Assistant Head Teacher- Personal Development (4-16) (LIPA Primary and High School)

Vacancy:Assistant Head Teacher- Personal Development (4-16)Assistant Head Teacher- Personal Development (4-16) Assistant Head Teacher- Personal Development (4-16) Job Title: Assistant Head Teacher- Personal Development (4-16)Employer: LIPA Primary and High SchoolJob Type: LeadershipJob Phase: Cross PhaseNOR: 560Grade: L5-L10Actual Salary: £52,074-£58,959Contract Type: PermanentContract Term: Full timeLocation: LiverpoolStart Date: Sunday, September 1st, 2024Closing Date: Friday, April 26th, 2024
About the School LIPA Primary and High School is a growing all-through school in Liverpool City Centre with 560 pupils on roll, ranging from Reception to Year 9. We are also part of LIPA Multi Academy Trust. We immerse children in the creative and performing arts to enrich teaching and learning in the early development of language, reading, writing and mathematics skills. We provide outstanding education, focusing strongly on English, Mathematics, Science and the creative and performing arts using an engaging curriculum, inspiring teachers and excellent learning resources to help pupils to enjoy and succeed in learning.Our school is a vibrant and exciting place to learn, where children are happy, engaged, motivated and well behaved. You will be part of a well-supported and valued team. All employees are enrolled into an Employee Assistance Programme, which offers support in and outside of school About the Role The Assistant Headteacher, under the guidance of the Executive Headteacher and co-Headteachers (Primary and Secondary), will have a pivotal role in moulding and evaluating strategies for personal development within the school community. This encompasses staying abreast of contemporary approaches to personal growth and adapting the school's methods accordingly. Their primary objective will be to elevate the standard of teaching and learning through adept personal development practices, tailored to meet the requirements of every student.This entails offering ongoing opportunities for professional growth to both teaching and support staff, and ensuring that the assistance provided yields favourable results. The Assistant Head Teacher will:Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conductBuild positive and respectful relationships across the school communityServe in the best interests of the school’s pupilsDuties and responsibilities: Under the guidance of the co-head Teachers, the Assistant Head will: -Cultivate positive habits and strive for continuous personal growth in various aspects of life.Foster an inclusive mindset, embracing diversity and actively promoting positive interactions and behaviours.Exhibit leadership qualities by inspiring others and encouraging their development, possibly by leading discussions or workshops.Serve as a role model by embodying desired traits and actively supporting others in their personal growth journeys.Collaborate effectively with peers and mentors, participating in discussions and activities aimed at assessing, revising, and improving personal development strategies and standards.Individuals will also be open to engaging in additional personal development initiatives or tasks as requested by their mentors or coaches.Specific duties and responsibilities:Advocate effectively for the holistic development of all students, ensuring their perspectives and needs are acknowledged and valued in school initiatives. Actively foster an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere within the classroom and school environment, promoting diversity and acceptance. Encourage collaborative engagement among students, while inspiring and nurturing their self-confidence across various activities.Support the establishment and application of inclusive policies and approaches, particularly concerning student growth and development.Maintain accurate documentation of student progress and individual needs, facilitating a thorough understanding of their developmental journey.Assess students comprehensively to identify a spectrum of challenges and opportunities for growth.Spearhead initiatives to accurately assess students' developmental trajectories, identifying any obstacles to their academic and social success. Monitor the advancement of students facing challenges, ensuring meaningful progress towards their goals.Contribute strategically to the school's evaluation and enhancement endeavours, aiming for continuous improvement. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders and external partners as necessary, fostering synergistic relationships. Cultivate strong partnerships with parents to support the overall growth of students.Play an integral role in advancing teaching and learning practices within the school community.Lead, develop, and empower the team dedicated to supporting student development. Uphold the quality of support services through ongoing assessment and transparent reporting. Guide staff in implementing effective strategies to enhance teaching for students facing challenges. Mentor and coach colleagues to elevate their teaching methodologies.Cultivate a supportive environment where staff can learn from each other, fostering continuous improvement in teaching practices. Deliver exemplary lessons and share effective approaches to bolster staff development.Contribute to the planning and execution of intervention programs, monitoring their efficacy over time. > Adhere strictly to policies and protocols concerning child welfare, health, safety, and confidentiality, promptly reporting any concernsContribute positively to the school's ethos by embodying cooperative values.Fulfil supervision responsibilities as assigned, ensuring a safe and conducive learning environment.Serve as a role model for professional conduct and attitudes, upholding the highest standards of behaviour and appearance across the school community.Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Assistant headteacher will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role. Personal Qualities Qualifications and trainingA Graduate with QTS.Evidence of additional recent and continuing professional development Experience -Successful teaching experience in the primary or secondary phase - evidence of being a consistently good/outstanding teacherExperience of managing and leading on aspects of personal developmentSuccessful experience of working collaboratively.An understanding of monitoring, evaluating and improving student progressExperience of successfully challenging underperformance of staff and studentsSuccessful experience of implementing strategies to improve student progress and attainment and to remove barriers to learningSuccessful experience of working as part of a team to manage change in an educational settingExperience of successfully leading teamsExperience of working with outside agencies in order to promote student behaviourExperience of developing and sharing effective learning and teaching strategies and differentiation across the curriculum.Skills and knowledge:Excellent subject knowledge and awareness of the latest initiatives relating to personal development provisionA secure understanding of how to develop and improve teaching and the contribution it makes to school improvementHigh level of communication, organisational and management skillsThe ability to translate vision into practice.An understanding of issues related to improving the quality of teaching for all studentsAn understanding of strategies to improve behaviour for learning for students with SEND in a comprehensive, mainstream settingAn understanding of developing effective intervention strategies for students with SEND in order to improve progress.An understanding of factors supporting school improvement, how to secure and sustain effective learning and progress throughout the college.Knowledge of inclusivity and a commitment to learn about all Liverpool's communities.An understanding of current educational issues and relevant legislation relating to personal developmentSkilled in the use of ICT and possessing understanding of its potential contribution to school provision and improvement.A working understanding of the inspection framework and its implications for school leadership.Experience of leading high performing teams and managing a teamThe ability to inspire /lead and promote the behaviour team and be the influential advocate for our students Personal qualitiesA pro-active, energetic and enthusiastic leaderHave professional capacity and knowledge of effective approaches to the development of pupils social and emotional health to contribute to improving teachingThe ability to understand complex matters holistically and develop strategy to make coherenceEmotional intelligence with the ability to recognise and manage stress in self and othersConfidence and credibility based on experience and knowledge of various issues and associated strategies to support with the development of pupilsCommitment to learning and professional development in self and othersCommitment to safeguarding young peopleResilience, self-motivation, stamina and the ability to undertake a variety of roles in a pressurised and demanding context.Openness and resilience to educational change How to Apply Please can you send your application, along with a completed self-disclosure form, to ##### .Closing Date: Friday 26th April 2024Short Listing Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024Interview Date: Monday 13th May 2024 Recruitment Documents Job Description: Download Document Application Form: Download Document
Contact Details LIPA Primary and High SchoolUpper Duke StreetLiverpoolL1 7BTContact Name: Nicola McFerranContact Telephone: 0151 958 0020Contact e-mail: ##### Website: NOR: 560
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