Deputy Principal in Oldham

Location: Oldham

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Recruiter: Oasis Community Learning

Job Hours: Full-time

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Job Description

POST : Deputy Principal

RESPONSIBLE TO: Principal and Oasis Academies Directorate

GRADE: L6 – L10 +Teachers Pension Scheme

DISCLOSURE LEVEL: Enhanced

KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Principal andAcademy Leadership Team; relevant teaching and other associated staff; LA representatives; partner professionals; parents; local community; Oasis Academy Councillors; other Oasis Academies and Oasis Community Learning central staff.

LOCATION: Oasis Academy Limeside

WORKING PATTERN: Full-time and as described in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

JOB PURPOSE:

The strategic leadership and management of learning and pupil development

Curriculum development and innovation so that it meets the needs and aspirations of the pupils

Strategic development of appropriate technologies to enable learning

Leading and managing the systems and processes for pupil care and guidance so that every child is fully included and their needs academic, personal, social and emotional needs and well-being are addressed

Leading and managing effective assessment, recording and reporting systems for pupil progress

Monitor and evaluate the Academy’s progress

Professional development of teachers and associated staff, including supporting them to make effective use of a wide range of data

The post holder will be expected to work in close collaboration and liaison with the Principal and to deputise for the Principal in his/her absence as required.

The post holder is expected to support the Academy’s aims, vision and ethos, have a thorough knowledge of the Academy’s policies and procedures and to reinforce these with all stakeholders where required.

The post holder is expected to monitor and evaluate the specific areas for which s/he is responsible above in the context of the Academy’s ethos and vision.

The post holder shall have the professional duties of a Deputy Principal teacher in accordance with the current DfE’s School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document

and wider responsibilities relating to strategic direction and development, teaching

and learning, leading and managing staff and efficient and effective deployment of staff

and resources in consultation with the Principal.

AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Deputy Principal will:

Support the Principal, through the line management of Middle Leaders and other staff, to lead and manage the Academy towards achieving good and outstanding outcomes for the students, their families, staff and the local community.

Provide information, objective advice and support to the Academy Council to make informed decisions about the development of the Academy and enable it to meet its responsibilities for securing effective teaching and learning and improved standards of achievement

Support the Principal, through the line management of the Middle Leaders and other staff, in creating and developing an organisation in which staff recognise that they are accountable for the success of the Academy

Ensure that an effective information flow is maintained within the Academy in line with the vision, ethos and values of Oasis Community Learning

Present a coherent and accurate account of the Academy’s performance in a form appropriate to a range of audiences

Ensure that parents and pupils are well informed about their achievement and attainment and are able to understand targets for improvement and how to achieve them

Develop and encourage effective relationships between the Academy and the local community and ensue that national and global community links are forged through meaningful relationships, working closely with other schools, settings, and organisations on a local, national and global basis

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Direction and Development

Be a strategic, supportive and pro-active member of the Academy Leadership Team

Play a key role in the development of the Academy as it becomes an innovative, high performing, and emotionally intelligent organisation

Effectively manage an agenda of significant and necessary change to raise standards in all areas of Academy life and support the transformation of the local community

Take the lead and manage specified areas of improvement and development

Make a significant contribution to the strategic development of all areas of the Academy, whether or not holding a direct responsibility for the strategic feature (strategic responsibilities will be reviewed regularly and in support of professional development needs

Develop and maintain Academy policies and practices which promote high achievement and inclusion through effective teaching and learning across the Academy

Play a key role in creating an environment within the Academy where pupils and staff develop and maintain positive attitudes towards each other, teaching and learning, the environment and the community

Use national, local and Academy data effectively to monitor, evaluate and analyse pupil progress, planning and implementing effective intervention to support all pupils to achieve highly, develop self-esteem and to inform Academy policies and practices, expectations and teaching methodologies

Contribute to the Academy Improvement Plan, monitoring schedule, self-evaluation and the cycle of related documentation

Liaise effectively with all stakeholders including parents, Academy Councillors, partner primary and secondary schools, business and community partners and the wider community, as appropriate to designated strategic responsibilities

