CANON SLADE SCHOOL Bradshaw Brow Bolton BL2 3BP Telephone: 01204 333343 Fax: 01204 333340 Email: jobs@canon slade.bolton.sch.uk Teacher of Girls Physical Education (0.4 One Year Fixed Term) Closing Date for Applications: 12 noon on Friday 17 th June 2011
Canon Slade School A welcome from the Head Thank you for considering applying for a post at Canon Slade School. Our school has a long and distinguished history, originally founded in 1855 by the then Vicar of Bolton, Canon James Slade. Over those one and a half centuries the school has served families throughout Bolton and much farther afield in providing an outstanding education set firmly within a strong Christian ethos. Though our school has changed much since its inception our motto "Ora et labora" (Pray and Work) is still our guiding principle. It is this commitment to work and the Christian life that ensures the success of the school and our ability to flourish in a constantly changing and challenging world. A visit to our magnificent chapel, completed in 2004, bears witness to the centrality of our Christian faith. Every member of our community is involved in an act of Christian worship each day and everyone is expected to do their best in every aspect of their work. High standards of behaviour are demanded and mutual respect is part of our embedded culture. Our Christian values of compassion and love for one another allow each individual to grow in a safe, caring community which has high expectations for all. Our facilities and the breadth of opportunities offered to young people are outstanding. The quality of teaching and learning, academic results, pastoral care, extra curricular opportunities and Christian nurture at Canon Slade School stand amongst the best of the nation s state schools. Our school is a friendly, vibrant and exciting place in which every member of our school community is recognised and valued for the individual they are, made in the image of God, and where each is given every opportunity to fulfil their potential. There are around 1700 pupils and students on roll, including some 340 in the Sixth Form. It has a well deserved reputation not only for its outstanding academic work but also for Drama, Music, Sport, (Sportsmark Award and regular success in national competitions), and many other activities. We are a Specialist Arts College (holding Artsmark Gold status), a Training School and enjoy Healthy School and Leading Edge status. Since 2004 we have been an Ambassador School for the National Academy of Gifted and Talented Youth. Since May 2008 the school has been designated a High Performing Specialist College and also became one of the nation s first Teacher Learning Academy Lead Schools. The following comments, taken from our January 2008 Ofsted report, give a flavour of our school:
This is a good school in which students personal development and the care, support and guidance provided for them are outstanding ; Students make good progress and reach exceptionally high levels in their academic work by the end of Year 11 ; Students have the highest regard for their peers and the ethos of the school encourages them to support their classmates to the utmost. The January 2008 National Society Statutory Inspection of Anglican School Report gave the following headline judgments of Canon Slade School: The distinctiveness and effectiveness of Canon Slade as a Church of England School are outstanding ; The impact of collective worship on the school community is outstanding ; The effectiveness of the religious education is outstanding ; The effectiveness of leadership and management of the school as a Church school is outstanding. Canon Slade School is set on a beautiful 57 acre site in the foothills of the West Pennine moors. We enjoy splendid views and have hundreds of mature trees, a river bank, two wildlife ponds, one of which is inhabited by several endangered species of amphibian. Having read the materials in this pack you will need to decide if Canon Slade School is the place where you would like to work and where you would be happy, fulfilled and thrive professionally. If it is, then I will be delighted to receive your application. My very best wishes Philip Williamson Head
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT In a departmental Ofsted inspection in January 2009, Canon Slade s PE Department was awarded outstanding overall: Achievement is outstanding overall and students reach very high standards. The department offers its students a very comprehensive programme of Extra Curricular Activities and Interform Activities. The school s sports teams regularly compete right up to national level in seven sports: Athletics Basketball Biathlon Cross Country Football Swimming Tennis Cheerleading The school has been National Champions in basketball, biathlon, cross country and tennis. The school regularly hosts national events. The department regularly delivers excellent results at both GCSE and A Level. Summer 2009 saw GCSE results of 89% at A* C. Our AS and A2 performance scores are in the top 25% of the country and have been for the last six years. Our PE facilities have been expanded during 2011 and the department now boasts new changing facilities and staff offices as well as a new fitness suite. This is in addition to: Sports Hall (4 badminton courts) Gymnasium with a range of gymnastic equipment including 2 trampolines Outdoor tarmac area (5 tennis courts & 4 netball courts) All weather area 16m swimming pool Extensive fields (natural cross country course, 4 football pitches, 4 hockey pitches/athletic area, 1 cricket square, long and triple jump facilities and numerous rounders pitches) The Good Schools Guide states that Canon Slade School offers Best Value Added Results in Sport/PE Studies at any English School.
