Avishayes Primary School & Early Years Centre Academy Trust Aim High, Achieve Together Headteacher Information Pack
Contents Letter from the Chair of Governors Page 3 Important Information Page 4 Overview of Avishayes Page 5 Our Mission Statement, Values, Aims, Beliefs and Core Learning Values Page 6 The 5Rs for Learning Page 8 Job Description Page 9 Person Specification Page 12
Letter from the Chair of Governors Dear Applicant Thank you, on behalf of the Governors, staff, parents and pupils of our school, for your interest in the post of Headteacher. This post has arisen because Mrs Leggett, our current Headteacher, is retiring at the end of the Summer term 2018 after four successful years. Avishayes is a popular, well managed, Primary Single Academy Trust with a Nursery, Early Years Foundation class and single form entry in Years 1-6. Our Good Ofsted was awarded in May 2015 following a judgement of Requires Improvement eighteen months before. This quick turnaround demonstrates the rapid progress that the school made and continues to make. Improving standards has been, and remains, a key focus for our school. We have a highly skilled and well-established workforce, comprising those who have been at the school for some time and those who have joined more recently. The leadership team is experienced, committed and hard-working and will provide tremendous support for the incoming Headteacher. All staff work tirelessly to support our children and seek out opportunities to develop their own practice and share learning with others. We are all committed to the inclusive ethos of our school and our SEN provision is recognised as being excellent. The children demonstrate good behaviours for learning and are engaged and enthusiastic in all aspects of school life. We encourage parents to be involved in the life of the school and work hard with them to support their children and the values of the school. The Governors are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who will build on current good practice and also bring a fresh perspective. We seek a candidate who has the willingness, energy and commitment to see the school reach the position of Outstanding which our children richly deserve. We would encourage prospective candidates to visit our school on the afternoons of Friday 27 th or Monday 30 th April. To arrange this, please contact Karen Nevill School Business Manager on 01460 63050 or by email: avishayesoffice@educ.somerset.gov.uk Please find attached our Headteacher Information Pack which gives you more information about the role. To apply for this position, please send your application form together with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 addressing the points in the attached Person Specification. I would like to thank you again for your interest in the post and I am looking forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely Carolyn Waterstone Chair of Governors
Important Information School Visits: Afternoon of Friday 27th or Monday 30 th April 2018 To arrange this, please contact Karen Nevill School Business Manager on 01460 63050 or email avishayesoffice@educ.somerset.gov.uk Closing date for applications: 12 noon on Friday 11 th May 2018 Please email to avishayesoffice@educ.somerset.gov.uk Please email your application form together with a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 addressing the points in the attached person specification. Shortlisting of candidates for interview: Interviews: Tuesday 15 th May 2018 Applicants will be informed by lunchtime of the following day. Tuesday 22 nd and Wednesday 23 rd May 2018 Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a series of interviews and related exercises on Tuesday 22 nd May. At the end of the day, a decision will be made on whom to invite to go through to the second day on Wednesday 23 rd May. School contact details: Website: Avishayes Primary School & Early Years Centre Fairway Rise Avishayes Road Chard Somerset TA20 1NS 01460 63050 avishayesoffice@educ.somerset.gov.uk http://www.avishayes.co.uk/
Overview of Avishayes Built in 1968 Avishayes is one of three primary schools in the market town of Chard. It is situated in the eastern corner of the town and has increased in size as the town has expanded. The school is set in pleasant landscaped grounds that include a large field, a meadow, a wildlife area, a Forest School area and much more. In 1968 the first phase of the school was built. This includes seven teaching areas, resource area, assembly hall, SEN room, office and administration areas. In 2002 the school had a new Junior Teaching Block built accommodating the junior classes and a new Computer Suite, which is used for whole class teaching of ICT skills. The school has an Early Years Centre that includes both the Reception class and the school nursery which accepts children from the age of three. In August 2011 Avishayes converted to Academy Status. This gave the school greater autonomy and flexibility to enable it to become an even better provider to all stakeholders but especially the children. The school has a very active PTFA arranging a number of events to raise funds to provide vital extras for the school. Where to find Avishayes School