Network with other Academies and high achieving schools through Oasis Community Learning and other relevant networks; make and host regular visits in order to learn more about the ways that other organisations are effecting change and transformation

Promote and support innovation so that educational outcomes are positively transformed

B. Teaching and Learning

Secure and sustain effective teaching and learning through structured monitoring, evaluation and review processes including liaison with Inspectors, Advisors and Consultants

Contribute to the leadership and development of the curriculum to best reflect the

Academy’s curricular aims and to meet the needs of all pupils;

Work in conjunction with all staff to ensure that there is continuity and progression of learning

Promote extra-curricular activities and out of hours learning which enhance learning opportunities

Adopt a class based teaching commitment within the Academy, when required

Seek opportunities to collaborate with other Academies and high achieving schools through the Oasis Community Learning and other relevant networks to share and develop excellent pedagogies

Promote and support innovative pedagogy

C. Leading and Managing Staff

Line manage Middle Leaders and other staff as directed

Contribute to the leadership and management of teachers and associated staff members working collaboratively to raise pupil achievement and attainment across the Primary Phase and to provide effective support, guidance, challenge and information for all staff within designated areas of responsibility

Take an active role as a Team Leader within the Academy’s appraisal policy in addition to promoting, presenting and providing and Continuous Professional Development opportunities to ensure the professional effectiveness of teaching and associated staff members

Maintain clear expectations, high standards of professionalism and collaboration to meet the Academy Improvement Planning priorities.

Take responsibility, as part of the Academy Leadership Team, for the recruitment of staff and support processes that will enable the Academy to retain staff and, where appropriate, play a leadership and management role in management and succession processes

Provide structured support and assessment for NQTs and other appropriate and related training programmes to enable them to meet the relevant professional teacher standards

Take the lead co-ordination for key aspects of Academy organisation and management

D. Efficient and Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources

Sustain an effective, stimulating and inclusive learning environment for teaching and learning

Deploy accommodation to effectively meet the teaching and learning/pupil needs across the Academy

Ensure a safe working and learning environment through application of appropriate risk assessment and adherence to current Health & Safety regulations

Use appropriate resources, in consultation with the Principal through the line management of the staff, for effective, efficient and safe teaching and learning across the Academy; to include accommodation, agreed budgets, staff, time, courses, development opportunities and IT equipment

Other Duties

The post holder will be subject to performance objectives agreed annually with the panel from Oasis Community Learning and these objectives will be reviewed annually The post holder is expected to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Principal through the line management of staffThe duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed

F. Safeguarding Children

Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding training.

Senior members of staff are required to undertake Safer Recruitment in Education training.

The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the Academy and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Principal through the line management of middle leaders and other staff. The post holder will be expected to have an agreed flexible working pattern to ensure that all relevant functions are fulfilled through direct dialogue with employees, contractors and community members.

The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

Person Specification

Our Purpose

Oasis Academies exists to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for the whole person - academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally and environmentally. Our task is to serve our students as well as to provide a learning hub for the entire community. In this way we will raise aspirations, unlock potential and work to achieve excellence through encouraging a ‘can do’ culture which nurtures confident and competent people.

Oasis Ethos

Our ethos is an expression of our character - it is a statement of who we are and therefore the lens through which we assess all we do. Our work is motivated and inspired by the life, message and example of Christ, which shapes and guides every aspect of each of our schools. This is foundational to our belief that all people are created and loved by God as equal and unique beings, and to our commitment to model inclusion and compassion throughout all the aspects of the life and culture of each Academy community.

For further information, please refer to the Education Charter document which accompanies this job description.

