Overview

• General Areas of Responsibility: the main duties are as follows: teaching assigned classes together with associated preparation and correction; developing the school curriculum; assessing, recording and reporting the work of pupils; preparing pupils for examinations and assisting with their administration; providing advice and guidance to pupils on issues related to their education; promoting and safeguarding the health, welfare and safety of pupils; working in partnership with parents, support staff and other professionals; undertaking appropriate and agreed Continuous Professional Development; participating in issues related to school planning, raising achievement and individual review; contributing towards good order and the wider needs of the school.

Specific Responsibilities

• All Principal Teachers (Curriculum/Pastoral) have a responsibility to carry out the list of duties contained in Annex B of “A Teaching Profession for the 21st Century”:
• responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues
• curriculum development and quality assurance
• contributing to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils
• the management and guidance of colleagues
• reviewing the CPD needs, career development and performance of colleagues
• the provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues
• responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of pastoral care within the school
• the development of school policy for the behaviour management of pupils
• assisting in the management, deployment and development of pastoral care staff
• implementation of whole school policies dealing with guidance issues, pastoral care, assessment and pupil welfare
• working in partnership with colleagues, parents, other specialist agencies and staff in other schools as appropriate

The Individual

• A relocation package of £5400 (exclusive of VAT) may be available for this post
• Membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) Working with Children is required for this post.
• Applications will also be considered from applicants who are provisionally registered and are able to take up unpromoted permanent positions on a temporary basis. Full time posts would also be suitable for applicants wishing to apply on a job-share or part-time basis