Candidate Information Pack

NEAT Registered Office, Heaton Centre, Trewhitt Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 5DY

T: 0191 2294080 E: admin@neat.org.uk W: www.neat.org.uk

Deputy Headteacher

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Message from the Headteacher “Thank you for your interest in finding out more about the role of Deputy Heateacher with Newcastle East mixed multi Academy Trust (NEAT) at Tyneview Primary School. I’m passionate about the difference we make in our community and the progress pupils make here as a result of the continous hard work of our staff and their determination to make a difference, as well as the school being judged as Good in our last inspection. I look forward to building on this with the support of a new Deputy Headteacher following our current Deputy Headteacher securing a headship. We have a shared acting arrangement for the Summer Term only. We look forward to securing the right candidate to take forward our longterm strategic vision from September onwards. I would welcome visits from prospective candidates, on either 25 or 26 April, to the school. Please call us to arrange a convenient time on 0191 2626227. If this feels the right role and organisation for you, we look forward to receiving your application and exploring how we can make a difference together. Details of how to register your interest are in the advert on page 8 of this pack.” Steve Gittins, Headteacher

Message from NEAT CEO “I was appointed as CEO from a headship role within the trust and am confident that this role offers the right person their first step on a long-term career path with NEAT as the scope of our activities develops and our trust grows. We have a strong foundation of collaborative working as a group of schools on which to build and a wide range of expertise at all levels of the organisation on which to draw. Walkergate Community School was awarded teaching school status in July 2017 and Tyneview, along with the other schools, benefits through evidence-based professional and leadership development to develop best practice in innovative teaching practices. Our primary aim as a multi academy trust is to make a positive difference to the community in which we serve. We always aim to engage all stakeholders and our pupils, parents, local community and partner organisations were key in shaping our whole trust 3 year strategic plan. We believe we can make a greater difference by being together.” Debi Bailey, Chief Executive Officer

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About NEAT Who we are NEAT was established in spring 2017 and currently consists of five schools located in the east end of Newcastle upon Tyne: 1. Benfield School: ages 11-18 2. Central Walker Church of England Primary School: ages 2-11 3. Tyneview Primary School: ages 2-11 4. Walkergate Community School: ages 2-11 5. West Walker Primary School: ages 2-11

We are a “mixed” multi academy trust as we have one faith school and four non-denominational schools and the trust is set up to ensure each school preserves its particular status. We work in partnership with the Newcastle Diocesan Education Board to ensure the trust has effective governance arrangements and on strategic matters that particularly affect Central Walker Church of England Primary School. We chose to form a multi academy trust to build on existing collaboration and deliver an all-through education from 2-18 with a continuous curriculum and seamless transition from primary to secondary. Walkergate Community School is a teaching school and lead the Newcastle Teaching School Alliance of 13 schools. All of our schools are currently judged “Good” by Ofsted and we continue to strive for improved outcomes for all our pupils and prepare them for life after school.

2,275 pupils £13 million budget 350 staff

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About NEAT

Pupils from all five schools with Debi Bailey, CEO of NEAT and Roger Alston OBE, Chair of the NEAT Board at the NEAT Launch Event in July 2017

Making a difference together Each school is encouraged to have its own ethos and character but to work collectively as one trust to achieve our shared common purpose, vision and strategic aims. Our common purpose Our common purpose as a trust is to nurture, educate, achieve and transform. We recognise that we have a range of stakeholders to whom we are responsible:

• We believe our first responsibility is to our children, young people and their families to prepare our learners for the changing world by recognising and nurturing their uniqueness and providing the right environment to grow their potential, instil a love of learning, enable them to achieve and realise their dreams. Through our work with young people and their families we will develop learners who are resilient, aspirational, respectful, resourceful, creative and effective communicators.

• We recognise our responsibilities to our employees and volunteers. We will value their diversity and recognise their achievements. We will provide a safe and stimulating environment where staff are well led and managed, empowered to be innovative and have opportunities to develop professionally.

• We are responsible to the communities in which we work and recognise the need to adapt our approach to be locally relevant. We will ensure that our schools are safe and welcoming and that our classrooms and learning spaces are inspiring and stimulating and provide the best educational environments to meet the needs of our learners. Our

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schools will be an integral part of their local community and we will strive to nurture effective partnerships within each community.

