Head - St Christophers School

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To lead, motivate and develop the school the Head is responsible, directly and by delegation, for:

• Planning and implementing an effective curriculum, timetabling and the academic organisation of the school, and reviewing these as appropriate; • Monitoring pupils’ progress and ensuring that parents are provided with regular and appropriate feedback; • Creating the appropriate balance between all areas of school life and activity, including those not leading to formal examinations such as art, drama, music, sport and community involvement; • Establishing and maintaining good relationships and regular contact with senior schools, and advising parents on suitable choices for their children; • Maintaining good communications and relationships within the school and with key stakeholders including neighbours, local schools, the local community, professional bodies and former pupils; • Developing good professional relationships with the parents of pupils.

• The leadership and management of the school; • The care and development of each pupil and for maintaining excellent academic standards within the school; • The pastoral care and welfare of all pupils and staff; • Meeting the financial contribution figure as delegated; • Leading, managing and motivating the Executive Leadership Team, and, with them and through them, all academic and support staff;

• The appointment of all staff;

• The assessment, appraisal, guidance, support and professional development of all teaching staff; • Recruiting a full complement of pupils, and overseeing admission and entrance procedures;

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