E
AllSaintsCofEPrimarySchool
and
BeerCofEPrimarySchool
ExecutiveHeadteacherRecruitmentInformation
Packfor
TheArkFederation
RequiredforSeptember2016
FortherightcandidateadeferraltoJanuary2017willbeconsidered.
KeyDates
ExecutiveHeadteacherrequiredfromSeptember2016
FortherightcandidatedeferraltoJanuary2017willbeconsidered.
Applicationcloseat:
NoonMonday9thMay2016
Shortlistingmeetingwilltakeplace:
9thMay2016
Interviewswilltakeplaceon:
Thursday19thMay2016
Friday20thMay2016
Foraninformaldiscussionpleasecontact
JeanSmith,ChairofGovernorson01297625607
Informalvisitsbyprospectivecandidatesareverywelcomeon
Thursday21standFriday22ndApril2016
Pleasecontact
AliciaGibbs,SchoolBursaron0129732761or0129720077.
LocationMapandContactdetails
ContactDetails
AllSaintsCofEPrimarySchool,AllSaints,Axminster,DevonEX137LX.
Tel:0129732761
BeerCofEPrimarySchool,MareLane,Beer,DevonEX123NB.
Tel:0129720077
Federationwebsite: http://thearkfederation.co.uk/
AllSaintswebsite: http://www.all-saints-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk
Beerwebsite: http://beer-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk
StChristopher’swebsite: http://www.stchristophersmat.org
LetterfromtheChairofGovernors
DearApplicant, April2016
AppointmentofExecutiveHeadteacher
Onbehalfof theGovernors, Iwould like to thankyou foryour interest in thepositionofExecutive Headteacher of the Ark Federation. Beer C of E Primary and All Saints C of ESchoolsarevibrant,excitingschoolswithexcitinglearningenvironments,highlymotivatedchildren,committedstaffandgovernorsandstronglinkswiththecommunitiestheyserve.TheArk Federationwas formed two years ago following aperiodof the schoolsworkingtogetherunderaManagementPartnership.
GovernorsarecurrentlyexploringjoiningtheStChristopher’sMultiAcademyTrust,subjectto legalandotherprocesses thiscouldbe inplace for thenewschoolyear inSeptember2016
This vacancy has come about due to a career move for our previous headteacher. Webelieveitpresentsauniqueopportunityforahighlytalentedandinspirationalleaderwhowillconstantlyreflectonandimprovecurrentpracticeandhaveavisiontoachievemore.
We feel that to trulyachieveanunderstandingofwhatweareabout,whatwestand forandhowwestrivetoattainthehigheststandardsinallwhatwedo,youareinvitedtovisittheschoolson21stor22ndApril.Wewouldencourageyoutocontactustoarrangeatimeto visit – the schools are 12miles apart and so youwill need to schedule approximatelythreehours for your visit. Youwill be shownaroundbyeither theChairofGovernorsoranotherGovernorateachschoolandalsowillhave timetomeetpupilsandmembersofstaff.
The Governors are keen to appoint a new Executive Headteacher to start in September
2016,butfortherightcandidatewouldbepreparedtowaituntilJanuary2017.
We are committed to building andmaintaining a productive and supportive relationship
with our Executive Headteacher, to ensure clarity of vision, our strong Christian ethos,
strategicdevelopmentandthehigheststandardsofattainmentforallourpupils
Wehope that you find the information in this pack tobeuseful andwe look forward toyourapplication
Yourssincerely,
MrsJeanSmithChairofGovernors.
LetterfromDiocesanDirectorofEducation
DearApplicant,
IverymuchwelcomeyourinterestintheimportantpositionofHeadteacherofaVoluntaryAidedChurchofEnglandschoolintheDioceseofExeter.Wetrustthatthefollowinginformationwillencourageyouto
apply ifyou fit theschool’s requirements.Asa formerHeadteacher in thisDiocese, Iknowthat this isaprofessionallygooddiocesetoworkinaswellasagreatplacetolive.
Geographically, theDiocesanboundariesarealmost identical totheboundariestotheCountyofDevon.TheDiocesanBoardofEducationisadministeredfromtheDiocesanEducationOfficeincentralExeterfromwheretheDiocesanEducationTeamofferssupportservicetoallChurchofEnglandSchoolsintheDioceseandadvisesVoluntaryAidedSchoolsonall aspectsofdenominationaleducation; inparticularCollectiveWorship and Religious Education; Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS);headshipandseniormanagementappointments;schoolbuildingsandgovernance.