• We are accountable to the Regional Schools Commissioner and the Education and Skills Funding Agency for ensuring that we educate our learners for public benefit and that we use all public money effectively, efficiently and ethically. We will experiment with new ideas and through innovation, respond flexibly to changing circumstances to ensure the sustainability of the trust and that we transform the life chances of our communities.

Our vision for 2018-2021 We belong to an innovative, sustainable trust working collaboratively with partners to share our vision and values that enables all learners within our influence to be well prepared personally, socially and academically for the next stage of their lives in a changing world. Our strategic aims for 2018-2021

Aim 1: Ensure the curriculum fully meets the needs of all learners and successfully prepares skills and knowledge required of a future workforce.

Aim 2: Grow the trust to enable it to be financially sustainable and to deliver value adding services leading to better school performance.

Aim 3: Promote innovative, cutting edge learning and teaching that makes a positive impact on quality teaching and pupil outcomes.

Aim 4: Ensure that the trust is well led, managed and governed to ensure continuous trust improvement.

Aim 5: Establish a successful whole family approach to supporting welfare, attendance

and attainment that makes a positive impact on pupil outcomes.

Our strategic plan 2018-2021 sets out how we intend to achieve these aims. Our governance arrangements We have a strong and effective Board of Directors, who are also trustees of the charitable company. The directors bring an extensive range of skills and expertise from education, health, sports and cultural organisations as well as global private sector companies. The Board of Directors delegates the operational running of each school to the principals/headteachers, who are managed by the CEO, and the local governing committee (LGC) provides an important scrutiny and monitoring role at local level to act as the “eyes and ears” of the trust. Tyneview LGC is made up of the Headteacher, 3 parent governors and a staff governor, plus 7 governors appointed by the trust board. Governors have a mix of experience, mainly in the public sector, and many have links to the local community and a strong understanding of the school’s context. The chair of governors has extensive experience in business, enterprise and voluntary sectors. The LGC works closely with the school to listen to stakeholders, monitor school performance and scrutinise actions taken to drive school improvement. Governors visit school regularly in order to further their knowledge of the school and carry out monitoring activities. We have a subsidiary company, NEAT Active Limited, which has a separate Board of Directors and employs around 20 staff.

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About Tyneview Primary School

A school where everyone is valued Committed to maximising potential by developing positive attitudes in an atmosphere of mutual

respect, inclusion and enjoyment. Ethos and values

To make pupils feel safe, valued and respected.

To provide nurture, value contributions and encourage independence.

To offer exciting and creative learning opportunities.

To make learning personalised by listening to pupils thoughts and opinions.

To work together as a whole school community with effective communication.

To make a difference in the local community. School context Tyneview Primary school is an average sized inner city primary in the East End of Newcastle, which has grown considerably over the last three years due to the implementation of a Playgroup and increased class size in Reception. There are currently 282 pupils on roll (this compares with the national average primary school size of 269) including 32 children in nursery and 36 children in the Playgroup and 7 children in the Additional Resource Centre for children with Communication Difficulties. The percentage of children on the SEND register is 16% including the ARC (13% not including the ARC). Tyneview is In the top 20% of schools for % SEN EHCP, % FSM Ever 6 and School deprivation (ISDR, 2018) from January Census, 2018. In our last inspection, the school was judged as Good. Further, the headline measures in the chart below show the strength of results our pupils achieve and the progress they are making.

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Our approach Here at Tyneview, we contribute to the community; throughout school from the foundation stage up to year six and the ARC. We aim to be as inclusive as possible making sure that any opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and resilience are taken. Through our playgroup we ensure that children have as good an opportunity, as early as possible. Our school motto is ‘maximising potential’ which is what we do through delivering what the child needs. Children’s needs are met through differentiation, challenge, interventions and nurture. This is enhanced by consistent and regular feedback to parents regarding progress, attainment, attendance and attitude in class. Children are well supported and our welfare team is focussed on multi-agency working to ensure that the welfare of the child and the family is met, reinforcing the nurturing ethos at Tyneview. The team Our senior leadership team strive to build on the positive results of 2018 by consolidating processes and developing the mastery curriculum. The diagram below represents our organisation structure. The Deputy Headteacher will lead learning within a designated key stage/phase, as will the Assistant Headteachers.

Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher including SENCO

Assistant Headteacher x2

Business Manager

Teachers

Chief Executive Officer

Teachers

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The advert

Tyneview Primary School

Deputy Headteacher Leadership scale L8 to L12 (£47,501 - £52,414)

Permanent, To start September 2019 We are seeking a new Deputy Headteacher (with SENCO responsibility) for Tyneview Primary School following our current Deputy Headteacher taking up a Headship. This is an opportunity to join our leadership team, as we build on positive results. In our last inspection, the school was judged as Good and our pupils made well above average progress at KS1-2 last year. At the heart of our trust is the aim to nurture, educate, achieve and transform the lives of young people and our communities, whilst our school motto is ‘maximising potential’. We are looking for a leader with personal drive to work closely with the Headteacher and who:

Demands ambitious standards and high expectations for all pupils to overcome disadvantage and advance equality with demonstrable experience teaching in primary to improve pupil outcomes

Is able to translate school improvement priorities into practical actions which support and empower pupils and staff to succeed

Has experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching/learning, analysing data and target setting

Supports a culture of self-evaluation and has demonstrated commitment, engagement and involvement in the school development planning process

Is a team leader who effectively manages their own behaviour and relationships with others to provide appropriate support and challenge

Models good practice and leads by example with integrity, positivity, creativity, resilience and clarity and with experience developing and coaching colleagues

The successful candidate will act as SENCO therefore must:

Hold or be willing to work towards Master’s-level National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator

In return we offer: a supportive Headteacher and local governing committee; the benefits of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust aiming to provide a seamless education from 2-19; determined and engaging children and excellent personal career development. Interested in applying? We welcome visits to the school on 25 or 26 April. Please call us to arrange a convenient time on 0191 2626227. A completed application form, criminal records declaration form and equalities monitoring form must be submitted by 12 noon on Thursday 2 May. The assessments will take place on 23 May. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is essential that all

our staff and volunteers share this commitment. An enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.

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The job description

Job Title: Deputy Headteacher

Location: Tyneview Primary School

Date: September 2019 Status: Version 1.1

Responsible to: Headteacher

Responsible for: Assigned academy teaching and support staff

Job purpose: Work with the Headteacher to play a lead role: o In formulating the aims/objectives of the

school and establishing the policies and practices through which they are to be achieved

o Be responsible for monitoring outcomes and progressing actions

o Proactively manage staff and resources

Leadership of a Key stage or phase within the school.

Act as SENCO.

Carry out the professional responsibilities of a teacher.

Deputise for the Headteacher, when required.

The following is typical of the duties the post holder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.

Main responsibilities as Deputy Headteacher:

Educational leadership and management

1. Assist in the development, monitoring and evaluation of a robust school improvement plan. 2. Assist the head teacher in the management, organisation and running of the school,

including contributing to the development and implementation of school aims/ objectives, procedures, policies and practices.

3. Develop a shared expectation of outstanding learning and teaching and ensure staff are provided with effective opportunities to develop their professional expertise.

4. Support an aspirational and innovative culture of learning and teaching in the academy. 5. Support the Headteacher to develop and implement an effective curriculum that enables

all learners to achieve. 6. Lead learning within a designated (key stage/phase/department/year group). 7. Ensure the welfare and safety of all students from all groups, including their safeguarding.

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8. Act as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead, providing advice and support to staff, liaising with the local authority and working with other agencies to ensure safeguarding issues are dealt with promptly and effectively.

9. Develop and implement assessment strategies, data analysis and appropriate intervention programmes to ensure that identified standards of learner achievement are met.

10. Enhance the teaching practice of others through monitoring/evaluation and promoting improvement strategies to secure effective teaching and learning for learners.

11. Line manage a team of staff including the effective recruitment, appraisal and development of its members in order that the team’s objectives are achieved.

