Director of Teaching and Learning (Primary Education)

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1 Director of Teaching and Learning (Primary Education) Candidate Information Pack Closing date: 15 th September 2017, 12pm Interview date: 22 nd September 2017

2 Contents Letter from the CEO of BDAT and Primary Director Advertisement About Bradford Diocese Academies Trust Job Description and Person Specification The selection process

3 Welcome To Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust Dear candidate Thank you for taking your time to download our application pack and expressing your interest in the Director of Teaching and Learning (Primary Education) at Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT). This pack has been developed to provide you with a summary of all the information you need to consider when applying for a job within BDAT. Within the pack you will find a job description, a person spec, a brief summary on the Trust and details of how to apply for this post should you choose to make an application. You can of course find further information about us: on our website at on twitter at #wearebdat or by contacting us direct at recruitment@bdat-academies.org.uk or calling We wish you every success with your application and we look forward to meeting you in the near future. Carol Dewhurst CEO BDAT Craig Lee Director of Primary

4 Director of Teaching and Learning (Primary Education) Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) is looking to recruit a Director of Teaching and Learning to work as part of the Central Executive Team to support the primary Academies within the MAT. Hours of work are 5 days per week. The post is term time plus 4 weeks (43 weeks). Evening work is expected and should be managed by the post holder as part of their hours. Reporting to: Accountable to: Duration of Post: Work Commitment: Director of Primary Education (BDAT) Trustees of BDAT Permanent 5 days per week, term time plus 4 weeks Salary Range: BD21 BD26 43,500-62,500 Start date: 1 st January 2018 Can you inspire, support and lead teachers in our schools Can you co-ordinate and collaborate to enhance provisions for all our pupils Can you support leaders to improve teaching and learning and create a sustainable and effective school improvements system Are children at the forefront of your educational philosophy? If so this is a job for you! To find out more please visit our website, where you can download a candidate information pack and an application form. THE AIM OF BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST To ensure that every school within the Trust provides an outstanding education for every child, enhanced by its distinctively Christian ethos. BDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Closing date: 12.00pm Friday 15 th September 2017 Shortlisting: Monday 18 th September 2017 Interviews: Friday 22 nd September 2017

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6 Director of Teaching and Learning (Primary Education) About BDAT General Information and Background Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) is a Multi- Academy Trust (MAT) supporting a number of primary and secondary academies in Bradford. BDAT is the only Church of England MAT operating in Bradford, as part of the Diocese of Leeds. BDAT is a charity, governed by a board of trustees who are responsible for, and oversee, the management of the company. The Memorandum and Articles are available on the Trust s website at Our mission statement The Trust s mission is to provide an education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. We believe every child only has one chance at a good education. In practice, as a Trust, we seek to work with and alongside the academies in our Trust to provide a good quality of education to all children in our academies. The Trust does this through operating a light touch support role for academies at times of challenge and by establishing collaborative structures and processes to enable our academies to work together and share good practices. As our family of academies continues to grow, we are constantly looking at how we can continue to improve to establish effective and efficient ways of partnership working. Our growth As of July 2017, the Trust supports ten academies across Bradford. This includes four secondary academies (Immanuel College, Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College, Belle Vue Girls and Bradford Forster Academy) and six primary academies (St Oswalds, Christ Church, St Philips, St James, Oxenhope and Westminster). We also have four academy orders for new primaries to join the Trust in Autumn This post will be critical in supporting new primaries as they join the Trust. Our Christian ethos BDAT is a proudly Christian organisation committed to providing high-quality education for all within an ethos which encourages academic, vocational, mental, physical, and spiritual opportunities and development for each member of its academies. Whilst robust Christian principles underpin the work of the Academy, everyone is encouraged to explore their own spirituality and to recognise and understand that of others. It is for this reason that we choose to support and sponsor Non-Church of England Academies, as well as those within the faith. For more information on BDAT visit or visit #wearebdat.

7 Director of Teaching and Learning (Primary Education) Summary Job Description Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust (BDAT) is looking to recruit a Director of Teaching and Learning to work as part of the Central Executive Team to support the Primary Academies within the MAT. Hours of work are 5 days per week. The post is term time plus 4 weeks (43 weeks). Evening work is expected and should be managed by the post holder as part of their hours. Reporting to: Accountable to: Duration of Post: Work Commitment: Director of Primary Education (BDAT) Trustees of BDAT Permanent Start date: 1 st January days per week, term time plus 4 weeks THE AIM OF BRADFORD DIOCESAN ACADEMIES TRUST To ensure that every school within the Trust provides an outstanding education for every child, enhanced by its distinctively Christian ethos. BDAT S MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to provide education of the highest quality within the context of Christian belief and practice. We encourage an understanding of the meaning and significance of faith, the added experience and learnings of Christian values can offer to the development of all our pupils education and personal lives. In practice as a Trust we seek to work with and alongside the schools in our Trust to provide a good quality of education to all children in our schools. We believe every child only gets one chance at education and they have a right to a good education. Salary Range: BD21-BD26