Candidates are reminded that this is a post in Church of EnglandVoluntaryAided Schools inwhich the
GoverningBodyislegallytheemployer.Inaccordancewiththeschool’sTrustDeed,theGoverningBodyisrequired to seek to appoint a committed Christian capable of leading the school both spiritually andeducationally.UndertheSchoolsStandardsandFrameworkAct1998,Section60(inconnectionwiththeappointmentofapersontobeHeadteacherofaCofEVASchool)governorswillneedtobesatisfiedofboth the faith commitmentandprofessional abilityof candidates topromoteanddevelop theChristiancharacterandethosoftheschool.
The Diocesan Board of Education provides an Induction programme to support newly appointed
Headteachers in developing the Christian distinctiveness of their Church of England School. This isaccompaniedbyfurthersupport,adviceandtrainingopportunitiesthroughoutthefirstyearinpost.
The Governing Body of Voluntary Aided Schools is responsible for Religious Education and CollectiveWorshipinconsultationwiththeHeadteacher.TheGoverningBodyarelegallytheemployersofthestaffandareresponsiblefortheSchoolsAdmissionPolicyandprocedures.Theymeetthecostofrepairsandmaintenanceof theexteriorof thebuildingswith thehelpofgrantaid fromtheDFCS.VoluntaryAidedschoolshaveamajorityofFoundationGovernorswhoarenominatedbytheParochialChurchCounciland
theappointmentsratifiedbytheDiocesanBoardofEducation.TheincumbentoftheParishisusuallytheExOfficioGovernor.
Should you have any queries about this post, please do not hesitate to contact this office. Wewill bedelightedtospeakwithyou.
Withprayersandgoodwishesasyoufurtherconsideryourapplication.
CanonPhilipMantell
DiocesanDirectorofEducation
FederationMissionandEthos
Ethos:TheEthosof theArkFederation isshapedbyChristianValuesandashareddedicationtoexcellence,fosteringacommunitythatinspireslifelonglearning.
MissionStatement:
We provide a happy secure and caring Christian environment where all are valued and
respected.Webelieve intheuniquenessofthe individualandrecognisethediversityand
rangeofcontributionsthateachcanmake.
Weaimtoprovideforthespiritual,emotional,physical,academicandsocialdevelopment
ofthewholechild;thisincludesagrowthinknowledgeandunderstandingofself,andthe
worldinwhichwelive.Weseektofosterself-esteemandasenseofresponsibilitytoothers
andtheworldaround.
Inallthatwedoweendeavourtoprovideahighqualityofeducationwithinastimulating
environmentwherechildrenareenabledtodeveloptheskillstheyrequireforliving.
FederationValues
Five key values are central to our day to day practice and ethos, they are: Peace, Love,
Patience,TruthandRespect.
Vision
“Toworkco-operativelybetweenourschoolsandwidercommunitiesintheserviceofGod”
AsourFederationgrowswewillcelebrate,improveandaimhightoachievetogether.
KeySchoolData
School Pupil
Number
Teaching
Staff
SEN
Children
Pupil
Premium
Attendance
AllSaints 107 4.2FTE(0.2FTE
management
time)
10.3% 7% 95.79%
Beer 122 4.2FTE(0.2FTE
management
time)
11.5& 9.9& 94.8%
Budget
The schools are in a reasonable financial situation andwill havea sharedbudget for the
2016/2017 financial year. However, like most schools, governors anticipate increasing
budgetpressuresinthenearfutureandareconsciousofthechallengesthismayprovide.
Obviously,thefuturepupilnumbersattendingtheschoolwillbeasignificantfactorinthe
resources and finances available. Candidates selected for interview will receive budget
information.
CurriculumandLearning
AcrosstheFederationweprovideabroadcurriculum.Thereisakeyfocusoncoresubjectsas the priority is to raise standards. However, the curriculum is rich and broad offeringplentyofopportunitiesforpupilstoexpressthemselvesinotherways.
The schools meet the needs of children of all abilities and a number require additionalsupport.
WeprovideahappysecureandcaringChristianenvironmentwhereall are valuedand respected.Webelieve in theuniquenessof theindividual and recognise the diversity and range of contributionsthateachcanmake.
