About the role

Working with and supporting the Headteacher in key school leadership and management areas to secure and sustain excellence in teaching and learning and consistently achieve high standards in pupil outcomes.

Main Responsibilities

Establishing and promote the expectations, vision, ethos of The Arbours Primary Academy and DRET which enables everyone to work collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding, celebrate success and accept responsibility for outcomes

Demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning and to support the Headteacher in moving all staff to consistently good/outstanding teaching.

Work with the Headteacher to ensure the school’s accountability to a wide range of stakeholders, particularly parents, carers, governors and the DfE; ensuring pupils enjoy and benefit from a high quality of education and promoting a collective responsibility within the whole school community.

Formulate the aims, objectives of the schools and establishing the policies through which they are to be achieved

As a leader, to demonstrate strategic vision and planning, setting high expectations and monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of learning outcomes

Take a lead in improving teaching and learning, curriculum and assessment

Lead in a core subject area and oversee subject leaders across the curriculum

Provide leadership which promotes high standards of attainment, behaviour and attendance.

Support the Headteacher and the school governing body to enable it to meet its responsibilities and liaison with outside agencies and taking on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined.

Plan, that effective systems are in place to identify and meet the needs of the school and that these systems are co-ordinated, monitored, evaluated and reviewed.

Provide professional leadership and management of Teaching and Learning throughout the school

Work across the Academy Trust to develop best practice

Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified teacher status
• Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD

Desirable

• Can clearly demonstrate preparation for a Leadership position through relevant professional development such as NPQML/NPQS

Salary & Benefits

TLR2.1 £3,527

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

An excellent provision for your professional development and Leadership Development programme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Rewards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform

• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.