Louise Swift

Management Responsibilities • To assist in the organisation and management of the school, as directed by the Head Teacher, and to lead, attend and contribute to such meetings as are necessary for this purpose. • To assist in the co-ordination of work through direct involvement in planning and organising the timetable and curriculum. • Assisted in professional development of teaching team through planning involvement, coaching, mentoring, and evaluating, contributing to enhanced teaching practices. • To promote a positive ethos to staff, pupils, governors and parents by demonstrating the successful employment of method and materials • To play a major role under the overall direction of the Head Teacher in: • formulating the vision, aims and objectives of the school; • establishing the policies through which they shall be achieved; • managing staff and resources to that end; monitoring progress towards the school aims. • To assist in both formulating and implementing a Strategic Plan and the School Improvement Plan. • To be fully responsible for the running of the school when the Head Teacher is not present. • To play a part in the administrative and financial running of the school, in particular with those areas related to the efficient running of the team. • Coordinated the organisation and administration of daily assemblies. To devise, where required, the timetable of early years assemblies. • Liaised closely with Head Teacher on school operations and staff wellbeing, ensuring alignment with school objectives and staff support. • To lead a team of teachers and support staff to ensure high standards of teaching and learning, display, classroom management and pupil behaviour. • Facilitated effective communication within the school and across the team, fostering collaboration and a supportive environment. • To use initiative in order to support and develop innovation which would benefit the school. • To fully support the Head Teacher particularly in relation to the implementation of school policies and the support of the school's ethos, maintaining high morale and confidence amongst all staff, and set an example of high professional standards and leadership.

Professional Development • To agree annual appraisal objectives with the Head Teacher, for some teachers and where required support staff within the school, including where required some MTAs • To suggest CPD which will enhance the performance of relevant staff. Team Leadership and Management • Collaborated with the Head Teacher to develop the EYFS curriculum and ensure its effective delivery across the school. • To take responsibility for the organisation and leadership of the EYFS team within the school and monitor and assess standards across the curriculum within the team. • Reported to all relevant stakeholders regarding the team and pupil performance. • Monitored the adoption of the school's agreed policies for the EYFS curriculum by all staff, including planning, assessment, and recording. To monitor the implementation of the Early Years Policy and update the policy as necessary. • Provided professional support and advice to colleagues. • Recommended changes to school policies based on monitoring findings. • Advised the Head Teacher on issues arising from the responsibilities held. • To lead target setting and data analysis of the EYFS team, including the reporting of data to Governors and the ST • To lead the induction meetings for parents for the relevant phase. To contribute to the school's SEF. • Raised concerns with the Head Teacher regarding work standards and pupil/staff behaviour across the phase team and school. To ensure high standards of pupil behaviour at all times.

Additional Duties
• To lead a club within the programme of extra-curricular activities in the school as required.

Class Teaching Responsibilities

Additional Leader Duties • To lead the implementation of the EYS Curriculum and other relevant Foundation Stage Initiatives. • To implement the EYFS assessments and other relevant baseline procedures. • Managed transfer arrangements for pupils entering or departing the EYFS. • To support the development of parenting skills, including how children learn. • To lock and secure the premises where required • Strong practice in the teaching of phonics and experience of implementing and coaching other staff in delivery of quality phonics. I am responsible for the continued implementation, monitoring and embedding of the Little Wandle scheme in our school.

Pastoral Provision
• To provide a programme of pastoral provision to break down barriers of learning for specific pupils.
To keep a record of intervention and the success of outcomes.
• To liaise with agencies to ensure pupils and families are supported appropriately.