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

*Qualified Teacher Status

*Masters’ Degree

**Working towards NPQH

*Achievement of a Certificated / Nationally recognised leadership qualification

Leadership and management – evidence of experience, skills and knowledge

**Evidence of successful leadership and management in more than one primary school, both in successful and underperforming or challenging circumstances

***Proven record of successful leadership at a senior level including:-

Developing and implementing a vision for improvement and success in current post

Evidence of successful leadership and management in a challenging/underperforming school as a senior leader and able to demonstrate success in raising standards

Current responsibility for the strategic development of teaching and learning/curriculum design or new technologies

Successful innovator and manager of change across the whole school that has impacted upon achievement

Clear and understandable vision and evidence base for new technologies and their capacity to improve teaching and learning

Involvement in the creation of the SEF in current school

Responsibility for development and improvement or sustained performance in current school through significant whole school projects

Effective use and development of a wide range of strategies for managing dis-affection, poor behaviour and under achievement across the school

**Evidence of outstanding classroom practice (evidenced by AST or excellent teacher status and/or Ofsted recognition) with evidence of high achievement in teaching across the Key Stages

**Effective use of Assessment for Learning to engage pupils as partners in their learning

**Experience in several primary schools, both in successful and underperforming or challenging circumstances

**Responsibility for professional development/ mentoring of colleagues

**Experience of employment outside the educational environment

**Development of partnerships with other schools, business and the community

**Experience of working with ITE/GTP providers

***Ability to demonstrate a range of strategies to enhance teaching and learning of ICT

***An understanding of education within a Multicultural/Multi-faith community

***An understanding of Emotional Literacy developments to support learning and teaching

**Knowledge of school finance/ BSF

**Competent use of SIMS packages including Assessment Manager and other related packages

**Ability to train on an analogous package

**Full driving licence

Leadership and management – evidence of experience, skills and knowledge

**Knowledge and understanding of current curriculum thinking and innovation - Curriculum and National strategies and developments that are improving achievement at EYFS, KS1 and KS2

**Knowledge of a variety of learning pathways, the inter-relationships between them and their impact on learning

**A thorough understanding of the Oasis vision, ethos and core values and its relevance to improving achievement and outcomes for young people, their families and the communities the Academy serves

**A firm grasp of educational policy and the implications for the leadership and management of Academies

**Use of national and school assessment and attainment information to improve practice and raise standards

**Use of strategies to promote good pupil relationships and high attainment in an inclusive environment

***Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm as an effective leader and manager who can inspire colleagues

***Excellent communication, presentation and ICT skills

***Excellent interpersonal skills

**Evidence of being a competent leader and manager, able to inspire and motivate all members of the Academy community

**Ability to plan and resource effective interventions to meet curricular objectives

**Ability to use and promote a wide range of teaching methodologies

**Effective behaviour management strategies combined with high expectations of pupils’ behaviour

***Ability to anticipate and solve problems

***Creative and flexible thinker

**Ability to respond positively to constructive criticism

**Ability to deliver constructive criticism

Personal Qualities

***Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

**Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

**Motivation to work with children and young people

**Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people

**Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline

***Have a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.

Personal Values

***A belief that young people can be successful with appropriate support to challenge barriers to learning through:-

Full engagement with inclusive and comprehensive education

An inherent belief in the importance of raising standards and life-long learning

To actively support the Academy’s aims

Innovative curriculum development

Promotion of vocational and work-related learning

Partnership with other schools and the wider community including business and industry links

Promotion of extra-curricular activities/ educational visits / out-of-school learning

Professional Development

**Evidence of a commitment to own professional development with the ultimate goal of achieving Principal role

***Recent relevant in-service training in Management and Leadership

Those elements marked *will be assessed in your application.

Those elements marked **will be assessed in your application and during the selection process e.g., interview, presentation.

Those elements marked ***will be evaluated during the selection process e.g., interview, presentation.

NB references will be used to support the selection panel’s assessment.

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For over a decade Oasis Community Learning has been helping children reach and realise their potential, with the vision of providing “exceptional education at the heart of the community”.

All 49 of our Academies are committed to achieving this vision through developing character, competence and sense of community with every child. We aim to provide a rich educational experience underpinned by our philosophy of education; inspirational leadership, deep learning and healthy communities.

We hold an expansive vision of the role that education can play in contributing to building strong and vibrant communities and our Academies are all part of community hubs. This wider educational experience is an important feature of our Academies.

Born out of the global charity Oasis, the overarching ethos is reflected throughout the Oasis family; Equality, Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Hope and Perseverance. Driven by a strong sense of social justice, our exceptional staff and Academies apply high expectations and raise the bar of what all pupils can achieve regardless of their context or starting point.

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