8 Purpose of the post The Director of Teaching and Learning Executive will provide effective leadership of teaching and learning in Bradford Dioceses Academies Trust (BDAT) in order to realise its vision providing high quality education for all the children in our schools through collaboration, Christian learning, values and targeted support. Our purpose is to maintain and drive rapid school improvements through shared best practice across our growing family of schools and partners. By working with Trustees, the CEO, Directors, governors and Trust Academy leaders, the Director of Teaching and Learning will ensure that BDAT s common culture and set of expectations/non-negotiables are consistently applied across the Trust so that children, staff and Academy communities benefit from excellent teaching, learning and effective leadership. Key accountabilities: Enabling schools to support the strategic goal for schools and the Trust in regards to Teaching and Learning Managing the research and development in the Trust. Developing succession planning Developing partnerships within the Trust and beyond Leading Teaching and Learning in the Trust Developing self Delivering Training within the Trust and beyond.

9 DETAILED JOB ROLE: 1. Enabling operational leadership to support the strategic goals for schools and the Trust. To have an understanding of the strategic overview of school improvement within BDAT, working with the Primary Director, Board, CEO and other school improvement advisors supporting the Trust. Translate the strategic objectives into operational plans for the schools and the Trust To work with the Primary Director, Principals and leaders to monitor school progress and data, making suggestions where improvements can be maintained and efforts should be prioritised. To work with the Principals and leaders to support schools Raising Improvement Plans, SEFs or Ofsted Actions Plans, making suggestions where further improvements can be maintained and efforts should be prioritised. To ensure rapid improvement of BDAT academies deemed to require Special Measures so that they become at least good at their next inspection through supporting teaching and learning within the academies. To support the overall effectiveness of BDAT academies to assist them to raise standards and improve outcomes for all children and young people. To lead the school improvement process across BDAT academies, ensuring a consistent implementation and focus on building capacity for schools to take charge of their own improvement. Work with the Headteachers to support leaders in the action plans within each schools To implement areas of common working across Academies and to support the Principals in cross Academy working. To support a culture of constant improvement and to be an inspirational leader, committed to the highest achievement for all in every area. To ensure the educational success of schools within the overall framework of the BDAT s strategic plan. Where necessary, the Director of Teaching and Learning may be required to serve as Acting Headteacher of a Trust Academy as an interim arrangement. If the Acting Headteacher s role is a higher renumeration package then this will be paid during this period.

10 To provide up-to-date reports on School Effectiveness within the Trust to the Primary Director, the Standards Committee and the Board of Directors. To support educational due diligence on any new primary academies considering joining the Trust to inform the Trust decision making on new conversions/sponsorship. To attend school LGB meetings as required to provide advice, challenge and support to the Governors and Principals on behalf of the Trust in respect of Teaching and Learning. Work with the Trust SLT to develop and communicate a clear strategic vision for the successful development of BDAT. Lead the development of the BDAT Trust brand that is based on a set of values and operating to create a distinct ethos for the group, and ensure it is effectively publicised to reach a wider audience. Ascertain future needs of the Trust in order to identify areas of development required within the Trust. Measure the impact of change and secure strategies to ensure sustainability. To work with other BDAT Principals and leaders to share good practice and implement potential areas of consistent improvement across all Academies in the Trust. 2. Managing the research and development within the trust. The Director of Teaching and Learning will: Lead the Trust in research, to improve the teaching and learning within our schools. Develop the role of the leaders within the Trust. Develop teaching and learning in line with teacher standards, Ofsted Standards and performance management targets. Research areas for development with leaders when areas of interest or need are required. 3. Developing succession planning The Director of Teaching and Learning will: Lead the ITT development within the Trust. Co-ordinate within our schools the schools the NQT training. Work with leaders to ensure the future SLT within the schools and the Trust. Co-ordinate training for middle and senior leaders. Liaise with Headteachers to support the strategic plan for supporting the leadership

11 and delivery of Teaching and Learning schools, in schools. Monitor the consistency of provision across BDAT, and where necessary discuss with the Director of Primary and Headteacher on ways to intervene. Develop operational services which can be tendered to external organisations. 4. Developing Partnerships within the Trust and beyond. The Director of Teaching and Learning will: Promote and facilitate partnership working within and beyond BDAT. Establishing commitment and capacity for continuous improvement by: o replicating success by identifying key criteria of a successful school and using those criteria to underpin the success of other Trust schools o using the expertise of experienced and talented leaders from one school to develop new leadership talent within the Trust Bring schools together through training and joint activities. Work with strategic alliances and external organisations, such as other Academy groups, to further increase the Trust s capacity and fulfil the Trust and our schools aims. To be a consultant to other institutions as and when required. 5. Leading Teaching and Learning in the Trust The Director of Teaching and Learning will: Support Headteachers so that all teachers are at least good. Coach leaders and teachers to ensure teaching and learning is at least good at all schools. Understand key Government and national initiatives on Teaching and Learning. Develop the key Government and national initiatives into the developments of the school. 6. Developing self The Director of Teaching and Learning will: Promote and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others.

