Deputy Head in Bradford-on-Avon

Core Purpose of the Role

The Deputy Headteacher will provide outstanding operationalleadership, working in close partnership with the Headteacher to secure thecontinuous improvement of the school.

By managing day-to-day school systems, policies, and momentum, the Deputy Headteacher will enable the Headteacher tofocus effectively on long-term strategic direction.

The successful candidatewill balance senior leadership with a two-day weekly teaching commitment, modellingclassroom excellence and driving a shared, child-centred vision across theschool.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Leadership, Partnership & Strategic Alignment
• Co-pilotlong-term strategy alongside the Headteacher to shape the futuredirection of the school.
• Translateoverarching vision into measurable, actionable targets within the School Improvement Plan.
• Presentstrategic plans jointly to the Governing Body for approval, constructive scrutiny, and review.
• Actas a visible, collaborative leader who unifies staff behind theschool's core mission and values.
• Energeticand enthusiastic leader possessing the strength of character tomaintain a rigorous focus on school improvement.
• Improve Parental Engagement. Work with numerousoutside agencies to benefit our families.
• Driveand champion the school’s broader community presence by leadinghigh-profile events (e. g.

May Fayre, concerts) and fostering strategicpartnerships with LA Hub and cluster schools.

• Lead Professional for Educational Support Assessments.
• 2. Operational Management & Policy Control
• Leaddaily school operations, ensuring efficient, calm, and safe day-to-dayrunning of the school site.
• Create, review, and implement robust, child-centred whole-school policies thatmeet statutory requirements.
• Absorboperational pressures proactively, giving the Headteacher thenecessary space for strategic oversight.
• Maintainhigh standards of pupil behaviour and well-being through consistentoperational leadership.
• Effectivelydealing with difficult conversations, when necessary, with allstakeholders.
• 3. Curriculum, Performance & Student Outcomes
• Analyseprimary performance metrics and pupil data to pivot teachingstrategies and elevate outcomes.
• Oversee Early Years and primary curriculum policies, ensuring they align withand support the broader school vision.
• Evaluatethe quality of teaching and learning across the school, providingfeedback and mentoring to staff.
• Workon developing best practice pedagogy across the school, from Nurseryto Year 6.
• 4. Teaching Commitment & Modelling Excellence
• Fulfila two-day weekly teaching commitment, maintaining an outstandingstandard of primary practice.
• Modelexemplary classroom teaching, formative assessment, and behaviourmanagement for colleagues.
• Staydeeply connected to pupil progress and classroom realities throughdirect teaching experience.
• Activelycontribute to the wider life of the school through events, concerts, and collaborative initiatives with our LA Hub and cluster schools.
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