HEADTEACHER - Diocese of Coventry · 03 ST GABRIEL’S Cof E ACADEMY Dear Applicant Thank you for...

S T G A B R I E L ’ S C o f E A C A D E M Y H O U L T O N , R U G B Y

HEADTEACHERCANDIDATE PACK

Extracts from Ofsted and SIAMS Inspection reports, photographs and quotes from diocesan schools have been taken from recent diocesan

headship recruitment campaigns by permission of the schools concerned.

S T G A B R I E L ’ S C o f E A C A D E M Y

C O N T E N T S

‘The very strong leadership of the Headteacher has successfully transformed this academy. She has driven improvements in the quality of teaching and raised pupils’ achievement.

Other leaders and governors contribute strongly to achieving these priorities.’

STRETTON CofE ACADEMY – OFSTED

03 LETTER FROM CANON LINDA

05 BACKGROUND INFORMATION TO THE ACADEMY

08 PLANS FOR ST GABRIEL’S CofE ACADEMY

09 INFORMATION ABOUT THE DIOCESE OF COVENTRY

10 MESSAGE FROM BISHOP CHRISTOPHER

11 LETTER FROM REVEREND STEVE

13 SCHOOL AND ACADEMY STAFF ASPIRATIONS

14 PUPIL ASPIRATIONS

15 FURTHER INFORMATION ABOUT URBAN & CIVIC

18 JOB DESCRIPTION

22 PERSON SPECIFICATION

25 APPLICATION INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT

ST GABRIEL’S CofE ACADEMY AIMS TO COMMUNICATE GOD'S LOVE AND HOPE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF EXCELLENT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SO THAT ALL WILL FLOURISH TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL

03S T G A B R I E L ’ S C o f E A C A D E M Y

Dear Applicant

Thank you for taking the time to read St Gabriel’s CofE Academy Headteacher Candidate Pack. We hope that you find the information within this pack comprehensive and helpful.

The family of 74 Church of England schools and academies across the diocese is a blessing to parishes and communities. 59 of these are judged good or outstanding by Ofsted with 70 judged as good or outstanding for SIAMS.

It is our intention that there will be a strong and distinctive Christian ethos embedded within all strategic and operational aspects of the life of the academy. The Headteacher will be able to demonstrate that Christian leadership is at the heart of their philosophy of education manifested explicitly in an inclusive manner.

Throughout history, Gabriel has delivered God's most important messages to humanity and is associated with those involved in communication - from journalists, postal workers, and telecommunications industry workers to clergy, diplomats, and ambassadors.

The name Gabriel means ‘God is great’ and the Hebrew word from which Gabriel is derived means ‘hero of God’. Gabriel appears to at least three people in the Bible:

• To Daniel when God sent Gabriel to provide explanation and reassurance

• To the priest Zechariah when God sent Gabriel as a messenger with the unexpected good news that Zechariah’s wife, although old in years, was to bear him a son

• To the virgin Mary when God sent Gabriel to tell her that she would conceive and bear a son whom she would name Jesus.

Although the Academy does not open until September 2017 the Headteacher will take up the new post in January 2017 to be at the forefront of preparations, marketing, recruitment (staff and pupils), policies and procedures, etc.

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I believe that to be the inaugural Headteacher of St Gabriel’s CofE Academy is a ‘once in a career’ opportunity. Do you feel called to:

• Pursue a vocation as Headteacher of St Gabriel’s CofE Academy?

• Undertake a significant role in the creation of community?

• Live out Christian leadership in every aspect of the role?

• Positively impact upon the lives of thousands of children and families?

I strongly encourage you to arrange to visit one of our Church of England schools or academies prior to submitting an application. We will be happy to arrange a visit for you. Details about the application process are contained within this pack, and we look forward to receiving your application in the near future.

CANON LINDA WAINSCOTDiocesan Director of Education

‘The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Berkswell CofE Primary School as a Church of England school are outstanding. Christian values lie at the heart of this school, which aims to ‘inspire children to shine’ and these clearly shared values are reflected in high quality relationships and excellent learning and achievement. The enabling vision of the Headteacher, supported by the highly dedicated staff, working together with governors, parents and the local community, continues to nurture children in an inclusive and distinctive church school, where everyone is known and valued.’