Avishayes Mission Statement At Avishayes we are determined to create an inclusive culture of learning where all children will aim high and be challenged to achieve to the best of their abilities. We aim to nurture a life-long love of learning by developing independent learners; to develop children s emotional health and empower our children to become respected citizens enabling them to make valuable contributions locally, nationally and globally. Values, Aims, Beliefs and Core Learning Values At Avishayes we value: At Avishayes we aim to: At Avishayes we believe that: At Avishayes our core learning values are: Being kind and caring Treat others as you would like to be treated. Being honest Always tell the truth even when you have made the wrong choice. Being motivated and hardworking Strive to improve by putting effort and commitment into everything you do. Being courageous Say yes to a challenge. Being positive Have a growth mindset. Being proud Take pride in yourself and your school. Being open-minded Respect the views, beliefs and differences of others. Develop every child s potential to excel Nurture a lifelong love of learning Develop independent learning Create a high quality learning environment both indoors and outdoors Provide opportunities that challenge all learners Develop high self-esteem, confidence and a true feeling of self- worth Provide opportunities to reflect on life and learning Provide high quality teaching and learning by ensuring that staff have access to excellent professional development Ensure pupil voice is at the centre of all that we do Encourage a healthy life style physical and All pupils can learn Learning requires hard work and commitment Learning requires a safe, supportive and stimulating environment Learning is most effective when meaningful connections are made Learning is best achieved through an active partnership between school and the community Cognitive Knowledge, understanding and remembering Meta cognitive Resourcefulness Resilience Responsibility Reflectiveness Readiness Social behaviours/character development Self- regulation of emotions Building positive relationships
mental Raise the aspirations of our pupils and of all members of the community Exceed national standards of attainment and achievement Work in partnership with pupils, parents, staff, governors, community members and agencies Offer a stimulating and engaging curriculum and a wide variety of extra- curricular activities Promote the spiritual development of every child
The 5Rs for Learning At Avishayes, we believe that children learn best when they understand how to learn. We develop children s learning power to make learning more relevant and help them move from passive learners to active and independent learners.
Job Description Post: Headteacher School: Avishayes Primary School & Early Years Centre Academy Trust Group: 2 Range: L15 21 ( 55,600-64,417) Job Purpose To provide professional leadership and management of the school With the Governing Body, to provide vision, leadership and direction for the school that is effectively shared, articulated and understood To translate this vision into agreed objectives and operational plans which will promote and sustain school improvement To ensure high quality education and a productive learning environment to raise standards and achievement in all areas of the school s work To provide strong financial management To secure high standards of behaviour and safeguarding To ensure staff and pupil wellbeing To secure the commitment of the wider community to the school by developing and maintaining appropriate networks and relationships. Strategic Direction and Development Develop a strategic view for the school in its community, identifying and determining its philosophy, overall aims and targets. Create and develop a strategic plan for the school, which is underpinned by sound financial planning and management, identifies priorities and targets aimed at raising achievement and is critical to sustaining school improvement. Consult, develop, implement, monitor, review and evaluate policies for the delivery of the overall aims and objectives, ensuring these take account of national and global trends, local and school data, and inspection and research findings. Create an ethos which provides a collaborative educational vision of excellence and direction which secures effective teaching and successful learning and achievement for pupils including sustained improvement in their spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development. Ensure that the management and organisation of the school supports its vision and aims and objectives. Learning and Teaching Demand ambitious standards for all pupils to overcome disadvantage, holding staff to account for their impact on pupil outcomes.
