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Admin Staff
Administrative staff keep the school running smoothly by supporting communication, records, attendance, finance processes and day-to-day organisation.
ALNCO
ALNCOs coordinate additional learning needs provision, supporting pupils, families and staff with inclusive practice, assessment, planning and access to learning.
Art Lead
Responsible for developing, coordinating, and promoting high-quality teaching of Art throughout the school.
Assessment Lead
Oversees the school's assessment system, ensuring its effectiveness in tracking and improving student progress.
Associate Assistant Headteacher
Supports the Assistant Headteacher in various administrative and academic duties, acting as a deputy to the assistant head.
Bursar
Manages the financial and administrative aspects of the school, including budgeting, procurement, and overseeing support staff.
Caretaker
Caretakers help maintain a safe, secure and well-organised school site, supporting premises, maintenance, compliance and daily operational routines.
CEO
Chief Executive Officer of a multi-academy trust, responsible for strategic planning and overall management of the schools.
Curriculum Development Lead
Leads in the creation, implementation, and evaluation of the school's curriculum.
Deputy CEO
Assists the CEO in the overall running of a multi-academy trust. Often responsible for a specific area such as finance.
Deputy Principal
Assists the Principal in school administration and leadership, assuming a leading role when the Principal is unavailable.
Digital Learning Lead
Digital learning leads support the effective use of technology across teaching, learning, safeguarding, systems and staff development.
DSL
The Designated Safeguarding Lead is responsible for ensuring that the school has appropriate safeguarding policies and procedures in place. They oversee the welfare of students and work with staff, parents, and external agencies to identify and address any concerns related to child protection or student welfare.
EAL Lead
EAL leads support pupils who use English as an additional language, helping schools plan inclusive provision, assessment and classroom support.
English Lead
The English/Literacy Lead oversees the teaching and learning of English/literacy within the school.
Executive Headteacher
Provides leadership across a group of schools or a multi-academy trust.
Executive Principal
Manages multiple schools within a school trust or federation.
EYFS Lead
Oversees the provision and quality of the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum.
Finance Director
Oversees the financial health of the school or group of schools, managing budgets, funding, and financial planning.
First Aider
First aiders support pupil and staff welfare by responding to illness or injury, maintaining records and helping schools meet health and safety expectations.
Governors
A governor helps the school or college with its planning strategy, holds the headteacher, principal or CEO to account for a school or college’s performance and makes sure the school or college budget is properly managed.
Head of KS1
Manages and leads the delivery of the Key Stage 1 (ages 5-7) curriculum.
Head of KS2
Manages and leads the delivery of the Key Stage 2 (ages 7-11) curriculum.
Head of KS3
Manages and leads the delivery of the Key Stage 3 (ages 11-14) curriculum.
Head of KS4
Manages and leads the delivery of the Key Stage 4 (ages 14-16) curriculum.
Head of School
Leads the overall academic and administrative functions of a school.
Health & Safety
Health and safety leads help schools manage risk, compliance, premises safety and safe working practices for pupils, staff and visitors.
Humanities Lead
Humanities leads coordinate subjects such as history and geography, supporting curriculum quality, assessment, subject knowledge and progression across the school.
Inclusion Lead
Manages and promotes inclusive education policies and practices within the school.
IT Lead
The IT Lead manages the integration of technology in teaching and learning, ensuring that the school's IT infrastructure is up-to-date, secure, and effectively supports the needs of the institution. They also provide training and support to staff on the use of technology within the school.
Lead Practitioner
A highly skilled teacher who develops and models excellent teaching practices and supports professional development.
Lead Practitioner English
An experienced English teacher who models excellent
Maths Lead
The Maths Lead oversees the teaching and learning of mathematics within the school.
Medical Lead
Medical leads help schools manage pupil medical needs, care plans, medicines, staff awareness and safe responses to health-related issues.
Middle Leader
Leads a team within the school, often a department or year group. Responsible for a specific area of school practice.
Music Lead
The Music Lead is responsible for overseeing the teaching and learning of music within the school. They ensure that the music curriculum is engaging, relevant, and meets the needs of all students.
Office Manager
Office managers coordinate the school office, supporting administration, communication, records, finance processes and the smooth running of daily operations.
Office Staff
Supports the school administration through a variety of tasks such as filing, answering calls, and data entry.
PA
Personal Assistant. Supports a senior leader or manager with administrative tasks, scheduling and communication.
Pastoral Leader
Focuses on the welfare and personal development of students, providing guidance and support.
PE Lead
The Physical Education Lead is responsible for overseeing the planning, delivery, and assessment of physical education within the school.
Phonics Lead
Leads the teaching and development of phonics, a key part of early reading instruction.
Principal
Responsible for setting the vision, overall direction, and managing all aspects of the school/academy.
PSHE Lead
Coordinates the Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education program within the school.
Quality of Education
Role responsible for ensuring high standards of teaching and learning across the school.
Safeguarding Lead
Leads on all safeguarding and child protection issues in the school, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and policies.
School Business Leader
Oversees the financial and operational aspects of the school, working to support its educational goals.
Science Lead
Manages and coordinates the teaching and learning of Science within the school.
SENCO
SENCOs coordinate support for pupils with special educational needs, working with families, staff and external agencies to help pupils access learning and make progress.
Senior Leader
Member of the senior management team, often including roles such as Headteacher, Deputy Head, or department heads.
Senior Teacher
An experienced teacher with additional responsibilities, which may include mentoring, curriculum development, etc.
Site Manager
Site managers oversee the school premises, supporting safety, maintenance, compliance, contractors and the smooth running of the school site.
SLT
Senior leadership teams set strategic direction, lead school improvement, support staff and ensure pupils are safe, included and able to achieve.
Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
Oversees the provision of support for students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), ensuring that their needs are met and that they can access the curriculum effectively.
Subject Leader
Subject leaders develop curriculum quality in their subject, supporting planning, teaching, assessment, staff development and pupil progress.
Teacher
Responsible for delivering lessons to students, assessing their work, and supporting their academic development.
Wellbeing Lead
Wellbeing leads support a whole-school approach to staff and pupil wellbeing, helping schools build healthy culture, support systems and sustainable practice.
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