BERKSWELL CofE PRIMARY – SIAMS


B A C K G R O U N D I N F O R M A T I O N T O T H E A C A D E M YCoventry Diocesan Board of Education (DBE) aims to offer the best possible education for children and young people and their parents in the new community to be established in Houlton, Rugby. Coventry DBE, as an accredited sponsor, has created an academy trust, with Urban&Civic (developers of Houlton) to deliver high quality education.

The opening of a two form-entry Church of England Academy affords the DBE with the opportunity to further expand its family of high performing schools and partnering with Urban&Civic offers further potential to create a vibrant, community-focussed learning hub with two more primary schools (two form entry) and a seven form entry secondary planned across the lifetime of the development.

Our Church of England schools and academies are popular with parents because we have a clear, strong vision and ethos. Our mission statement is: ‘The DBE empowers others to be courageous, equipping them to deliver excellent Christian education so that all will flourish to achieve their full potential.’

Our aim in establishing Diocesan Multi Academy Trusts (DMATs) is to build and oversee the growing family of DBE schools with a core mission ‘to build a better future for all within our Academies who in turn will positively impact their communities.’ The DBE is guided by the following values:

• Educational excellence

• Needs of the individual child at the heart of decision making

• Affording and nurturing dignity with high expectation and challenge

• Celebration of success for all

• All members of the school community valued equally

• Love, forgiveness and reconciliation at the heart of all relationships

• Governance based on mutual consultation and partnership

• Highest moral and ethical standards

• Leadership guided by integrity, courage, humility and service

Urban&Civic is a strategic property development and investment company which takes a long-term interest in the strategic sites which it masterplans and develops. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange’s main market, with a market capitalisation approaching £400 million.

Urban&Civic is currently master developer across four major strategic sites that will deliver over 22,000 homes, 11 primary schools and 6 secondary schools alongside 6 million sqft of associated commercial accommodation. Group subsidiaries are promoting or developing a further 5,000 units.

For further information about Urban & Civic please refer to information on page 15


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Alongside Urban&Civic, the design team behind RadioStation Rugby has extensive experience of crafting new places. David Lock Associates as chief masterplanner have been supplemented by residential specialists John Thompson Partners, and the infrastructure and landscape insight of Bradley Murphy Design. The architects responsible for designing the academy are vHH (van Heyningen & Hayward Architects).

Working in collaboration the DBE and Warwickshire County Council, vHH have been selected to deliver an attractive and successful building which, crucially, will work within the setting both of the first phase of the development, and with RadioStation Rugby as a whole.

St Gabriel’s CofE Academy will be a hub for the local community, highly visible and an anchor for this first phase. St Gabriel’s CofE Academy has been located and designed to sit within a soft landscaped setting, rich in habitats to be explored and with green wildlife corridors connecting it to other core functions of the site. This will enable easy and safe movement for both parents and children to explore and integrate with heritage, business and environmental aspects of the wider development.

For most parents, many new to the area, the school will be their first point of communication to access a range of services: a place where they feel listened to, valued and supported.

It is crucial that our new academy is led by those who have a vision for effective parental and community engagement, underpinned by long experience of working with the local community. On both a strategic level and in the day-to-day running, being able to align the school provision with early community development, worker support and community events and meetings, will put the school - and learning - at the heart of the first phase of RadioStation Rugby.

The DBE together with Urban&Civic aim to enable first class and innovative education within the local and global community.

The first primary school is set within Key Phase 1 of the site accessed from the A428 between Hillmorton and the M1.


We commit to an excellent education for every child, an inclusive and generous educational experience that is counter-cultural and protects an holistic vision of education. Where education provision falls short of this benchmark, the DBE would swiftly intervene to work with leaders and governors to implement effective school improvement strategies, quickly achieving good to outstanding education.

KEY PHASE 1A

Our 74 Diocesan schools and academies have a distinctive and inclusive Christian ethos which raises educational standards by providing inspirational, aspirational and holistic education where all children and staff develop and achieve to their full potential. All our schools are:

• Transformational• Aspirational• Sustainable• Motivational• Purposeful

The DBE and schools have established strong international links with schools and communities in Bethlehem, Kaduna and Delhi. Urban&Civic share the DBE’s passion about ensuring the heritage of the site (as a world leader in communications) is upheld. ICT within schools, thus enabling children to enjoy worldwide links, will therefore be a priority.

