Application Pack for

Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for

Literacy and KS1

Primary Advantage Federation

Contents Welcome 3

Our Background 4

Our Mission 5

Working in Partnership 6

Teaching Schools 7

Job Description 8

Person Specification 11

Application Process 12

Holy Trinity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

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Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Assistant Headteacher at Holy Trinity CE

Primary School. We are one of six primary schools who make up the Primary Advantage Federation. I

hope this pack assists you in finding out more about us. The pack includes some background

information about our school, the Primary Advantage Federation, information about the

application process and the job description.

The closing date for this application is: Thursday 19th May 2016 @ 9:30am

The interview date for shortlisted candidates is: Tuesday 24th May 2016

Holy Trinity is a successful and lively one form entry primary school located near Dalston-Kingsland

overland station in the heart of Dalston. We serve a vibrant and diverse community, where

excellent relationships promote an inclusive, warm and secure environment where children feel

safe and valued. Our school is in an exciting phase of redevelopment. We are currently one form

of entry expanding into two forms of entry in September 2016.

We are looking for an inspirational and outstanding teacher with knowledge and vision to build on

the schools success. As an Assistant Headteacher you will lead in the development, direction and

oversight of literacy, promoting high standards of teaching and learning and pupil achievement

If you are committed and driven by a passion for making learning fun, exciting, yet challenging, we

would like to meet you.

More information about our school can be found on our website. If you have any questions or

would like to arrange a visit, please contact Venessa Williams on 0207 254 1010. Please send

completed application forms to recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk

If you are ambitious and eager to teach we would like to meet you.

Kind regards,

Yvonne Barnett

Headteacher

Welcome

Holy Trinity is currently a one form entry Church of England Primary School

located in the heart of Dalston. We have classes of 30 pupils from Reception to

Year 6 and a Nursery for up to 26 FTE pupils. Our school has been in the process

of redevelopment and in September 2016 we will become a 2 form entry primary

school. Holy Trinity is one of six schools within the Primary Advantage

Federation, with Sian Davies as the Executive Principal. Yvonne Barnett, is the

Headteacher and leads on teaching and learning in the school and is supported by

a strong Senior Leadership Team.

Our Background

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Holy Trinity provides a safe and happy learning environment where children and

adults are valued, nurtured and empowered. We believe that everyone in the school

community is responsible for instilling in our children the values that will help them

to become confident and responsible members of society.

Our approach is led by the Christian principal “that you do to others as you would

have them do unto you” and we aim to establish a clear understanding of rights and

responsibilities for all. We believe a good education is the foundation on which our

children’s futures are built and equips them for their life ahead.

We aim to develop the whole child through a diverse and culture rich curriculum. We

are committed to providing educational excellence and helping children to develop

enquiring minds, the motivation to learn and the ability to work both independently

and collaboratively.

Our Mission

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Find out more about Primary Advantage Federation by visiting

www.primaryadvantage.co.uk

Primary Advantage Federation

Holy Trinity CE Primary School is a part of the Primary Advantage Federation.

We are a group of schools working together because we believe our schools can gain many

benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have

made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the

provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the

community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and

Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and

outcomes for pupils.

Our Vision We aim to secure the following across our schools:

Every teacher is a great teacher; every school is a great school. We aim to move

incrementally towards excellence in all aspects of our work.

All pupils will make good or better progress and will be properly equipped for the next

stage of their schooling.

High quality learning environments where pupils feel safe and secure, known and valued

and motivated to learn.

A bespoke curriculum which broadens horizons and inspires our pupils to become

successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.

A learning community with opportunities for growth for pupils, staff and families.

Working in Partnership

Primary Advantage National Teaching Schools

Teaching schools are outstanding schools that work with others to provide high-quality training and

development to new and experienced school staff. They are part of the government’s plan to give schools

a central role in raising standards by developing a self-improving and sustainable school-led system.

Holy Trinity, Springfield and St John and St James are designated teaching schools, working in

collaboration with the other three schools in the federation; Morningside, St John the Baptist and St

Matthias. The school works in partnership with primary schools across the borough and beyond and play

a key role within the Primary Advantage National Teaching Schools Alliance.

Primary Advantage is a federation of schools working together because we believe our schools can gain

many benefits from working collaboratively. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to

the wider school community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life

chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Our work on improving provision

for children will continue to see us working in partnership with schools in Hackney, across London and

into the County of Suffolk. We will be working closely with our strategic partners, The Institute of

Education and Hackney Learning Trust, to effectively deliver Initial Teacher Training (School direct and

PGCE), Continuous Professional Development, talent management, school to school support, the

brokering of Specialist Leaders of Education and research and development. Primary Advantage National

Teaching School Alliance will see all schools within the alliance achieving more together.

