White Trees Group
Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Job Title: Deputy Head Reports to: Head Teacher Contract Type: Full time, permanent Location: Bishops Stortford Main Purpose of the Role The deputy head would be responsible for the management of a small site which caters for a maximum of up to 20 pupils, they would also be expected to manage the staff allocated to that site. The main purpose of a deputy head is to ensure that effective learning of the pupils is being facilitated within a manner which suits their ever changing emotional and social needs. Deputy Heads are responsible for ensuring pupils timetables and logistics are tailored to all pupils ever changing needs, communicating these logistics to staff/professionals/parents and carers efficiently and appropriately. Deputy Heads are also required to contribute and be involved in extracurricular activities and the wider life of the school community, ensuring the site is managed effectively, leading on all incidents which may occur at their site/venue. The deputy head is also responsible for the health and safety of the site and all people who access it. Duties and Responsibilities Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils by: Establishing a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, engrained in mutual respect Ensuring goals are set that stretch and challenge ALL pupils Demonstrating consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils - leading by example. Ensure the school environment is to the standard which promotes contusive learning, creating a calm and secure learning environment - promoting the schools Health & Safety Policy Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils by: Support driving the expectation that all planning is undertaken and that the attainment, progress and outcomes is monitored and reviewed. Being aware of all pupils' capabilities and their prior knowledge, supporting your staff to plan teaching to build on these, wrapping the curriculum around the individual pupils. To ensure your team provide required reporting and recording of pupil's attainment, progress and results of assessments within the school's recording and reporting structure deadlines Ensure your team meet deadlines for all assessment requirements - both academic and social/emotional Ensure impact risk assessments are adapted and updated dynamically when looking at mixing pupils Leading your team in understanding and demonstrating taking responsibility for promoting good standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever your specialist subject and applying cross curricular links where ever possible in planning and teaching. Adapt teaching environment to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils by: Having effective relationships with pupils, so you can assess what their needs are on a dynamic basis Have the foresight to manage the environment effectively to support the reduction of any potential incidents Leading staff: Take an active role as the deputy head and promote the Schools Appraisal and supervision schedules Support the creation and implementation of the SEF and School Improvement Plan (SIP), and to take sole responsibility for appropriately delegated aspects of it. Ensure your team are making good progress towards the areas of the SIP which they have identified as working towards in their appraisal meetings Effectively support and challenge all staff in achieving the priorities and targets which the school sets for itself. Ensure that parents/carers/professionals are well informed about the school curriculum, its targets, pupils' attainment/progress, and their part in the process of improvement. Support the Head teacher in the deployment and development of staff to make most effective use of their skills, expertise and experience and to ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Manage the school site effectively Have a highly visible presence in the school to support the maintenance of a positive school ethos and positive behaviour Having high expectations of behaviour, using our behaviour wave system accordingly to help support our pupils, embracing the culture of 'catching our pupils being good' Lead by example - show our pupils what we expect from them, positive behaviour and good manners Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary Be responsible for leading teams of adults, and their morale management. Support the vision, ethos and policies of the school and promote high levels of achievement. Ensure all staff read key information on pupils and that information is updated dynamically, pupils RA, one-page profiles, Destination Learning Journeys, Contacts sheets and other relevant documentation Ensure all new pupils' information is set up before they start their White Trees journey Ensure logistics/timetable is created before the staff/pupils return after a school holiday and are communicated with relevant parent/carers before returning to school Dynamically and efficiently make changes to the timetable to cover sickness and absence in a timely manner, making few changes as possible to try to maintain consistency - communicating these changes Conduct daily handovers and de-brief with team each day Attend required meetings Professional development and performance appraisal: Attend all CPD days and training as requiredReview own professional development and identify training needsTake part in the school's performance appraisal programme and be committed to improvin
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Deputy Head Reports to: Head Teacher Contract Type: Full time, permanent Location: Bishops Stortford Main Purpose of the Role The deputy head would be responsible for the management of a small site which caters for a maximum of up to 20 pupils, they would also be expected to manage the staff allocated to that site. The main purpose of a deputy head is to ensure that effective learning of the pupils is being facilitated within a manner which suits their ever changing emotional and social needs. Deputy Heads are responsible for ensuring pupils timetables and logistics are tailored to all pupils ever changing needs, communicating these logistics to staff/professionals/parents and carers efficiently and appropriately. Deputy Heads are also required to contribute and be involved in extracurricular activities and the wider life of the school community, ensuring the site is managed effectively, leading on all incidents which may occur at their site/venue. The deputy head is also responsible for the health and safety of the site and all people who access it. Duties and Responsibilities Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils by: Establishing a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, engrained in mutual respect Ensuring goals are set that stretch and challenge ALL pupils Demonstrating consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils - leading by example. Ensure the school environment is to the standard which promotes contusive learning, creating a calm and secure learning environment - promoting the schools Health & Safety Policy Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils by: Support driving the expectation that all planning is undertaken and that the attainment, progress and outcomes is monitored and reviewed. Being aware of all pupils' capabilities and their prior knowledge, supporting your staff to plan teaching to build on these, wrapping the curriculum around the individual pupils. To ensure your team provide required reporting and recording of pupil's attainment, progress and results of assessments within the school's recording and reporting structure deadlines Ensure your team meet deadlines for all assessment requirements - both academic and social/emotional Ensure impact risk assessments are adapted and updated dynamically when looking at mixing pupils Leading your team in understanding and demonstrating taking responsibility for promoting good standards of literacy, articulacy and the correct use of standard English, whatever your specialist subject and applying cross curricular links where ever possible in planning and teaching. Adapt teaching environment to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils by: Having effective relationships with pupils, so you can assess what their needs are on a dynamic basis Have the foresight to manage the environment effectively to support the reduction of any potential incidents Leading staff: Take an active role as the deputy head and promote the Schools Appraisal and supervision schedules Support the creation and implementation of the SEF and School Improvement Plan (SIP), and to take sole responsibility for appropriately delegated aspects of it. Ensure your team are making good progress towards the areas of the SIP which they have identified as working towards in their appraisal meetings Effectively support and challenge all staff in achieving the priorities and targets which the school sets for itself. Ensure that parents/carers/professionals are well informed about the school curriculum, its targets, pupils' attainment/progress, and their part in the process of improvement. Support the Head teacher in the deployment and development of staff to make most effective use of their skills, expertise and experience and to ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities. Manage the school site effectively Have a highly visible presence in the school to support the maintenance of a positive school ethos and positive behaviour Having high expectations of behaviour, using our behaviour wave system accordingly to help support our pupils, embracing the culture of 'catching our pupils being good' Lead by example - show our pupils what we expect from them, positive behaviour and good manners Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively when necessary Be responsible for leading teams of adults, and their morale management. Support the vision, ethos and policies of the school and promote high levels of achievement. Ensure all staff read key information on pupils and that information is updated dynamically, pupils RA, one-page profiles, Destination Learning Journeys, Contacts sheets and other relevant documentation Ensure all new pupils' information is set up before they start their White Trees journey Ensure logistics/timetable is created before the staff/pupils return after a school holiday and are communicated with relevant parent/carers before returning to school Dynamically and efficiently make changes to the timetable to cover sickness and absence in a timely manner, making few changes as possible to try to maintain consistency - communicating these changes Conduct daily handovers and de-brief with team each day Attend required meetings Professional development and performance appraisal: Attend all CPD days and training as requiredReview own professional development and identify training needsTake part in the school's performance appraisal programme and be committed to improvin