12. Facilitate an ethos within the team which encourages staff to work collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding, celebrate achievements and accept responsibility for outcomes.

13. Undertake the professional duties of the Headteacher in the event of their absence from the school, as required by the Headteacher or Chief Executive Officer.

Strategic leadership and management 1. Work with the Headteacher as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and stakeholders

to develop a positive school ethos and culture. 2. Develop and maintain the values of NEAT within the academy. 3. Contribute professionally to the broader NEAT agenda including the development and

delivery of strategic plans and priorities. People leadership and management 1. Role model a culture of working together to achieve high standards throughout the

academy. 2. As delegated, manage performance and ensure that staff receive appropriate support to

achieve those high standards. 3. Ensure appraisal and ongoing feedback for allocated staff in the academy. 4. Facilitate a climate of reflective practice and professional development that enables all

staff to achieve their best. Participate in, and where appropriate, lead staff training and development and continuous professional development. Contribute to and participate in shared CPD arrangements across NEAT.

5. Develop the capacity of colleagues encouraging staff to work collaboratively, share knowledge and understanding, celebrate achievements and accept responsibility for outcomes.

Parental, community and sector engagement 1. With the Headteacher, develop strong and effective partnerships with parents. 2. With the Headteacher, develop a thriving sense of school community to include present,

past and future pupils and parents. 3. Create proactive links with the community including, for example, businesses, feeder

schools, other local schools, local community groups and religious organisations.

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4. Take an active role in developing networks across the education sector including other primary schools and multi academy trusts.

Main responsibilities as SENCO:

1. Develop and oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s SEN policy. 2. Co-ordinate provision for children with SEN. 3. Liaise with the relevant Designated Teacher where a looked after pupil has SEN. 4. Advise on the graduated approach to providing SEN support. 5. Advise on the deployment of the school’s delegated budget and other resources to meet

pupils’ needs effectively. 6. Liaise with parents of pupils with SEN. 7. Liaise with early years providers, other schools, educational psychologists, health and

social care professionals, and independent or voluntary bodies. 8. Key point of contact with external agencies, especially the local authority. 9. Liaise with potential next providers of education to ensure a pupil and their parents are

informed about options and a smooth transition is planned. 10. Work with the Headteachers and school governors to ensure that the school meets its

responsibilities under the Equality Act (2010) with regard to reasonable adjustments and access arrangements.

11. Ensure that the school keeps the records of all pupils with SEN up to date.

Responsibility as a Teacher:

To be accountable for the educational progress of all learners in a designated class/group of classes through effective learning and teaching.

General responsibilities as NEAT employee:

1. Assist in maintaining a healthy, safe and secure environment and act in accordance with

the trust’s health and safety policies and the school’s/central team’s health and safety procedures.

2. Promote and implement the trust’s equality policy in all aspects of employment and service delivery.

3. Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons s/he is responsible for, or comes into contact with, in accordance with the trust’s safeguarding policy and school’s child protection policies and protocols.

4. Work to promote the vision and values of the trust.

5. Participate in appraisal, training and development and other activities that contribute to performance management.

6. Attend and participate in regular team and 1:1 meetings.

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The person specification

JOB TITLE: Deputy Headteacher

DATE: September 2019

STATUS: Version 1.1

CRITERIA

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Knowledge and qualifications

1. Qualified teacher status E

2. National Professional Qualification for Senior Leaders

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leadership/management qualification e.g. MEd

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3. Evidence of personal commitment to lifelong learning E

4. Current knowledge and understanding of national and local

education policy, curriculum and management issues

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5. Thorough understanding of how young people learn and the

core features of effective curriculum planning, delivery and

assessment from Early Years to Key Stage 2 and transition to

secondary

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6. Currently holds or is willing to work towards Masters-level

National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator E

Experience

7. Demonstrable experience teaching in primary to improve pupil

outcomes

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8. Experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching/learning,

analysing data and target setting

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9. Experience of working with stakeholders, parents and the

community

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10. Evidence of developing and coaching colleagues E