We aim to provide for the spiritual, emotional, physical, academicandsocialdevelopmentofthewholechild;thisincludesagrowthinknowledgeandunderstandingof self, and theworld inwhichwe live.We seek to fosterself-esteemandasenseofresponsibilitytoothersandtheworldaround.
Inallthatwedoweendeavourtoprovideahighqualityofeducationwithinastimulatingenvironmentwherechildrenareenabledtodeveloptheskillstheyrequireforliving.
StaffingStructure
Both schools are led on a day to day basis by Heads of School and the current ActingHeadteacherwasdrawnfromwithinexistingstaff.TheSENCoworksacrosstheFederation
ensuring consistent provision for children, families and liaising with
otherprofessionalsandagencies.
Subject leaders are within each school, but we have developed a
collaborative approach to ensure cohesion across the federation,
whilst retaining each schools individual approach. All staff arecommitted to sharinggoodpracticeand resources for thebenefitof
thechildrenandcommunitiestheyserve.
Teaching across both schools is well supported by a number of highly skilled Teaching
Assistants,someofwhomholdtheHigherLevelTeachingAssistantqualification.
CommunityLinks
Both schools have good links with their respective communities. As
Church Schools, the links with the parish churches are particularly
strong,withbothschoolsreceivingregularvisitsfromClergyand‘Open
the Book’ teams. We also aim to create additional opportunities to
invitestakeholdersintotheschoolsonlessformalbasis.
PastoralCare
Webelievethateverychildcanbeinspiredtoachievegreatthings,weworkinpartnership
withparents,familiesandwidercommunitiesandwecelebrateachievementsatalllevels.
TheArkFederationisshapedbyourcoreChristianValues:Peace,Love,Truth,Patienceand
Respect,thesearecentraltoourdaytodaypracticeandethos.We
encourage all children live out these values, preparing them for a
multi-cultural, technologically driven 21st Century. The Values don’t
stopwith the children, all staff, governorsandparents subscribe to
themand,humanasweare,aimtobealivingexampleofthem.
AllmembersofstaffandgovernorshaveSafeguardingtrainingtothe
appropriatelevel,andeachschoolhasaSeniorDesignatedLeadOfficer.
Governors
Thegoverningbodyof theFederationhasawealthofexperienceandskills toundertaketheroleexpectedofgovernors,tosupportandchallengethestaff.AsaChurchofEngland
Federation, foundation governors hold the majority; these are either appointed by the
DiocesanBoardofEducationorthelocalParochialChurchCouncils.
Further informationabout theGovernorsandbriefpersonalbiographiescanbe foundon
theFederationwebsite.
LookingForward
TheGovernorsareseekingadynamic,inspirationalandvisionaryHeadteachertoleadour
twoflourishingschoolswithintegrityintothenextphaseofourdevelopment.
Thesuccessfulcandidatewillbecommittedtoourvisionandethosandhaveawhole
heartedcommitmenttoputtingfaithandspiritualdevelopmentattheheartofthe
curriculumtoensurethataChristianethospermeatesthewholeeducationalexperience.
GovernorsarecurrentlyexploringjoiningtheStChristopher’sMultiAcademyTrust,subjectto legalandotherprocesses thiscouldbe inplace for thenewschoolyear inSeptember2016
OfstedReports,DatadashboardsandDfEPerformanceTables
AllSaintsCEPrimarySchool
http://www.education.gov.uk/cgi-bin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=113426&qtype=SPON
http://www.all-saints-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2015/02/Ofsted.pdf
http://dashboard.ofsted.gov.uk/dash.php?urn=113426
http://www.education.gov.uk/cgibin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=113426&qtype=SPON
BeerCEPrimarySchool
http://www.education.gov.uk/cgi-bin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=113426&qtype=SPON
http://beer-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/beer-ofsted-report-2008.pdf
http://dashboard.ofsted.gov.uk/dash.php?urn=113424
http://www.education.gov.uk/cgibin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=113424&qtype=SPON
ExecutiveHeadteacherJobDescription
THE ARK FEDERATION
All Saints and Beer Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary Schools
Job Description
Executive Head Teacher
Job Title: Executive Head Teacher Responsible to: The Governing Body and St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust Responsible for: All teaching and support staff Salary: LH2 Range 8 – 18 Working Pattern: Full-time Disclosure Level: Enhanced OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY
Working with the Governing Body and the St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust the Executive Head Teacher will provide professional, strategic leadership, and management across the Federation to ensure that the highest standards of child-centred education are provided for pupils in a safe, secure environment and thus secure the success of each school. The Executive Head Teacher is accountable for the education of all pupils and will ensure that all pupils benefit from the highest quality education and strive to achieve the highest standards.
