Vice Principal

About the role

Are you ready for your next challenge? Are you an experienced school leader with determination, dedication and drive? Do you see yourself taking on a headship within the next 3 years?

If the answer to all of the above questions is YES, then keep reading!

ABOUT US

Essendon C of E Primary School is on a journey! Recently, we have had an interim leadership team in post, steadying the ship after a period of turbulence. We have a clear vision and direction for the school and require an experienced, motivated and permanent leadership team to lead the school into this exciting new chapter. We are delighted that one of the current interim school leaders - a very experienced and skilled leader - will take on the Principal role from September. Not only will this provide excellent continuity for the school, but will also give a unique opportunity for a deputy head to develop the skills for headship. 

ABOUT YOU

We recognise that everybody is unique and brings a range of skills, knowledge and experience. Whilst we will always utilise these and support the development of other areas, there are core qualities, skills and experience that would be preferable for this role:

• A clear vision with a proven leadership track record of achieving this.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff, pupils, and the wider community.
• Engagement with the local community and development of partnerships, with a proven track record of impact in this area.
• A dedication to continued professional development - NPQ qualification (or willingness to undertake this) desirable.
• Confident and assertive in organising the day to day management of the school in the absence of the Principal.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team.
• Ability to interpret data and identify trends and patterns.
• Experience of leading pupil progress is desirable.
• Experience of leadership in a variety of settings 
• Previous experience of being a designated safeguarding lead would be desirable.

VICE PRINCIPAL RESPONSBILITIES

• Support the Principal to lead the school: Work closely with the Principal to implement the school's vision and strategic objectives.

• Build the Community: Take the lead in organising and fostering community links and partnerships.

• Leading the school: The Vice Principal will lead the school for a proportion of the week, when the Principal is not on site.

• DSL Team: Be part of the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) team, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

• Teaching commitment: The Vice Principal will have a regular teaching commitment and will carry out the duties of a class teacher in accordance with the teachers' standards.

• Assessment Lead: Oversee formative assessment across the school, taking the lead for statutory assessments in collaboration with the Principal. Lead on pupil progress and attainment meetings, as part of the teaching, evaluation, review and monitoring schedule across the school.

• Behaviour Leadership: Lead the Pastoral and Inclusion team to ensure all pupils are supported socially and emotionally. Oversee and develop behaviour strategies that foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful school culture.

• SIAMS: Drive the strategic development of RE and the SIAMS framework within the school, taking overall responsibility for the provision of collective worship and calendar events.

• Offsite Visits: Oversee the procedures, policies and protocols for offsite visits, ensuring compliance to health and safety, safeguarding and communication.

• Pupil Premium: Lead on the Pupil Premium strategy, ensuring that the provision and PPG spend is managed effectively.

• Attendance Leadership: Work with families and staff to improve attendance and punctuality, implementing strategies to support students and families, particularly those at risk of persistent absence.

• Staff CPD: Support the professional growth of all staff,  providing coaching, professional development, and constructive feedback.

• Performance Management: Take responsibility for performance managing staff at different levels across the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and leadership.

• Teaching and Learning Leadership: Lead initiatives to enhance teaching practices, curriculum development, and student outcomes.

   

SAFEGUARDING 

Essendon School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

EQUALITY AND INCLUSION

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

CONTACT DETAILS

It is essential that all applicants visit the school. Please arrange a visit via the school office: admin@essendon.herts.sch.uk. We look forward to showing you around!