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I could not be more excited about Pinner High School, present and future. I have the best job in education: leading a new project with supportive local schools committed to sharing their expertise; an aspirational and involved community; a fabulous site, part way through a major refurbishment. The future is bright. I am now looking for an exceptional colleague who can join me on this journey. The very first Deputy Head at Pinner High School will have the ability to light up the school still further. Our opening year was a great success, with very positive inspections from the Department for Education, the Harrow Academies Trust and independent consultants B11 noting that we have the model for an Outstanding school. We were delighted to be featured in the Parliamentary Review 2017, showcasing best practice in education nationwide. At the end of our first year, parents, students and staff all rated us as Outstanding in all categories. More important than all of that, we have happy students who are keen to learn, who have settled well into a busy and active secondary school life. Whilst our opening year has been extremely successful, our first Deputy Head will need to lift us to new heights. As we grow from 300 to 1,162 students and complete our refurbishment programme you will ensure our students continue to make exceptional levels of progress and receive first class pastoral care, with access to the highest quality enrichment activities: everything that is involved with our school motto Inspiring Learning. You will need to ensure our school is an excellent, inclusive one for the whole community. A role at Pinner High School is a varied one that will expand your professional horizons. Our first group of students are our trailblazers, and our first Deputy Head will need the same pioneering mindset. I am well aware that no matter how strong the foundations, an organisation is only as good as its people. The Pinner High School that we build together is one where colleagues are valued for the contributions they make to the lives of the young people we serve, and are recognised for the opportunities they provide for our students. Over 500 people have applied to work at the school since it was proposed, and I have exceptionally talented and hard working colleagues. We achieved the Investors in People Health and Wellbeing Award in our first year of opening, and the new Deputy Head will share a commitment to a healthy work-life balance. If Pinner High School sounds like it is right for you, complete the application form in full and submit a personal statement, of no more than two sides of A4. A target from our most recent Department for Education new school monitoring visit is to maintain the momentum of our innovative and exciting school. In your personal statement explain why you want to work with us, why you are the best person for the role, and what you would do to address this target if you are appointed. Applications must be emailed to careers@pinnerhighschool.org. Please include your name and Deputy Head in the subject line of the email and in the file name with which you save your application. I look forward to hearing from you. Chris Woolf, Headteacher. 2
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER Reports to: Headteacher Start date: 1 September 2018 Salary: L19-23 (Outer London allowance) Pinner High School opened in September 2016 with 150 Year 7 students. It will admit 180 Year 7 students each year; so having 900 Year 7 Year 11 students in 2020/21. Its onsite sixth form, for up to 250 students, will admit its first Year 12 students in 2021/22. Pinner High will have its full complement of year groups in 2022/23. There will be 12 additional places for students with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. (So the total roll will be 1,162 if all year groups and the ASD places are full). Pinner High School is located on Beaulieu Drive, HA5 1NB. The site is adjacent to the site of Cannon Lane Primary School, which is currently expanding from 3 forms of entry to 4. Pinner High School is part of The Harrow Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust established by the seven secular high school academies within Harrow. These high schools, together with Whitmore High School (which is a community school maintained by Harrow Council), have a strong track record of collaboration, including establishing Sixth Forms, the age-of-transfer that saw Year 7 join high school (instead of middle school), academy conversion in 2011, and establishing The Jubilee Academy (an alternative provision free school) in 2013. The Harrow Academies Trust also includes Harrow View Primary School, which is a primary school planned as part of the major housing / regeneration project in Harrow on the site of the current Kodak site. INTRODUCTION At the heart of a successful school is the provision of high quality teaching and learning, the effective use of resources, improving standards of achievement for all pupils and the promotion of pupils personal development and wellbeing. All colleagues play a key part in this provision by a commitment to the school s ethos. In this way, s/he assists the school in reaching its targets and objectives. 3
JOB DESCRIPTION The following job description is not necessarily exhaustive; it will be reviewed as appropriate and may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the postholder. This job description outlines the professional responsibilities associated with the post. Securing the right person with the drive, ambition, innovation, motivation and leadership expertise is our paramount objective. There is flexibility in determining the specific role and responsibilities, which might include teaching and learning, standards and effectiveness, curriculum design/development or pastoral care and inclusion. The post-holder will be directly accountable to the Headteacher. Purpose of post: To provide excellent leadership and high quality management, enabling the school to realise its strategic intentions as determined by the governors To support the Headteacher in securing the continued improvement and success of the school Shaping the Future Work within the leadership team to develop our educational vision and strategic direction and ensure this vision is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all Act as a key driver of development and change Take the lead role in developing and implementing whole school improvement areas Lead, innovate and inspire others to make an impact on the educational progress of all groups of students Act as a role model to promote the school s ethos and vision both within school and to our wider community Motivate and work with others to create a shared, high-expectation culture and positive climate Ensure creativity, innovation and other transformational activities raise standards across the school Communicate well with all stakeholders to secure the success of new initiatives Leading learning and teaching Be an outstanding practitioner and role model for teaching and learning Ensure that all students have equality of opportunity and can work to their optimum Ensure a consistent and relentless school-wide focus on students achievement, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in every student s learning Lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of others 4
