Abbey Hey Primary Academy Gorton

Abbey Hey Primary Academy
Gorton
Assistant Principal Post
Application Pack
Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane Gorton Manchester M18 8PF Tel: 0161 2231592 Fax: 0161 2310422
Business Support Manager: Joanne O’Hara Email: [email protected]
Dear applicant.
Welcome to Abbey Hey Primary Academy. I am delighted that you are interested in applying for this post.
Abbey Hey Primary Academy serves a diverse, urban community in Gorton, who fully support the school and
are determined to work in partnership with the school to further improve. The pupils are enthusiastic, eager to
learn, happy and very well behaved. The school has lots of strengths but the biggest strength of all, is the
pupils themselves.
During the summer term of 2011, the school was judged by OFSTED inspectors to be “requiring special
measures”. In September 2013 the school was judged to “no longer require special measures” and was
removed from the OFSTED category. On December 1st 2013 the school became a sponsored academy,
sponsored by United Learning, a national charitable trust. As you can imagine the school has changed a lot
since May 2011 and is on an exciting and rapid journey of school improvement. The post has been created as
the result of a ‘leadership re-structure’ and the successful applicant will play a leading role as a member of the
senior management team. The successful candidate will be expected to work fast and effectively and be an
‘outstanding classroom practitioner’ but will also access the highest quality CPD in order to support his/her
professional growth.
The staff team at Abbey Hey Primary are hard working and very supportive of each other. There is a real
‘team’ ethos at our school, a commitment to professional development and a collaborative approach to
problem solving, not problem creating. It is a safe working environment, developing a ‘no blame’ culture and a
strong ‘can do’ culture. All staff are committed to raising standards and improving teaching and learning.
To compliment our CPD programme all staff are given the opportunity to attend Improving Teaching
Programmes and to work with a variety of staff from other schools and organisations. We have a very strong
commitment to and belief in the power of partnership working. We are a self-evaluating and self-improving
school and, to support us to do this well, we will utilise all available resources.
Trevor Matthews
Trevor Matthews
Head Teacher
Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane Gorton Manchester M18 8PF Tel: 0161 2231592 Fax: 0161 2310422
Business Support Manager: Joanne O’Hara Email: [email protected]
Assistant Principal
Required for April 2014
Abbey Hey Primary School
MISSION STATEMENT
‘Working together for success – the best in everyone’
We are looking for an assistant principal to join our newly established leadership team.
The right person will:
• Be an excellent teacher
• Have high expectations as a core belief
• Be committed to inclusion and understand strategies to achieve this for all children
• Inspire and motivate children, adults, parents and carers
• Be strong team players, resilient and relentless in the pursuit of excellence
In return we can offer you:
• A “can do” open attitude where children are at the heart of everything we do
• Development as a leader within a supportive environment
• Supportive staff, parents and carers and a newly formed governing body.
• Eager, enthusiastic and well behaved pupils
• The opportunity to help us shape the future of Abbey Hey Primary Academy
Abbey Hey is a vibrant and welcoming school, situated on Abbey Hey Lane in Gorton, on the outskirts of
Manchester City centre.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0161 223 1592.
For an application pack please contact our school Business Manager Miss Joanne O’Hara 0161 223 1592 or by
email: [email protected]
Abbey Hey Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to
share this commitment.
Successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced CRB disclosure.
Closing date for applications: 4:00 p.m. on Friday 21st March 2014
Candidates should complete the following:
• CES application form
• Supporting statement of no more than 2500 words
Applications should be marked for the attention of the Headteacher and returned by post or email to
[email protected]
Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane Gorton Manchester M18 8PF Tel: 0161 2231592 Fax: 0161 2310422
Business Support Manager: Joanne O’Hara Email: [email protected]
ABBEY HEY PRIMARY SCHOOL
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Teacher Leader Band
JOB DESCRIPTION
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To work in partnership with the Headteacher, being supportive and loyal in all matters relating to the
management and leadership of the school using initiative and taking responsibility for the appropriate share of
the workload
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To assist the Headteacher in the further development and review of the aims and objectives of the school, and in
establishing the policies and procedures through which they will be monitored and achieved
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To report and deputise in agreed circumstances effectively for the Senior Assistant Principal when required to do
so
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To teach a class of pupils, plan and prepare lessons, using ICT where appropriate; deliver those lessons
differentiated according to the educational needs of the pupils, and assess, record and report upon the progress
and achievement of those pupils
•
To assist the Headteacher, Deputy Principal, Senior Assistant Principal and Governors in leading and managing
whole school priorities
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To support and contribute to the school’s system for the review and evaluation of teaching and learning
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To monitor the raising of pupils’ standards of achievement and attainment
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To work in partnership with the Headteacher, senior leaders and Governing Body to ensure that sound
management of finance, personnel and resources enables the school to offer best value for money
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To contribute effectively as a member of the Senior Leadership Team
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To play a major role in the professional development of all staff and in the management of INSET
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In partnership with the Headteacher and senior leaders, lead whole school development, and support and lead
the work of subject leaders
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To foster the development of a positive and supportive ethos for academic and social, moral, spiritual and
cultural learning
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To help promote equality and diversity within the school
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To display a high standard of professional behaviour and integrity at all times
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To act as a team leader in the performance management system; line managing teachers and teaching
assistants
Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane Gorton Manchester M18 8PF Tel: 0161 2231592 Fax: 0161 2310422
Business Support Manager: Joanne O’Hara Email: [email protected]
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In partnership with the Headteacher and senior leaders, to collate, interpret and analyse whole school data; and
make appropriate recommendations for actions to raise attainment and achievement; and support the
implementation and monitoring and evaluation of these actions
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To lead a curriculum subject/or area;
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To represent the school at meetings as and when necessary and take a leading role in the Governors’ meetings
and Curriculum committee meetings.