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? OFG are taking part in the 4-day working week trial! Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, Greater London UB8 3HD Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Hours: 38.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Must be UK based. Are you an innovative Deputy Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? Job purpose To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school. Key tasks and responsibilities To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board. To participate in the process of assessment of referrals. To demonstrate consistent and active knowledge on Autism practice in line with the school's expectations. To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school. To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge. To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student can achieve planned outcomes. To work with the clinical team and monitor each individual student's Behaviour Support Plan, offering advice, support, consultation and where necessary and ensuring they are kept under review and updated. To maintain effective links with external colleagues, both within the Outcomes First Group and in other organisations. To work positively with families, carers, all stakeholders, and others involved with the students. To ensure that appropriate standards are maintained, especially in relation to education, care and clinical programmes for students, in accordance with company policies. To working collaboratively with the Head Teacher and the leadership team to secure high standards in all aspects of the life of the school. To adhere to the Special Education Needs Code of Practice and other relevant legislation. To carry out teaching duties as agreed with the Head Teacher. To model and promote good practice across all areas. To support the Head Teacher in the effective deployment of staff. Please see job description for more details and information. Qualifications: Formal teaching qualification and QTS/QTLS. About us At Hillingdon Manor, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils, aged between 3.5 and 19. Located across two sites. Our Secondary School supports around 125 students. Our students are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards a variety of qualifications dependent on their needs and ability. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four? OFG are taking part in the 4-day working week trial! Job Title: Deputy Headteacher Location: Hillingdon Manor School, Uxbridge, Greater London UB8 3HD Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum Hours: 38.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only Must be UK based. Are you an innovative Deputy Headteacher committed to improving the lives of pupils and young people? Job purpose To provide a high-quality education service for our students in accordance with Company policies, procedures and practices and the standards set by the Regulatory Body. To work with the Head Teacher, leadership team and other stakeholders to secure high standards throughout the school. Key tasks and responsibilities To comply with good safeguarding procedures and principles as detailed by the local safeguarding board. To participate in the process of assessment of referrals. To demonstrate consistent and active knowledge on Autism practice in line with the school's expectations. To act as overall curriculum coordinator and manager across the school. To act as the lead teacher for the positive support of behaviour that may challenge. To monitor progress and targets to ensure that each individual student can achieve planned outcomes. To work with the clinical team and monitor each individual student's Behaviour Support Plan, offering advice, support, consultation and where necessary and ensuring they are kept under review and updated. To maintain effective links with external colleagues, both within the Outcomes First Group and in other organisations. To work positively with families, carers, all stakeholders, and others involved with the students. To ensure that appropriate standards are maintained, especially in relation to education, care and clinical programmes for students, in accordance with company policies. To working collaboratively with the Head Teacher and the leadership team to secure high standards in all aspects of the life of the school. To adhere to the Special Education Needs Code of Practice and other relevant legislation. To carry out teaching duties as agreed with the Head Teacher. To model and promote good practice across all areas. To support the Head Teacher in the effective deployment of staff. Please see job description for more details and information. Qualifications: Formal teaching qualification and QTS/QTLS. About us At Hillingdon Manor, we provide specialist education for 185 pupils, aged between 3.5 and 19. Located across two sites. Our Secondary School supports around 125 students. Our students are taught in smaller class sizes and all students work towards a variety of qualifications dependent on their needs and ability. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS. You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy.
HR Administrator FTC - 12 months - Part Time Salary - £18,763 Rugby - CV21 Hours - Monday to Friday 30 hours per week (working 43 weeks out of the year) Administration / HR Administration/ Education Sector / HR Department / CV21 The recruitment group is working with a highly reputable school based in Rugby that is looking for maternity cover for 12 months Purpose of the HR Administrator Based in the Personnel Department which provides a comprehensive HR service to the school. The role is to ensure that all HR matters are dealt with efficiently and effectively. Main duties and responsibilities of an HR Administrator . Act as the first point of contact for personnel issues, particularly regarding salary queries, policies, and procedures (e.g. maternity, paternity, retirement). . Process monthly payroll data input and liaise with appropriate bodies. . Advise the Senior Leadership Team regarding personnel policies and procedures. . Maintain and implement internal documentation and liaise with Warwickshire County Council, pension providers and external HR services as appropriate. . Draft, type, photocopy and distribute general HR correspondence, information packs etc. . Maintain and implement new documentation and systems as appropriate. . Manage training requests (e.g. book training requests, monitor the training budget with the Finance department, process evaluations and feed back to the Deputy Headteacher). . Produce contract and appointment paperwork, retaining all paperwork on interview process for six months before arranging confidential disposal of records. . Monitor the recruitment of volunteers ensuring associated DBS/reference checks are completed Experience/Knowledge Requirements for an HR Administrator . Strong Administration skills . Process driven . IT literate . Working on own Initiative . Working within an HR team is an advantage however not essential. Please contact Alice or Recruitment Group on the contact details provided.
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
HR Administrator FTC - 12 months - Part Time Salary - £18,763 Rugby - CV21 Hours - Monday to Friday 30 hours per week (working 43 weeks out of the year) Administration / HR Administration/ Education Sector / HR Department / CV21 The recruitment group is working with a highly reputable school based in Rugby that is looking for maternity cover for 12 months Purpose of the HR Administrator Based in the Personnel Department which provides a comprehensive HR service to the school. The role is to ensure that all HR matters are dealt with efficiently and effectively. Main duties and responsibilities of an HR Administrator . Act as the first point of contact for personnel issues, particularly regarding salary queries, policies, and procedures (e.g. maternity, paternity, retirement). . Process monthly payroll data input and liaise with appropriate bodies. . Advise the Senior Leadership Team regarding personnel policies and procedures. . Maintain and implement internal documentation and liaise with Warwickshire County Council, pension providers and external HR services as appropriate. . Draft, type, photocopy and distribute general HR correspondence, information packs etc. . Maintain and implement new documentation and systems as appropriate. . Manage training requests (e.g. book training requests, monitor the training budget with the Finance department, process evaluations and feed back to the Deputy Headteacher). . Produce contract and appointment paperwork, retaining all paperwork on interview process for six months before arranging confidential disposal of records. . Monitor the recruitment of volunteers ensuring associated DBS/reference checks are completed Experience/Knowledge Requirements for an HR Administrator . Strong Administration skills . Process driven . IT literate . Working on own Initiative . Working within an HR team is an advantage however not essential. Please contact Alice or Recruitment Group on the contact details provided.
Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you! Horizon Care and Education are excited to be opening the doors to our new school in Sutton in September 2024 and are now looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who is a dynamic individual, who will inspire and motivate our staff and support and encourage our pupils to click apply for full job details
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you! Horizon Care and Education are excited to be opening the doors to our new school in Sutton in September 2024 and are now looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who is a dynamic individual, who will inspire and motivate our staff and support and encourage our pupils to click apply for full job details
Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you! Horizon Care and Education are excited to be opening a new school in the Wolverhampton in September 2024 and are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher to join us on our journey! We are looking for a person who can demonstrate vision, resilience and empathy and can evi click apply for full job details
Apr 29, 2024
Full time
Want to work for a company with great values? Are you compassionate? Inspiring? Dependable? Collaborative? Then we want to hear from you! Horizon Care and Education are excited to be opening a new school in the Wolverhampton in September 2024 and are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher to join us on our journey! We are looking for a person who can demonstrate vision, resilience and empathy and can evi click apply for full job details
Kingston College are seeking a Deputy Head of School - someone to combine leadership and management of the English & Maths section with being a member of the School Management Group (SMG) and a wider operational role for the College. You will also join the College Management Group (CMG) which consists of one Deputy Head of School from each School and Managers from other areas of the College support services. This group will work together with the Director of Curriculum to ensure that we deliver our key priorities. The Deputy Head of School will assist the Head of School and other members of the School Management Group in communicating the policies and procedures we agree and adopt, including by way of example, target setting, progress review calendars and APLB, then ensuring that all staff deliver them to a high quality and comply with the expectations set. The role carries with it a professional responsibility to be a highly competent user of key College systems and to be thoroughly acquainted with all College policies and procedures. We'd like our Deputy Head of School to hold relevant professional qualifications and have excellent teaching and/or pastoral skills, as well as a history of good student outcomes. You will have a strong record in identifying interventions for needed improvements before executing them effectively and have demonstrable experience of working with subject/courses that require improvement. With proven effective experience of team work, both as the leader of a team and as part of a team, you will be comfortable managing change and have excellent knowledge of the Government policy context for the curriculum. You will have a strong awareness of future developments that influence the curriculum, in particular the needs of the local and regional economy, and have a thorough understanding of what makes for excellent evidence based teaching, learning and assessment and how to monitor it effectively. Being qualified to work for awarding bodies (EV's), Ofsted, QAA and the like is desirable, but not essential. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 9th May 2024 The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve. When you click on 'Apply', you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
Kingston College are seeking a Deputy Head of School - someone to combine leadership and management of the English & Maths section with being a member of the School Management Group (SMG) and a wider operational role for the College. You will also join the College Management Group (CMG) which consists of one Deputy Head of School from each School and Managers from other areas of the College support services. This group will work together with the Director of Curriculum to ensure that we deliver our key priorities. The Deputy Head of School will assist the Head of School and other members of the School Management Group in communicating the policies and procedures we agree and adopt, including by way of example, target setting, progress review calendars and APLB, then ensuring that all staff deliver them to a high quality and comply with the expectations set. The role carries with it a professional responsibility to be a highly competent user of key College systems and to be thoroughly acquainted with all College policies and procedures. We'd like our Deputy Head of School to hold relevant professional qualifications and have excellent teaching and/or pastoral skills, as well as a history of good student outcomes. You will have a strong record in identifying interventions for needed improvements before executing them effectively and have demonstrable experience of working with subject/courses that require improvement. With proven effective experience of team work, both as the leader of a team and as part of a team, you will be comfortable managing change and have excellent knowledge of the Government policy context for the curriculum. You will have a strong awareness of future developments that influence the curriculum, in particular the needs of the local and regional economy, and have a thorough understanding of what makes for excellent evidence based teaching, learning and assessment and how to monitor it effectively. Being qualified to work for awarding bodies (EV's), Ofsted, QAA and the like is desirable, but not essential. Closing date for the return of completed applications is 9th May 2024 The benefits package includes generous annual leave of 37 days plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year as well as an additional 5 days Wellbeing leave to enhance employees' physical and mental health. There is an excellent pension scheme that receives a significant financial contribution from the employer (Teachers Pensions or Local Government Pension Scheme), subsidised sports facilities and professional development and training plus a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. As outlined in the Public Sector Equality Duty of the Equality Act 2010, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. As part of our due diligence checks on prospective employees, successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, an online search and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. The South Thames Colleges Group is made up of Carshalton College, Kingston College, Merton College and South Thames College, which merged on 1 August 2017. South Thames Colleges Group is one of London's largest providers of post-16 education and training and is an ongoing and significant contributor to its local communities. We aim to put students' success at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for hard-working and collaborative people who can join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve. When you click on 'Apply', you will be forwarded to the application page which sits on a platform hosted by an external partner called Blue Octopus who support STCG throughout the recruitment process.
We are recruiting for an experienced PA to the Head Teacher for a primary school in South East London. This is a maternity leave cover. The current PA starts her maternity leave on 19th June. so we would like for someone to start a bit earlier so that the current PA can complete a handover. The last day of school will be 21st July and then back in September for the new academic year. This is a 36 hour (term time only, 39 weeks) plus 5 days Key Focus of role To ensure that a confidential and professional PA service is provided to the Headteacher, DeputyHeadteachers and the Senior Leadership Team to include, but not limited to, diary management,preparation for meetings, straightforward correspondence and reports, note taking, recruitmentadministration, confidential filing systems and provision of hospitality as required. You will contribute tothe overall ethos and aims of the school, being aware of and supporting difference, ensuring equalopportunities for all Specific Responsibilities • To be responsible for the effective management and running of the Headteacher's and SLT's administration systems and all that this implies, devising new systems or revising systems as required. • To provide an efficient and confidential secretarial/administrative service to the Headteacher, managing all business and events as they happen on a daily basis. • To line manage the PA to SLT. • To deal with correspondence to the Headteacher, sorting and distributing to other staff where appropriate and drafting responses where possible. • To welcome and look after external visitors on behalf of the Headteacher and ensure refreshments are available and provided. • To screen telephone calls and queries to the Headteacher and direct these to the appropriate person, logging the information as necessary. • To attend meetings and take accurate minutes as required by the Headteacher. I do have a full and comprehensive JD for this assignment. Should you be interested in this position and would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact me :
Apr 28, 2024
Full time
