CANDIDATE INFORMATION PACK Cross Curricular Coordinator of ICT and Head of Computing Science and Business
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL KEY FACTS AND STATISTICS Type of School Academy 2013 Location Age Range Gender Headteacher No of Students 1,170 Number of teaching staff 67 Average class size 18.7 Date school established 1973 School Awards achieved Budget Teacher turnover rate (annual %) 6% % of newly qualified teachers 3% Stourbridge, West Midlands 11 16 years Co-educational Mr Stephen Dunster Investors in People, FMSIS, Arts Mark Gold Award, BECTA ICT Charter Mark 5.74m % of students on free school meals 17% % of students with SEN in the school 8% ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS Whole School GCSE results (2014) ICT Results Business Studies Results 70% 5ACEM 82% Grade C or better (RPI +3.3) 51% Grade C or better (RPI - 9.5)
Redhill School is situated in the heart of Stourbridge, offering 11-16 education to the 1170 students on roll. Stourbridge is on the edge of the West Midlands conurbation with easy access to Birmingham, the Black Country, North Worcestershire and the motorway network. It is an educationally rich area with successful primary and secondary schools and Sixth Form Colleges. Redhill School is popular with parents, being generally oversubscribed each year, and achieves excellent GCSE results. The school s appeal is based in its strengths in core subjects, modern foreign languages and its strong tradition in other areas such as sport, music and drama. The most recent inspection by OFSTED took place in November 2011 and judged the overall performance of the school to be outstanding. The school has benefited from a number of developments in the last few years, with new build science, language and sports facilities, the latter in partnership with the Football Association, and a complete refresh of ICT equipment. Redhill School is a great place in which to work. We have a full induction programme for new staff who meet together regularly both formally and informally. The culture of challenge and support is shared not only with our pupils but staff as well. New staff will usually be given a peer mentor to support them in their first year. Redhill was designated as a National Teaching School by the DFE in March 2013. In conjunction with our alliance partners we are committed to training new entrants into the profession, developing great pedagogy, whilst providing opportunities for succession planning and leadership. Teaching school status allows Redhill, as part of the Stourbridge Teaching School alliance, to be at the forefront of current national educational initiatives. Following an application to the Secretary of State for Education, Redhill School converted from a Local Authority maintained school to academy status on 1st July 2013. The school s success has been built upon the pastoral and PHSE programmes that support pupils as they progress through the school. The OFSTED report recognised the impact of the outstanding provision within the curriculum for care, guidance and support. The report also highlighted the exceptional behaviour of Redhill pupils both in lessons and around the school site. The school governors work closely with the leadership and staff so that Redhill School continues to thrive as a truly inclusive school. Our vision to is to be a leading school with successful partnerships both nationally and internationally. Redhill School is committed to safe working practices and safeguarding for children. Applicants will be required to complete pre-employment checks on suitability for working in a school. We also promote equal opportunities for all.
Our Vision and Values Our vision for Redhill Foundation School is a high achieving, vibrant and caring learning community where each individual feels valued, enjoys learning and can achieve their full potential through excellent relationships and an ethos of challenge, high expectations and support. Creating a culture for sustained improvement and success is at the heart of our values. Our vision and values are something that we want to share with every member of our school community. Visitors and new members quickly sense the shared common purpose towards which adults and young people are working. We believe that Redhill Foundation School has developed a strong sense of its own identity. We want our pupils to be involved in leading their own learning and to take ownership of the school and its goals. We play an active part in our local community collaborating with The Stourbridge Educational Trust, other local schools and colleges. EXPRESSING OUR VALUES Developing People We want everyone in school to understand the critical link between aspiration, motivation and independent learning. Communication and Transparency Good communication is the essence of making everything work effectively. Our aim is to use and share widely accurate information rather than opinions. Consistency Ensuring consistency in our procedures helps us provide a safe and comfortable environment in which staff and pupils can prosper. Trust Creating high levels of trust is based on our actions and behaviour and giving others the opportunity to take responsibility. Leadership Leaders in Redhill will exemplify the values that are expressed above. VALUES Developing People Communication and Transparency Consistency Trust Inspiring Leadership
