Holy Trinity Assistant Headteacher Application Pack

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Holy Trinity Primary School Assistance Head with responsibility for Key Stage 1 & Literacy Applicaon Pack

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Holy Trinity Primary School

Assistance Head with responsibility for

Key Stage 1 & Literacy

Application Pack

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Contents

Welcome 3

About us 4

Working in Partnership 5

Primary Advantage National

Teaching Schools 6

Working in the Community 7

Assistant Head Job Description 8/9

Assistant Head Personal Specification 10

Application Process 11

Where to find us 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 very much for your interest in becoming an Assistant Headteacher at Holy Trinity CE Primary

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

the information in this pack a useful introduction to our school.

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.

Holy Trinity provides a calm and happy environment which enables children to learn and teachers to teach.

Judged Outstanding by Ofsted (2013) we continue to develop innovative practice and promote the highest

expectations, aspirations and outcomes for all children and staff.

We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team to support the school in

providing the best possible standards of teaching and learning for our community.

The main duty of this role is to lead in the development, direction and oversight of literacy, promoting high

standards of teaching and learning and pupil achievement.

Our new Assistant Headteacher will join a committed and hardworking team who strive to provide the best

education and outcomes for all children.

If you are determined, ambitious and excited about all pupils succeeding and learning, we would like to hear

from you.

For more information about our school, Primary Advantage Federation and details on how to apply please

read our application pack. We encourage you to visit our school and our website to learn more about us.

Yours sincerely,

Yvonne Barnett Head of School

Welcome

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Holy Trinity is 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. Holy Trinity is one of six

schools belonging to the Primary Advantage Federation, with Sian Davies as the Executive Principal. Yvonne

Barnett, is the Head of School and leads on teaching and learning in the school and is supported by a strong

Senior Leadership Team.

OUR MISSION

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.

About Us

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Primary Advantage Federation

Holy Trinity CofE 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.

WHAT IS OUR APPROACH?

We work in partnership, pooling our expertise

and resources in order to achieve collectively

what we may not be able to achieve

individually.

We believe passionately in improving the life

chances for our pupils.

We do not tolerate low expectations.

We match tried and tested strategies that we

know work to the needs of the schools and use

our experience of supporting schools in

successfully implementing them.

We promote a collaborative approach whilst

developing the capacity of each school to serve

its own community and retain its distinct

identity.

We recognise the importance of individuality,

spontaneity and creativity in developing

innovation.

WHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT? Every teacher is a good teacher; every school is

a good school.

Teachers who use the most effective teaching

methods to motivate learners and raise

aspirations. As a result all pupils will make good

or better progress.

Quality learning environments where pupils feel

safe and secure, known and valued and

motivated to learn. Robust teaching and

application of ICT skills ensure our pupils are

properly equipped for the next stage of

learning.

Curriculum provision which inspires and

motivates pupils and broadens their horizons.

Our curriculum supports community cohesion

through an international curriculum strand.

We work with precision and move incrementally

towards achieving outstanding grades in the

majority of aspects of each school’s work.

Through pupil partnership work we continue to

break down locally perceived boundaries and

help pupils to work harmoniously with pupils

from other areas of Hackney.

We seek to maximise the efficiency and

effectiveness of each school by capitalising on

centralised services and sharing systems.

To find out more about Primary Advantage

Federation please visit:

www.primaryadvantage.co.uk

Working in Partnership

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Primary Advantage National Teaching Schools

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.

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

with the other three schools in the federation; St Matthias, Morningside and St John the Baptist. 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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WITH HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, DALSTON

The school enjoys an active partnership with the local parish church, Holy Trinity in Dalston. We frequently

visit the church for assemblies, services, and celebrate important Christian festivals such as Christmas and

Easter together. Our distinctiveness as a Church school is built on the following:

Holy Trinity - Developing the whole child, together.

The school is rooted in the Christian values compassion, endurance, respect and justice which drive its vision,

ethos and values. The school puts much emphasis on fostering good relationships and providing a supportive

environment based on Christian values. The school strives to be a caring and inclusive school that serves the

local community well and supports all learners though early identification of particular needs as well as

though the curriculum and good teaching and learning support. An emphasis on positive relationships within

the school community support personal and social development, and partnerships with the church and wider

community are strong.

WITH PARENTS AND FAMILIES

We know that the most successful education takes place when parents/carers, staff and governors all work together. Parents and carers can be involved with the whole school community in a variety of ways:

Helping with visits in out of class.

Supporting with fund raising events.

Attending curriculum evenings and school open mornings.

Working in the Community

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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.

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.

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

Job Purpose

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

Duties

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.

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

deadlines are met.

Job description continued overleaf

Job Title: Assistant Headteacher

Area of Responsibility: Literacy

(Whole School) and Teaching &

Learning across KS1

Direct Reports: Headteacher

&Executive Principal

Responsible for: KS1 teaching

personnel and relevant support

staff

Salary: L4 – L10 (£48,377 - £

54,977)

Primary Advantage Federation Job Description - Assistant Headteacher

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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.

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.

Primary Advantage Federation Job Description - Assistant Headteacher

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Requirements

Qualifications

Essential

Degree level qualification.

Postgraduate professional Qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Education.

Willingness to continue professional development.

Desirable

QTS (including skills tests)

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.

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.

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.

Leadership/Management Skills

Ability to lead school based projects or developments

General Comments

The Assistant Head may be required to work across the Federation and foster appropriate links between the schools. The Assistant Head will be required to teach in classes across the schools and provide a model of good practice for teachers. They may be required to adapt and change plans at short notice. The Assistant Head is required to be flexible in a constantly changing work environment and in implementing the School’s policies.

Primary Advantage Federation - Personal Specification

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Application Process

Applicants are asked to complete all the standard information

required on the Primary Advantage application form, and to

submit a supporting statement, addressing all the criteria

identified in the person specification. Please specify the role you

are applying for i.e Assistant Headteacher. The reference

number for this application is: HT/AST15.

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 ability for the role

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach an activity or lesson

and will be advised of the details of the lesson observation 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.

Completed application forms must be received by 9:30am on

Monday 11th May 2015.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 19th May 2015.

If you have any queries or would like to arrange to visit our

schools, please contact Venessa Williams on

0207 254 1010 or email

[email protected].

We look forward to receiving your application.

Completed Application Forms

Successful Candidates

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Holy Trinity CE Primary School

13 Richmond Road

London

E8 3HY

Tel: 020 7254 1010

Email:

[email protected]

Website

www.holytrinity.hackney.sch.uk

Where to find us