Deputy Head of Eyfs and Primary

1 week ago


Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Aspen Heights British School Full time

Description

Job Description:

Position Details

Position Title

Deputy Head of Early Years and Primary

Department

Academic

Report to (Title)

Head of Early Years and Primary

Direct Reports:
Year Group Leaders, Key Stage Leaders, Team Leader / Coordinators

Indirect Reports:
Teachers, Teaching Assistants

Aspen Heights British School (AHBS) is a truly inclusive school based on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi.

We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring all children are provided with personalised learning experiences and the proper support to ensure they can make progress in learning in all areas.


Core Purpose:


The purpose of this role is to offer leadership, inspiration and guidance, to support the Head of EYFS and Primary in managing the day-to-day routines of the EYFS & Primary phases of the school, to play a major role in strategic planning for the whole school and to work effectively as a key member of the School Leadership team.


Main Responsibilities:

Leadership and Management:

  • Deputise for the Head of EYFS and Primary where appropriate
  • Work with the Head of EYFS and Primary and the Leadership Team to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the EYFS and Primary phase of the school
  • Support the Head of EYFS and Primary in managing the selfevaluation and the construction and publication of the EYFS & Primary Phase Development Plan
  • Undertake Performance Management Reviews for relevant staff, and assist with the performance review process for all academic staff
  • Work with the Head of EYFS and Primary to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs, in line with the SEF and SIP
  • Evaluate all EYFS & Primary CPD in terms of benefit to the school and individuals; ensure that the details of such evaluation are recorded
  • Establish links with other schools, both international and local, to develop opportunities to share and disseminate good practice. Such opportunities might include teacher and/or pupil exchanges
  • Assist in the preparation of Job Specifications for all primary staff and participate in the interview/selection process for new staff
  • Be responsible for providing effective induction for new primary staff, particularly new teachers and Middle Leaders, in line with School procedures
  • Support the Head of EYFS and Primary in managing the annual publication of detailed EYFS, Key Stage 1 and 2 reviews
  • Act as a positive role model, promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure high quality teaching and effective working relations
  • Support the process of the setting of academic targets for primary students and work towards their achievement
  • Monitor and evaluate academic standards at all levels in primary in line with agreed school procedures, including some benchmarking against other schools, and against international and UK standards, alongside the Head of EYFS and Primary and other relevant leaders
  • The management of academic analysis and of the evaluation of performance data as they relate to the primary phase, alongside the Head of EYFS and Primary and other relevant leaders
  • In conjunction with the School Leadership Team, and other colleagues, assist with the management of the school's collection of data, particularly where it relates to the development of pupils at primary level
  • Oversee the annual review and publication of the Student and Parent Handbooks
  • Oversee the publication of a weekly EYFS & Primary Newsletter
  • Ensure that all members of the school communicate appropriately with colleagues, parents and students on school matters
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication relating to the EYFS & Primary phase with parents, including parents' conferences, full reports, the use of the website, and all other informal means of communication
  • Contribute to all school marketing and liaison activities, including Open Days, and other events
  • Support the Head of EYFS and Primary in ensuring that all materials relating to the EYFS & Primary phase published to parents and pupils are appropriate and of good quality
  • Liaison with feeder schools and external agencies, alongside the Head of EYFS and Primary
  • Actively promote the establishment of effective links with external agencies
  • Support the Head of EYFS and Primary by carrying out requisitions, organising and maintaining equipment and stock, and keeping appropriate records
  • Work with the Senior leaders to ensure that the teaching commitments of the EYFS & Primary phase are effectively and efficiently timetabled and accommodated
  • Monitor and evaluate the overall progress and development of primary students, including those with EAL, special educational needs, and the gifted and talented
  • Ensure that the school's behaviour management policy is implemented for pupils so that effective learning can take place
  • In line with Senior Leaders and procedures, monitor pupil attendance, ensuring that f


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