Job Description Job Title: Teacher of Girls PE (0.4) Basis One Year Fixed Term Level/Salary Range: MPS/UPS Reporting to: Head of Department Safer Recruitment Statement Canon Slade School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff at Canon Slade School are required to: Work towards and promote the School Vision and current aims outlined in the School Improvement Plan Support and promote the Christian ethos of the school Support and contribute to the achievement of the five Every Child Matters Outcomes Support and contribute to the school s responsibility for safeguarding students Undertake professional development activities to enhance personal development and job performance To maintain high personal professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive relations with students, parents and staff. This appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment of teachers contained in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document, the Education Act 1997, the required standards for Qualified Teacher Status, other current educational legislation and the school s articles of government. This job description may be amended at any time following discussions between the Headteacher and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually. Main Objectives of Role: To teach PE at all levels and to all abilities Job Description To provide a disciplined, motivated environment in which students can learn; To promote appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of PE through the curriculum and through extra curricular activities; To provide instruction and support in the teaching of PE Studies; To provide opportunities for students to reach their full potential; To establish good working relationships with students; To make maximum use of available resources to assist in teaching and learning; To attend departmental meetings; To attend evening meetings as required; To follow departmental schemes of work and assessments; To monitor students' progress; To complete regular assessments of students' work; To keep up to date records; To contribute to departmental policies and developments. To contribute to the production of written resources and examination papers; To ensure the requirements of the National Curriculum are met; To assist with extra curricular activities. All Staff at Canon Slade School will: Continue personal development as agreed; Follow and actively promote the school s policies; Engage actively in the performance review process; Acknowledge that whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified; Within the School s Health & Safety Policy to ensure a safe working environment for all staff and students; Be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description; Be courteous to colleagues and provide a welcoming environment to visitors and telephone callers; The school will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and the working environment to
enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. This job description is current at the date shown, but following consultation with you, may be changed by Management to reflect or anticipate changes in the job which are commensurate with the salary and job title. This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it shall be construed. The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the statement of conditions of employment Last Updated: May 2011
Person Specification for the post of Teacher of Girls PE Note to Applicants: Please try to show in your application form, how best you meet these requirements 1.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS 1.1 Ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities 1.2 Ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Interview/Reference Interview/Reference 1.3 Ability to promote a positive ethos and role model positive attributes Interview/Reference 1.4 Pupil Care An awareness and application of the Every Child Matters Application Form/Interview Agenda. 1.5 Valuing Diversity Listen, support and monitor diverse contributions Application Form without prejudice. Challenge behaviours and processes which do not positively advance the diversity agenda Recognise people s strengths, aspirations and abilities and help to develop their potential. Understand how Valuing Diversity can improve our ability to deliver better services and reduce disadvantage. 2.EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING ETC 2.1 Qualified Teacher Status Application Form 2.2 Honours degree in Physical Education (or related discipline) Application Form 2.3 Willingness to participate in relevant training and development Application Form opportunities 2.4 Experience of coaching in swimming, athletics and games to a high level Application Form 3.WORK RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES PROFESSIONAL VALUES & PRACTICES 3.1 High expectations of all pupils; respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, Interview/Reference religious and ethnic background and a commitment to raising their educational achievements 3.2 Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils, treat Reference them consistently, with respect and consideration and demonstrate concern for their development as learners 3.3 Demonstrate and promote the positive values, attitudes and behaviour Interview/Reference they expect from the pupils with whom they work 3.4 Able to liaise sensitively and effectively with parents and carers Application Form/Interview recognising their role in pupil learning 3.5 Able to improve their own practice through observations, evaluations and Application Form/Interview discussion with colleagues. 3.6 Up to date knowledge of NC requirements Interview 3.7 Awareness of current curriculum requirements KS3-5 Application Form/Interview 3.8 Awareness of the secondary strategy Application Form/Interview 3.9 Evidence of using ICT effectively in teaching PE Application Form/Interview 1.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS 1.1 To be familiar with the use of an interactive whiteboard to enhance learning. 2.EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING ETC METHOD OF ASSESSMENT Application Form/Interview 2.1 Higher Degree Application Form 2.2 Experience of teaching A Level Application Form 2.3 Level 1/2 Athletics Coaching Award Application Form 2.4 All England Hockey Coaching Award Level 1 Application Form 2.5 ASA Level/Teacher s Award Application Form 2.6 Proven ability to engage and enthuse pupils. Application Form/Interview 2.7 A willingness to contribute to extra curricular activities. Application Form 2.8 Evidence of Christian commitment Application Form