Working with the Governing Body, the Executive Head Teacher will lead, develop and motivate all staff and manage the day-to-day operations of the schools. The Executive Head Teacher will aspire to lead All Saints C of E Primary, from good to outstanding and maintain Beer C of E Primary as outstanding.
NB: The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to the Teacher Standards covered by the latest School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document which can be found here https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/451908/School-teachers_-pay-and-conditions-document-2015.pdf
Key Responsibilities
• To have an understanding and sense of the Christian Faith that is integral to both the schools
within our Federation • To provide a clear vision for an effective Federation by initiating and managing change and
improvement to develop the schools and the staff. • To secure effective learning and teaching, good behaviour and discipline; • To strive for continuous improvement of pupils’ academic achievement including their spiritual,
social, moral and cultural development. • To manage the day-to-day operations of the schools. • To lead, develop and motivate all staff. • To welcome strong governance and actively support the governing body to understand its role
and deliver its functions effectively.
• To exercise strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure the equitable deployment of budgets and resources, in the best interests of pupils’ achievements and the schools’ sustainability.
• To create outward-facing schools which work with other schools and organisations - in a climate of mutual challenge - to champion best practice and secure excellent achievements for all pupils.
• To challenge educational orthodoxies in the best interests of achieving excellence, harnessing the findings of well evidenced research to frame self-regulating and self-improving schools.
• To shape the current and future quality of the teaching provision through high quality training and sustained professional development for all staff.
• To model entrepreneurial and innovative approaches to school improvement, leadership and governance, confident of the vital contribution of internal and external accountability.
• To inspire and influence others - within and beyond schools - to believe in the fundamental importance of education in young people’s lives and to promote the value of education
• To oversee the Federation’s Self-evaluation process and Development Plan, managing staff and resources to that end.
• To oversee the Federation’s Development Plan and Priority Plan, managing staff and resources to that end.
• To oversee the monitoring and improvement of pupil outcomes in line with identified Ofsted requirements and current pedagogy.
• To oversee the monitoring of the performance of groups including SEN and disadvantaged (including the management of Pupil Premium Funding) and to ensure that these are rigorously tracked and impact positively on pupil progress and closing the gaps.
Line Management
• To line-manage and lead staff, both teaching and non-teaching. • To establish an educational culture of sharing best practice within and between schools,
drawing on and conducting relevant research and robust data analysis" • To deploy staff effectively in order to meet the needs of the schools. • To be responsible for staff development. • To undertake the recruitment and selection of new members of staff complying with Safer
Recruitment, employment law and best practice at all times. • To undertake the appraisal, in conjunction with Head of Schools, of allocated teaching and
support staff, maintaining effective appraisal records. To lead the provision of high quality professional development for staff through the development and maintenance of an effective Performance Management and appraisal programme, making use of, where appropriate, other sources of expertise, e.g. LAs, Learning Partners, external training agencies, etc.
• To consider the expectations and needs of other members of staff, and in particular ensure that new appointees, trainees and NQTs are appropriately inducted, monitored, supported and assessed in relation to QTS standards and those of the schools, e.g. by the incorporation of targets related to leadership, professional development and pupils' attainment.
• To coach staff experiencing difficulties within their role. • To hold all staff to account for their professional conduct and practice.
Strategic Leadership
• To expect ambitious standards for all pupils, overcoming disadvantage and advancing equality,
instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on pupils’ outcomes.
Teaching and Learning
• To secure excellent teaching through an analytical understanding of how pupils learn and of the
core features of successful classroom practice and curriculum design, leading to rich curriculum opportunities and pupils’ well-being.
• To take overall responsibility for the delivery of each core subject, ensuring that exemplary practice is demonstrated in line with school ethos, values and priorities.
• To observe, monitor and improve teaching ensuring that exemplary practice is demonstrated in line with school ethos, values and priorities.
• To oversee the setting of targets for pupil attainment levels, tracking and monitoring pupil progress against these targets.