We are recruiting for an experienced PA to the Head Teacher for a primary school in South East London. This is a maternity leave cover. The current PA starts her maternity leave on 19th June. so we would like for someone to start a bit earlier so that the current PA can complete a handover. The last day of school will be 21st July and then back in September for the new academic year. This is a 36 hour (term time only, 39 weeks) plus 5 days Key Focus of role To ensure that a confidential and professional PA service is provided to the Headteacher, DeputyHeadteachers and the Senior Leadership Team to include, but not limited to, diary management,preparation for meetings, straightforward correspondence and reports, note taking, recruitmentadministration, confidential filing systems and provision of hospitality as required. You will contribute tothe overall ethos and aims of the school, being aware of and supporting difference, ensuring equalopportunities for all Specific Responsibilities • To be responsible for the effective management and running of the Headteacher's and SLT's administration systems and all that this implies, devising new systems or revising systems as required. • To provide an efficient and confidential secretarial/administrative service to the Headteacher, managing all business and events as they happen on a daily basis. • To line manage the PA to SLT. • To deal with correspondence to the Headteacher, sorting and distributing to other staff where appropriate and drafting responses where possible. • To welcome and look after external visitors on behalf of the Headteacher and ensure refreshments are available and provided. • To screen telephone calls and queries to the Headteacher and direct these to the appropriate person, logging the information as necessary. • To attend meetings and take accurate minutes as required by the Headteacher. I do have a full and comprehensive JD for this assignment. Should you be interested in this position and would like to know more, please do not hesitate to contact me :
Head of Middle School Independent Senior School - Central London Start: In line with the school group's payscale Contract: Full-time, Permanent Start: September 2024 Our client, a reputable independent senior school in central London, is seeking a new Head of Middle School. This individual would be leading both pastorally and academically with Years 9, 10 and 11. The role of Head of Middle School holds significant importance and responsibility, encompassing oversight of the personal and academic growth of each student as they prepare for their initial national exams. Acting as the central point of communication between teachers, tutors, and parents, the Head of Middle School ensures a cohesive support system for the students. Supported by Deputy Heads in pastoral care and academics, the Head collaborates with section leaders, fostering an environment of shared best practices and continuous training. The Head of Middle School guides students through their educational journey towards GCSEs, Sixth Form, and beyond. The school has a global reputation and is part of an excellent independent school group. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Middle School plays a vital role in the school's leadership and management, actively promoting its objectives and maintaining a culture of achievement and excellence. While teaching a reduced timetable, the Head also serves as one of three Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. While preferred subjects include English, Chemistry, Economics & Business Studies, Physical Education, Philosophy, and Modern Foreign Languages, applications from all disciplines are welcomed and considered. The ideal candidate will: Have outstanding subject knowledge, academic qualifications and to be able to communicate their enthusiasm. Be able to deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full ability range of pupils at the school. Highly effective communication skills for interacting with all members of the school community. A genuine commitment to pastoral care and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils. Interests and abilities that can enhance the School's co-curricular programme. Excellent inter-personal skills. Excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills. If this role is of interest, then please do apply within or call Ella at Connaught Education to find out further details. Connaught Education - the Independent School Specialist Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.
Apr 26, 2024
Full time
Head of Middle School Independent Senior School - Central London Start: In line with the school group's payscale Contract: Full-time, Permanent Start: September 2024 Our client, a reputable independent senior school in central London, is seeking a new Head of Middle School. This individual would be leading both pastorally and academically with Years 9, 10 and 11. The role of Head of Middle School holds significant importance and responsibility, encompassing oversight of the personal and academic growth of each student as they prepare for their initial national exams. Acting as the central point of communication between teachers, tutors, and parents, the Head of Middle School ensures a cohesive support system for the students. Supported by Deputy Heads in pastoral care and academics, the Head collaborates with section leaders, fostering an environment of shared best practices and continuous training. The Head of Middle School guides students through their educational journey towards GCSEs, Sixth Form, and beyond. The school has a global reputation and is part of an excellent independent school group. As a key member of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Middle School plays a vital role in the school's leadership and management, actively promoting its objectives and maintaining a culture of achievement and excellence. While teaching a reduced timetable, the Head also serves as one of three Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. While preferred subjects include English, Chemistry, Economics & Business Studies, Physical Education, Philosophy, and Modern Foreign Languages, applications from all disciplines are welcomed and considered. The ideal candidate will: Have outstanding subject knowledge, academic qualifications and to be able to communicate their enthusiasm. Be able to deliver dynamic and effective lessons to the full ability range of pupils at the school. Highly effective communication skills for interacting with all members of the school community. A genuine commitment to pastoral care and the welfare and safeguarding of pupils. Interests and abilities that can enhance the School's co-curricular programme. Excellent inter-personal skills. Excellent administrative, organisational, and IT skills. If this role is of interest, then please do apply within or call Ella at Connaught Education to find out further details. Connaught Education - the Independent School Specialist Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.
Deputy Head Teacher Alternative provision OUTSTANDING SCHOOL Up to £65,000 (depending on qualification status and experience) Bridgwater £500 Welcome bonus I am recruiting for a new School that opened this last year click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Deputy Head Teacher Alternative provision OUTSTANDING SCHOOL Up to £65,000 (depending on qualification status and experience) Bridgwater £500 Welcome bonus I am recruiting for a new School that opened this last year click apply for full job details
Oasis Academy Shirley Park (Year 7 - 11, Sixth Form), Croydon Academy-based Salary: Deputy L Scale Basis: Full-time, Fixed-term Start Date: TBC Applications Close: 23:59 on Friday, May 3, 2024 Interviews: TBC KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Academy Leadership Team; relevant teaching and support staff; students; partner professionals; parents; local community; other Oasis Academies and Oasis Community Learning central staff. JOB PURPOSE: Provide strategic leadership, in consultation with the Principal, staff, parents and Academy Council, which brings about high standards of education. All leaders in the Academy share in devising strategies for raising achievement and ensuring high standards of behaviour. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Principal and deputise for the Principal in his absence as required. The post holder shall have the professional duties of a Deputy Principal teacher in accordance with the current DfE's School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document and wider responsibilities relating to strategic direction and development, teaching and learning, leading and managing staff and efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources in consultation with the Principal. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Full responsibilities are broken down by category, however key responsibilities include: 1. To assist the Principal, together with other members of the Academy Leadership Team, in providing leadership and in managing the Academy. 2. To provide strategic leadership for specified whole school initiatives. 3. To monitor and support academic progress, attendance and behaviour of students in a specified phase of the Academy; 4. To actively support the vision, ethos and policies of the Academy. 5. To strategically lead on the safeguarding and welfare of children at the academy. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Have strategic oversight of the Academy behaviour policy and ensure its successful implementation. Lead and be the driving force behind safeguarding across the Academy, ensuring that all young people feel safe and that safeguarding is a priority for all staff. Within the next two years, have strategic oversight for students with SEND in the Academy, supporting the SENDCO to ensure that all students, no matter their starting point or SEND status, make excellent progress. To work with the Principal to ensure that our pastoral offer is at at the heart of our disadvantaged strategy ensuring that our offer opens doors and closes the gap for every single student. Work alongside the Principal to continue to raise standards across the Academy to secure outstanding quality of culture and ethos across the school. Work with the Assistant Principal, to ensure effective running of all areas of behaviour and attitudes across the Academy. Have strategic oversight of the Academy's attendance policy - working closely with the Assistant Principal, to ensure that attendance is a priority for all staff and students. Lead and manage any students who access alternative provision Ensure a consistent and relentless school-wide focus on students' wellbeing and behaviour, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in every student's journey. Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice, specifically through the lens of SEND, and promote improvement strategies Lead and deliver whole staff CPD in our contextual and statutory safeguarding needs. Establish research driven, responsive and effective approaches to safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing across all aspects of the Academy. A. Achievement and standards • Set high expectations and stretching targets for the Academy to which your areas of responsibility contribute significantly. • Ensure a consistent and continuous focus on student achievement using data to track and monitor the progress in every student's learning. • Use national, local and Academy data effectively to analyse and evaluate student progress; planning and implementing effective interventions to support students • Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning outcomes Professional Standards- Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Commitment to a collaborative Academy vision of excellence and equality that sets high standards for every student. • Ability to analyse and evaluate performance data. • Demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set stretching targets for the Academy. • Take appropriate action when performance in unsatisfactory within their specified areas of responsibility. • Have an extensive knowledge and well-informed understanding of the assessment. B. Quality of Provision • Raise the quality of teaching and learning so that lessons are good or better and there is no inadequate teaching. • Secure and sustain effective teaching through structured monitoring, evaluation and review. • Monitor the quality of teaching and students' learning through the analysis of performance data, observation of teaching, work scrutiny, student interviews in collaboration with the Academy Leadership teams. • Contribute to the development of teaching and learning by supporting training programmes, coaching and mentoring of teachers. • Develop and maintain Academy policies and practices which promote high achievement and inclusion through effective teaching and learning across the Academy. • Contribute to the development of the curriculum to best reflect the Academy's curricular aims and to meet the needs of all students. • Seek opportunities to collaborate with other Academies, innovative and high achieving schools through the Oasis Community Learning and other relevant networks to share and develop excellent pedagogies. • Take a strategic role in the development of new and emergent technologies to enhance and extend the learning experiences of students. • Implement strategies that ensure high standards of behaviour. • Promote extra-curricular activities and out of hours learning which enhance learning opportunities. • Have a teaching commitment within the Academy. Professional Standards- Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Recognises excellence and challenges underperformance at all levels and ensures corrective action and follow up. • Ensures a culture of challenge and support where all students can achieve success. • Have teaching skills which lead to learners achieving well relative to their prior attainment, making progress as good as, or better than, similar learners nationally. • Understanding of school self-evaluation and an ability to make evidence based judgements. • Ability to initiate and support research and debate about effective teaching and learning and develop strategies to improve performance. C. Leadership and Management • Be a strategic and supportive member of the Leadership team of the Academy, playing a key role in the development of the Academy as it becomes an innovative, high performing, and emotionally intelligent organisation for the 21st century • Effectively manage an agenda of significant change to raise standards in all areas of Academy life. • Take the lead strategic oversight for specified areas of improvement and development and make a significant contribution to the strategic development of all areas of the Academy, whether or not holding a direct responsibility for the strategic feature or not • Have oversight of years 7 and 8 in the first instance, ensuring that effective teaching and learning takes place and that students' personal development needs are met • Play a key role in creating an environment within the Academy where students and staff develop and maintain positive attitudes towards each other, the environment and community • Contribute to the development and review of the Academy Improvement Plan, OfSTED Self Evaluation Form and the related documentation • Line manage designated teachers, Heads of Learning Areas and support staff working collaboratively to raise student achievement and attainment across the Academy and provide effective support, guidance, challenge and information for all staff within designated areas of responsibility • Take an active role as a Team Leader within the Academy's Performance Management policy in addition to promoting and providing induction and Continuous Professional Development opportunities to ensure the professional effectiveness of teaching and support staff colleagues • Maintain clear expectations, high standards of professionalism and collaboration to meet the Academy Improvement Planning priorities • Assist in the appointment of staff and their deployment to make most effective use of their skills, expertise and experience to raise standards of achievement across the Academy • Ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities • Use appropriate resources, in consultation with the Principal, for effective, efficient and safe teaching and learning across the Academy; accommodation, agreed budgets, staff, time, courses, development opportunities and ICT resources • Liaise effectively with all stakeholders including parents, Academy Council, feeder schools, partner secondary schools, business and community partners and the wider community, as appropriate to designated strategic responsibilities • Network with other Academies, innovative and high achieving schools through the Oasis Community Learning and other relevant networks; make and host regular visits in order to learn more about the ways that other institutions are effecting change and transformation • Ensure the Academy is compliant with national, local and Academy statutory, legal; and policy requirements Professional Standards - Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Acts as a lead professional, setting a professional example to staff and students • Makes professional . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Oasis Academy Shirley Park (Year 7 - 11, Sixth Form), Croydon Academy-based Salary: Deputy L Scale Basis: Full-time, Fixed-term Start Date: TBC Applications Close: 23:59 on Friday, May 3, 2024 Interviews: TBC KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Academy Leadership Team; relevant teaching and support staff; students; partner professionals; parents; local community; other Oasis Academies and Oasis Community Learning central staff. JOB PURPOSE: Provide strategic leadership, in consultation with the Principal, staff, parents and Academy Council, which brings about high standards of education. All leaders in the Academy share in devising strategies for raising achievement and ensuring high standards of behaviour. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Principal and deputise for the Principal in his absence as required. The post holder shall have the professional duties of a Deputy Principal teacher in accordance with the current DfE's School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document and wider responsibilities relating to strategic direction and development, teaching and learning, leading and managing staff and efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources in consultation with the Principal. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Full responsibilities are broken down by category, however key responsibilities include: 1. To assist the Principal, together with other members of the Academy Leadership Team, in providing leadership and in managing the Academy. 2. To provide strategic leadership for specified whole school initiatives. 3. To monitor and support academic progress, attendance and behaviour of students in a specified phase of the Academy; 4. To actively support the vision, ethos and policies of the Academy. 5. To strategically lead on the safeguarding and welfare of children at the academy. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Have strategic oversight of the Academy behaviour policy and ensure its successful implementation. Lead and be the driving force behind safeguarding across the Academy, ensuring that all young people feel safe and that safeguarding is a priority for all staff. Within the next two years, have strategic oversight for students with SEND in the Academy, supporting the SENDCO to ensure that all students, no matter their starting point or SEND status, make excellent progress. To work with the Principal to ensure that our pastoral offer is at at the heart of our disadvantaged strategy ensuring that our offer opens doors and closes the gap for every single student. Work alongside the Principal to continue to raise standards across the Academy to secure outstanding quality of culture and ethos across the school. Work with the Assistant Principal, to ensure effective running of all areas of behaviour and attitudes across the Academy. Have strategic oversight of the Academy's attendance policy - working closely with the Assistant Principal, to ensure that attendance is a priority for all staff and students. Lead and manage any students who access alternative provision Ensure a consistent and relentless school-wide focus on students' wellbeing and behaviour, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in every student's journey. Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice, specifically through the lens of SEND, and promote improvement strategies Lead and deliver whole staff CPD in our contextual and statutory safeguarding needs. Establish research driven, responsive and effective approaches to safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing across all aspects of the Academy. A. Achievement and standards • Set high expectations and stretching targets for the Academy to which your areas of responsibility contribute significantly. • Ensure a consistent and continuous focus on student achievement using data to track and monitor the progress in every student's learning. • Use national, local and Academy data effectively to analyse and evaluate student progress; planning and implementing effective interventions to support students • Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning outcomes Professional Standards- Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Commitment to a collaborative Academy vision of excellence and equality that sets high standards for every student. • Ability to analyse and evaluate performance data. • Demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set stretching targets for the Academy. • Take appropriate action when performance in unsatisfactory within their specified areas of responsibility. • Have an extensive knowledge and well-informed understanding of the assessment. B. Quality of Provision • Raise the quality of teaching and learning so that lessons are good or better and there is no inadequate teaching. • Secure and sustain effective teaching through structured monitoring, evaluation and review. • Monitor the quality of teaching and students' learning through the analysis of performance data, observation of teaching, work scrutiny, student interviews in collaboration with the Academy Leadership teams. • Contribute to the development of teaching and learning by supporting training programmes, coaching and mentoring of teachers. • Develop and maintain Academy policies and practices which promote high achievement and inclusion through effective teaching and learning across the Academy. • Contribute to the development of the curriculum to best reflect the Academy's curricular aims and to meet the needs of all students. • Seek opportunities to collaborate with other Academies, innovative and high achieving schools through the Oasis Community Learning and other relevant networks to share and develop excellent pedagogies. • Take a strategic role in the development of new and emergent technologies to enhance and extend the learning experiences of students. • Implement strategies that ensure high standards of behaviour. • Promote extra-curricular activities and out of hours learning which enhance learning opportunities. • Have a teaching commitment within the Academy. Professional Standards- Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Recognises excellence and challenges underperformance at all levels and ensures corrective action and follow up. • Ensures a culture of challenge and support where all students can achieve success. • Have teaching skills which lead to learners achieving well relative to their prior attainment, making progress as good as, or better than, similar learners nationally. • Understanding of school self-evaluation and an ability to make evidence based judgements. • Ability to initiate and support research and debate about effective teaching and learning and develop strategies to improve performance. C. Leadership and Management • Be a strategic and supportive member of the Leadership team of the Academy, playing a key role in the development of the Academy as it becomes an innovative, high performing, and emotionally intelligent organisation for the 21st century • Effectively manage an agenda of significant change to raise standards in all areas of Academy life. • Take the lead strategic oversight for specified areas of improvement and development and make a significant contribution to the strategic development of all areas of the Academy, whether or not holding a direct responsibility for the strategic feature or not • Have oversight of years 7 and 8 in the first instance, ensuring that effective teaching and learning takes place and that students' personal development needs are met • Play a key role in creating an environment within the Academy where students and staff develop and maintain positive attitudes towards each other, the environment and community • Contribute to the development and review of the Academy Improvement Plan, OfSTED Self Evaluation Form and the related documentation • Line manage designated teachers, Heads of Learning Areas and support staff working collaboratively to raise student achievement and attainment across the Academy and provide effective support, guidance, challenge and information for all staff within designated areas of responsibility • Take an active role as a Team Leader within the Academy's Performance Management policy in addition to promoting and providing induction and Continuous Professional Development opportunities to ensure the professional effectiveness of teaching and support staff colleagues • Maintain clear expectations, high standards of professionalism and collaboration to meet the Academy Improvement Planning priorities • Assist in the appointment of staff and their deployment to make most effective use of their skills, expertise and experience to raise standards of achievement across the Academy • Ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities • Use appropriate resources, in consultation with the Principal, for effective, efficient and safe teaching and learning across the Academy; accommodation, agreed budgets, staff, time, courses, development opportunities and ICT resources • Liaise effectively with all stakeholders including parents, Academy Council, feeder schools, partner secondary schools, business and community partners and the wider community, as appropriate to designated strategic responsibilities • Network with other Academies, innovative and high achieving schools through the Oasis Community Learning and other relevant networks; make and host regular visits in order to learn more about the ways that other institutions are effecting change and transformation • Ensure the Academy is compliant with national, local and Academy statutory, legal; and policy requirements Professional Standards - Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Acts as a lead professional, setting a professional example to staff and students • Makes professional . click apply for full job details
Oasis Academy Shirley Park (Year 7 - 11, Sixth Form), Croydon Academy-based Salary: Deputy L Scale Basis: Full-time, Fixed-term Start Date: TBC Applications Close: 23:59 on Friday, May 3, 2024 Interviews: TBC KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Academy Leadership Team; relevant teaching and support staff; students; partner professionals; parents; local community; other Oasis Academies and Oasis Community Learning central staff. JOB PURPOSE: Provide strategic leadership, in consultation with the Principal, staff, parents and Academy Council, which brings about high standards of education. All leaders in the Academy share in devising strategies for raising achievement and ensuring high standards of behaviour. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Principal and deputise for the Principal in his absence as required. The post holder shall have the professional duties of a Deputy Principal teacher in accordance with the current DfE's School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document and wider responsibilities relating to strategic direction and development, teaching and learning, leading and managing staff and efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources in consultation with the Principal. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Full responsibilities are broken down by category, however key responsibilities include: 1. To assist the Principal, together with other members of the Academy Leadership Team, in providing leadership and in managing the Academy. 2. To provide strategic leadership for specified whole school initiatives. 3. To monitor and support academic progress, attendance and behaviour of students in a specified phase of the Academy; 4. To actively support the vision, ethos and policies of the Academy. 5. To strategically lead on the safeguarding and welfare of children at the academy. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Have strategic oversight of the Academy behaviour policy and ensure its successful implementation. Lead and be the driving force behind safeguarding across the Academy, ensuring that all young people feel safe and that safeguarding is a priority for all staff. Within the next two years, have strategic oversight for students with SEND in the Academy, supporting the SENDCO to ensure that all students, no matter their starting point or SEND status, make excellent progress. To work with the Principal to ensure that our pastoral offer is at at the heart of our disadvantaged strategy ensuring that our offer opens doors and closes the gap for every single student. Work alongside the Principal to continue to raise standards across the Academy to secure outstanding quality of culture and ethos across the school. Work with the Assistant Principal, to ensure effective running of all areas of behaviour and attitudes across the Academy. Have strategic oversight of the Academy's attendance policy - working closely with the Assistant Principal, to ensure that attendance is a priority for all staff and students. Lead and manage any students who access alternative provision Ensure a consistent and relentless school-wide focus on students' wellbeing and behaviour, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in every student's journey. Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice, specifically through the lens of SEND, and promote improvement strategies Lead and deliver whole staff CPD in our contextual and statutory safeguarding needs. Establish research driven, responsive and effective approaches to safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing across all aspects of the Academy. A. Achievement and standards • Set high expectations and stretching targets for the Academy to which your areas of responsibility contribute significantly. • Ensure a consistent and continuous focus on student achievement using data to track and monitor the progress in every student's learning. • Use national, local and Academy data effectively to analyse and evaluate student progress; planning and implementing effective interventions to support students • Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning outcomes Professional Standards- Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Commitment to a collaborative Academy vision of excellence and equality that sets high standards for every student. • Ability to analyse and evaluate performance data. • Demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set stretching targets for the Academy. • Take appropriate action when performance in unsatisfactory within their specified areas of responsibility. • Have an extensive knowledge and well-informed understanding of the assessment. B. Quality of Provision • Raise the quality of teaching and learning so that lessons are good or better and there is no inadequate teaching. • Secure and sustain effective teaching through structured monitoring, evaluation and review. • Monitor the quality of teaching and students' learning through the analysis of performance data, observation of teaching, work scrutiny, student interviews in collaboration with the Academy Leadership teams. • Contribute to the development of teaching and learning by supporting training programmes, coaching and mentoring of teachers. • Develop and maintain Academy policies and practices which promote high achievement and inclusion through effective teaching and learning across the Academy. • Contribute to the development of the curriculum to best reflect the Academy's curricular aims and to meet the needs of all students. • Seek opportunities to collaborate with other Academies, innovative and high achieving schools through the Oasis Community Learning and other relevant networks to share and develop excellent pedagogies. • Take a strategic role in the development of new and emergent technologies to enhance and extend the learning experiences of students. • Implement strategies that ensure high standards of behaviour. • Promote extra-curricular activities and out of hours learning which enhance learning opportunities. • Have a teaching commitment within the Academy. Professional Standards- Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Recognises excellence and challenges underperformance at all levels and ensures corrective action and follow up. • Ensures a culture of challenge and support where all students can achieve success. • Have teaching skills which lead to learners achieving well relative to their prior attainment, making progress as good as, or better than, similar learners nationally. • Understanding of school self-evaluation and an ability to make evidence based judgements. • Ability to initiate and support research and debate about effective teaching and learning and develop strategies to improve performance. C. Leadership and Management • Be a strategic and supportive member of the Leadership team of the Academy, playing a key role in the development of the Academy as it becomes an innovative, high performing, and emotionally intelligent organisation for the 21st century • Effectively manage an agenda of significant change to raise standards in all areas of Academy life. • Take the lead strategic oversight for specified areas of improvement and development and make a significant contribution to the strategic development of all areas of the Academy, whether or not holding a direct responsibility for the strategic feature or not • Have oversight of years 7 and 8 in the first instance, ensuring that effective teaching and learning takes place and that students' personal development needs are met • Play a key role in creating an environment within the Academy where students and staff develop and maintain positive attitudes towards each other, the environment and community • Contribute to the development and review of the Academy Improvement Plan, OfSTED Self Evaluation Form and the related documentation • Line manage designated teachers, Heads of Learning Areas and support staff working collaboratively to raise student achievement and attainment across the Academy and provide effective support, guidance, challenge and information for all staff within designated areas of responsibility • Take an active role as a Team Leader within the Academy's Performance Management policy in addition to promoting and providing induction and Continuous Professional Development opportunities to ensure the professional effectiveness of teaching and support staff colleagues • Maintain clear expectations, high standards of professionalism and collaboration to meet the Academy Improvement Planning priorities • Assist in the appointment of staff and their deployment to make most effective use of their skills, expertise and experience to raise standards of achievement across the Academy • Ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities • Use appropriate resources, in consultation with the Principal, for effective, efficient and safe teaching and learning across the Academy; accommodation, agreed budgets, staff, time, courses, development opportunities and ICT resources • Liaise effectively with all stakeholders including parents, Academy Council, feeder schools, partner secondary schools, business and community partners and the wider community, as appropriate to designated strategic responsibilities • Network with other Academies, innovative and high achieving schools through the Oasis Community Learning and other relevant networks; make and host regular visits in order to learn more about the ways that other institutions are effecting change and transformation • Ensure the Academy is compliant with national, local and Academy statutory, legal; and policy requirements Professional Standards - Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Acts as a lead professional, setting a professional example to staff and students • Makes professional . click apply for full job details
Apr 25, 2024
Full time
Oasis Academy Shirley Park (Year 7 - 11, Sixth Form), Croydon Academy-based Salary: Deputy L Scale Basis: Full-time, Fixed-term Start Date: TBC Applications Close: 23:59 on Friday, May 3, 2024 Interviews: TBC KEY RELATIONSHIPS: Academy Leadership Team; relevant teaching and support staff; students; partner professionals; parents; local community; other Oasis Academies and Oasis Community Learning central staff. JOB PURPOSE: Provide strategic leadership, in consultation with the Principal, staff, parents and Academy Council, which brings about high standards of education. All leaders in the Academy share in devising strategies for raising achievement and ensuring high standards of behaviour. The post holder will work in close collaboration with the Principal and deputise for the Principal in his absence as required. The post holder shall have the professional duties of a Deputy Principal teacher in accordance with the current DfE's School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document and wider responsibilities relating to strategic direction and development, teaching and learning, leading and managing staff and efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources in consultation with the Principal. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Full responsibilities are broken down by category, however key responsibilities include: 1. To assist the Principal, together with other members of the Academy Leadership Team, in providing leadership and in managing the Academy. 2. To provide strategic leadership for specified whole school initiatives. 3. To monitor and support academic progress, attendance and behaviour of students in a specified phase of the Academy; 4. To actively support the vision, ethos and policies of the Academy. 5. To strategically lead on the safeguarding and welfare of children at the academy. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: Have strategic oversight of the Academy behaviour policy and ensure its successful implementation. Lead and be the driving force behind safeguarding across the Academy, ensuring that all young people feel safe and that safeguarding is a priority for all staff. Within the next two years, have strategic oversight for students with SEND in the Academy, supporting the SENDCO to ensure that all students, no matter their starting point or SEND status, make excellent progress. To work with the Principal to ensure that our pastoral offer is at at the heart of our disadvantaged strategy ensuring that our offer opens doors and closes the gap for every single student. Work alongside the Principal to continue to raise standards across the Academy to secure outstanding quality of culture and ethos across the school. Work with the Assistant Principal, to ensure effective running of all areas of behaviour and attitudes across the Academy. Have strategic oversight of the Academy's attendance policy - working closely with the Assistant Principal, to ensure that attendance is a priority for all staff and students. Lead and manage any students who access alternative provision Ensure a consistent and relentless school-wide focus on students' wellbeing and behaviour, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in every student's journey. Monitor, evaluate and review classroom practice, specifically through the lens of SEND, and promote improvement strategies Lead and deliver whole staff CPD in our contextual and statutory safeguarding needs. Establish research driven, responsive and effective approaches to safeguarding, behaviour and wellbeing across all aspects of the Academy. A. Achievement and standards • Set high expectations and stretching targets for the Academy to which your areas of responsibility contribute significantly. • Ensure a consistent and continuous focus on student achievement using data to track and monitor the progress in every student's learning. • Use national, local and Academy data effectively to analyse and evaluate student progress; planning