Job Profile for Headteacher
ISR:
L16 – 24
Responsible to: Executive Headteacher/GLF Schools’ Head of Primary Education
Date:
September 2013
Context and Purpose particular to the role:
The Headteacher will support the Executive Headteacher (for the remainder of 2013-14) in the leadership and
management of Springfield Primary School. She/he will carry out his/her professional duties with due regard to
the provisions of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and within the range of teachers’ duties
set out in that document, the policies and requirements of the Local Governing Body and GLF Board as well as
current education and employment legislation.
The Headteacher is accountable to the GLF Board for the standards achieved and the conduct, leadership,
management and administration within the scope of their specific areas of responsibility. This job profile is
subject to annual review and may be renegotiated and modified in response to the changing needs of the
School.
The core purpose of this role is:
The Headteacher will work alongside (the Executive Headteacher and) the Leadership and Management Team
[LMT] to provide professional leadership and management of the School. To achieve success for all members of
the school community within a culture of continuous innovation and rigorous review, the Headteacher will:
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lead the School’s future by shaping and contributing to vision, leadership and direction
promote excellence, equality and high expectations of all children in both academic and
extracurricular achievements
deploy resources effectively to achieve Springfield Primary School’s aims and to support and
develop its distinctive ethos as a primary school in Spelthorne
evaluate performance and identify priorities for continuous improvement
carry out day-to-day management, organisation and administration
create a safe and productive learning environment that is engaging and fulfilling for all students and
staff
exploit modern technologies and education initiatives to enhance achievement
Key Responsibilities
1. Main purpose
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To provide strong, innovative and collaborative leadership
To fulfill the duties of a Headteacher in accordance with the School’s vision in promoting effective
learning for all children
To work in partnership with the Executive Headteacher and LMT in providing the vision and
leadership to create, maintain and develop the conditions which enable children and all staff to
achieve the highest standards in learning
To work collaboratively with other school leaders as appropriate
2. Main duties and responsibilities
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To ensure that the entitlement of all children is met through inclusion in all areas of school life
To take an active role in children’s social, emotional and educational development
To ensure positive behaviour management strategies supporting all children’s social and emotional
aspects of learning
To actively contribute to the policies and aspirations of the school, providing inspiration and support
to the ongoing development of an outstanding school
To provide for the learning experiences of all children and staff across the school and use the
outcomes effectively to improve learning for all
To lead by example demonstrating an enthusiastic approach to the development of a personalised
and innovative whole school curriculum
To lead areas of strategic planning which identifies priorities and targets for ensuring that children
achieve high standards and make progress, increasing teachers' effectiveness and securing school
improvement
To lead the school’s effective use of assessment and target setting to track underachieving children
and support the SENCO in the planning for intervention
To coordinate the induction of students, volunteers and any visitors to the school
To support, develop and challenge newly qualified teachers during their induction period
To continue to develop the Breakfast and After School Club opportunities in order to develop an
outstanding provision
To work in partnership with GLF Schools regarding the effective deployment of physical resources
To work in partnership with GLF Schools and governors to recruit staff of the highest quality
To lead and manage staff ensuring effective use is made of time, e.g. rotas and responsibilities
To work in partnership with the GLF Schools in ensuring that policies and practices take account of
national, local and school data and inspection and research findings
To work in partnership with GLF Schools and LMT in monitoring, evaluating and reviewing the
effects of policies, priorities and targets through classroom observations and planning
To communicate effectively at all levels with children, staff, parents, governors, outside agencies
and the local community
To act as line manager for the purposes of Appraisal/Performance Management for appropriate
staff
To attend and lead governing body meetings and prepare reports in conjunction with GLF Schoosl
as appropriate
3. Leading and managing staff
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To be responsible for leading and developing colleagues’ performance so as to maximise the
progress of all children
To create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships amongst all members of the school
community
To set targets, monitor performance and review the progress of staff according to the
Appraisal/Performance Management cycle of the School
To lead curriculum initiatives that support the development of enriched and innovative experiences
4. Learning and teaching
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To ensure that learning and teaching is at the centre of the School’s decision-making
To teach within the framework of present and future policies, paying particular attention to the
policies for equality, safeguarding of children, special educational needs and behaviour for learning
To follow all assessment procedures in line with policies and guidelines
To plan and prepare both long and short term work for the needs of each individual
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To monitor the children’s progress through rigorous tracking procedures that evaluate progress and
achievement
To communicate and consult with families of children, reporting to families following the School’s
procedures
5. School ethos
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To foster in the children a sense of responsibility and caring towards the facilities of the School and
its environment
To establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, children and families
To plan and develop a classroom environment which will be stimulating and conducive to a range
of activities and promotes a variety of learning styles
6. Staff development
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To plan and implement shared professional development – in consultation with GLF Schools –
offering guidance, support and advice to colleagues in this area
To attend appropriate courses, disseminating information, keeping staff updated of developments
7. Resources
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To audit and order resources, monitor funds linked to the School Development Plan and within the
budget allocation
To ensure that the procedures for the storage and use of resources are efficient and effective in
supporting the work of the school.
This job description should be read with regard the Statutory Teachers’ Pay and Conditions documents.
Every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of this post, however, each individual
task undertaken may not be explicitly identified. You will be expected to comply with any reasonable request
from GLF Schools or the Local Governing Body to undertake work of a similar level not specified in this job
description.
Springfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people
and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.