Application PackVice Principal- Behaviour & Standards

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WELCOME FROM THE PRINCIPALDear Applicant,

Thank you for taking time to consider applying for the Vice Principal – Behaviour and Standards. You have hopefully now read our Ofsted report and gained further information on the history and background of Francis Combe Academy. For my part I have many years experience of working at Francis Combe

Academy and, as Principal, together with my Senior Leadership team and dedicated staff, we are determined that we work tirelessly to ensure that Francis Combe becomes a beacon for quality, excellence and innovation, not just for Watford, but the surrounding community in transforming the lives of our young people.As an Academy team we fully embrace the task of transforming us to an ‘outstanding’ Academy and with an enthusiastic and highly competent senior leadership team we can achieve our goals. I therefore, cannot stress the importance of this new position. You are applying to Francis Combe at a pivotal point in its improvement journey. I intend to build a robust, exemplary and substantive leadership team that will quickly move the Academy to the next stage of its development. Therefore, I am looking for an exceptional person, with energy and drive, to join us.I can confidently report that the Governors have high standards for our students and even higher expectations for the future progress and success of the senior leadership team. However, I feel strongly that this appointment is for an individual who would like not to just significantly contribute to the success of the Academy, but also develop their own skills and knowledge towards their personal journey to becoming a Principal. We are seeking a diverse senior leader and will look just as much at attitude towards the task at hand as we will to the competencies that we would expect from a senior post holder. I would very much hope that after your initial investigations you can see that this role and the Academy would provide the right candidate with a significant career opportunity and that you will apply. If you require additional information on the Academy I would advise you to look at our website which contains the most recent Ofsted report as well as other information. We are also willing to answer any additional questions you may have and would welcome a discussion on the telephone. Good luck with your application, and we look forward to meeting you.

Yours sincerely

Deborah WarwickPrincipal

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Transforming lives through learning

Contents

Welcome Letter 2

Advert 4

How to Apply 5

Job description 6

Person Specification 10

Facilities 12

Area information 14

Selection process 16

AdvertVice Principal – Behaviour & Standards

Salary Range: £63,878 - £68,508

Start Date: September 2016 or by agreement

Applications are invited from individuals who are currently experienced senior leaders to undertake the role of Vice Principal – Behaviour & Standards. This is an opportunity for an ambitious, committed and dynamic senior leader who has considerable experience and who is able to implement whole Academy systems, strategies and procedures in a high performing context.

The successful candidate will have a high profile in the Academy with students and staff and will make a significant cross Academy contribution to raising standards through innovation and quality assurance.

This is therefore is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to :-

• TakeafullandactiveroleintheleadershipoftheAcademy• MakeamajorcontributiontotheAcademy’sdevelopmentandprogress• Leadonwholeschoolinitiativesandresponsibilitiesinpastoralleadership,behaviour, wellbeing, safeguarding, and monitoring student performance and attendance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspirational leader with a proven track record of high performance and successful leadership of whole school behaviour. You must have a genuine passion for ‘behaviour for learning’ and the impact that this can have on transforming the lives of our students.

We can offer you:

• Outstanding21stcenturyfacilities.• InvestorinPeopleAccredited• ComprehensiveStaffWelfarePackage• Relocationallowanceupto£3,000ifapplicable.• Verysupportiveseniorleadershipcolleagues• ExcellentprofessionalCPDopportunities• AnAcademycommittedtodoingthebestforitsstudents.

If you share the Academy’s vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and the community, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

Francis Combe Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age.

If you would like any further details about this post please contact, Deborah Warwick, Principal or if you would like a tour of the Academy, please telephone Jacqui Hurst, Assistant Principal Academy Resources 01923 620747 or email j.hurst@franciscombeacademy.org.uk

Please visit www.franciscombeacademy.org.uk for more information.

Closing Date is: 23rd May 2016Interviews: 26th May 2016

Please come and visit us. We would be delighted to welcome you to our recruitment open event on Thursday 19th May 2016.

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How to ApplyInterviews:To apply, candidates should submit the following:

• CompletedApplicationForm,whichmustbe completed in full. We regret we cannot accept CVs

• Supportingstatement(letterofapplication)ofno more than two sides of A4

The application form is available in electronic format and can be downloaded from our website www.franciscombeacademy.org.uk

Please save your application form and supportingstatementinWord(.doc)format.

For more information about this position or to have an informal discussion about your application, or if you require any assistance, pleasecontactJacquiHurst(emailJ.hurst@franciscombeacademy.org.uk)ortelephone(01923620747).

NB We will request references for those selected to interview within two days of finalising the shortlist.

All completed application forms and supporting statements should be emailed no later than12 noon on the 23rd May 2016

We look forward to hearing from you.

