Deputy Head Of Primary

Leadership and Management

• Support and actively promote the school’s vision, ethos, and strategic direction.
• Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of the School Development Plan within your area of responsibility.
• Assist, support, and deputise for the Head of School when required.
• Ensure inclusive practices are embedded across the curriculum and pastoral provision.
• Translate school policies into effective practice and identify areas for review or improvement, reporting to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Lead aspects of the school self-evaluation process, including lesson observations, monitoring standards, and driving improvement.
• Contribute to the development of self-evaluation and policy documentation.
• Manage pupil transition effectively within and between phases.
• Promote and develop cross-curricular teaching and learning approaches.
• Act as a proactive and effective member of the leadership team.
• Model outstanding teaching, behaviour management, and professional conduct.

Teaching and Learning Responsibilities

• Fulfil all responsibilities of a class teacher to a high standard.
• Lead key school priorities and contribute to whole-school improvement initiatives.
• Take responsibility for curriculum design and delivery, ensuring continuity, progression, balance, and challenge.
• Lead and facilitate regular meetings with relevant staff.
• Develop and promote high-quality teaching strategies suitable for a full range of ages and abilities.

Monitoring and Assessment

• Work with SLT to analyse data, monitor student progress, and inform planning and target setting.
• Monitor standards through work scrutiny, lesson observations, and quality assurance processes.
• Review long- and medium-term planning to ensure consistency and high standards.

Resource Management

• Plan, organise, and evaluate programmes within your area of responsibility.
• Monitor and evaluate the effective use of resources to maximise impact on learning.

Staff Development

• Contribute to staff appraisal processes as a reviewer where appropriate.
• Identify training needs and support professional development within your team.
• Act as a mentor or coach, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
• Stay informed about current developments and share best practice with colleagues.

1. Strategic Leadership
2. Teaching and  Learning Expertise
3. Data Analysis and Assessment
4. People Management and Team Leadership
5. Behaviour and Pastoral Leadership
6. Organisation and Operational Management
7. Coaching and Mentoring
8. Adaptability and Resilience
9. Community and Parental Engagement

GEMS Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all of its students and staff. A UK-enhanced DBS or equivalent police check is a pre-requisite for all appointments.

MA in Educational Leadership