Pre-Prep Class Teacher & Head of Year One
Job Description
This job description is a fluid document, and the list of responsibilities should not necessarily be
seen as absolute. The post holder may be expected to carry out additional tasks that are
reasonably deemed appropriate and, in a growing school, the job is likely to evolve.
Overview
Heads of Year at Cranleigh are expected to exemplify the ethos of the school and must:
● Lead the strategic direction of their year group, raising standards of attainment and
progress and be committed to the development of every child and colleague.
● Be a clear, confident and thoughtful communicator whether face to face, in writing, online
or on the phone
● Lead by example, setting a professional standard for others to aspire to
● Be committed to the pastoral care and wellbeing of every child
Key Responsibilities
Classification: General Internal Purpose
● Plan, organise and lead weekly year group planning meetings
● To collaborate with other members of SMT to ensure continuous school improvement
● To ensure the day to day running of the year group is in line with the school vision and
aims
● To monitor academic standards and pastoral welfare of the children in the year group and
to ensure suitable support, stretch and challenge for all children as appropriate
● Ensure clear communication between SMT and the year group
● Establish a culture that enables staff to ask questions, offer ideas and share good practice
● Facilitate peer observations within and across year groups, in conjunction with the Deputy
Head Pre-Prep, by providing or organising for release as appropriate
● Liaise with the Learning Support Team (SEN and EAL) and Pre-Prep LSAs to respond to
pupils’ needs.
● Ensure that the learning environment is of a high standard – this includes shared spaces
and outdoors
● Oversee the organisation, management and provision of teaching resources for your year
group with the support of class teachers and teaching assistants; including managing the
Yr Group resource budget
● Ensure the effective operation and management of assessment, recording and reporting
systems and the achievement of pupil targets
● Review planning regularly to ensure coverage, differentiation and adaptations for
individual classes
● To analyse and reflect on year group data and to develop and deliver year group action
plans to secure continuous improvement
● To carry out joint lesson observations, with SLT, and to support colleagues to develop
their classroom practice
● To guide and support selected colleagues through the appraisal process, providing
constructive feedback and having difficult conversations where necessary
● Oversee the Pupil Intervention List (academic) and children of concern list (pastoral) and
monitor these children in conjunction with the Pre-Prep Inclusion LEad and Assistant Head
Pastoral
● Liaise with the Assistant Head, Director of Wellbeing or School Counsellor regarding any
children of concern.
● Complete CPOMS reports and any follow-up needed with the Designated Safeguarding
Lead.
● Check a selection of reports and feedback where necessary to ensure high standards are
consistent across the year group
Classification: General Internal Purpose
● Plan and assist in the smooth transition for children in and then out of the year group,
including the allocation of pupils to specific classes
● Ensure that the behaviour of all pupils within the year group is of a very high standard and
is managed in accordance with the school’s Behaviour and Pastoral Policies
● Oversee year group correspondence with parents
● Oversee the coordination of year group trips and theme days in school, following school
procedure
● To coordinate the role of TAs working in the year group, their timetable and appraisal
● Conduct learning walks and ‘book looks’ in line with the monitoring schedule
● Ensure that the school’s safeguarding protocols are followed across the year group and
that any follow-up needed takes place with the Designated Safeguarding Lead