Ensure that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource management Establish creative, innovative, responsive and effective approaches to learning and teaching in all areas of the curriculum Implement strategies which ensure the highest standards of behaviour and attendance Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice and promote improvement strategies Challenge underperformance at all levels and ensures effective corrective action and followup Developing self and working with others Build capacity amongst colleagues to deliver and sustain the highest quality outcomes Treat people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and develop a positive school culture of personal responsibility and the celebration of excellence Take a lead role with other senior leaders across the school for ensuring that staff CPD needs are both identified and supported Coach and support the development of leadership and management skills in others Develop and lead CPD linked to your areas of whole school leadership Ensure effective planning, allocation, support and evaluation of work undertaken by teams and individuals; ensure clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and for others Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own personal development Managing the organisation Maintain and develop the highest quality systems to ensure that all events, activities and day to day management run smoothly and efficiently Produce and implement clear evidence-based improvement plans and policies for the development of the school and its facilities Ensure open and collaborative approaches are embraced to develop effective communication and teamwork Ensure that operational systems relating to teaching and learning, health and safety, pupil welfare and safeguarding are implemented and working effectively Develop and promote policies and procedures that ensure the school s distinctive ethos and aims are reflected in our practice Deputise for the Headteacher when appropriate Deputise for other members of the senior leadership team and assist other members of the school s wider leadership group as appropriate Undertake specific, significant roles in the leadership and management of the school 5
Securing accountability Monitor, review and be accountable for the continued, effective work of all staff for whom the post-holder is responsible Identify areas of underperformance and/or further development and ensure that colleagues are supported and challenged appropriately Contribute to the whole school review, monitoring and evaluation cycle including lesson observations, learning walks, data analysis and review meetings Contribute to the relevant sections of school self-evaluation and improvement planning Report to the Headteacher and governors regularly and attend governor meetings and various committees as directed Strengthening community Create and maintain an effective partnership and good communication with parents and carers to support and improve students achievement and personal development. Develop communication both within the school and the wider community Build a school culture and curriculum which reflects diversity and promotes positive strategies for challenging discrimination of any kind Ensure learning experiences for students are linked to and integrated with the wider community Support the events and activities which involve students, families and communities beyond the school day Collaborate with other agencies and develop strategies to provide for the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural well-being of pupils Seek opportunities to invite parents and carers, community figures, businesses or other organisations into the school to enhance and enrich the school and its value to the wider community This position will also involve taking on other appropriate roles and duties as and when directed by the Headteacher. This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the Headteacher and members of staff and is to be reviewed periodically. 6
PERSON SPECIFICATION The successful candidate will share a commitment to: the Pinner High School Values and our inclusive ethos; high standards of academic achievement for all students; first class pastoral care, support and guidance; equipping our students with an understanding of themselves, an appreciation of the world around them and a desire to innovate and solve problems as active contributors to society. Attributes Personal qualities A passion for enabling young people to develop and learn Integrity in relation to their own and the school's practice Decisive, consistent and focused on solutions Dedication to school improvement A positive, professional role model for staff and students An effective self-manager who can prioritise and adapt as required Self-reliant and independent worker. Someone with high expectations of themselves and others An ability to complete tasks to a high standard Enthusiastic and hard-working Resilience and perseverance Reflective and self-evaluative individually and within the context of a team Energy, drive and a sense of purpose Flexible and adaptable to suit the school s needs Creative and innovative An excellent communicator Aspiring to Headship Professional and Leadership Skills The ability to inspire and motivate others both staff and students. Outstanding presentation and communication skills The ability to think and act strategically Highly tuned ability to analyse and use information to drive school improvement. Excellent problem solving Outstanding classroom practitioner Clear vision for raising standards To lead by example and provide support and challenge to others Well-developed sense of school advocacy 7
Attributes Knowledge and At least 3 years experience at senior leadership level Experience Successful and proven track record of innovation and leading change with a demonstrable impact on school improvement Understanding of key educational issues/change and experience of managing their impact Working with others including parents, governors and external agencies Successful line management of key areas of responsibility and holding others to account Qualifications Graduate and Qualified Teacher Status Evidence of continued professional development at senior leadership level A higher degree or qualification is desirable Pinner High School and Harrow Academies Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 8