We set high expectations for ourselves and our schools:• Every lesson will be good or better• Every child will make at least, and for many, above

national expectations in both attainment and progress• Every Academy will be well led and governed• All teachers will feel motivated to self- improve

and aspire to excellence• All Academies will be judged good or better within

18 months

Our key drivers for success are demonstrated in all our schools and for children in the new Rugby Primary school this will mean:

• ‘Children First’ with limitless ambition and wide ranging opportunities

• Relentless determination with a ‘can-do’ mind set and a success culture

• High quality curriculum, teaching, learning, achievement and standards

• Outstanding leadership and management at all levels and in all aspects

• World-class education for all.


A B O U T T H E A C A D E M YIntroductionSt Gabriel’s is a primary academy that will open in September 2017 with a small initial intake anticipated to be 90 pupils. The school will grow each year as the demand for school places increases in line with the surrounding housing developments and local parental choice. The sponsors for this new school are the Diocesan Board of Education (DBE), Diocese of Coventry and Urban and Civic who are also the developers for the extensive housing development that this school will serve.

Plans for the new school building are well underway, with detailed technical specifications submitted to the local Planning Authority, Warwickshire County Council (WCC), and planning permission anticipated later this summer. WCC have worked closely with the developer and sponsors both on the plans for the new school places that will be created and plans for the new school building.

Building a new school in this location is a good news story for all concerned because it will provide:• Much needed additional primary school capacity in

the area• A local school for the growing population of the Mast

Site development• A very high quality and high profile primary school

building that will attract young families into the new houses that are being built

• Another school to join the growing family of DBE schools, increasing the professional networking opportunities for all DBE schools

AdmissionsSt Gabriel’s Primary Academy is an Academy School (as defined in legislation) and so will be responsible for its own admissions. The sponsors have made clear that the new school will co-operate fully with WCC in co-ordinating the admission of pupils to this school. The Admissions Policy will satisfy requirements of the School Admissions Code, the School Admission Appeals Code and related legislation. The Planned Admissions Number (PAN) for the school in September 2017 is forecast to be 90, with 30 pupils predicted in Reception, 30 in Year 1 and 30 in Year 2.

Growing the school over timeAs described above the school will open with 90 pupils and as a one form-entry school. The school building will open with space to accommodate a full two form entry school eventually and there are plans in place to eventually expand the school to three form-entry. Following opening of the school, the filling of the school will be determined by the following factors:• Increased numbers of family homes occupied on the

new housing development• Increased demand from other localities as a result of

parental choice• Increased demand due to a shortage of capacity in

neighbouring schools

It is envisaged that the school will fill in the following way over the first 5 years

September 2017

Reception Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

30 30 30 • • • •

September 2018


60 30 30 30 • • •

September 2019


60 30 30 30 30 • •

September 2020


30 30 30 30 30 30 •

September 2021


90 60 60 60 30 30 30

At this stage it is not possible to exactly predict the scale of demand and the rate of growth of the Mast site housing development. However the new Headteacher will have a vital part to play in promoting and marketing the new school and will work closely with key stakeholders including the local vicar, the new vicarage being one of the first homes to be built on the Mast Site housing development.


I N F O R M A T I O N A B O U T T H E D I O C E S E O F C O V E N T R Y

‘I believe that schools are at the heart of the Church’s mission to the nation and play a very important role in the life of their own parishes and communities.

The Diocese is proud of its Church of England Schools which educate about 17,000 children and young people. The headteachers, staff and governors strive to promote the highest quality in everything they do, living and working with the values of Jesus Christ every day.

Our schools are a significant part of the Church family of the Diocese. Seeking to build communities of care and understanding, they witness God’s love for each person and reflect God’s desire for the world to be a better place for us all to live in.’

BISHOP CHRISTOPHER

The Diocesan Board of Education seeks to serve and equip the Church School family in a variety of ways. The Diocesan Director of Education, Canon Linda Wainscot is supported by a team of highly qualified, experienced and well-regarded professionals who aim to:

• ‘ be there’ for our church school family and act as a central reference point supporting pastorally and professionally

• facilitate creative and flexible networking between schools• promote excellence and distinctiveness within the family of church schools /

academies and beyond• share best practice collectively• provide professional development: for staff at all stages of their careers

and for governors• support the development of flexible partnerships• promote the establishment of new church schools• support the process of academy conversion• work in partnership with schools, and other agencies, to effect school improvement• represent church schools to the wider church, to diocesan groups, in the press,

and in public and community debate• ensure quality of opportunity including managing admission appeals• protect the status of church schools and promote the importance and

the continuance of the voluntary sector.