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Job DescriptionPost: Vice Principal – Behaviour and Standards

Responsible to: Principal

General Senior Leadership Responsibilities

• TodeputiseforthePrincipalintheirabsence.

• ToundertakestrategicplanningwhichwillaidtheproductionoftheAcademyImprovement and Business Plans.

• Toundertakemonitoringandevaluationfunctions(includinginternaldepartment/keystageevaluations).

• Tobeavailabletorespondtounplannedsituationswhichariseinthedailyrunningofthe Academy in accordance with the policies of the Academy.

• Toassistinthemaintenanceofgoodstudentdiscipline.

• ToattendmeetingsoftheSeniorLeadershipTeamandotherAcademymanagementmeetings.

• TofosterandsupportextracurricularactivitiesintheinterestoftheAcademycommunity,e.g. Academy productions, concerts, sport activities.

• ToattendmeetingsoftheBoardofGovernorswhenrequested.

• ToleadandmakeanactivecontributioninAcademyassemblieswhenrequired.

• TotakeanactivepartinallAcademydailyduties.

Areas of Specific Strategic Responsibility:

• Allpoliciesandpracticesrelatedtobehaviour,disciplineandwelfare.

• LinemanagementofAssistantPrincipals,AcademySENCO,learningsupportandPastoral Raising Standards Leaders

• Tousethedatasystemtotrackwholeschoolprogresstowardsmeetingtargetsrelativeto: behaviour, exclusions and the impact upon progress of vulnerable groups.

• Provideatermlysummaryreportonprogressagainsttargetsonattendance,punctuality, inclusion, behaviour, safeguarding and learning support.

• ContributetothemonitoringandevaluationasaseniorleadertoensureeffectiveTeaching & Learning within the Academy.

• BeaccountableforCare,Guidance,WellbeingandSupportacrosstheAcademy.

• ResponsibleforSafeguardingandCPmatters,includingLeadDesignatedSeniorPerson.

• RaisetheprofileoftheAcademythroughregularcommunicationswithparents/carersand the wider community.

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Areas of Specific Operational Responsibility:

To take responsibility for the following key drivers to raise standards within the Academy:

• DevelopandembedbehaviouranddisciplinepracticeswithintheAttitudeandLearning programme.

• Regularlyreviewrewardsandsanctionstomeettheneedsofthestudents.

• LeadtheAcademyYearTeams.

• Managementofin-houseandexternalinterventionprogrammestopromotepositivebehaviours.

• Liaisonwithoutsideagenciestoaccessexternalsupport.

• Managementofeffectivecommunicationofallinclusioninitiativesandprogrammethrough the learning forum.

• Co-ordinatemid-yearadmissionsandoverseeKS2-KS3Transition.

• LeadonsupportinganddevelopingAcademyBehaviourSupportUnit.

• Managementofexclusions.

• LeadStudentVoiceandStudentLeadershipwithintheAcademy.

• Provideatermlysummarywhichreportsontheattendanceandbehaviourofstudentsin each year group in line with Academy targets.

• SetAcademyglobaltargetswiththePrincipal.

• SupporttheYearPastoralSystembysupportassemblies,academicreviewsandtheAttitudetoLearning(BfL)Programme.

• ResponsibilityforcompletingrelevantsectionsoftheSelfEvaluationForm(SEF).

• EnsurepastoralteamismakingappropriateprogressinlinewiththeAcademyImprovement Plan.

• PrepareandupdateAcademypolicies.

• Providestafftrainingasappropriateandlinkedtoyourareaofexpertise.

• Supervisionofstudentspre-Academy,breaks,lunchtimes,andpostAcademy.

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General terms and conditions for Vice Principal

Salary: £63,878 - £68,508

Tenure: This post is offered on a permanent basis

Hours: Commensurate on completing the duties associated with the post.

Annual Leave: 35 days annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and public holidays.

Probation: Confirmation of appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 9 month probationary period.

Notice Period: The notice period for this post is three months.

Pension: Teaching staff are eligible to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

Leadership Development: Leaders are required to participate in all arrangements for further training and development.

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Notes:

• Theaboveresponsibilitiesaresubjecttogeneraldutiesandresponsibilitiescontainedinthe statement of conditions of employment.

• Thisjobdescriptionallocatesdutiesandresponsibilitiesbutdoesnotdirecttheparticular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be construed.

• Thejobdescriptionifnotnecessarilyacomprehensivedefinitionofthepost.Itwillbereviewed at least once per year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post.

• ThisjobdescriptionmaybevariedtomeetthechangingdemandsoftheAcademyatthe reasonable discretion of the Principal.

• Thisjobdescriptiondoesnotformpartofthecontractofemployment.Itdescribestheway the post holder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out in the foregoing.