Secure excellent teaching through an analytical understanding of how pupils learn and of the core features of successful classroom practice and curriculum design, leading to rich curriculum opportunities and pupils wellbeing. Establish an educational culture of open classrooms as a basis for sharing best practice within and between schools, drawing on and conducting relevant research and robust data analysis. Create and maintain an environment and code of behaviour for learning which promotes and secures good teaching, effective learning and high standards of achievement. Monitor and evaluate the quality of learning and teaching in the school, including Special Educational Needs, using data to support and implement strategies for ensuring inclusion, diversity and access. Create an ethos within which all staff are motivated and supported to develop their own skills and subject knowledge. Leading, Managing and Deploying Staff Take the lead role in the selection and recruitment of the teaching and support staff in seeking to ensure the best available people are appointed. Manage the arrangements for the deployment and effective allocation of work to and supervision of all teaching and support staff in the school to maximise their skills and contribution to the improvement of the quality of the education provided and the standards achieved. Implement and sustain effective systems for the management and induction of staff performance, participating in arrangements for the appraisal of his/her own performance and the appraisal and performance management of teaching and support staff as appropriate. Lead professional development of the staff by example, ensuring that all staff have access to advice and training and development opportunities appropriate to their needs, including needs identified through Performance Management systems. This includes identifying emerging talents and coaching current and aspiring leaders. Ensure that professional duties and conditions of employment as set out in the STPC document, including those for the Headteacher, and national and local conditions of service for teachers and support staff are fulfilled. Develop and maintain a decision making structure providing opportunities for staff participation and establish channels of communication including the use of formal procedures to solve problems and resolve conflict. Foster and maintain relationships with organisations representing teachers and support staff.
Deployment of Resources Set appropriate priorities for expenditure, allocate funds and ensure effective administration and management of all resources including staff. Ensure the sound financial management of the school. Make arrangements for the security and effective supervision of the school buildings and their contents and of the school grounds ensuring that such resources are managed to meet the needs of the curriculum and to comply with all relevant Health and Safety Regulations. Manage, monitor and review the range, quality, quantity and use of all available resources in order to improve the quality of education, improve pupils' achievements, ensure efficiency and secure value for money. Signatures: Job Description agreed by: Job Holder : Date: Chair of Governors: Date:
Person Specification Post: Headteacher School: Avishayes Primary School & Early Years Centre Academy Trust Group: 2 Range: L15 21 ( 55,600-64,417) Factor Essential Desirable Qualifications and Training 1.1 Qualified teacher status 1.2 Evidence of recent, relevant and reflective professional and personal development 1.3 Safeguarding Children and Young People 1.4 NPQH 1.5 Other relevant advanced qualifications Knowledge & Experience Skills and abilities Experience of: 2.1 recent leadership and management within the Primary Phase including Early Years, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 2.2 Deputy Headship or equivalent 2.3 successfully leading whole school improvement 2.4 raising standards in key areas of the curriculum 2.5 effective management of a team, including rigorous monitoring of agreed practices 2.6 working in more than one phase or key stage and successfully raising standards in that area 2.7 working closely with Governors and the wider school community 2.8 supporting inclusive practices 2.9 the use of school and comparative data to tackle issues and set challenging targets 2.10 utilising the benefits of extended services and a commitment to effective delivery 2.11 playing a lead role in improving the quality of teaching and learning 2.12 managing change effectively 2.13 performance management, school self-evaluation and Ofsted inspection Demonstrate the ability to: 3.1 have a flexible leadership style and a wide portfolio of management approaches 3.2 coordinate and effectively manage Experience of: 2.14 leadership in an Academy or MAT 2.15 nursery provision 2.16 use of new and emerging technologies to enhance organisational effectiveness 2.17 developing curriculum continuity between EYFS, 1 & 2 2.18 serving on a Governing Body 3.8 willingness to lead strategically the work of more than one school
budgets, facilities and resources 3.3 devise and implement improvement plans 3.4 foster excellent working relationships with all members of the school and wider community 3.5 strategically lead, organise and motivate staff 3.6 model highly effective teaching 3.7 apply current knowledge and understanding of education and school systems nationally and globally Personal Qualities 4.1 demonstrate passion for a productive learning environment which is engaging and fulfilling for pupils 4.2 have the ability to assimilate into and challenge existing structures to improve outcomes 4.3 demonstrate excellent communication skills with stakeholders at all levels 4.4 engage and enthuse staff, pupils and parents 4.5 empower and delegate where appropriate 4.6 demonstrate resilience when responding to change 4.7 demonstrate strong organisation and time management 4.8 show empathy and emotional maturity 4.9 have clear values and moral purpose 4.10 be financially astute