Ffaldau Primary School
Deputy Headteacher
Ref: E/06943/EDU
Job Information Pack
Contents
Job Advertisement
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Job Description
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Person Specification
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Conditions of Service
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Job Advertisement
Ffaldau Primary School
Deputy Headteacher
L6 – L10
166 on roll
The Governors of Ffaldau Primary School seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic
and innovative Deputy Head teacher with excellent leadership, management and
interpersonal skills.
You should be:
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an outstanding practitioner committed to school improvement and raising
attainment;
passionate about education and have the commitment and drive to lead
curriculum developments which enable all children to succeed in their
learning;
someone who has the necessary interpersonal and organisational skills to
motivate and drive initiatives using the skills of the team;
someone with the personality, drive and enthusiasm to support the
Headteacher and Governors in leading and managing the school.
At Ffaldau Primary School we can offer:
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a commitment to your professional development;
a supportive, hardworking community of staff, pupils and governors;
confident and enthusiastic learners with a desire to do well;
a welcoming, happy and caring atmosphere;
an ethos of inclusion and equality.
This post requires a criminal records check through the Disclosure & Barring
Service (DBS).
Closing Date:
23rd November 2015
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Job Description
DIRECTORATE:
Education & Transformation
SCHOOL:
Ffaldau Primary School
POST:
Deputy Headteacher
GRADE OF POST:
L6 – L10
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Headteacher
JOB PURPOSE
The core purpose of the Deputy Headteacher is to assist the Headteacher to provide
professional leadership and management of the school which will promote a secure
foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACTIVITIES
Strategic direction and development of the school - to:
 lead by example and provide inspiration and motivation to the school
community;
 generate vision, ethos and policies for the school which promote high levels
of achievement and meet equality objectives;
 support the Headteacher in achieving the priorities and targets which the
school sets for itself, provide staff with the motivation to support its aims;
 ensure that the management of the school, including finance and
administration support the school's policies, its vision and aims;
 to ensure the effective management of the school in the absence of the
Headteacher;
Teaching and learning - to:
 create an environment which secures effective learning across the breadth
of the Curriculum and to promote high standards of achievement, behaviour
and discipline with all pupils;
 develop and promote effective links with partners including parents, the LA
and support services and other educational establishments within the wider
community; including business and industry, in order to enhance teaching
and learning and pupils’ personal development;
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Leading and managing staff - to:
 develop positive working relationships with and between all staff and
governors;
 implement and sustain effective strategies for the management well being of
all staff;
 enable performance management systems to operate effectively and to
engage with appraisal requirements of the head teacher and relevant staff.
Effective deployment of staff and resources - to:
 work with governors and colleagues to recruit high quality staff;
 ensure that all staff and governors understand their respective roles and
responsibilities;
 manage the teaching and learning of pupils across all phases.
 participate in any training and development activities in order to maintain own
professional development or to enhance competence within job role and
manage the personal development of colleagues.
 undertake any duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade of the
post and participate in the regular review of the content of the job description.
GENERAL DUTIES
To understand the Health and Safety responsibilities which fall within a
manager’s role and the personal Health and Safety responsibilities within the
HASAWA 1974.
To ensure that all activities are operated in accordance with Equal
Opportunities legislation and Best Practice.
REVIEW DATE/RIGHT TO VARY
This Job Description is as currently applies and will be reviewed regularly. You may
be required to undertake other tasks that can be reasonably assigned to you,
including development activities, which are within your capability and grade.
CRIMINAL RECORDS BUREAU
This post requires a criminal records check through the Disclosure & Barring Service
(DBS)
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Person Specification
Deputy Headteacher
The following attributes represent the range of skills, abilities and experiences etc
relevant to this position. Applicants are expected to meet the attributes that have
been identified as essential (√).
Attributes
Requirements
Education,
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Qualifications 
& Training
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Knowledge &
Experience
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Essential
Qualified Teacher Status.
Qualification/experience of teaching
pupils throughout the primary age
range.
Full Registration with GTCW.
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Teaching experience must be
excellent.
Experience of leading the teaching
of subject areas throughout a
primary school.
Experience of contributing to school
as part of a management structure
to raise standards of attainment and
achievement.
Demonstrate a clear understanding
of school development and its
implementation.
Experience of relevant professional
development training being linked
to school improvement.
Experience of innovation and
managing change.
Experience of developing initiatives
both within and beyond school.
Knowledge and understanding of
the teaching needs across the
whole age range.
Experience of working as part of a
team that is committed to an
inclusive agenda.
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Method of
Evaluation/Testing
Production of original
Qualification
Certificates and
application form.
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Interview, application
form, references and
selection process.
Skills &
Personal
Qualities
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Outstanding interpersonal and
communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate an
awareness of the needs of
colleagues and have a clear
understanding of the expectations
and the needs of the school
community and the wider
community.
Ability to play a key role in
supporting the Head teacher not
only in leading the school but also
in further developing a collegiate
approach to working.
Ability to act as a critical friend to
the Headteacher.
Ability to use ICT as a tool to
enhance learning.
Evidence of initiatives development
and practice.
Ability to drive development.
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Interview, application
form, references and
selection process.
Conditions of Service
Deputy Headteacher
The appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment for
teachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, the
1998 School Standards and Framework Act, the required standards for
Qualified Teacher Status and other current legislation.
Working Hours
The teacher shall be available for work for 195 days in any school year. Such a
teacher shall be available to perform such duties at such times and such places as
may be specified by the Headteacher for 1265 hours in any school year, those hours
to be allocated reasonably throughout those days in the school year on which he/she
is required to be available for work.
Location
The normal place of work will be Ffaldau Primary School, Ivor St,Pontycymer ,
Bridgend. However, you may be required to work anywhere within the County
Borough.
Medical Clearance
Any offer of appointment is subject to medical clearance. You will be required to
complete a medical questionnaire, but may also require medical examination before
appointment.
References
Appointment is subject to receipt of a minimum of two satisfactory references.
Wherever possible these should be from previous employers.
Criminal Records
The satisfactory outcome of a criminal record check by the Disclosure & Barring
Service (DBS) is a requirement for this position.
Business Travel
Should you use your own vehicle for official journeys, mileage expenses will be
reimbursed based on the locally agreed rate.
If you have any queries relating to this job, please contact Human Resources
on (01656) 643205.
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