Description
Deputy Head of International Primary School
Purpose of Role
To drive as part of the Senior Leadership Team the learning, people development, and growth in the International Primary School ensuring it is the School of Choice. To lead on a specific Key Stage and developmental area of the primary school inspiring others and modelling a self-reflective, self-improving approach. To ensure that colleagues are supported and provide amazing learning by setting high expectations and providing continuous development. To contribute to a culture supporting the safety and wellbeing of all members of the community.
Principal Accountabilities
Key Stage 1 including EYFS
Wellbeing and safety
Supporting Learning and Progress with Data
Joint Accountabilities as part of the Primary Senior Leadership Team
Leadership and Development
Vision and Strategy
Marketing, Admissions and Communication
Commercial Success and KPI's
Partnership with ISP
Partnership with Parents, Carers and the wider Community
Specific Responsibilities – Student Wellbeing and Progress
To take responsibility for safety and wellbeing of all students and adults in the primary school as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Leading colleagues to ensure progress is tracked and benchmarked and that assessments support progress of our young people.
Joint Responsibilities as part of the Primary Senior Leadership Team
Empower teachers to focus on the quality of learning in the school working with SLT for progress towards the 9 criteria ISP Learning Improvement Process.
Lead, inspire and develop middle leaders, teachers, and administrative staff in the primary school.
To contribute to a focus on the four key areas of the Primary School – Learning, Experiences, Community and Futures – aligning with the ISP vision of 'Schools of Choice'.
Model and contribute to the effective articulation of the story of the Primary school with focus on the principal area of responsibility.
Support the Head of Primary in the growth and success of the Primary school against its KPIs.
To work with and contribute to the wider group and articulate the benefits.
Develop effective relationships based on a culture of partnership.
Skills, Qualifications and Experience
Leadership Qualification such as NPQH, Masters or NPQSL – Desirable
School Leadership as Assistant Head at least
Effective Communicator
Team Player
People Person
Inspirational Leader
Strategic Thinker
Empathy
Outstanding Teacher
Ability to develop others
Coaching and Mentoring
Reflective
Honest
Sense of Humour
About our School
Tenby Schools Setia Eco Park is a special place where all successes are celebrated, from academic, music and drama performances, eco-awards to sporting events. The busy school is on a 20-acre purpose-built campus that is equipped with modern facilities for learning and teaching. The Campus consists of two schools – an international school that follows the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), National Curriculum for England (UK), IGCSE and A-Level programmes; and a Malaysian private school, Sekolah Sri Tenby, following the Malaysian curriculum.
ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles
ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years' employment history.
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date is 5th January 2025 but interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.
Candidates are invited to apply via Jobvite and attach a comprehensive CV with a recent passport-size photograph and contact details of three referees from the latest employers (one of whom must be your current Head of School).
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