Thank you for your interest in the role of Headteacher for St Gabriel’s CofE Academy, Houlton, the newest member of our diocesan family of schools and academies.

It is very fitting that this new venture in education takes its name from Gabriel, the archangel who announced to Mary that something new, wonderful and transformative was about to happen. For this is an important and exciting opportunity to lead a new, innovative educational endeavour on a pristine housing development built on the famous Rugby Radio Mast site which played a significant part in changing the way the people of the world understood themselves and related to each other.

The Academy’s Mission Statement expresses our intention to communicate God’s love and hope through the provision of excellent Christian education so that all will flourish to achieve their full human potential. The successful applicant will take a strategic view to establish, promote, develop and embed the outworking of this mission statement.

I am very proud that our diocesan schools and academies draw upon their historic Church of England foundation which we believe enables transformational learning experiences for all pupils. As a diocese where reconciliation is at the heart of our life, we would expect St Gabriel’s to be a place where all are welcome, relationships are nurtured and positive contributions are made locally, nationally and globally. I would like St Gabriel’s CofE Academy to be characterised by:

• High expectations and aspirations with a genuine belief that success is for all

• Innovative and creative learning that embodies the principles of the Christian Faith and honours the heritage of Houlton

• Relationships that are compassionate, restorative and loving.

It is a tall order, but Gabriel said to Mary, ‘nothing will be impossible with God’!

If you become the Headteacher of St Gabriel’s CofE Academy we will support you in prayer and work with you for the good of all the children and families connected with the school.

M E S S A G E F R O M T H E R T R E V D D R C H R I S T O P H E R C O C K S W O R T H B I S H O P O F C O V E N T R Y


Hi - thanks for your interest so far in St Gabriel’s CofE Academy.

I suspect that normally these letters are full of information about the life of the local church and the nature and extent of its relationship with the school. Clearly, that won’t be the case here, because neither the church community nor the school community exists.

However, the incredible opportunity has been gifted to us to be part of growing a whole new community in this place to be known as Houlton. I am the curate within the local parish of Hillmorton, of which Houlton is a part, and I am very lucky to have been invited to lead the church’s local response to this new place being formed over the next few years.

So, I’d like to take the opportunity to lay out a little of the vision I think the church, and its schools, might be being given by God for this new place - and to invite you to discern whether God could be calling you to come and join in.

I believe that all we do here in Houlton must be driven by our understanding of who God is and what he made us to be. The uniquely Christian understanding is that God is, and always has been, community (the community of Father, Son and Spirit), and that we are made in God's image to live in community. I also believe that our church and church school communities are made and called to bless and love the wider communities in which we find ourselves - discerning what God is up to and joining in as co-workers in his mission to bring every person to life in all its fullness.

So, it seems to me, that as we seek to respond to a brand new place, the missional gift we can seek to bring to Houlton is community itself. This desire to build community will be at the heart of all the church seeks to do in Houlton. This makes me incredibly excited that one of the first places of community in Houlton will be a school grounded in the Christian call to build communities of love.

My family is hoping to be among the very first residents on site, in the first homes, so that we can be part of this developing community from the very beginning. We will be located both close to the school and to the early community facilities at Dollman Farm and therefore perfectly positioned to jointly work together in the community spaces of church, school and village green. I hope to be there ready to welcome you in January next year.

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My hope is that over the coming years we can work together as leaders of two distinct but very closely related church communities who are a blessing to each other and to the wider communities in which we find ourselves. It would be wonderful to live, work, learn, pray and worship together as we see what God has planned for us and for Houlton.

This is an incredibly rare opportunity to be at the very beginning of shaping a brand new community, one of the 10 largest in the country, where people will live, work, study, play and live life in all its wonderful variety. As school leader and church leader who will find themselves among the very first to call Houlton their place of home and work I believe we jointly have a fantastic opportunity to influence and develop the culture, ethos and way of being of the whole community. Is God calling you to come and join in?

With love

STEVE GOLD

‘Strong links with the church and local community support pupils’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development especially effectively.’

THE CANONS CofE PRIMARY – OFSTED

‘Pupils’ excellent spiritual, moral, social and cultural development are shaped and strengthened by religious education and collective worship.’