Implemented early reading strategies to support literacy development

Ensure fidelity to the Little Wandle phonics scheme

Regular assessment and data analysis from Reception to Year 2

Identifying gaps and rapid interventions

Staff training

Coaching

• Facilitated a safe and nurturing environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
• Managed classroom behaviour effectively, implementing positive reinforcement strategies.
• Forged positive, trusting relationships with children, parents and coworkers.
• Fostered a positive learning environment, encouraging curiosity and a love for learning among young students.
• Promoted children's learning and development through engaging play and structured activities.
• Fostered child learning development through engaging and interactive play activities.
• Built student confidence and social skills through interactive and group play.
• Organised and led outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
• Developed literacy and numeracy skills through structured activities and play-based learning approaches.
• Enhanced language acquisition using phonics learning tools.
• Adapted to young children's capabilities to maintain an inclusive atmosphere.
• Helped children become more independent when performing daily tasks, assisting with dressing and toileting.
• Supported children to express emotions by using evidence-based techniques.
• Monitored children's progress, identifying areas for additional support and tailoring activities to individual needs.
• Conducted observations and assessments, contributing to reports in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS .
• Maintained accurate records of children's progress, attendance, and any incidents.
• Communicated children's development, progress, successes or concerns to parents through meetings.
• Collaborated with parents and guardians, providing regular updates on child development and well-being.
• Implemented strategies to engage parents in their children's learning and development.
• Conducted observations and assessments, contributing to reports in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage EYFS.
• Applied Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) knowledge to track and boost attainment.
• Utilised assessment tools to track progress and identify gaps in learning.
• Participated in staff meetings and professional development courses to improve practice.
• Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational trends and enhance teaching practices.
• Facilitated smooth transition experiences for pupils entering from early years settings into reception class.
• Prepared lesson content and delivery based on curriculum requirements.

To promote a culture of achievement for all across the school; setting high expectations for all pupils and working with staff to diminish the difference in performance between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.

Tracked and monitored progress of pupils eligible for pupil premium funding to ensure targeted support.

Collaborated with staff to analyse progress of disadvantaged children, identifying areas of slow progress and deploying resources to facilitate rapid improvement.

Analysed impact of interventions, providing reports for governors and SLT on effectiveness of pupil premium funding in enhancing outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

➢ Work with the School Business Manager and headteacher in developing and publishing the school’s Pupil Premium Strategy and analysing its impact.

➢ Demand ambitious standards for all pupils, instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on pupil outcomes

➢ Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives

➢ Establish a culture of ‘open classrooms’ as a basis for sharing best practice

➢ Create an ethos within which all staff are motivated and supported to develop their skills and knowledge

➢ Identify emerging talents, coaching current and aspiring leaders

➢ Hold all staff to account for their professional conduct and practice

➢ Provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focused on safeguarding pupils and developing exemplary behaviour

➢ Implement systems for managing the performance of all staff, addressing any underperformance, supporting staff to improve and valuing excellent practice

➢ Support with the day-to-day management of the school

➢ Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives

➢ Led by example, holding and articulating clear values and moral purpose, and focusing on providing excellent education for all pupils

➢ Build positive relationships with all members of the school community, showing positive attitudes to them

➢ Keep up to date with developments in education

➢ Seek training and continuing professional development to meet own needs

➢ Ensure that the school’s systems, organisation and processes are well considered, efficient and fit for purpose

➢ Collaborated with the governing board to align school policies with educational goals

➢ Support strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure effective use of budgets and resources

➢ Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives

Under the direction of the headteacher:

➢ Develop effective relationships with fellow professionals

➢ Inspire others to believe in the fundamental importance of education in young people’s lives and to promote the value of education

Defined overall mission and vision for the school

➢ Formulating the aims and objectives of the school

➢ Establishing policies for achieving these aims and objectives

➢ Managing staff and resources

➢ Monitoring progress towards the achievement of the school’s aims and objectives

➢ If the headteacher is absent, to fully run the school

➢ Inspire others to believe in the fundamental importance of education in young people’s lives and to promote the value of education

Other areas of responsibility

➢ To promote a culture of achievement for all across the school; setting high expectations for all pupils and working with staff to diminish the difference in performance between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.

Tracked and monitored progress of pupils eligible for pupil premium funding to ensure targeted support.

Collaborated with staff to analyse progress of disadvantaged children, identifying areas of slow progress and deploying resources to facilitate rapid improvement.

Analysed impact of interventions, providing reports for governors and SLT on effectiveness of pupil premium funding in enhancing outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

➢ Work with the School Business Manager and headteacher in developing and publishing the school’s Pupil Premium Strategy and analysing its impact.