ARCHBISHOP ROWAN WILLIAMS CHURCH IN WALES VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL HEADTEACHER VACANCY

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1 ARCHBISHOP ROWAN WILLIAMS CHURCH IN WALES VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL HEADTEACHER VACANCY POST: Headteacher POST ID: L SALARY: L13 L19 The successful candidate will be required to take up post at Easter The Children, Staff and Governors of Archbishop Rowan Williams Church in Wales V.A. Primary School are looking for a forward thinking innovative leader to fill the post of Headteacher at this popular school, situated in Portskewett, Monmouthshire (current number of children on the school roll 187). We are looking for a Headteacher who is a practising and committed Christian, who is willing to uphold the Anglican (Church In Wales) ethos of our school, who will continue to develop our links with the Rectorial Benefice of Caldicot and the wider Diocese of Monmouth and the Church in Wales. We are looking for someone to work in partnership with the whole school community. They will be expected to build on our achievements and be committed to providing a rich and creative curriculum that meets the learning needs of our children and enables all to reach their full potential. We are looking for a leader who:- will be fully committed to maintaining and further developing the strong Christian ethos of our school; is proven to be committed to inspirational teaching and learning; has excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills; has a passion to ensure that every child succeeds; has effective budget control; has an ability to work effectively in partnership with the wider school Community; We will offer:- Happy, motivated and well behaved children who enjoy learning in a positive environment. A strong, inclusive and Christian ethos that places great emphasis on valuing each individual in school. A dedicated and talented staff committed to continually raising standards of teaching and learning. A Governing Body which is fully supportive of the life of the school.

2 If you share the belief that every child really does matter and you believe you can make a difference to our school, then we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be NPQH qualified or be an experienced Headteacher. forms can be completed online or down loaded via: Completed paper application forms can be returned to the following address:- Employee Services, Monmouthshire County Council, PO BOX 106, CALDICOT, NP26 9AN For your information the Experience and Other Information Section of the Form should be no longer than 3 pages (minimum font size 12) and should provide evidence of skills and experience related to the criteria detailed in the Person Specification. Please note that we are a voluntary aided school and so the board of governors will be the employer. Whilst we invite applications to be made on the Monmouthshire County Council standard application form we will in addition to the two references requested require the name and contact details of a third referee who is able to comment upon your faith commitment. Closing Date for Forms: 12 noon on Friday, 9 th January, 2015 Shortlisting: Friday, 16 th January, 2015 s: Thursday, 29 th and Friday, 30 th January, 2015 Appointment to this post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The Governing Body is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

3 HEADTEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION Archbishop Rowan Williams Church in Wales Voluntary Aided Primary School PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To lead and manage a happy and effective primary school in accordance with, and subject to, the Trust Deed and the mission and ethos statements of the school. THE POSTHOLDER is responsible to the School s Governing Body and, through the Chief Officer for Children and Young People, to Monmouthshire County Council for the internal organisation, management and control of the school; is employed by the Governing Body; should carry out professional duties in accordance with, and subject to, the Trust Deed and the mission and ethos statements of Archbishop Rowan Williams Church in Wales V.A. Primary School; must have a firm commitment to high quality educational provision and seek to maximise the achievement of every pupil; should interact on a professional level with colleagues, including Headteacher colleagues, Officers of Monmouthshire County Council (LA) and Diocese of Monmouth, Officers of the Education Achievement Service for South East Wales (EAS) and seek to establish and maintain productive relationships with them; will be required to supervise all employees of Archbishop Rowan Williams Church in Wales V.A. Primary School be willing to teach and/or support in the classroom should the requirement arise. EXPECTATIONS The Headteacher is expected to comply with the latest, prevailing School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, which gives details of the roles and responsibilities of the Headteacher. The Headteacher is expected to strive to meet the Leadership Standards that have helped to inform the professional duties.

4 HEADTEACHER ARCHBISHOP ROWAN WILLIAMS CHURCH IN WALES V.A. PRIMARY SCHOOL PERSON SPECIFICATION EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Qualified Teacher Status NPQH or experienced Headteacher Evidence of recent professional development relevant to headship and teaching elements of the post EDUCATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Proven experience as an outstanding practitioner in primary education, particularly foundation phase Proven success in leading and managing change to improve outcomes or provision for children Evidence of leadership and team building and the ability to motivate and inspire loyalty and enthusiasm SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY Evidence of ability to maintain a safe, secure and healthy school environment including a good understanding of the legal issues related to managing a school Be committed to safeguarding the safety and welfare of children and ensure that all staff share this commitment Able to demonstrate a sound understanding of, and effective practice in, data analysis, target setting and tracking progress of individual pupils to secure improvement An understanding of the processes and implementation of effective employee Performance management and demonstrate how to deal with underperformance Tested In Essential Shortlisting criteria form form form Form

5 Ability to promote high standards of behaviour and a Christian ethos Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to a wide audience Demonstrate financial management Commitment and ability to provide a broad, rich curriculum that meets the needs of a range of learners effectively A sound understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum and the R.E. syllabus A practising and committed Christian who is willing to uphold and promote the distinctive Christian ethos of the school and to lead in collective worship. PERSONAL QUALITIES Has a strong Christian faith and is committed to promoting the Christian ethos of a Voluntary Aided Primary School Excellent interpersonal skills; confident and capable in dealing with all sections of the school and wider community Is committed to own personal and professional development Is able to work well under pressure and prioritise effectively Form Able to promote the school in the community to attract more pupils SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and satisfactory references and registration with the General Teaching Council for Wales before commencing employment form