About Unity Community Primary School

Big Life Schools currently has two primary schools within Manchester, each with an attached nursery: Longsight Community Primary School (Longsight) and Unity Community Primary School (Cheetham Hill).

Unity Community Primary is a two-form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. Unity is part of the multi-academy trust Big Life Schools, which shares the vision and values of the Big Life group.

We have nearly 400 pupils aged 2-11, coming from many different countries and speaking 38 different languages. Our pupils are happy children who love school, and we want to encourage them to have the best possible start in life. We work hard to be a truly inclusive community. Diversity, respect and tolerance are at the core of our school identity, and we are proud to have the Rights Respecting Gold Award and the Belonging Matters Charter Mark.

As a school we use trauma-informed approaches to support our children’s emotional health and wellbeing. We also put a great emphasis on developing positive relationships between every member of our school community.

Candidates are highly encouraged to visit the school and discuss the position with a member of our Senior Leadership. Please ring the school office on 0161 871 2614 or visit www.unitycommunityprimary.com for more information about our school.

The Big Life Schools is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS with a check of adults barred list and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

What you’ll be doing

As our Assistant Headteacher, you will be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, leading a KS2 phase while maintaining class teacher responsibilities.

You will play a central role in shaping and delivering the school’s vision, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and supporting staff to achieve the best outcomes for all pupils. You will lead a core subject across the school and contribute to whole-school improvement, ensuring that teaching, curriculum and pastoral care are of the highest quality.

This is a dynamic leadership role combining classroom excellence, strategic leadership, staff development and community engagement.


Main duties

  1. Lead a KS2 phase, ensuring high-quality teaching, learning and pupil outcomes.
  2. Deliver outstanding classroom teaching and act as a role model for staff.
  3. Support, challenge and develop staff to maximise attainment and achievement.
  4. Deploy staff effectively and promote high standards of teaching practice.

School leadership and improvement

  1. Contribute to the strategic leadership of the school as part of the Senior Leadership Team.
  2. Lead a core subject across the school, including Early Years where appropriate.
  3. Monitor pupil progress and use data to drive improvements in teaching and learning.
  4. Contribute to self-evaluation and school improvement planning.
  5. Lead curriculum development within your phase and subject area.

Pupil care and inclusion

  1. Promote a safe, inclusive and nurturing learning environment.
  2. Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and contribute to the welfare of all pupils.
  3. Support pastoral care, behaviour and attendance in line with school policies.
  4. Promote resilience, independence and positive behaviour among pupils.

Staff management and development

  1. Line manage and support staff, including performance management and wellbeing.
  2. Contribute to recruitment, induction and development of staff.
  3. Deliver and support high-quality professional development.
  4. Monitor standards across the school to ensure continuous improvement.

Relationships and community

  1. Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, staff and the wider community.
  2. Work collaboratively with governors and contribute to reporting and accountability.
  3. Support engagement with parents and respond positively to concerns.
  4. Develop links with external organisations to support continuity and progression.

Work-related expectations

  1. Work within Big Life Group’s mission, values and ethos.
  2. Contribute to the development of Big Life Schools Trust.
  3. Work in accordance with all Big Life Group policies, particularly safeguarding, health and safety and information governance.
  4. Commit to ongoing professional development and training.
  5. Work in line with all relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
  6. Participate in regular supervision and appraisal.

Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.

To apply follow this link- https://biglifegroup.livevacancies.co.uk/#/job/details/771

Supporting Documents

↗ JD & Person Spec

Location

41, Allesley Drive, Manchester, M7 4YE, United Kingdom

Job ID

15090