CLIFTON UPON DUNSMORE CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL – SIAMS


S C H O O L A N D A C A D E M Y S T A F F A S P I R A T I O N S . . .

….see the children as important and valued individuals, not as statistical units

….be someone who is able to see both staff and parents' point of view, puts things into perspective so that staff do not carry the worry of mistakes

….be family orientated and very supportive

….be someone who enjoys spending time in the classroom, ensuring they have a high profile with pupils

….be supportive, firm but fair

….be professional yet approachable with a good sense of humour

….have good communication skills and experience as a strategic leader

….be an effective mentor, ensuring high standards in every area

….have a clear and personal understanding of the Church of England foundation

….be enthusiastic with the ability to articulate a clear vision

….have the ability to motivate and inspire

‘Pupils make exceptionally rapid progress throughout their time in school. Standards are above average by the time children leave the Reception class, and rise to well above average by Year 6.’

ILLMINGTON CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL – OFSTED


… WILLING TO MAKE THE SCHOOL DAY FUN

…WILLING TO LISTEN TO IDEAS

…UNDERSTANDING AND CARING

…CALM, FIRM AND FAIR

…EXCITING

…FORGIVING

…STRICT WHEN NEEDED

…SMILEY, HAPPY AND JOYFUL

…CREATIVE IN PLANNING OUR LEARNING

‘Pupils enjoy the many various activities on offer and feel very safe and well cared for.’

ILLMINGTON CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL – OFSTED

‘A clearly communicated Christian ethos for the school is most apparent in its daily life, resulting in quality relationships and excellent learning and achievement. The outstanding and enabling vision of the Headteacher, supported by the highly dedicated staff, governors and parents, has created an inclusive and distinctive church school.’

ST PAUL’S CofE PRIMARY SCHOOL – SIAMS

P U P I L A S P I R A T I O N S . . .


A key tenet of Urban&Civic’s approach is to ensure infrastructure is delivered from the outset to reinforce the establishment of communities early on. Schools are central to this ambition and, from our experience of delivering and establishing successful Academies in Westminster and Chobham (Stratford), we fully recognise that their location, design and management require careful consideration and expert involvement.

Working at this scale requires a holistic view which maximises stakeholder benefits throughout the lifecycle of the development and beyond. On a macro level this combines economic growth, key infrastructure investment, the delivery of social and community benefits as well as consistent environmental gain. As each phase of the development is brought forward, this translates into ensuring the right mix of homes, jobs, schools, green space, transport and community facilities - the fundamentals of sustainable communities. We also take long-term ownership of key assets such as private rented and affordable accommodation as well as establishing robust management arrangements with community stewardship for landscaping, community facilities and other assets that ensure responsive and ongoing maintenance which enhance long term quality.

URBAN&CIVIC’S CORE VALUES

PASSION Our team is structured so that we adopt a hands-on approach to projects with consultants working for us rather than representing us. As such, the entire development team is front facing with senior management, who are fully empowered, attending all key meetings. We are able to deploy different skills across a range of projects with specialists employed on site in community liaison, project management and asset management. We love planning and debate issues at all levels to find the right solution with even the Chairman conceding he doesn’t have a monopoly of good ideas. Our staff retention is high and we are proud that we continue to attract the best people to work with us.

TRUST The market for large scale strategic sites is relatively small and most local authorities deal with one every five to ten years; such sites are also complex and often initially controversial. Building a relationship of trust with the planning authority and other key stakeholders is absolutely vital to their successful promotion. Starting with a reputation of being trusted is a material advantage not only in terms of the bidding process but also in terms of the speed of delivery. We value our reputation in the market as a company that delivers on its promises and crafts places that work both at the strategic and commercial scale.

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INSIGHT At Urban&Civic we cherish facts and work hard to generate the best market insight available. Our network of regional offices provides direct access to the local markets and the large strategic sites mean that we have regular discussions with Government departments including the Cabinet Office, local enterprise partnerships and county, district and borough councils, housebuilders and commercial developers. Our executive team are encouraged to hold non-executive positions on local housing associations, research groups and major UK cultural institutions and to serve as parish councillors, school governors and other public roles.

