The Deputy Head Operations and Pupils will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth running of Wetherby Preparatory School. This individual will be responsible for compliance, operations, behaviour management, and timetabling oversight, ensuring that the school functions efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of pastoral care and pupil engagement.

Inspired and Wetherby Preparatory School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within Inspired schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation. All members of staff must have an enhanced DBS and prohibition order clearance and pre-appointment safeguarding checks will be undertaken before any candidate is confirmed in post. Staff will be aware of and follow the safeguarding, Prevent Duty, anti-bullying and behaviour and discipline policies of the school, and partake in training on safeguarding, prevent duty and personal welfare.

Key Responsibilities

This post will have a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:

1. Pupils/Staff

Behaviour: Manage pupil sanctions and communications around this with staff, parents and children to ensure a harmonious learning environment.
Equipment: Liaising with IT Support to ensure all pupils have IT equipment required for lessons and ensure access is available for new pupils and staff each term.
Web access and Platforms: Manage the school Teams account ensuring access is granted to relevant pupils and staff.
Line Management: Line manage all non-HOD teaching staff and carry out appraisals annually.
Cover: Organise daily cover for absent members of staff.

2. Compliance

Health and Safety Officer: Take responsibility for all health and safety matters across the school, ensuring a safe environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
School Policies: Monitor the implementation of school policies, review and update them regularly, and manage the policy portal. Communicate with Head Office about the placement of policies on the school website.

3. Operations

Staffing: Work closely with the Head to ensure the staff allocation meets the requirements of the school model. (In-depth understanding of spreadsheets and ability to analyse information contained within is essential).
Recruitment: Working with the Head to draw up Job Descriptions and recruitment packs for candidates.
Attendance: Conduct daily checks of pupil attendance registers with attendance officer, monitor overall attendance, and issue termly attendance letters to relevant parents.
School Transport Liaison: To be the first port of call for the school bus system for both curriculum activities and Home/School transportation.
Calendar Management: Chair a weekly calendar management meeting with relevant staff and publish a weekly list of school events, ensuring all stakeholders are informed of upcoming activities.

The ideal candidate will have:

The successful applicant should possess the following experience, qualifications and qualities:

Qualifications and Experience

Qualified teacher status with substantial experience in a leadership role.
Strong understanding of school operations, compliance, and pastoral care.
Experience with managing operational and compliance processes in a very busy school setting.

Skills and Attributes

Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Strong leadership and line management capabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents, and staff.
Proficient in the use of school management systems (e.g., iSAMS).
Commitment to maintaining high standards in all areas of school life.
A team player with a good sense of humour and emotional awareness

Apply by: 14th February 2024

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