Leadership Structure (2024-2025)
For information about the roles of the members of our leadership team, please see below:
Core Leadership:
mrs K Crawford - Headteacher
Mrs K Crawford
Headteacher
Leadership, Strategic Direction and Accountability
School vision, strategy and ethos and policy framework
School Improvement and Development Plan
Key priorities - Raise achievement in all subjects, with a focus on Progress and Attainment 8, closing the gap between Pupil Premium funded students and non-Pupil Premium funded students; oversee the management of all operations; implement the national reforms; lead on Progress Over Time meetings; develop the quality of leadership and management across the school; develop partnerships to improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment through our role as Teaching School and Research School, implement robust appraisal to support achievement, rationalise the curriculum to ensure that curriculum-financial planning leads to an affordable but personalised curriculum; work with the governing body to develop the strategic direction of the school and the development of a multi-academy trust.
Accountability
Preparation for Ofsted, Reports to Governors and school SEF - overall effectiveness, leadership and management.
SEF – Overview of all Areas (Completion of Self-evaluation form)
Statutory and Legal Responsibilities - Academy Status/Trust Status
Admissions Policy - overview
Safeguarding
Equal Opportunities, Policy and Practice
Vulnerable Students, pupil premium
Looked After Children, Child Protection and Welfare
Finance and Personnel
Financial Strategy
Human Resources (Appointments)
Staffing and Personnel Issues
Governance
Governor Support and Liaison
Public Relations
PR, Community Views and Image, school prospectus, parent voice (HPAG)
Development of Partnerships
BFLPT, Training School, Research School, LA
Strategic Leadership
Development of leadership and management, overall standards and effectiveness, Multi-Academy Trust, Teaching/Research School
Line Management
All Senior Leaders
Headteacher's PA
Financial Director
Operational Director
Chairing of Meetings
Leadership Group