and implementing effective interventions to support students • Continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning outcomes Professional Standards- Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Commitment to a collaborative Academy vision of excellence and equality that sets high standards for every student. • Ability to analyse and evaluate performance data. • Demonstrate and articulate high expectations and set stretching targets for the Academy. • Take appropriate action when performance in unsatisfactory within their specified areas of responsibility. • Have an extensive knowledge and well-informed understanding of the assessment. B. Quality of Provision • Raise the quality of teaching and learning so that lessons are good or better and there is no inadequate teaching. • Secure and sustain effective teaching through structured monitoring, evaluation and review. • Monitor the quality of teaching and students' learning through the analysis of performance data, observation of teaching, work scrutiny, student interviews in collaboration with the Academy Leadership teams. • Contribute to the development of teaching and learning by supporting training programmes, coaching and mentoring of teachers. • Develop and maintain Academy policies and practices which promote high achievement and inclusion through effective teaching and learning across the Academy. • Contribute to the development of the curriculum to best reflect the Academy's curricular aims and to meet the needs of all students. • Seek opportunities to collaborate with other Academies, innovative and high achieving schools through the Oasis Community Learning and other relevant networks to share and develop excellent pedagogies. • Take a strategic role in the development of new and emergent technologies to enhance and extend the learning experiences of students. • Implement strategies that ensure high standards of behaviour. • Promote extra-curricular activities and out of hours learning which enhance learning opportunities. • Have a teaching commitment within the Academy. Professional Standards- Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Recognises excellence and challenges underperformance at all levels and ensures corrective action and follow up. • Ensures a culture of challenge and support where all students can achieve success. • Have teaching skills which lead to learners achieving well relative to their prior attainment, making progress as good as, or better than, similar learners nationally. • Understanding of school self-evaluation and an ability to make evidence based judgements. • Ability to initiate and support research and debate about effective teaching and learning and develop strategies to improve performance. C. Leadership and Management • Be a strategic and supportive member of the Leadership team of the Academy, playing a key role in the development of the Academy as it becomes an innovative, high performing, and emotionally intelligent organisation for the 21st century • Effectively manage an agenda of significant change to raise standards in all areas of Academy life. • Take the lead strategic oversight for specified areas of improvement and development and make a significant contribution to the strategic development of all areas of the Academy, whether or not holding a direct responsibility for the strategic feature or not • Have oversight of years 7 and 8 in the first instance, ensuring that effective teaching and learning takes place and that students' personal development needs are met • Play a key role in creating an environment within the Academy where students and staff develop and maintain positive attitudes towards each other, the environment and community • Contribute to the development and review of the Academy Improvement Plan, OfSTED Self Evaluation Form and the related documentation • Line manage designated teachers, Heads of Learning Areas and support staff working collaboratively to raise student achievement and attainment across the Academy and provide effective support, guidance, challenge and information for all staff within designated areas of responsibility • Take an active role as a Team Leader within the Academy's Performance Management policy in addition to promoting and providing induction and Continuous Professional Development opportunities to ensure the professional effectiveness of teaching and support staff colleagues • Maintain clear expectations, high standards of professionalism and collaboration to meet the Academy Improvement Planning priorities • Assist in the appointment of staff and their deployment to make most effective use of their skills, expertise and experience to raise standards of achievement across the Academy • Ensure that all staff have a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities • Use appropriate resources, in consultation with the Principal, for effective, efficient and safe teaching and learning across the Academy; accommodation, agreed budgets, staff, time, courses, development opportunities and ICT resources • Liaise effectively with all stakeholders including parents, Academy Council, feeder schools, partner secondary schools, business and community partners and the wider community, as appropriate to designated strategic responsibilities • Network with other Academies, innovative and high achieving schools through the Oasis Community Learning and other relevant networks; make and host regular visits in order to learn more about the ways that other institutions are effecting change and transformation • Ensure the Academy is compliant with national, local and Academy statutory, legal; and policy requirements Professional Standards - Attributes, Knowledge and Understanding • Acts as a lead professional, setting a professional example to staff and students • Makes professional . click apply for full job details
SENDCo - September 2024 - Outstanding School - Newham JOB TITLE: SENDCo (Special Educational Needs & Disability Co-ordinator) SCHOOL: Secondary School SALARY: Inner London Pay Scale (MPS / UPS) START DATE: September 2024 CONTRACT: Permanent REPORTING TO: Deputy Head Teacher for Pastoral and inclusion SCHOOL: Graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted LOCATION: Newham QUALIFICATIONS: UK QTS & NASENCO The school is interviewing NOW find out more and APPLY TODAY! APPLICANTS: - The Head Teacher is currently looking to recruit an experienced SENDCo to join their team for September 2024. The candidate will have a degree, Qualified Teacher Status and hold a NASENCO award, as well as having good working knowledge of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice. SCHOOL: - This is a fantastic Secondary School located in the London Borough of Newham. It is in a fantastic and easily accessible location with a fantastic reputation. We are currently on the hunt to appoint a dedicated and inspiring professional with a proven track record of SEND delivery to join our outstanding learning facility. The main purpose of the role is to be the lead SENDCo in the promotion, direction and overseeing of high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievement and progression, for all our pupils with additional needs. This is an exciting career opportunity for an exceptional candidate. We are looking for someone who can: • Think strategically to ensure the effective provision to the full cohort of pupils with additional needs • Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Schools Special Educational Needs policy • Adopt an outcomes focused approach aimed at reducing the gap in progress and attainment • Co-ordinate the deployment of TAs to ensure that all their young people receive the best possible • Complete annual reviews in line with CoP guidelines • Advise and train staff on SEND strategies to support students in the classroom • Lead, develop and deliver our nurture programme We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
SENDCo - September 2024 - Outstanding School - Newham JOB TITLE: SENDCo (Special Educational Needs & Disability Co-ordinator) SCHOOL: Secondary School SALARY: Inner London Pay Scale (MPS / UPS) START DATE: September 2024 CONTRACT: Permanent REPORTING TO: Deputy Head Teacher for Pastoral and inclusion SCHOOL: Graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted LOCATION: Newham QUALIFICATIONS: UK QTS & NASENCO The school is interviewing NOW find out more and APPLY TODAY! APPLICANTS: - The Head Teacher is currently looking to recruit an experienced SENDCo to join their team for September 2024. The candidate will have a degree, Qualified Teacher Status and hold a NASENCO award, as well as having good working knowledge of the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice. SCHOOL: - This is a fantastic Secondary School located in the London Borough of Newham. It is in a fantastic and easily accessible location with a fantastic reputation. We are currently on the hunt to appoint a dedicated and inspiring professional with a proven track record of SEND delivery to join our outstanding learning facility. The main purpose of the role is to be the lead SENDCo in the promotion, direction and overseeing of high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievement and progression, for all our pupils with additional needs. This is an exciting career opportunity for an exceptional candidate. We are looking for someone who can: • Think strategically to ensure the effective provision to the full cohort of pupils with additional needs • Oversee the day-to-day operation of the Schools Special Educational Needs policy • Adopt an outcomes focused approach aimed at reducing the gap in progress and attainment • Co-ordinate the deployment of TAs to ensure that all their young people receive the best possible • Complete annual reviews in line with CoP guidelines • Advise and train staff on SEND strategies to support students in the classroom • Lead, develop and deliver our nurture programme We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application. Please see our website page headed 'About' and scroll to the bottom to see our 'Privacy Notice' for an explanation about how we use information we collect about you.