Bathwick St. Mary VA C of E Primary School Headteacher Application Pack Our New Headteacher
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Bathwick St. Mary VA C of E Primary School Headteacher Application Pack Our new headteacher This is an exciting opportunity for someone with flair to lead this outstanding Church of England school. That someone will be an inspirational individual who is able to drive forward the learning achievement of the school whilst ensuring that our caring and inclusive environment, based upon Christian values, is happily supported. Bathwick St. Mary VA C of E Primary School is a wonderful school where every member of our school community is special and valued and every child is encouraged to have an understanding of their responsibility to value and respect everyone’s rights and beliefs both within school and beyond. Children are at the heart of all we do and our vision is to make sure that every child can become the best they can be. The pupils, staff, governors and parents are We can offer: A 20 minute walk from Bath Spa railway looking for someone who will: station to our school would involve passing • happy, bright, well balanced and by Bath Abbey, walking over Pulteney Bridge • embrace the opportunities available enthusiastic children; with views to Bath Rugby, down Great including the forthcoming expansion of the Pulteney Street to the Holburne Museum, past • a caring, supportive environment between school; Bath’s oldest park, Sydney Gardens, and over staff and children; the Kennet and Avon Canal. • work with the school Governors as we • dedicated and experienced staff; make the successful transition towards Bathwick itself is a very attractive part of Bath becoming part of a Multi-Academy Trust; • supportive governors and parents; with city and countryside in close contact. Bathwick St. Mary School and the Church of • have a background in teaching and also • strong links with the local church. St. Mary are integral to the local community. a proven track record in leadership and managerial ability; Bathwick St. Mary is privileged to be located Applicants are invited to note that the deadline in the World Heritage City of Bath. It is a truly for completed applications is Thursday, 28 • have the enthusiasm and vision to work stunning city boasting enviable historical April 2016 at 5:00pm and interviews will take with our core Christian values and engage riches but also all the trappings of modern place Tuesday, 24 May and Wednesday, 25 with the local church; city life. May 2016. • enhance the special nature of our school. Safeguarding statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. 2 A word from the Chair of Governors Thank you for the interest you have shown for adjacent for a school building. Headship of this school. the new Headship of our school. The school is, and has been for some years, • Your experience and skills which would I enclose information about the school and oversubscribed with the majority of children equip you for this role. the local community which I hope may assist attending from the local community. you to proceed with your Application. • Your online application form and Due to current DfE initiatives the school along accompanying letter should be returned The opportunity has arisen following the with others in the area is currently consulting to us at the school address as outlined in current Head Teacher’s notice of early on the Multi Academy issue and would the Application Process information at the retirement. Mr Kevin Burnett will be leaving welcome the participation of the appointed end of this document by 5.00 pm on 28 the school after sixteen years of inspirational Head Teacher in this important process. April 2016. service. The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a Listing of candidates for interview will take On taking up post the new Head Teacher Head Teacher who will build on current good place on 9 May and interviews will be held will be working closely with the Governing practice and also bring a fresh perspective. on the 24 May at school and 25 May at St. Body, staff, Local Authority and the Diocese As a church school we are very much at the Mary’s Church, Bathwick, Bath BA2 4EB. of Bath and Wells in addressing the school’s heart of the local community and the new key priorities which include the potential Head Teacher will have the opportunity to If you are invited for interview you will be school expansion as quoted in the Bath and enhance and extend the potentially new informed on 10 May and your referees will North East Somerset Council Primary and links beyond the school boundaries while then be sent a reference request. Secondary Organisation Plan 2015 to 2019: leading and developing our enthusiastic and I would like to thank you again for your ‘’It is planned to expand Bathwick St Mary experienced staff team. interest in the post and look forward to Primary C of E School to accommodate receiving your application. pupils generated by the MoD Warminster Included in this online Brochure is information which provides more details about the role Road development and for other smaller Yours sincerely, developments in the Bath North East and candidates are invited to informally visit Planning Area.’’ the school and meet the pupils. The potential school expansion arises from When writing your letter of application, the development of land adjacent to the please address the priorities described in the school. The land has planning permission for information pack. Also please include: about 220 units of mixed housing. Planning • Your reasons for applying for the consent includes an agreed area of land Keith J Moss, Chair of Governors 3 Our school vision ‘BSM is an outstanding church school with a We have a pastoral system that listens to We aim to prepare children for positive very strong Christian ethos which permeates pupils and provides them with responsibility participation in the world community and we all aspects of school life.’(SIAMS 2014) for themselves and others. We foster good provide the attitudes and behaviours of an citizenship – accepting others and being a effective learner. We encourage children to Bathwick St. Mary VA C of E Primary School good friend. The older children are proud embrace a love of learning. is a wonderful school that promotes a caring, to be Blue Hats and Buddies, helping the supportive and secure environment based younger children and staff at playtimes. The needs of all pupil groups are consistently upon Christian values; through which children met in very well planned lessons that are can grow both as individuals and learners. The Christian ethos of our school is visible in presented to pupils in highly motivated, cross our day to day school life enhanced through curricular contexts that challenge thinking. We take, as our starting point, the Christian strong connections with our Parish church. Teachers make their expectations of effective Foundation - a love of God and neighbour. At Each class has a reflection area and our learning behaviours explicit so that the pupils the heart of that foundation is a commitment Spiritual Garden (situated in our Conservation understand themselves as learners and take to care and a belief that everyone is created area), is a place for children to reflect, learn and responsibility for their own progress. We in the image of God and is loved by him. In find peace. Within RE, Collective Worship and promote a positive learning culture where this way, we recognise that every member of PSHCE, children are encouraged to explore targets are used to recognise achievement our school community is special and valued what part ‘spirituality’ plays in their lives. and support development. irrespective of gender, race, disability, religion or any other protected characteristic. We expect every child to have an understanding of their responsibility to value ‘The fundamentals are quickly and thoroughly learned’ and respect everyone’s rights and beliefs both within school, the community and the Parent wider world. The children support both local charities and those further afield, often responding with fund-raising activities to ‘Bathwick St. Mary’s feels more like family than a moments of need. Children are at the heart of all we do and our school will be a place where school. The headmaster and staff are supportive and every child strives to be the best they can be. we feel our three children are well looked after in a In support and promotion of this vision, the adults nurture and celebrate each child’s nurturing and loving environment. We couldn’t ask for a personality, talents and abilities, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to shine. better school’ Parent 4 We are proud of our Arts, International and Eco weeks where children sample a wide ‘Much of the teaching is inspirational and this is range of themed activities – sometimes characterised by very high expectations of the pupils working with other year groups. In Y4/5 and 6 the children attend a residential - (The who respond to challenging tasks with enthusiasm and Magdalen project, Dean Field and the Isle of Wight). These opportunities challenge the make excellent progress’ Ofsted children to learn within teams and develop the whole child. The children in Y4 say ‘The Magdalen project was amazing. It was nerve racking and challenging but exciting for all’. Our Basic Skills/Arts/ICT/Healthy Schools/ We are indebted to the excellent work that Children’s Charter and Active marks the parents of the PTA do; working tirelessly recognise the excellent work we do to ensure raising money for additional equipment and that all our pupils have an enriched, broad and opportunities for our children.