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Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Responsibilities: Literacy (Whole School) and Teaching & Learning across KS1

Key Contacts: Headteacher & Executive Principal

Salary: L4 – L10 (£48,861 - £ 55,527)

Job Description - Assistant Headteacher

Role Summary:

Key Accountabilities in addition to those of a Main Scale Teacher – Please also refer to the Job Description for Class Teacher.

The Assistant Headteacher is responsible for managing the operation of key areas in the school. The Assistant Head provides support for the Headteacher in the day to day running of the school and can deputise in his/her absence. There will be a teaching commitment within this role.

The Assistant Head, under the direction of the Headteacher or Executive Principal, may also be required to work across the federated school and foster appropriate links between the schools if necessary.

Job Purpose:

To lead in the development, direction and oversight of literacy, promoting high standards of teaching and learning and pupil achievement.

Duties:

1. The current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document describes duties which are required to be

undertaken by teachers in the course of their employment. In addition certain particular duties are

reasonably required to be exercised, and completed in a satisfactory manner. It is the contractual duty

of the post holder to ensure that his/her professional duties are discharged effectively.

2. This job description sets out the duties to be undertaken and performed to the satisfaction of the

Headteacher and governing body by the post holder. The duties set out below are in addition to the

overall class teaching requirements.

Literacy:

1. To shape the vision and direction of literacy across the school, setting out very high expectations with a clear focus on

pupil achievement and teachers subject knowledge.

2. To assist in the formulation, monitoring, evaluation and revision of the school’s policies and schemes of work.

3. To analyse data relating to the subject and use this information when formulating action plans.

4. To compile, review and monitor guidelines showing the development, progression and continuity of the subject

throughout the school.

5. To support teachers by offering advice and ideas on teaching methods, classroom management and organisation.

6. To organise whole school and individual CPD for the subject.

7. To be aware of and cater for children’s individual needs, liaising with the SENCO, other schools and the community.

8. To keep all members of the school community informed of developments relating to the subject and to prepare reports

for the Senior Leadership Team and Governors.

9. To keep own subject knowledge up to date through reading and attendance at meetings and courses.

10. To ensure appropriate resources are available, including ICT, within the school and organise their storage.

KS1

1. To support the quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning via observations, scrutiny of

planning, record keeping and teaching, scrutiny of work, pupil feedback, learning styles audits and other activities.

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Job Description - Assistant Headteacher 2. To lead others to implement a wide range of coherent strategies to raise students’ achievement and

attainment.

3. To work with the Finance and Admin Manager to ensure that the budgets for your areas of responsibility

and line management are accurate and provide value for money.

4. To lead self-evaluation, development planning and preparation for inspection in all areas of your

responsibility and line management.

5. To ensure the recording, reporting and monitoring of pupil progress ensuring that deadlines are met.

6. To mentor, develop, appraise and lead subject staff.

7. Research and implementing innovative curriculum content and structures.

8. To ensure teaching is in line with national standards.

9. Setting and expecting high standards of pupil behaviour and having in place agreed strategies to deal

with behaviour issues within the area.

10. To undertake any other relevant tasks as may occasionally be required.

11. To monitor the quality and consistency of provision in the phase.

12. To be responsible for induction, mentoring, coaching and supporting the professional development of all

staff in the phase.

13. To take on extra duties in the absence of the Deputy Headteacher.

Key Tasks and Activities:

1. Undertake full responsibility for all matters relating to the school in the absence of the Headteacher and

or deputy Headteacher.

2. Work flexibly in the presence of the Headteacher to assist the smooth day to day management of the

school working closely with staff of all designations.

3. Teach in classes across the school, providing targeted intervention for pupils, teaching booster or ‘catch

up’ groups, PPA cover for teachers and other cover as required, demonstrating excellence in

professional classroom practice.

4. Assist the Headteacher in monitoring and reviewing the quality of teaching and learning including

assessment, recording, and reporting pupils’ attainment to all statutory bodies.

5. Assist the Headteacher in the whole school self-evaluation processes.

6. Effectively lead the areas of responsibility developing policy and practice and ensuring effective self-

evaluation.

7. Undertake professional training for all aspects of school leadership and management and keep up to

date with new initiatives across the curriculum.

