Acting Deputy Headteacher

To carry out the professional duties of a teacher other than a Headteacher, as described in the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document, including those duties particularly assigned to you by the Headteacher.
- To assist the Headteacher in the leadership and management of the school and in all aspects of school improvement, to deputise in the absence of the Headteacher, taking full responsibility for the school.
- To take full responsibility for leading and managing significant aspects of the school, particularly to oversee the quality of teaching and learning under the direction of the Headteacher.
- To take full responsibility for leading and managing the curriculum, Continuing Professional Development and supporting Safeguarding in the school.
- To take full responsibility for leading and managing the development of the Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in the school.
- To carry out teaching duties, as required, in accordance with the school's schemes of work and the National Curriculum.

Qualified Teacher status; Evidence of continuing professional development; Hold a recognised degree.
- Ability to provide inspiration and strong leadership to teaching staff through being an outstanding leader of learning.
- Experience of leading a core subject.
- Experience of effective pastoral support for individuals, families and working with local agencies.
- Have an accurate understanding of using assessment to promote achievement.
- Ability to ensure that the whole range of pupils' needs are understood and provided for.
- Ability to lead by example in order to promote the school's vision and values for pupils, staff, governors and parents.
- Ability to work effectively with other Senior Leaders in school and across GLT.
- Commitment to always learning including seeking feedback and development.
- Manage staff and to develop a strong team to enable them to work effectively to deliver whole school improvement.
- Be approachable and able to work sensitively and effectively with all staff and stakeholders.
- Contribute to the formulation, implementation and evaluation of objectives for the school development plan.
- Expertise in the use of monitoring and evaluation to improve the quality of teaching and learning and to raise standards.
- Hold team members to account for their areas of professional responsibility.
- Lead with strong knowledge of curriculum pedagogy.
- A passion for educating the whole child and for life-long learning.
- Have strong organisational and time management skills.
- Commitment to and understanding of equal opportunities across all aspects of the school.
- Approachable, with good rapport with children and adults.
- A willingness and ability to listen to others.
- An effective communicator both orally and in writing to a range of audiences.
- An effective team-builder.
- To have integrity, sensitivity, resilience and a sense of perspective.
- Determination to recognise and celebrate success in staff and pupils.

We are looking for an Acting Deputy Headteacher at Robinswood Primary Academy in Matson, Gloucester. This an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our senior leadership team for the remainder of the current academic year, where you'll gain fantastic leadership experience within Robinswood Primary and Greenshaw Learning Trust (GLT).

Robinswood is a two-form entry primary school with our own pre-school, catering for children aged 3-11. We have approximately 400 pupils across 14 classes.

We have high expectations, and the needs of our pupils are at the heart of all we do. Our aim is to provide a caring and safe environment for our children to become confident, caring, resilient and curious; we encourage them to achieve the very best that they can across every area of school curriculum.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- An Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym Discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Green car scheme
- Being part of a great team and expanding organisation