Creative Technology Learning Area The Creative Technology Department at Redhill is one of the most vibrant, creative and popular departments within the school. The Learning Area includes Art & Design, ICT, Design and Technology, Music and Business Studies. The Coordinator of the Learning Area (COLA) leads a dynamic team of teaching and support staff. The ICT and Business studies curriculum is continually evolving in line with educational changes and the schools desire to meet the needs of its pupils. In KS3 pupils are taught aspects of ICT and Business, which are delivered in specialist rooms. The school has four ICT rooms and two business suites, both of which have their own ICT provisions. The department is looking to move forward and continue to raise standards. We wish to appoint a dynamic leader who can inspire and drive teaching and learning. The most important attribute and skills to us will be your ability to work within our current team and your high level of teaching expertise and motivation. There is a genuine opportunity within the department for the successful applicant to drive curriculum change and work closely with the COLA and SLT leader to foster new opportunities for learners. subject at Redhill. There is a strong emphasis in the department on teamwork and sharing of ideas. Everyone has contributed to the raising of standards in the department over the last 5 or 6 years. Results in Business Studies are consistently outstanding at GCSE and subject residual are very significantly positive. The outcomes for students following ICT have been strong but not consistent for all learners. This will be one of the key priorities for the new post holder. OFSTED have judged teaching within the department and across the school as outstanding. The atmosphere is happy and purposeful. We set high standards emphasising concern and respect of the needs of others. A major feature of our school is the huge diversity of the extra curricular activities on offer to pupils and all staff have the opportunity to contribute in some way to the wider life of the school. The Coordinator of ICT and Business is a senior middle leader post which is reflected in the salary. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop a dynamic, hard-working and friendly department whose work is greatly valued and supported by the School Leadership Team and Governing Body. ICT and Business studies has become a popular
Job Title: Cross Curricular Coordinator of ICT and Head of Computing Science and Business. JOB DESCRIPTION Salary: TLR 1b Responsible to: Coordinator of Creative Technology Core Requirements of the Post In fulfilling the requirements of the post, the teacher will demonstrate essential professional characteristics, and in particular will: inspire trust and confidence in pupils and colleagues; build classroom engagement and motivate pupils; demonstrate analytical thinking responsible for the quality of pupils' learning within the department lead and contribute to the department improvement planning including curriculum planning lead and contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies; use the performance management process to advance pupil learning and enhance professional practice in line with the school's aspirations and priorities; promote the wider aspirations and values of the school. take responsibility the progress of students within your teaching groups Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks Planning, Teaching and Class Management teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through: understanding and applying effective classroom management; understanding and applying a range of teaching strategies; positively targeting and supporting individual learning needs; maintaining high levels of behaviour and discipline; effectively using homework and other extra curricular learning opportunities; demonstrating appropriate consistent progress for pupils: - across all teaching areas - across all spectrums of background, ability and behaviour that compares favourably with pupils in similar settings effectively managing other adults in the classroom. Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting use performance data to evaluate pupils' progress and set appropriate targets for improvement; use assessment to inform planning and teaching; report on progress to all stakeholders. Pastoral Duties be a form tutor to an assigned group of students; promote the general progress and well-being of individual students and of the Form Tutor Group as a whole; liaise with the Pastoral Leader to ensure the implementation of the school's pastoral system; register students, accompany them to assemblies, encourage their full attendance at all lessons and their participation in other aspects of school life; contribute to the preparation of Action Plans and progress files and other reports; alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by students and make recommendations as to how these may be resolved; communicate, as appropriate, with parents of students and persons or bodies outside the school concerned with the welfare of individual students, after consultation with appropriate staff; contribute to PSHE and citizenship and enterprise according to school policy.
Cross Curricular Coordinator of ICT and Head of Computing Science and Business. Person Specification Criteria Essential Desirable Education and Training Graduate in ICT/Business or closely related discipline QTS Commitment to continuing professional and personal development; Experience Personal Qualities Demonstrate clear understanding of effective teaching strategies Knowledge of the Business Studies curriculum and/or ICT curriculum within the context of a secondary school Competent and confident user of ICT Passion for learning, committed to excellence for all; Credibility and confidence in dealing with students; Good communicator; Good sense of humour and able to enjoy work; Calm and organised under pressure, able to prioritise; Resilient and determined; Creative and imaginative. Higher Qualification; Specific management training (eg; LftM). Knowledge of the Business Studies curriculum and ICT curriculum within the context of a secondary school A ability to teach in other areas of the Creative Technology Learning area
REDHILL SCHOOL Junction Road Stourbridge West Midlands DY8 1JX 01384 816355 www.redhill.dudley.sch.uk Headteacher Stephen Dunster BSc MSc For an informal discussion please contact: Stephen Dunster Headteacher Please send completed Application Form to Mrs J Priest at the above address or E-mail to jobs@redhill.dudley.sch.uk CLOSING DATE: 16th March 2015 3pm (Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted)