highest possible and sustainable levels of progress and attainment
Ensure that the curriculum delivered:
- Is based on excellence for all
- Meets statutory requirements
- Meets the school’s and Trust’s education vision and principles
- Meets the needs of all students
- Is supported by teaching of the highest quality
Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on students’ achievement, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in every student’s learning
Ensure a culture and ethos of challenge and support where all students achieve success and become engaged in their learning
Ensure strategies for inclusion, diversity and curriculum access are in place and embedded
Implement strategies that secure high standards of behaviour and attendance
Teach regularly, ensuring the lessons are of a high-quality across the school
Monitor and evaluate the curriculum for both quality and value for money
Ensure students feel happy, safe, and supported, and have all barriers to their learning and progress addressed/removed
Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice
Promote improvement strategies and provide inspiration and strategic leadership to the teaching team to ensure that the school delivers the highest standards of teaching and learning
Demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set stretching targets for the whole school community
Provide strategic leadership of the use of assessment and data systems used in the school and ensure that on-going teacher assessments are secure and robust
4. Leading and managing staff
Under the direction of the headteacher or the deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will:
Ensure that organisational structure reflects the school’s values, and enables management processes to work effectively
Develop, implement and monitor clear, evidenced-based improvement plans and policies for the development of the school and its facilities
Ensure that policies and practices take account of national and local circumstances and Anthem policies and initiatives
Recruit, retain and deploy staff appropriately
Demonstrate commitment to good worklife balance through modelling good practice and considering the impact of decision on workload across the school workforce
Lead and motivate others and generate effective working relationships at all levels
Maximise the contribution of all staff to improve the quality of education provided and standards achieved
Ensure staff performance is managed in line with school and Anthem performance management policies and procedures
Ensure access to effective induction, training and appropriate professional development opportunities
5. Financial, compliance and facilities management
Under the direction of the headteacher or the deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will:
Support the management of the school’s finances and resources to ensure maximum benefit for students
Support with the management of the school site, its buildings, equipment and grounds
Provide inputs to development of the annual and projected yearly budgets for approval by Anthem
Assist with setting appropriate priorities for expenditure and allocation of funds
Ensure that the accommodation provides a positive and safe environment which promotes wellbeing and high achievement for everyone at the school
Ensure effective financial administration and audit control
Ensure full compliance with Anthem policies and procedures, regulatory frameworks and statutory duties
6. Partnerships
Under the direction of the headteacher or the deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will:
Promote a school culture and curriculum which fulfils the requirements of the local community and the vision of the school
Identify opportunities to invite parents and carers, community figures, businesses and other organisations into the school to enrich the school and its value to the wider community
Identify and develop strong partnerships and relationships with other local schools
Secure strong links with all external agencies who support the school’s development
Collaborate with other Anthem academies to share best practice and to promote the development of staff through mentoring, sharing best practice and promoting the development of staff through mentoring and sharing resources, to the benefit of all schools
Collaborate with the Local Authority and other agencies to promote the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of students and their families
Work closely with Anthem and the Local Governing Body to ensure successful outcomes for the school
Engage across other areas of Anthem’s work
We highly encourage and welcome visits to the school, as they provide a valuable opportunity to experience our vibrant learning environment first-hand.
This job description will be supported by the school improvement plan which will identify key distinct tasks and responsibilities for this role in the school year. These will be derived from ongoing school self-evaluation and other local/national priorities. The postholder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the school’s policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding procedures.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Gladstone Park Primary School, as member of the Anthem Schools Trust family of schools, is an ambitious and friendly large primary school in the heart of Brent, North London.
At Gladstone, we are a culturally diverse school, where we enable all children to maximise their potential and create a school where pupils develop as confident, resilient and emotionally literate individuals, fully prepared for their future life.
We wholeheartedly promote a stimulating and positive learning environment where all our children feel happy, safe and valued as individuals.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to support the pupils at Gladstone Park, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We welcome requests to visit to our school to experience first hand the amazing atmosphere of Gladstone Park Primary, and to get a taste of how rewarding your work will be. Please do contact us directly with any such requests.