• To ensure that effective intervention programmes are in place. • To share excellent practice and specialisms through effective staff training and leading by
example. • To ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of pupils and National standards and is
developed and monitored, in line with current educational thinking and development. • Co-ordinate and oversee standard test arrangements • To ensure that effective enrichment activities are undertaken by pupils, ensuring the promotion
of Federation Values • To be responsible for the overall planning and leadership of daily Acts of Worship. • To be responsible for the preparation, evaluation and updating of the schools’ timetable and
rotas. • To provide emergency short term cover for staff in teaching pupils and by example, providing an
exemplar model as a classroom practitioner.
Assessing and Reporting
• To oversee the collection, organisation and analysis of performance data across the Federation. • To ensure that pupils’ work is recorded and lesson evaluations are effectively maintained. • To oversee the provision of assessment reports to monitor student progress. • To liaise with parents, ensuring that they are well informed about curriculum attainment and
progress and are able to understand targets for improvement, including the attendance at consultation evenings.
• To ensure that the Code of Practice relating to Special Educational Needs is adhered to.
Safeguarding
• To take overall responsibility for safeguarding/Child Protection/LAC issues, including pupil safety and welfare.
• To have due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to follow the child protection procedures adopted by the relevant Safeguarding Board and the schools’ safeguarding policy.
Health and Safety
• To take responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of all staff and visitors to the Federation.
• To be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions.
• To undergo First Aid at Work training and update courses. • Working with the Governors, to ensure the development and implementation of health and
safety policies and practices.
Continuing Professional Development – Personal
• To take responsibility for personal professional development, keeping up to date with research and developments in teaching pedagogy and changes in the school curriculum.
• To undertake any necessary professional development as identified in the Federation’s School Development Plan taking full advantage of any relevant training and development available.
• To maintain a professional portfolio of evidence to support the Performance Management process - including the incorporation of targets related to leadership, evaluating and improving own practice. To personally support, follow and implement Federation policies and procedures as currently set out in the Federation’s policy file.
• To effectively manage own time when dealing with the wide range of day-to-day and long term demands of the post.
• To be confident in the use of modern technologies, maintaining high levels of ICT competency and keeping abreast with future developments.
Other
• To provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focused on safeguarding pupils and developing their exemplary behaviour in school and in the wider society.
• To ensure that behaviour and attendance is in line with Federation targets. • To oversee that school surveys are undertaken. • To ensure that day-to-day pupil records are up to date. • To liaise with parents, as necessary. • To develop links with community members and external agencies, governors, St Christopher’s
Multi Academy Trust and neighbouring schools. • To ensure that the schools’ systems, organisation and processes are well considered, efficient
and fit for purpose, upholding the principles of transparency, integrity and probity. Further information can be found on the Ark Federation website – www.thearkfederation.co.uk Note
The two schools are currently working together as The Ark Federation. However from September 2016, subject to legal and other processes the Governors’ plan for The Ark Federation to be part of the St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust. www.stchristophersmat.org
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ExecutiveHeadteacherPersonSpecification
THEARKFEDERATIONALLSAINTSANDBEERCHURCHOFENGLANDVOLUNTARYAIDEDPRIMARYSCHOOLS
PERSONSPECIFICATION:EXECUTIVEHEADTEACHER(non-teaching)
1.QualificationsandExperience
Essential
Desirable
1. QualifiedTeacherStatus.
2. Undertakenrelevanttrainingatseniorleadershiplevel
3. RelevantandsuccessfulSeniorLeadershipexperience. SuccessfulexperienceasaHeadTeacher(orDeputyHeadTeacher/HeadofSchoolinaPrimarySchool).
4. AbilitytodeveloptheChristianEthosandValuesacrosstheFederation
UnderstandingofSIAMS(StatutoryInspectionofAnglicanandMethodistSchools)
5. SupportiveoftheChristianethosandvaluesacrosstheFederation 6. Detailedandup-to-dateknowledgeandunderstandingofeducationandschool
statutoryrequirementslocallyandnationally.
7. Evidenceofrelevantandrecenttraininganddevelopment,includingsafeguarding.
8. ProvenexperienceasanoutstandingclassteacherwithinthePrimaryrange. 9. Demonstrableevidenceofsuccessfulengagementwiththewidercommunity
(includingparentsandcarers)toraiseachievementforallgroupsofpupils.
10. Experienceofstrategic,curriculum-ledfinancialplanning,settingandmanagingabudget,procuringservicesandensuringbestvalue.
2.Leadershipqualities.