8. Assist the Headteacher in the performance management of staff of all designations.

9. Maintain good communications between staff of all designations.

10. Maintain a positive school ethos, be pro-active in the pastoral care of pupils and ensure the school’s

policy for behaviour and discipline is applied consistently and fairly by staff of all designations.

11. Play a significant part in promoting and facilitating good relationships with parents and other agencies.

12. Work pro-actively with outside agencies, community organisations, the churches of the federated

schools and other schools and promote the sharing of good practice.

13. Work with the Headteacher and Executive Principal and other members of the Leadership Group to

ensure the school culture supports the church ethos..

14. Encourage all staff within the school to find and use opportunities to support the development of the

whole child through spiritual, moral, social and cultural activities.

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Job Description - Assistant Headteacher 15. Advise other staff including NQTs and students on teaching practice, and to lead inset for staff and

governors when required to do so.

16. Work with the Hackney Learning Trust (Hackney LA) on local and national initiatives.

Other Responsibilities

Note

The duties and responsibilities of the subject element of the post may vary from time to time according to the

changing needs of the school. The subject leader section of the job description may be reviewed at the

discretion of the Headteacher in the light of those changing requirements and in consultation with the post

holder and the governing body.

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Key Skills and Competencies

Qualifications Essential Degree level qualification. Postgraduate professional Qualification e.g.

Postgraduate Certificate in Education. Willingness to continue professional

development. Desirable QTS (including skills tests) 2. Communication Applies effective verbal communication skills. Presents information and ideas clearly, by using

language appropriate to the audience. Positively influences the opinions of others

through factual discussion. Adapts personal style to suit individual situation

and needs. Creates an environment of trust by delivering

on promises. Utilises report-writing skills to accurately reflect

a situation through positive language. Confident in leading staff meetings as

appropriate. 3. Other Skills Required for Role The ability to lead, model and manage positive

behaviour, good order and assertive discipline in the phase.

The ability to manage phase information and data for purposes of recording, monitoring, evaluation and reporting.

The ability to lead curriculum development and innovation.

Demonstrates excellent classroom practice. Exercises flexibility in order to accommodate

changes in work priorities. Balances tasks and resources in the organisation

of a wide range of activities. Provides contingencies to deal with the

unexpected. Thinks clearly and logically in working through a

problem making referrals as appropriate.

Anticipates workload and plans ahead. Monitors progress against key performance

indicators. Enthusiastic and positive attitude. Awareness of the needs of children who have a

variety of needs. Understand the nature of a Church of England

Primary School and be willing to teach R.E. and attend collective worship to meet the expectation of the Governing Body.

4. Accountability/Freedom to act Makes routine decisions based upon guidelines

and procedures laid down in the established framework.

Contributes towards the effective delivery of performance targets, objectives and standards.

Leads by example in standards of behaviour in the work environment.

5. Leadership/Management skills. Ability to lead school based projects or

developments

Person Specification

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Please note that CVs will not be accepted without the application

form .

Applicants are asked to complete all the standard information required on the Primary Advantage application form. In addition applicants are expected to provide a supporting statement. Please specify the role you are applying for i.e Assistant Headteacher.

The reference number for this application is: HT/AST16.

Candidates are advised that when completing the references section

on the application form to please ensure that:

Your first referee must be your current, or most recent,

Employer

You provide a referee who can confirm your suitability for the

role

Once we have received your application you will be notified via

email. Successful candidates who have been shortlisted for interview

will be contacted shortly after the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete tasks and teach an

activity or lesson. Candidates will be advised of the details of the

interview schedule prior to interview.

Candidates must ensure that if they are successful at interview, that

they are able to provide evidence of their Right to Work and Remain

in the UK. The school is not able to employ any person who cannot

validate their Right to Work and Remain in the UK in the line with the

Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2000.

Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced

Criminal Record Check via the DBS. We are committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all

members of staff to share this commitment.

All qualifications and references will be verified.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Shortlisting

Application Process

Successful candidates

Holy Trinity Primary School

13 Richmond Road

Dalston

London

E8 3HY *

Tel: 020 7254 1010

www.primaryadvantage.co.uk

* This is a temporary site, the new building will be

located at Beechwood Road E8 3DY from September

2016.

Please click on the links below for more

information about the federation and our

family of schools.

Primary Advantage Federation

St John & St James CE Primary School

Springfield Community School

St Matthias CE Primary

St John Baptist CE Primary

Morningside Primary