11. Able to demonstrate holding colleagues to account E

12. Experience contributing to leadership and management in a

primary school

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Skills and competencies

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13. Models good practice and leads by example with integrity,

positivity, creativity, resilience and clarity

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14. Able to translate school improvement priorities into practical

actions which support and empower pupils and staff to

succeed

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15. Demands ambitious standards and high expectations for all

pupils to overcome disadvantage and advance equality

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16. Support a culture of self-evaluation and demonstrate

commitment, engagement and involvement in the school

development planning process

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17. Personal drive to effectively plan workload and set priorities for

self and others

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18. Team leader who effectively manages own behaviour and

relationships with others to provide appropriate support and

challenge

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19. Excellent oracy and communication skills that are effective for

a range of audiences including how best to approach difficult

or sensitive issues

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20. Committed to working with other professionals to champion

best practice and secure excellent outcomes for all pupils

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21. Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children

including motivation to work with children, forming and

maintaining appropriate relationships and personal boundaries

with children and young people, emotional resilience in

working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of

authority and maintaining discipline

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Other

22. No disclosure about criminal convictions, barring or

misconduct that is considered to make the candidate

unsuitable for this particular role

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23. No concerns about medical fitness or attendance that is

considered to make the candidate unsuitable for this particular

role

E

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Living in North East England Famous for the friendliness of its people, North East England combines vibrant city life with breathtaking countryside and a spectacular coastline within easy reach. Transport links within Newcastle upon Tyne and surrounding areas combine bus services with the Tyne and Wear Metro, whereas the East Coast Main Line provides accessible rail travel to Edinburgh, York and London. Located only 6 miles from the city centre, Newcastle International Airport offers over 80 domestic and overseas destinations. Lonely Planet sums up the city as follows, “Against its dramatic backdrop of Victorian elegance and industrial grit, this fiercely independent city harbours a spirited mix of heritage and urban sophistication, with excellent art galleries and a magnificent concert hall, along with boutique hotels, some exceptional restaurants and, of course, interesting bars.” https://www.lonelyplanet.com/england/northeast-england/newcastle-upon-tyne Newcastle upon Tyne was also ranked the Best City for Families in a 2017 survey comparing outstanding schools, housing prices, nearby parks, job opportunities, average salaries and crime levels across the UK.

Working for NEAT

We offer our staff:

great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust

membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (for teachers) or the Local Government Pension Scheme (for support staff), which the trust also contributes to on your behalf

recognition of previous service with other schools/academies, local government etc

access to flexible working/accrued time policies wherever practicable

access to a staff wellbeing offer including use of the sports facilities at Benfield Sports Centre

good public transport links via Tyne and Wear Metro and road links from the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

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NEAT commitment to equality and diversity

We are committed to advancing equality and diversity within NEAT and in our relationships with partner organisations, suppliers and contractors. Equality is about creating a fairer society where everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Diversity is about recognising and valuing difference in its broadest sense. Both of these are at the heart of our inclusive approach as an employer and education provider. We embrace our duties to eliminate discrimination and harassment, promote equality of opportunity for all and recognise and value diversity in employment and in the delivery of services to young people and their families. We seek to attract and retain a progressive and diverse workforce and aim to provide a stimulating, rewarding and dynamic working environment where all colleagues can thrive, develop and fulfil their aspirations.

NEAT commitment to safeguarding children and young people

The trust and our schools are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We want to ensure candidates support this commitment. During the recruitment process we ask all applicants to tell us in confidence about any criminal convictions they have. This does not mean that you cannot work for NEAT if you have a criminal conviction as we will consider the age of the conviction, whether it is relevant to the job you applied for and any mitigating factors before making a decision. The successful candidate will also need to obtain an enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). You should also expect that we will explore any gaps in your employment history, why you want to work with children and young people and if you are able to keep them safe from harm at interview. We also request information about your suitability to work with children from your referees, one of which must be your current or last employer.

Applying for this vacancy

Please read the job description/person specification for the post and the guidance notes thoroughly before completing an application form. Your completed application form, criminal record declaration form and equalities monitoring form must be e-mailed by 12 noon on Thursday 2 May 2019 to: admin@neat.org.uk . Please note that we do not accept CVs. Please contact Keeley Finlay, NEAT HR Manager on 0191 2284090 if you have any queries about the application process.