Essential
Desirable
1. Excellentstrategicthinkingwithprovenabilitytoleadimprovement. Provenabilitytodevelopanddeliveragainststrategicimprovementplansthatarebasedonaccurateself-evaluation.Abilitytoleadandmanageeffectivelyacrosstwoschoolsthatareondifferentsites.
2. Abletoarticulateaclearvisionfortheeducationofchildrenaged4to11years
whileempoweringotherstocarrythevisionforward.
3. Experienceofbuildinglinkswithotherschools,educationalestablishmentsandthewidercommunitytosupporttransitionandenhanceteachingandlearningandpersonaldevelopmentforallacrosstheschoolcommunity.
ExperienceofworkingwithotherschoolsandleadersinaMultiAcademyTrust
4. DemonstrateanempathywiththecultureofourFederationincludingapersonalethosofachild-centredapproachtoeducationandtheabilitytorespectandsupportthechild-teacher-parentrelationship.
5. Leadbyexample,demonstratingoptimisticpersonalbehaviour,positiverelationshipsandattitudestowardspupils,staff,parents,governorsandmembersofthelocalcommunity.
6. Promotethevisionandvaluesoftheschooltochildren,staff,parentsandgovernorsanddemonstratetheskillstomotivate,inspireandinfluenceothers.
7. Effectivelycommunicateandworkcollaborativelywiththegoverningbodyactingalwayswithintegrity,creativity,resilience,andclarity.Ensuringthegovernorsareprovidedwiththeinformationneededtomeettheirresponsibilities.
8. Theabilitytoprovideandreceiveeffectivefeedback,workingwithpartners,tomakeimprovementsinthefederation’sperformance.
9. Theabilitytodemonstrateentrepreneurialandinnovativeapproachestoschoolimprovement,leadershipandgovernance.
10. Theabilitytoconductrigorousselfevaluationofthefederation’sperformance.
3.LeadingTeachingandLearning
Essential
Desirable
1. Provenabilitytoleadimprovementsinteachingandlearning.Evidenceofdeveloping,improvingandsustaininghighqualityteachingandlearningtofurtherimproveoutcomesforchildren.
2. Evidenceofimplementingeffectivestrategiesforsupportingthelearningneedsofallchildrenandbyshowingcommitmenttothepositivevalueofinclusion.
3. Theabilitytocollect,collateandinterpretschoolperformancedatainordertoimplementkeyactionsforimprovement.
4. Haveanindepthunderstandingofwhatconstitutesoutstandinglearning/successfultrackrecordasanoutstandingclassroomteacherwithinPrimaryrange,workingwithpupilsfromawidevarietyofbackgroundsandofdifferingabilities.
5. Successfulbehaviourmanagementexperiencesothatchildrenlearnwithinapositiveandengagingenvironment.
4.Schoolmanagementandcommunity
Essential
Desirable
1. Successfulmanagementofschoolresourcesincludingfinancialandbudgetaryprocessesandstaffrecruitment.
2. DemonstrateexcellentICTskills.
3. Demonstrateexcellenceasaleaderandmanagerofpeoplewithprovenstaffmanagementexperience,includingleading,supportinganddrivingstaffforwardandtheabilitytodelegateeffectively.
4. Experienceofsuccessfulstaffrecruitmentandselectionandinconductingallaspectsofstaffperformancemanagement.
5. Hastheskillsandknowledgetoensurethatatalltimesthereisasafeworkingenvironmentforchildrenandstaff.
HastherelevantSafeguardingandPreventqualifications
6. Theabilitytoformstrongandproductiveworkingrelationshipswiththeschoolstaff,governorsandwidercommunitybasedonmutualrespect.
7. Beresilientandbeabletoworkunderpressurewithcompetingpriorities.Abilitytoprioritiseandworktodeadlinesandtimescales.
8. Thesuccessfulapplicantwillbeabletomeetthetravelrequirementsessentialtothispost.
9. Demonstrateastrongcommitmenttoensuringequalityofopportunityforpupilsandstaff.
10. Demonstrateastrongcommitmenttoinvolvingparentsintheeducationoftheirchildren.
HowtoApply
Yourapplicationformmustbecompletedinfull.
An incompleteapplication formmaybe returned for completionbefore it canbe considered. Youmustgive details of all employment, training and unemployment since leaving secondary education to thepresent day.Any additional informationwhich youwish to bring to thenoticeof the SchoolGovernorsshouldbeincludedinyoursupportingstatement.