12 Develop awareness of the skills and requirements needed to successfully undertake the role of Director of Teaching and Learning. Explore a variety of models for Executive leadership, Trusts and partnership working. Develop the consultancy and coaching skills needed when working with other institutions. Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own development, where necessary seeking advice and support from other agencies. 7. Delivering Training within the Trust and beyond. Support the delivery of CPD in our schools. To deliver sessions of CPD within the trust when required. To organise CPD for the Trust schools from external sources when required. To deliver training to external agencies.

13 Director of Teaching and Learning (Primary Education) Person Specification Person Specification: Director of Teaching and Learning Key criteria Essential Desirable Qualifications and experience Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status Successful teaching and leadership experience in schools Experience of working as a senior manager in a school supporting other staff Experience of supporting colleagues with professional development Experience of 1:1 development support in a leadership context and supporting teachers and support staff in learning and teaching Evidence of supporting successful school improvement planning and implementation High level knowledge of the characteristics of effective teaching and learning and how improvement can be achieved Experience of monitoring and improving the quality of teaching and learning Evidence of collaborative and inspirational leadership skills Skills and abilities Able to use a wide range of leadership styles, selecting the style that is appropriate to the circumstances Proven ability to monitor and evaluate the work of others and to offer support and intervention where necessary Proven ability to lead successfully through a period of change Able to give constructive and developmental feedback Ability to challenge to promote change Successful experience of peer to peer support SLE experience Experience of successful support and impact of underperforming practitioners Experience in the analysis and evaluation of performance data Proven ability to generate and deliver collective vision and shared purpose Proven ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower teams and individuals to achieve high performance Able to demonstrate experience of effecting positive change in schools by working with Headteachers, governors and staff

14 Work-related personal qualities Ability to collect evidence and make sound judgements against agreed criteria Excellent organisational skills Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills Able to contribute to the Christian ethos of BDAT High level knowledge of the characteristics of effective teaching and learning and how improvement can be achieved Ability to integrate intellectual and emotional dimensions to create powerful learning opportunities Emotionally aware, showing an understanding of own feelings and the emotions of others Ability to build rapport with others Open-mindedness Flexibility A commitment to upholding the Christian ethos Demonstrable personal enthusiasm and commitment to leadership aimed at making a positive difference to children and young people and raising standards Commitment to support the aims of the BDAT Commitment to Church schools

15 Director of Teaching and Learning (Primary Education) How to apply Our aim is to ensure that we recruit the right person for the job. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, ethnicity, sex, marital status, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process. We are committed to safeguarding our pupils and will assess the candidate s suitability for working with children as part of the selection process. We will check the accuracy of all information and investigate any perceived anomalies. We take up references prior to interview and use these to verify the information you have given us. Firm offers of employment are never made without satisfactory references. All potential employees are subject to an enhanced disclosure form the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Please ensure that you demonstrate how your experience and skills make you suitable for the position. Applications can be submitted online, via or via paper copy. Shortlisting We assess all applications against the person specification criteria using the evidence you provide in your application. This is done by a panel of senior staff and governors. We carefully check all applications for anomalies. Candidates who best meet the person specification will be invited to an interview. We will notify you by telephone with confirmation to follow. If you have not heard from us within 3 days of the shortlisting date, you have not been successful at this stage. References We request references for all candidates who are invited to interview. Requests will be made at the same time that candidates are invited to interview. Your first referee should be your current or last, employer. Interview Process The interviews will be held at the BDAT Trust office or in one of our schools. The interview will consist of several tasks and activities including a formal interview. These are designed to allow you to demonstrate your skills and abilities. You will be asked to bring proof of qualifications and identity on the first day. Final Selection Following the tasks and formal interview, we will use the person specification as a guide to select the most suitable candidate for our school. We will then telephone each candidate to inform them of the outcome. We will give brief feedback during this telephone conversation.

16 Offer of Employment We will make a verbal offer of employment by telephone on the day of the interview and this will be confirmed in writing. Any offer is made subject to: References satisfactory to us A satisfactory DBS check Provision of proof of identity and qualifications Time line Closing date: 12.00pm Friday 15 th September 2017 Shortlisting: Monday 18 th September 2017 Interview: Friday 22 nd September 2017 Please return your completed application form via to: Trudy Walker, PA to the Directors of Education recruitment@bdat-academies.org