Main duties and responsibilities
Job purpose:
1. To fulfil the professional responsibilities of an assistant headteacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
The assistant headteacher will support the headteacher and deputy headteacher in:
Providing professional leadership and management of the school
Leading strategic development of the school
Implementing strategies for school improvement
Ensuring effective and efficient organisation and administration of the school
Creating a stimulating, nurturing, happy, safe and productive learning environment that is engaging and fulfilling for all students
Ensuring the curriculum is broad, balanced and underpinned by the trust principles of curriculum design
2. Strategic direction and shaping the future
Under the direction of the headteacher or deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will:
Contribute to the development of the school in support of its vision and ethos
Demonstrate the school’s values in everyday work and practice
Support practice that promotes and sustains continuous improvement in the school
Support and promote robust systems for safeguarding, pastoral care and personalised learning are followed to ensure every child feels valued and is known and supported during their time at the school
Support members of the school community to create a positive and stimulating learning environment, making full use of their skills and talents
Ensure that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource management
Support management and development of all school resources
Contribute to Anthem and the schools within it
Assist with the evaluation of school performance and identification of priorities for continuous improvement
Work with the Anthem Community Council to promote and implement the strategic vision, values and ethos to students, staff, governors, parents and the wider community
Teach high-quality lessons as a model of best practice across the school
3. Leading teaching and learning
Under the direction of the headteacher or the deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will:
Contribute to leading and managing teaching and learning to secure the highest possible and sustainable levels of progress and attainment
Ensure that the curriculum delivered:
- Is based on excellence for all
- Meets statutory requirements
- Meets the school’s and Trust’s education vision and principles
- Meets the needs of all students
- Is supported by teaching of the highest quality
Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on students’ achievement, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in every student’s learning
Ensure a culture and ethos of challenge and support where all students achieve success and become engaged in their learning
Ensure strategies for inclusion, diversity and curriculum access are in place and embedded
Implement strategies that secure high standards of behaviour and attendance
Teach regularly, ensuring the lessons are of a high-quality across the school
Monitor and evaluate the curriculum for both quality and value for money
Ensure students feel happy, safe, and supported, and have all barriers to their learning and progress addressed/removed
Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice
Promote improvement strategies and provide inspiration and strategic leadership to the teaching team to ensure that the school delivers the highest standards of teaching and learning
Demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set stretching targets for the whole school community
Provide strategic leadership of the use of assessment and data systems used in the school and ensure that on-going teacher assessments are secure and robust
4. Leading and managing staff
Under the direction of the headteacher or the deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will:
Ensure that organisational structure reflects the school’s values, and enables management processes to work effectively
Develop, implement and monitor clear, evidenced-based improvement plans and policies for the development of the school and its facilities
Ensure that policies and practices take account of national and local circumstances and Anthem policies and initiatives
Recruit, retain and deploy staff appropriately
Demonstrate commitment to good worklife balance through modelling good practice and considering the impact of decision on workload across the school workforce
Lead and motivate others and generate effective working relationships at all levels
Maximise the contribution of all staff to improve the quality of education provided and standards achieved
Ensure staff performance is managed in line with school and Anthem performance management policies and procedures
Ensure access to effective induction, training and appropriate professional development opportunities
5. Financial, compliance and facilities management
Under the direction of the headteacher or the deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will:
Support the management of the school’s finances and resources to ensure maximum benefit for students
Support with the management of the school site, its buildings, equipment and grounds
Provide inputs to development of the annual and projected yearly budgets for approval by Anthem
Assist with setting appropriate priorities for expenditure and allocation of funds
Ensure that the accommodation provides a positive and safe environment which promotes wellbeing and high achievement for everyone at the school
Ensure effective financial administration and audit control
Ensure full compliance with Anthem policies and procedures, regulatory frameworks and statutory duties
6. Partnerships
Under the direction of the headteacher or the deputy headteacher, the assistant headteacher will:
Promote a school culture and curriculum which fulfils the requirements of the local community and the vision of the school
Identify opportunities to invite parents and carers, community figures, businesses and other organisations into the school to enrich the school and its value to the wider community
Identify and develop strong partnerships and relationships with other local schools
Secure strong links with all external agencies who support the school’s development
Collaborate with other Anthem academies to share best practice and to promote the development of staff through mentoring, sharing best practice and promoting the development of staff through mentoring and sharing resources, to the benefit of all schools
Collaborate with the Local Authority and other agencies to promote the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural wellbeing of students and their families
Work closely with Anthem and the Local Governing Body to ensure successful outcomes for the school
Engage across other areas of Anthem’s work
We highly encourage and welcome visits to the school, as they provide a valuable opportunity to experience our vibrant learning environment first-hand.
This job description will be supported by the school improvement plan which will identify key distinct tasks and responsibilities for this role in the school year. These will be derived from ongoing school self-evaluation and other local/national priorities. The postholder’s duties must be carried out in compliance with the school’s policies and procedures including child protection and safeguarding procedures.
These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonably determined duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grading of the post.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Assistant Headteacher position is now open for candidates interested in the Teacher Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Teacher Jobs is a plus.