• Thepostholdermaydealwithsensitivematerialandmustmaintainconfidentialityinall Academy related matters.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind overs or cautions and,ifso,forwhichoffences.ThispostwillbeexemptfromtheprovisionsofSection4(2)oftheRehabilitationofOffenders1974(Exemptions)(Amendments)Order1986.Therefore,applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of this Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Academy.

Person  Specification  –  Vice  Principal    

   Essential      

 Desirable    

 Qualifications/  Development  

• Qualified  Teacher  Status.  • Qualified  to  teach  in  the  UK.  • Experience  of  working  in  a  challenging  school.  • A  degree  in  relevant  or  related  subject.  • Evidence  of  a  commitment  to  own  

professional  development.  • Recent  relevant  in-­‐service  training  in  the  

subject  area.  

• Further  professional  qualifications  • Master’s  Degree      

 Knowledge  and  Skills  

• Evidence  of  being  an  outstanding/good  classroom  practitioner  –  demonstrating  innovative  pedagogical  practice.  

• Understanding  the  current  developments  in  the  education  sector.  

• Evidence  of  being  an  outstanding  Leader,  at  least  5  years’  experience  on  SLT.    

• Experience  of  teaching  in  more  than  one  school.  

• Use  and  impact  of  data  on  learning  at  a  strategic  level.  

• Ability  to  implement  strategies  to  raise  achievement  within  a  team.  

• Ability  to  contribute  to  the  positive  management  of  student  behaviour.  

• CPD  of  self  and  others.  • Ability  to  inspire  both  adults  and  young  

people.  • Excellent  communication  and  presentation  

skills.  • Confident  user  of  ICT  • Intervention  strategies  to  ensure  progress  for  

those  at  risk  of  under  achievement.  • Ability  to  coach,  mentor  and  deliver  training  

to  staff.  • Ability  to  form  and  promote  positive  

relationships  with  staff,  students,  parents,  the  local  community  and  outside  agencies.  

• Ability  to  form  and  maintain  appropriate  relationships  and  personal  boundaries  with  children  and  young  people.  

• Emotional  resilience  in  working  with  challenging  behaviour  and  attitudes  

• Well-­‐developed  emotional  intelligence.    

• Ability  to  teach  across  the  full  age  range.  

• Teacher  of  a  core  subject    

 Experience    

• Track  record  of  improving  achievement  and  attainment  at  strategic  level.    

• Effective  team  leadership  which  includes  the  empowerment  of  others.    

• Experience  of  self-­‐evaluation  and  action  planning.  

• Experience  of  producing  performance  management  targets  with  a  team  of  staff.  

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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• Experience  of  monitoring  set  targets  in  a  specified  action  plan  to  evaluate  and  ensure  progress.  

• Managing  the  professional  development  of  a  team  of  colleagues.  

• Management  of  a  team  to  ensure  at  least  good  student  provision.  

• Leading  the  implementation  and  development  of  curriculum  initiatives.      

• Experience  of  effective  leadership  of  student  behaviour  for  learning.  

• Effective  at  both  KS3  and  KS4  of  leading  other’s  practice.  

 Personal  qualities  

• To  have  a  love  of  and  infectious  enthusiasm  for  learning.  

• Lead  by  example.  • Highly  organised.  • Analytical  approach.  • Perseverance  and  resilience.  • Meet  deadlines  and  manage  a  fluctuating  

workload.    • Honesty  and  integrity.  • Outstanding  interpersonal  skills  and  the  

ability  to  relate  well  to  a  wide  range  of  people.  

• Excellent  sense  of  humour.  • Willingness  to  innovate.    • Strategic  thinker.  • Ability  to  support  and  challenge  others.    • Belief  and  commitment  to  comprehensive  

education,  inclusion,  community  cohesion  and  the  ECM  agenda.  

• High  personal  standards.  • A  determination  for  self  and  others  to  be  the  

best  you  can.  • Ability  for  form  and  maintain  appropriate  

relationships  and  personal  boundaries  with  children  and  young  people.  

• Emotional  resilience  in  working  with  challenging  behaviours  and  attitudes.  

• Well-­‐developed  emotional  intelligence.  • Commitment  to  safeguarding  and  promoting  

the  welfare  of  children  and  young  people.  • Commitment  to  the  value  and  promotion  of  

vocational  and  work  related  learning.  • Willingness  to  undergo  appropriate  checks,  

including  enhanced  DBS.  • A  willingness  to  demonstrate  commitment  to  

the  value  and  behaviours  which  flow  from  the  Academy’s  ethos.  

 

Work  related  circumstances:  These  will  be  regarded  as  essential  

• An  excellent  attendance  record.  • The  possession  of  a  enhanced  DBS  check.    • The  willingness  to  take  a  health  check  at  the  

discretion  of  the  Academy.    

 

 

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FacilitiesFrancis Combe Academy boasts state of the art facilities

The cutting-edge facilities offered by our brand-new £25 million building mean that both students and members of staff work and learn in an environment that inspires creativity and achievement, and creates an array of avenues for success through learning.

