Claycots School

Partnership

Assistant Headteacher

(Town Hall Campus)

Dear Prospective Candidate,

May I take this opportunity to thank you for the interest that you have shown in the post of Assistant Headteacher. As the Executive Headteacher I am excited by the prospect of forming a partnership of schools that will make us one of the biggest primary schools in the country. Currently we have Claycots (Britwell Campus), a four form entry located on Monksfield Way which in recent years has demonstrated exceptional success academically and consistently features as one of the highest attaining schools within the Slough area. We have recently, on behalf of Slough LA, assumed possession of the old Town Hall where we have formed a four-form entry school meeting the needs of the Chalvey area. The demand for places within this area is high with births and inward migration giving us a diverse school community which is 80% EAL. Aspirations from parents are high.

We require professionals at the helm for Key Stage 2 (Town Hall) who have the vision, drive and motivation to create departments that are enriching, challenging and focused upon children’s outcomes. The Campus has over 500 children and will be growing in total to over 800 pupils in the next 3-4 years, requiring experienced and passionate Senior Leaders that will continue to promote the academic success we have whilst continuing to transform our curriculum and culture to one that develops and inspires children, prepares them for future economic prosperity and raises the profile of the school as a key partner within the Slough learning community and beyond.

An essential part of the role will be to have the autonomy to develop and shape the Key Stage 2 Team to a high standard meeting national expectations of KS2 practice and working with other Senior Leaders to shape and work towards the agenda of preparedness for Key Stage 3 and longer term success.

The role of Assistant Headteacher will also bring with it the responsibility of serving within the Town Hall Campus Senior Leadership team and wider leadership of the Claycots School Partnership. This will include the portfolio project of leading

on curriculum enrichment and partnership working to ensure that these key areas become embedded within the psyche and values of the school. The position is an exceptional opportunity to lead a substantial team whilst also playing a key role in an expanding wider organisation that will grow considerably both in size and profile. With it comes a commitment to developing the Assistant Headteacher through an extensive package of CPD including Masters level sponsorship as well as a well-being package to ensure that not only do we receive the best from the successful candidate but we also give the best level of care and support to our valued colleagues.

We are a ‘values’ led organisation that derives all our thoughts, actions and plans from the future based around these simple principles which we expect all members of our school community to adhere to.

Our values are simple:L- Lead Learning, Love Learning I – Investigate and Innovate

V- Value our community and each other's backgroundsE- Excellence through expectation.

My expectations on behalf of the Governing Body are very simple:“I believe that we should give our children the very best of experiences, learning and social development to prepare them for life so that they can grow to become happy productive 21st century citizens”.

We are undergoing a rapid transition process to ensure that our curriculum, practices, organisation and pastoral systems are aligned with these values and I am excited about the prospect of an outstanding professional joining us on this journey. Future plans include the developing of a wider Learning Trust which will expand with those that share similar values including the possibility of both Primary and Secondary Free Schools, the beginning of an extensive portfolio of entrepreneurial led enterprises such as Childcare, Photography, Outdoor Education and Residential Centres, and Catering that will enable us to achieve our dreams by making us a financially robust and self- sustaining organisation.

I strongly recommend that you take the opportunity to visit and have a discussion about the future. For the application process we will require a Letter of Application (no more than 2 A4 sides), a fully completed Slough LA Application form, Equal Opportunities form and no more than two A4 pieces of supplementary evidence matching the person specification if so desired.

What I can promise to the successful candidate is a satisfying yet challenging career that will give genuine autonomy in the Assistant Headteacher’s role and exceptional continuing professional development. I look forward to meeting with you and showing you the fantastic children that we have at Claycots School and discussing the ideas and experiences that you may be able to bring to our exciting journey to excellence!

Regards

Mr. Gareth MorrisBA (Hons) PGCE, M(ED), NPQHPG Cert Business Administration Executive Headteacher Claycots School Partnership(Britwell and Town Hall Campuses) www.claycots.com

Line of responsibility The Assistant Headteacher (Key Stage 2) is directly responsible to the Associate Headteacher.

Line management S/he shall line manage and appraise the designated staff in leadership, main scale and support

roles.

Job contentStrategic purpose

S/he shall deputise for the Associate Headteacher (in her/his absence) and in all aspects of her/his role.

S/he shall make a positive contribution to the vision and leadership of the school helping shape the school’s future and ensure that everyone is enabled to contribute effectively to the progress and development of the school.

S/he shall assist the Associate Headteacher in ensuring the highest possible standards of education through the promotion of effective teaching and learning, a balanced curriculum, the provision of excellent pastoral care and support for students and a rich extra-curricular programme, which reflects the school’s development priorities.

Operational responsibilities S/he shall play a key role in promoting the aims, value and ethos of Claycots School Partnership

and facilitate effective communications with all stakeholders.

S/he shall lead and co-ordinate curriculum leaders in the development of learning programmes, teaching strategies, schemes of work and in monitoring and evaluation to reflect school’s programme of continuous improvement.

