Deputy Head

The Deputy Headteacher (Academic), under the direction of the Head of Primary, will take a major role in
leading the academic team in developing the curriculum, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning,
robust assessment and effective transition to secondary school.

KEY DUTIES OF THE DEPUTY HEAD (ACADEMIC and ADMINISTRATIVE) ROLE:

A. Safeguarding Duties

• Be fully aware of the principles of safeguarding as they apply to vulnerable children in relation to

the role;

• Ensure that the designated member of staff for child protection is made aware and kept fully

informed of any concerns which the senior teacher may have in relation to safeguarding and/or
child protection.

B. Teaching and Learning

• Model excellence in all areas of teaching including: planning, differentiation, feedback and

assessment;

• Establish, in conjunction with the Head of Primary, the mentoring and induction programme for

new teachers.

• Be responsible with the Primary Leadership Team for improving the quality of teaching and

learning across the school;

• Promote the school’s approach of High Performance Learning;

• Drive improvements in children’s progress rates throughout the school and promote high levels

of achievement for all;

• Ensure consistent and accurate records including assessment are maintained throughout the

school and statutory and school policies are met;

• Provide leadership, development and management of the teaching and learning of all pupils;

• Model excellence in all areas of teaching including planning, teaching, marking, behaviour and

assessment;

• Provide excellent coaching and mentoring for both new and experienced teachers;

• Develop and monitor a broad, balanced and relevant curriculum, which is accessible to all pupils