Referencesmust cover theprevious five years of employment. If therehasbeen a gap in employment,thenapersonalreferencecoveringthisperiodfromsomeonewhocancommentonyourabilitytodothejobisacceptable.
Aswellaspostaladdresses foryourreferencespleaseprovidecorrectemailaddressedforustocontactthem.
Please inform you referees when you apply that they may be contacted. References are normallyrequestedfollowingshortlistingandsometimeswithonlyafewdays’notice.
If you have any queries regarding completion of the application form, please contact the Chair ofGovernors,[email protected]
Youmustsubmityourapplication,diversityformandanydeclarationsformseitherbypost,byemailorinperson.
Applicationsentbyemail
Your application should be sent to [email protected] for the attentionofMrsAliciaGibbs,Bursar.
Applicationsentbypost
BeerCEPrimarySchoolMareLaneBeerDevonEX123NB
TheseshouldbemarkedfortheattentionofMrsAliciaGibbs,Bursar.
Postalapplicationsshouldarriveatleastoneworkingdaybeforetheclosingdate,pleaseringtocheckithasarrivedsafely.Youcanalsodeliveryourapplicationinpersonattheaboveaddressduringnormalschoolhours(8.30am–4pm,MondaytoFriday).
Allapplicationsacknowledgedbyemail.
Allapplicantswillbenotifiedoftheoutcomeoftheirapplication.
FurtherGuidanceforApplicants
ShortlistingandInterviewprocedure
ApplicantsselectedforinterviewwillbecontactedASAPaftertheshortlistingmeeting.Iftheirapplicationhasbeensentviaemailapplicantswillberequiredtosigntheirapplicationonarrivalatinterview.
Onlyapplicantsmeetingtheessentialcriteriaofthepersonspecificationwillbeshortlisted.
1. TheInterviewswilltakeplaceovertwodayscomprisingofarangeofactivitiesaswellasaformalinterview–candidateswillbegivenactivityinformationaftershortlisting.
2. Anydiscrepanciesoranomaliesintheinformationprovidedorissuesarisingfromreferenceswillbetakenupwithcandidatesatinterview.
3. Referencesmustbereceived.Aswellasaskingaboutyoursuitabilityforthepost,relatingtothepersonspecification,yourrefereemayalsobeaskedany,orallofthefollowing:
• forcommentonyourperformancehistoryandconduct,includingperformancemanagementissues,disciplinaryinvestigationsandanyprovendisciplinaryoffences,whethertimeexpiredornot;
• foranyspecificconcernsthattherefereesmighthaveorbeawareofinregardtoyoursuitabilitytoworkwithchildren.
4. Candidateswillbequestionedaboutsafeguardingchildren.
InterviewExpenses
Applicants invited to interview will be able to reclaim essential and reasonable travel and subsistenceexpenses. Expenseswill not be allowed to any candidatewithdrawing, or refusing the post for reasonsconsidered to be inadequate, and they will not be paid to the successful candidate until after theappointmenthasbeentakenup.Thereisnoschemeinoperationforthereimbursementoflegal,removalor any other expenses connected with the change of home by the successful candidate. CompletedexpensesformsshouldbesentdirectlytoBeerPrimarySchool,addressasnotedinthispack.
SafeguardingChildrenThispostisonethatthegovernorshasdeemedtoinvolvesubstantialaccesstochildrenandthegovernorswillrequireasatisfactoryenhancedDBSdisclosureforthesuccessfulcandidatebeforetheappointmentisconfirmed.Applicantsareadvisedtheyshoulddiscloseatthetimeofapplication,ondeclarationformenclosedwiththeapplicationform,thedetailsofanyconvictions,cautions,bind-overs,outstandingcases,disqualificationfromworkingwithchildrenorinclusionontheDCSFlist99andanyallegationsconcerningbehaviourtowardschildren,whetherornottheallegationswereinvestigated.AnydeclarationswillbetreatedinconfidenceandonlyseenbytheChairofGovernors,whoifnecessarywillseekadvicefromHR.
TermsandConditionsThefollowingtermsandconditionapplytoheadteacherappointments:
• Thereceiptofatleast2satisfactoryreferences
• Verificationofidenty
• Verificationofqualifications
• Vereficationofpersonalstatus
• AsatisfactoryenhancedDBSdisclosure
• Verificationofmedicalfitness
• VerificationrequiredbyImmigrationandAsylumAct
