16 November General

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1 16 November 2006 Duties of Head Teacher Mr. J. Johnston General The role of the Head Teacher is, within the resources available, to conduct the affairs of the school to the benefit of the pupils and the community it serves, through pursuing objectives and implementing policies set by the education authority under the overall direction of the Director of Education. The Head Teacher shall be accountable to the education authority for the following list of duties and for such other duties as can reasonably be attached to the post: The Head Teacher, in our school, has the responsibility; 1) For the leadership, good management and strategic direction of the school. 2) For the management of all school policies including the one on the behaviour of pupils. 3) To manage all staff, and to provide the provision of professional advice and guidance to colleagues. 4) To management and to develop the school curriculum. The Head Teacher shall seek to provide the best possible education for all pupils and to promote the corporate life of the school. He shall be responsible for the day to day operation of the school and for the use of resources made available 5) To act as adviser to the School Board and to participate in the selection and appointment of the staff of the school. 6) To promote the continuing professional development of all staff and to ensure that all staff have an annual review of their development needs. 7) Of working in partnership with parents, other professionals, agencies and schools. 8) To manage the health and safety of all within the school premises. He shall be accountable to the authority for the execution of the following list of duties and for such other duties as can be reasonably attached to the post: He shall formulate aims and objectives for the school and secure policies to achieve those objectives Implement, monitor and evaluate these policies and revise them when appropriate

2 Promote the participation of all staff in these activities Consult regularly with union representatives It is recognised that a Head Teacher will need adequate support, training and resources in order to carry out his responsibilities in full. Specific Tasks Communication with Quality Improvement Officer Senior Management Team All Staff School Board Parents Parent Teacher Association Community council Local Councillor Other Agencies/Schools Dealing with Visitors SQA School Chaplain Staffing matters Appointment of staff Induction and support for new staff and probationers Development and performance monitoring Whole school in service Leave of absence requests Line Management responsibility for clerical and janitorial staff including their reviews Responsibility for monitoring maths and science departments Liaison with library staff Curriculum Co ordination of Development throughout Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Special Needs Departments Monitoring and Evaluating Overall responsibility of Learning and Teaching throughout the school Implementation of school policies/guidelines Quality Assurance over all aspects of school life Programmes of study in the subject areas of science and maths Finance with DSMO School budgets Annual requisition

3 School funds Sponsorship Maintenance and Safety School building equipment and grounds Insurance issues Safety and First Aid Arrangements for school closure Fire Drills and Evacuation Procedures Risk Assessments Pupil Support Liaison with Social Services and Pupil Support staff Ensuring good ethos and Equal Opportunity Designated member of staff Child Protection all management team Teaching Non teaching available for cover

4 16 November 2006 Duties of Depute Head Mr. J Dally General The role of the Depute Head Teacher is to assist and, where necessary, to deputise for the Head Teacher in the conduct of the schools affairs. Specific Tasks Communication Within the Management Team Staff Pupils Parents Primary/Nursery issues Other agencies/schools Visitors Primary/Nursery Correspondence relating to Primary/Nursery Electronic Technician Service Primary & Nursery Pupil Reports School Chaplain Primary Assemblies Staffing Assist in the appointment of Primary/Nursery/Ancillary staff Support for new staff and probationers in Nursery and Primary Continued support for established staff Review interviews Primary and Nursery Line management responsibility for auxiliary staff including their reviews Absence cover for the nursery, primary and ASN staff Curriculum and Assessment Curriculum development Primary and Nursery Overview and forward planning Timetable for Primary/Nursery Development of IEP s with Support for Learning Staff Overview of ICT with M Moss Health Education in nursery and primary departments

5 Monitoring and Evaluating Observing Learning and Teaching in Primary/Nursery Implementation of policies and guidelines National Assessment Bank Quality Assurance in Primary and Nursery Finance Annual Requisition Primary and Nursery Nursery/Primary/Secondary Liaison Co ordinate Nursery/Primary Transfer Co operate with Pupil Support Secondary, organising Primary/Secondary transfer Pupil Support School Ethos promoting positive behaviour in Primary/Nursery Arrangements for pupils with additional support needs in Primary/Nursery Monitor referrals to pupil support Chair of the Pupils Support committee Management of whole school Additional Support for Learning Line management of Auxiliaries [minus annual reviews] Positive Behaviour Behaviour referrals and procedures Primary and Nursery Red Book Co ordinator Teaching Commitment Absence cover Primary/Nursery Admissions Register Maintenance of admissions register Receipt, checking and transfer of pupil records Enterprise Education Overview in primary Organisation Supply cover during the day in primary and nursery