S/he will play a lead role in developing and implementing the school’s teaching and learning priorities through effective assessment procedures, the development of personalised learning and ensuring curriculum enrichment opportunities are maximised.

S/he will maintain a strong awareness of the school’s performance with regard to the quality of teaching in relation to national guidelines and mentor Year Group Leaders, Phase Leaders and Curriculum Leaders to ensure high standards of teaching overall.

S/he shall lead and co-ordinate the construction of the relevant sections of the annual development plan and self-evaluation process.

S/he shall lead and co-ordinate the work of the Early Years team

S/he shall advise and work with the Associate Headteacher and the governing body on the formulation of its policies and their implementation to meet the aims and development priorities of the school.

S/he shall assist the Associate Headteacher with the recruitment and development of excellent staff and in ensuring high standards of discipline and morale throughout the school community.

S/he shall support the work of the designated committee of the governing body and provide advice and guidance to the chair and Associate Headteacher.

S/he shall ensure the shared development and operation of effective assessment, recording and reporting systems, using the full potential of technology and data systems to set targets, monitor students’ progress and raise attainment across both sites. S/he shall ensure the effective operation of systems for quality assurance and appraisal and CPD. S/he shall ensure that staff are led, trained and managed to achieve challenging goals.

S/he shall assist Associate Headteacher in ensuring budgets are effectively managed and that the school delivers value for money. S/he shall ensure that child protection and safeguarding of students are given high priority at all times.

Conditions of employment The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained

in the written statement of conditions of employment (the contract of employment).

The post holder is required to support and encourage the school’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by the governing body.

To uphold the school's policy in respect of child protection and safeguarding matters.

S/he shall be subject to all relevant statutory requirements as detailed in the most recent School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

Attention is also drawn to the requirements for planning, preparation and assessment time under which all teachers at a school with timetabled teaching commitments have a contractual entitlement to guaranteed PPA time within the timetabled teaching day.

The post holder may be required to perform any other reasonable tasks after consultation.

This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so constructed.

This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subject to modification at any time after consultation with the post holder.

All staff members are required to participate in the school’s appraisal scheme.

Essential DesirableEvidence Qualifications and

Experience Bachelors degree.

Qualified teacher status.

A continued commitment to own professional development.

Senior Leadership of a same phase school/academy.

Teaching experience within the designated age range.

Of child-safeguarding issues and successful use of measures that promote and ensure the safe-guarding of children.

Masters degree/further qualification

Range of experiences across the education sector

Application form Certificates References

Leading in the communityKnowledge and understanding of:

Multi-agency work (including the team around the student), benefits and risks of multi-agency working.

Collaboration and partnership working (including school, home, community and business partnerships).

Wider curriculum beyond the school and opportunities it provides particularly skills based learning and development of leadership.

Skills: Establish and engage in

partnerships, including working with multi-agency teams.

Consult, engage and communicate with staff, pupils, parents and carers to enhance pupil’s learning.

Leading in the communityKnowledge and understanding of:

The diversity of professional cultures and ways of working.

Diversity and community cohesion issues.

Skills: Collaborate and work within and across

the Chalvey community.

Engage the community in systematic evaluation of the school's work and act on outcomes.

Take a leadership role within and across the Chalvey community.

Engage in cross phase working and transition issues.

Application formLetter of applicationReferences Interviews

Leading strategicallyKnowledge and understanding of:

Models of effective leadership and organisational structures.

New technologies and their potential impact.

Leading change, creativity and innovation.

Developments in education at local, national and global levels.

Ways of achieving stakeholder and community engagement.

Skills: Think strategically, analytically and

creatively.

Deal with complexity and uncertainty.

Anticipate, lead and manage change.

Use research to support and challenge practice.

Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to attain challenging outcomes.

Celebrate achievement and acknowledge excellence.

Model the vision and values of the school.

Build capacity and achieve sustainability.

Work strategically with governing body.

Leading strategicallyKnowledge and understanding of:

Strategic planning processes, tools and techniques.

Skills: Demonstrate political acumen.

Build a vision and communicate clear purpose and sense of direction.

Application formLetter of applicationReferences Interviews

Skills: Develop self-awareness, self-management

and self-confidence and use effectively.

Listen, reflect and communicate effectively.

Give feedback and provide support to improve performance.

Hold people to account and challenge under performance.

Develop a culture of learning and continuous professional development.

Receive and act on feedback to build on strengths and improve personal performance.

Negotiate and manage conflict, providing appropriate support.

Motivate, develop, empower and sustain individuals and teams.

High standards of personal and professional conduct.

Skills: Foster an open, fair and equitable

culture.

Create a culture which encourages ideas and contributions from others.

Key Dates in the Recruitment Process:

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Closing Date and Shortlisting

Closing Date: Friday 13th May Midday

Shortlisting: Friday 13th May Offer to Interview – As above

Interview Day

Thursday 19th May 16 Location: Town Hall Campus

Claycots School Partnership Recruitment

2016- 17

Prepared by:Mr. Gareth MorrisExecutive HeadteacherClaycots School