A flavour of our facilities include the following areas of the Academy, and we look forward to showcasing the rest of our facilities if you wish to visit the Academy prior to application, or as part of the interview process.

The Agora: outside ampithreatre which is an excellent space for outside learning and productions.

Sports hall - State of the art sports facilities and fabulous grounds.

Brand new and bang up to date

The Plaza - our fantastic Plaza offers a wealth of learning resources and laboratories including a wonderful central open plan learning space.

Art & Design - An amazing space creating 5 classrooms, over two open plan floors, 2 food tech rooms and outstanding design and technology suite. 13

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WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT WATFORDWatford is a compact and prosperous town whose economic fortunes and lifestyle opportunities have undoubtedly been influenced by its big brother16 miles down the road, London.

As Hertfordshire’s largest town, situated in the south of the county between the M25 and M1 motorways, Watford is well-served by a network of communication links that make it appealing both for everyday commuters and for those contemplating moving away from the overcrowded conurbations of the capital.

Getting around WatfordWatford is one of the most well-connected towns in Britain , located equidistant from the M25 orbital ring road and the M1 motorway along with the main A41 trunk

road that runs through the town from Aylesbury to the north west and the centre of London 16 to the south east.

Watford Junction is the main train station and is conveniently located a short distance from the town centre which links the town with nearby St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Bushey, Harrow & Wealdstone andKingsLangley.TheMetropolitanlineof the London underground also stops in Watford , the station being located in Cassiobury Park Avenue. Not forgetting London Euston.

Alternatively, all major bus routes that serve the town centre pass through the main bus station close to the train station,

with services run by a number of bus operators.

Eating, drinking and shopping in WatfordWatford is a major retail hub and at the heart of the town is the Intu Shopping Centre. With over 140 shops and several

restaurants, the Intu is Watford’s premier shopping offering and is home to a number of leading high street names, including John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Zara, H & M, BHS, River Island and Next.

And when it’s time for some respite, Watford has its fair share of coffee shops in and around the town centre.

Watford’s restaurants are never too far from the rest of the town’s nightlife, with High Street, Intu Centre and The Parade having the lions share of eateries with the usual culinary delights – Indian, Chinese, Italian and Greek.

Live entertainment is provided by the Palace Theatre, and various clubs who welcome the best from London ‘s thriving stand-up scene. Elsewhere, the Pumphouse Theatre and Arts Centre hosts a number of performances and exhibitions. And there is a Vue multi-screen cinema and a bowling alley in the Woodside Leisure Park in Garston. When it comes to sport, the town is home to Watford FC and Saracens Rugby Club

play in the Guinness Premiership. But if you prefer to participate rather than spectate there are a number of leisure centres in the area along with several private health and fitness clubs.

HousingWhether you want a flat or house, town centre or countryside, to buy or to let, Watford has the ideal place for you to live. Watford has everything from modern town centre flats to large, spacious, family homes in the countryside all easily accessible through the great transport links.

ResidentialWatford is an ideal place to purchase a property that is well connected to both

the centre of London and the open countryside giving an enjoyable mix of both lifestyles. There is a great mix of housing with everything from stunning homes to flats in the town centre.

LettingsWatford has a wide range of properties that are available to let to suit all budgets. Whether you are looking to rent a family home or a town centre flat, Watford has something to suit your requirements.

Alistofafewlocalestateagents(Thislistisnotexhaustive)

AitchisonsTelephone 01923 231662

Claytons Telephone: buying 01923 599041, letting 01923 599040

ConnellsTelephone: buying 01923 599022, letting 01923 230403

Lettings Plus Property Management Services Ltd Telephone: 01923 608636

The Academy’s HR Department is always on hand to assist new members of staff with any accomodation/housing reqiurements, to ease your transition into your new role.

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Selection Process• Welcome talk, meet with Senior Leadership

Team.

• Data Task.

• Student Panel

• Interview Panel

• Teach a lesson

• Group discussion

• Learning Walk

Short listing of candidates will take place to go forward to the final stage.

• Presentation

• Formal interview.

11th May - 23rd May Potential candidates have an opportunity to contact the Academy to find out more information about the role.

19th May Recruitment open event 2pm - 6pm this gives you the opportunity to meet members of the Senior Leadership Team and tour of the Academy

23rd May Deadline for Applications is 12 noon. Applications should be emailed to j.hurst@franciscombeacademy.org.uk

24th May All candidates will be contacted by email, both those shortlisted and those not successful. Details about date and time of final interviews will be given to successful candidates. Candidates will also be given a topic to prepare for their lesson observation prior to interview.

26th May Formal interviews will take place at Francis Combe Academy. All candidates will be contacted – both those successful and those not successful.