6 16 November 2006 Principal Teachers General The Principal Teacher occupies a post of responsibility, working under the direction of the Head Teacher in accordance with the policies of the school and the Education Service. S/he has responsibility for 1) the leadership, good management and strategic direction of colleagues. 2) curriculum development and quality assurance. 3) contributing to the development of school policy in relation to the behaviour management of pupils. 4) the management and guidance of colleagues. 5) reviewing the CPD needs, career development and performance of colleagues. 6) the provision of advice, support and guidance to colleagues. 7) responsibility for the leadership, good management and strategic direction of pastoral care within the school. 8) the development of school policy for the behaviour management of pupils. 9) assisting in the management, deployment and development of pastoral care staff. 10) implementation of whole school policies dealing with guidance issues, pastoral care, assessment and pupil welfare. 11) working in partnership with colleagues, parents, other specialist agencies and staff in other schools as appropriate. Duties of Principal Teacher (Pupil Support) Mrs.B.Hughson Specific tasks Communication With the Head Teacher Within the Management Team Additional Support Needs Staff Other Staff Pupils Parents Careers Scotland

7 Halls of Residence Employers Education Psychological Services Anderson High School Train Shetland Local Education Authority Colleagues Staffing Line management of technology, social subjects, English and Secondary ASN teacher Curriculum and Assessment Home Economics Personal/Social Education Health Education with John Dally Monitoring and Evaluating Programmes of study from secondary staff plans in English, Technical, Social Subjects, PSD, and ASN Finance Budget responsibility for: Personal/Social Education Home Economics Pupil Support Designated Member of Staff Child Protection issues Knowledge of individual pupils Monitoring use of Student Planners Promoting positive behaviour Secondary Department Curricular guidance Vocational guidance Guidance Calendar Pupil Interviews Pupil Records Work experience organisation Achievement Certificates Home Study Policy Overview of arrangements for Secondary Parents Evenings Liaison Primary 7 to Secondary 1 with Depute Head Secondary 4 (Whalsay) to Secondary 5 (Lerwick) ASN Secondary Teaching Commitment

8 Home Economics PSE Available for absence cover Duties of Principal Teacher (Curriculum & Assessment) Mr. M. Moss Specific Tasks Communication With the Head Teacher Within the Management Team Staff Pupil Support staff Coordinator of Scottish Qualification Authority materials including Phoenix operation Register Teachers ICT Technician services Staffing French and expressive arts staff Secondary Supply arrangements Curriculum and Assessment Overview of development of secondary curriculum and assessment Standard Grade and National Certificate Examinations National Certificate Courses Secondary timetable Overview of ICT with John Dally Study Support Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Programmes of study from secondary staff plans in areas above Monitoring of performance in areas above Primary/Secondary Liaison Liaison visits to Primary Department teachers Overseeing subject specialist staff working in our Primary Positive Behaviour Referrals and Procedures Behaviour monitoring system Detention rota

9 Pupil Support Designated member of staff Child Protection Issues Teaching Commitment Administration ICT PSE Absence cover Business Education Overview in secondary Organisation Supply cover arrangements in the secondary department Secondary timetable SQA Coordinator

10 16 November 2006 Duties of Additional Support Needs Teachers Gaye Rickard & Denise Johnson General The ASN Teachers will work closely with the Principal Teacher of Pupil Support under the general direction of the Depute Head Teacher to implement school and Education Service Policies relating to pupils with additional support needs. Specific Communication Head Teacher and Depute Head Teacher Principal Teacher of Pupil Support Pupils Parents of Additional Needs pupils Other agencies/schools All staff involved with Additional Support Needs pupils Assessing, recording and reporting to Review Meetings Curriculum Development of Access and ASDAN Courses Preparation and delivery of IEP s Organisation Additional Needs Pupils timetables [with Depute Head] Additional Needs Auxiliaries timetables and deployment [with Depute Head] Finance Additional Needs Annual requisition Specific Grants for ASN Teaching Commitment Individual pupils as required and prioritised by Pupil Support Principal Teacher

11 Classroom support Delivery of course In service Delivery to Staff To deliver training to staff as requested by the Head Teacher