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To arrange timetables, duty rotas, take minutes of staff meetings where appropriate etc and ensure information
is effectively communicated to all staff
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To promote and develop a partnership with parents which recognises the worth of their contribution to their
child’s education
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To maintain good behaviour amongst pupils and safeguard their health and safety;
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To assist the Headteacher in the day-to-day running of the school
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To be involved in the organisation, planning and delivery of assemblies as and when necessary.
Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane Gorton Manchester M18 8PF Tel: 0161 2231592 Fax: 0161 2310422
Business Support Manager: Joanne O’Hara Email: [email protected]
Person Specification for Assistant Principal Post Code A – Application, I – Interview, R ‐ Reference Qualification
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
Qualified Teacher Status.
Honours degree level qualification
Further professional qualifications
Experience
The candidate should have experience of:
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working within the primary age range(A, I, R)
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outstanding classroom management and practice (A,I,R)
•
key involvement in the evaluation and prioritisation of
elements in the School Improvement Plan (A)
•
successfully leading an area of curriculum development
across primary age range (A, I, R)
•
•
•
•
Knowledge
and
understanding
In addition, the candidate might
have experience of:
• teaching in more than one
establishment (A)
•
teaching across different
key stages (A)
•
strategic responsibilities
in school leadership and
management (A,I)
interpreting and analysing assessment information (A, I)
•
the process of school development and improvement
planning and a proven record in promoting whole school
development (A, I, R)
experience of whole
school assessment
procedures (A)
•
experience of planning,
managing and delivering
staff development (A, I)
•
working with Governors;
(A,I)
evidence of involvement in INSET as a participant and as
a provider (A)
experience of planning and conducting assemblies and
organising collective worship
The candidate should have knowledge and understanding of:
•
Social, moral, spiritual and cultural development of pupils
(A, I)
•
strategies which will achieve effective teaching and
learning in and beyond the classroom (A, I)
•
The process and place of self-evaluation (A)
•
National curriculum and assessment arrangements (I)
•
target setting (A, I)
•
current curriculum leadership (A, I)
•
whole-school issues and their implications for financial
management (A,I)
•
monitoring and assessment across one or more key
stages. (I)
In addition, the candidate might
also have knowledge and
understanding of:
•
The needs of pupils with
SEN (A, I)
Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane Gorton Manchester M18 8PF Tel: 0161 2231592 Fax: 0161 2310422
Business Support Manager: Joanne O’Hara Email: [email protected]
Professional
Skills
Personal
characteristics
The candidate will be able to:
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show a commitment to continuous professional
development (A, I)
•
show evidence of vision, initiative and leadership in
managing change, to enhance and raise standards (I)
•
support the work of colleagues and promote staff
development, with an understanding of its relevance to
performance management (I)
•
manage work load (I)
•
involve staff, parents and governors in the process of
establishing a clear and shared set of aims, objectives
and values for the school (I)
•
show strong interpersonal skills, responding appropriately
to both adults and children, both verbally and in writing, in
a range of settings (A, I)
•
establish professional relationships quickly, enthuse and
motivate others sensitively and work co-operatively as a
member and leader of a team (A, I, R)
•
organise staff, volunteers and tasks, often under pressure
and within given deadlines (I, R)
•
have a calm approach and positive attitude towards
behaviour management. (A, I, R)
•
A commitment to work flexibly (A)
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Ability to manage change sensitively (A, I)
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Calm approach (A, I, R)
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Ability to organise themselves and others (A, I, R)
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Ability to demonstrate initiative (A, I, R)
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Self-motivation (A, I, R)
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Enthusiasm and a sense of humour (A, I, R)
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A caring pastoral attitude towards staff, pupils and
parents. (A, I, R)
In addition, the candidate might
be able to:
•
show evidence of his or
her active involvement in
a PTA or Parents’
Association, or a wider
community issue such as
sport, music or the Arts
(A)
Abbey Hey Primary Academy Abbey Hey Lane Gorton Manchester M18 8PF Tel: 0161 2231592 Fax: 0161 2310422
Business Support Manager: Joanne O’Hara Email: [email protected]