QUALITY The sale of serviced land parcels on strategic sites is a competitive market. As with our focus on quality for commercial developments, our approach is to deliver the best quality parcels available which allow housebuilders to build out as quickly as the market allows and to maximise their returns. To this end, we pay close attention to the landscaping and layout of every element, establish market demand by delivering infrastructure early ourselves and create the highest quality across all sites. We are a business defined by our projects.


THE VISION FOR RADIOSTATION RUGBY

Once the world’s most powerful radio transmitter, reaching out to people across the globe – RadioStation Rugby will now connect people in new ways as the site’s legacy underpins its future. 6,200 homes will be set amid the verdant Warwickshire countryside with four brand new schools and excellent connections.

Jointly owned by Urban&Civic and Aviva Investors, set right in the heart of the UK – this is an unspoiled, super connected place with the amenities of Rugby, Birmingham, Milton Keynes and London all within easy reach via the A5, M1, M6 and the West Coast Mainline.Over 200 hectares of open space and nearly 14km of footpaths and cycle paths criss-cross Radio Station Rugby establishing a network for people, plants and people.

Intriguing and inspiring stories fill the historic buildings on the site and their presence in the future district centre will connect modern living with a rich heritage and green landscape – making this one of the UK’s most unique places to live.

A rich history, a great location and an exciting future.


J O B D E S C R I P T I O N

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

The Headteacher will create and develop the Christian ethos, providing educational vision and direction which secures:

• Successful Ofsted and SIAMS judgements• Positive and successful learning environment

and pupil achievement• A working environment which values all staff• Outstanding teaching• High standards in pupils’ spiritual, moral, cultural,

social and physical development, preparing them for life in modern Britain.

Drawing on experience and best practice the Headteacher will work with the Academy Trust, Governing Body and academy leaders to build a strong strategic direction and focussed and aspirational learning plan which:

• Identifies priorities and targets that support high standards enabling pupils to make progress and maximise achievement

• Supports continuous improvement in the school environment and teachers’ effectiveness and secures continuing school improvement

• Is underpinned by sound financial planning• Intentionally considers Christian distinctiveness

in all areas of the life of the academy• Ensures the management, finances, organisation and

administration of the academy and supports its vision and aims

• Encourages all those involved in the academy to be committed to its aims, to be motivated to achieve them and involved in establishing the short, medium and long term objectives and targets which will secure educational success

• Stipulates that policies and practices take account of national, local and academy guidelines and reflect best practice

• Monitors, evaluates and reviews the effectiveness of the academy’s policies, priorities and targets.

POST TITLE Headteacher

SALARY L16 – 22 (rising as the academy grows to 2fe)

RESPONSIBLE TO: The Houlton Church of England Academy Trust, the Governing Body and the Diocese of Coventry

THE HEADTEACHER WILL:• Take overall responsibility for establishing, leading, developing and growing St Gabriel’s CofE Academy,

due to open in September 2017

• Work with Coventry Diocesan Board of Education, Houlton Church of England Academy Trust and governors to build firm Christian foundations that will ensure success

• Ensure the academy fully adheres to all current statutory requirements, local and national policies and guidance on safeguarding and the promotion of the wellbeing of children. Equality, safety, respect and a Christian ethos will underpin all aspects of the Headteacher’s work

• Be committed to Christian leadership and their own continuing professional development.


• Lead by example - with faith, integrity, creativity, resilience, and clarity - drawing on their own scholarship, expertise and skills, and that of those around them

• Be highly visible and approachable to all members of the community

• Demonstrate those leadership behaviours which positively impact relationships and attitudes towards pupils, staff, parents, governors and members of the community

• Hold and articulate clear Christian values and moral purpose

• Champion the relationship with the foundation governors, local church and the Diocese of Coventry

• Develop, inspire, and lead a highly effective team with enthusiasm and a continuous drive towards excellence

• Identify and nurture talent to enable effective leadership development and succession planning

• Maximise the contribution of staff and ensure effective working relationships are in place throughout the school

• Implement and sustain effective systems for management of staff performance, incorporating appraisal systems and targets for all staff, ensuring those for classroom staff relate to pupil achievement

• Develop successful links with local schools and academies and consider other opportunities to ensure the academy’s reputation for excellence and best practice

• Promote and model Christian values that underpin the academy’s Church of England Foundation.

LEADERSHIP

THE HEADTEACHER WILL:


LEARNING AND TEACHING

• Create and maintain an environment which promotes and secures outstanding teaching, effective learning, and high standards of achievement, behaviour and a passion for learning

• Work with others to develop a rich curriculum that includes character education and engages all children and sustains effective teaching and learning throughout the academy

• Routinely assess, monitor and evaluate in order to identify effective teaching and ensure it is evidenced across the full curriculum with a comprehensive programme of monitoring, evaluation and continuous assessment in place

• Will spend time in classrooms to model good practice• Monitor and evaluate the standards of learning and

achievement of all pupils across the academy, in order to set challenging and realistic targets for achievement

• Use benchmarks and evidence based best practice to set targets for service delivery and improvement

• Develop and maintain effective links with wider education institutions and the local community, to extend and enhance the curriculum with economic, social, moral, cultural, spiritual and religious experiences.

• Establish effective partnerships with parents and carers that support and encourage pupil achievement, personal development and the closing of attainment gaps in specific groups

• Recruit staff of the highest quality, complying at all times with best and safer recruitment practice

• Create an effective staff structure to facilitate the development of high quality education

• Set appropriate parameters for expenditure and the allocation of funds in order to safeguard effective administration and control in line with the Academies Financial Handbook to meet the short, medium and long term plans of the academy

• Set and review budgets that maximise pupils’ potential for learning and achievement

• Organise the academy environment efficiently and effectively to ensure the needs of the curriculum and statutory requirements are met at all times

• Analyse data in order to formulate education objectives, benchmarking the academy’s performance

• Provide information, objective advice and support to the academy trust and governing body to ensure it effectively meets its responsibilities for securing excellence in teaching and learning and the highest standards of achievement, efficiency and value for money

• Guarantee the compilation, maintenance and auditing of accurate and up-to-date records to satisfy legal, operational and strategic governance requirements including those relating to safeguarding

• Ensure individual staff accountabilities are clearly defined, understood and agreed and are subject to rigorous review and evaluation

• Make certain that pupils and parents/carers are well informed about the curriculum, attainment and progress and also the contribution they make to the academy’s achievements.

THE HEADTEACHER WILL:


‘The academy’s core values, particularly resilience and perseverance, are evident in all aspects of its work. These contribute to pupil’s outstanding behaviour and the rapid improvement in their achievement.’

STRETTON CofE ACADEMY - OFSTED

‘The Christian ethos, obvious throughout the school in relationships, attitudes and displays, has a profound impact on all pupils. Caring adults nurture all pupils to ensure everyone reaches their academic and personal potential and have a secure foundation for moral and spiritual decision making.’

KNIGHTLOW CofE PRIMARY – SIAMS


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QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

1 Honours degree or equivalent • • •

2 Qualified teacher status • • •

3 Relevant higher degree or equivalent • • •

4 Evidence of continuous professional development relating to school leadership and management and curriculum/teaching and learning • •

5 Certificate in Church School Leadership • • •

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

1 Substantial, successful teaching experience •

2 Successful recent strategic leadership experience likely to have been gained as a Headteacher/Principal of a primary school

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3 Successful experience of raising standards for all with measurable outcomes •

4 Proven track record of managing successful school self-evaluation and accountability and the school improvement process •

5 Proven track record in leading and managing staff including building and developing a successful team, delegating effectively and implementing and managing change • •

6 Has experience of creating staffing models which build the organisation, and encourage individual staff to grow and realise the potential for all pupils • •

7Experience of working in collaboration and/or partnership with governors, internal and external stakeholders, other educational bodies and the wider community to develop positive relationships and achieve strategic objectives

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8 Proven track record of establishing effective communication mechanisms to enable the governing body to fulfil their statutory responsibilities at the highest level •

9 Experience of effective leadership in aspects of collaborative work with parents and families •

10 In-depth knowledge and understanding of the wider educational agenda including current national policies and education issues • •



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11 Successful experience of effective strategic financial and resource management including setting priorities for expenditure, allocating funds and controlling costs • •

12 Proven track record of financial management against an agreed strategic plan in which educational priorities are met and value for money is ensured •

13Evidence of highly developed skills in performance management, recognising high performance, tackling under-performance through to resolution and supporting continuous professional development of colleagues

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14 In-depth knowledge and experience of Child Protection, Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding procedures which promote emotional health and well-being • • •

15 A commitment to and evidence of promoting diversity and equal opportunities within the school curriculum and employment practices • • •

16 An understanding of the requirements and a willingness to provide for pupils with particular special educational needs and or disability • • •

17 The ability to demonstrate an understanding of the distinctive Christian character of a Church school •

18 Good ICT skills • •

LEADING TEACHING AND LEARNING

1 A proven track record of ensuring the highest possible standards in teaching and learning with the ability to model excellent classroom practice •

2Sustained experience of managing, monitoring and evaluating student progress through robust data analysis to translate information into assessment for learning and effective intervention strategies

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3Successful experience of positive behaviour management, through the implementation of student focused, inclusive and effective learning environment so that behaviour and attendance are outstanding

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4 Experience of sustaining positive outcomes and improved life chances for all pupils • •

5 Successful experience of curriculum development • •

6 Successful involvement in staff recruitment, appointment, induction and retaining staff

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7 Experience of delivering excellence through a broad and balanced curriculum within a primary setting •



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PERSONAL QUALITIES

1 Is passionate about creating a rich inclusive learning environment where every individual member of the academy community is known and valued • •

2 Is committed to leading the development of a distinctive Church of England academy •

3 Is able to demonstrate creative and innovative thinking with evidence of recent success •

4 Has high expectations and personal integrity with the ability to promote and sustain the values culture and Christian ethos of a Church of England academy • •

5 Is articulate and approachable with excellent interpersonal communication skills both in conversation and in writing • • •

6 Can articulate the vision to inspire, motivate, encourage and support staff by creating a culture of aspiration and high expectation • • •

7 Is able to prioritise and demonstrate personal organisation, time management and strong leadership skills especially under pressure • •

8 Is able to run the academy efficiently and effectively on a day to day basis whilst maintaining a good work life balance for themselves and enabling this for all •

9 Is an outstanding, reflective practitioner who demonstrates evidence of learning from experience • •

10 Has high expectations for pupils’ learning and achievement through creating an aspirational culture • •

11Has evidence of current involvement in a church which is in communion with the Church of England or Is able to demonstrate active involvement in a church community

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‘Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around school is exceptionally good. They have excellent attitudes to learning and push themselves to achieve as well as they can.’

THE CANONS CofE PRIMARY – OFSTED


COMPLETED APPLICATIONS MAY EITHER BE:

• emailed to [email protected] If you do not receive acknowledgement of an electronic application then please phone 01788 422800

or• sent by post/hand delivered to: Mrs H Gibson, Diocesan Board of Education, The Benn Education Centre,

Claremont Road, Rugby, CV21 3LU

IN YOUR APPLICATION PLEASE INCLUDE SEPARATE DOCUMENTATION OUTLINING:

• your educational philosophy and values relating to St Gabriel’s CofE Academy (no more than two sides of A4)• what has inspired you to apply for this post and how you will implement your vision (no more than two sides of A4)

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be asked to undertake a series of selection tasks and activities. More information on the format and any preparation needed will follow after shortlisting.

IT IS OUR NORMAL POLICY TO TAKE UP THREE REFERENCES FOR HEADSHIP APPOINTMENTS. IN THE CASE OF APPLICANTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS A HEADTEACHER WE WILL EXPECT THESE TO BE FROM:

- The Local Authority or Academy Trust where you are currently employed- Your Chair of Governors- Another referee who is able to support your application for the post of Headteacher within a Church of England

Foundation. The referee will be asked to comment upon your skills and qualities to lead a Church of England school.

IN THE CASE OF APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AS A HEADTEACHER, WE WILL EXPECT REFEREES TO BE:

- The Headteacher in your current or most recent school, or if you are not currently employed in a school, your current line manager

- Another referee who can attest to your professional skills, including leadership and management skills- Another referee who is able to support your application for the post of Headteacher within a Church of England

Foundation. The referee will be asked to comment upon your skills and qualities to lead a Church of England school.

If at any stage you feel that your application has not been dealt with fairly, please write with your complaint to: Houlton Church of England Academy Trust c/o Coventry Diocesan Board of Education, The Benn Education Centre, Claremont Road, Rugby, CV21 3LU

A P P L I C A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N

Thank you for your interest in the post of Headteacher at St Gabriel’s CofE Academy. CLOSING DATE: 16 SEPTEMBER 2016 AT 12.00PM

INTERVIEWS: PROVISIONALLY 27 AND 28 SEPTEMBER 2016START DATE: 1 JANUARY 2017

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