Primary Leader

About The Role

The specific roles and responsibilities of the successful applicant will be agreed following their appointment. To assist the Primary Principal in leading and managing the school by:

• Contributing to formulating and reviewing the Academy Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the Academy.
• Involvement in the overall leadership and management of the academy and helping to establish a school culture that is both nurturing and rigorous.
• Working closely with the Primary Principal in creating the academy’s ethos for teaching and learning, including driving high standards and expectations.
• Consistently demonstrating high standards of personal integrity, loyalty, discretion and professionalism.
• Ensuring the safeguarding of all pupils and that the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff is promoted and maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• To be an outstanding leader across the Primary.
• To lead, develop and manage a phase or phases within the school ensuring consistency across the year groups.
• To support the Primary Principal and other leaders in setting high standards of teaching and learning across your Phase(s) and to monitor the impact of teaching and learning activities on the attainment and progress made by all pupils.
• To contribute to the strategic improvement plan, including monitoring and implementation and updating the academy’s self-evaluation.
• To work with the Primary Principal to provide effective organisation and management of the school and seek ways to improve organisational structures and functions based on rigorous self-evaluation.
• To work with the Primary Principal to ensure the academy, people and resources within it are well organised and managed to provide an efficient, effective and safe learning environment.

Outcomes and Activities

• Provide an example of ‘excellence’ as a leading classroom practitioner and inspire and motivate other staff as well as sharing expertise with others.
• Work with the Primary Principal and other leaders to sustain high expectations and excellent practice in teaching and learning throughout your Phase(s).
• Be an exemplary Instructional Coach and plan and implement effective mentoring and coaching practices to ensure the needs of all pupils are met.
• Create a climate for learning within teams and support the notion that all teachers are also learners.
• Support developments and initiatives to improve standards in English and Mathematics as well as access to the wider curriculum across the school.
• Produce/contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual and groups of pupils.
• Work with teaching staff to develop plans and processes for the classroom with measurable results and evaluate those results to make improvements in student achievement.
• Implement and adhere to the academy’s behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils is maintained at all times.
• Participate in preparing pupils for external examinations, including booster classes and Easter school.
• Provide regular feedback for staff in a way that recognises excellent practice and supports their progress against professional and performance appraisal objectives resulting in a tangible impact on pupils' learning and achievement.
• Maintain a teaching timetable, modelling outstanding practice in terms of classroom teaching, preparation, marking and assessment.

Academy Culture

• Support the academy’s values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures.
• Help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships.
• Help develop a culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement.
• To be active in issues of pupil welfare and support.
• Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professionals in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required.

Other

• Undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development.
• Undertake training to be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the line manager or Primary Principal.

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

About Us

We are a mixed all-through school that caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.

Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 73% of those being a top 3rd university.

We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide.

Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.