Position:

Headteacher

Information for Applicants

Mission Statement

“Christ is our Cornerstone”

To be a learning Community, rooted in the teaching of Christ. To reflect and share the love of God in our Service and Worship.

“Learning is our focus”

Our educational vision is to provide an inspirational Christian education which engages, challenges and nurtures our students so that they may live life to the full, now and in the future.

Core Values: To have integrity and be courageous, compassionate and creative.

These core values underpin how we work as a School Community and the values we look to develop in all members of the Community.

Courageous: Being confident, to embrace challenge.

Compassionate: Reflect the love of God. Care for others, to be peace makers who understand the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Creative: To be inventive, resourceful and visionary.

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Thank you for your interest in the advertised post of Headteacher at St Mayne School. This is a permanent full time contract. Please find enclosed an Information Pack issued by the Governors.

Contents:

Welcome from Head Boy and Head Girl 3

Welcome from the Chair of Governors 4

Background, the School, and OFSTED 5

Christian Ethos, 6th Form and Digital Learning 6

Learning and Teaching, General School Life and Student Council 7

Arrangements for Application 8

Job Description 9-11

Person Specification 12-13

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Welcome from Head Boy and Head Girl

Dear Applicant,

Firstly, we would like to thank you for showing an interest in guiding our School. We are extremely passionate about our school and are proud in how the school has developed over time, but we are also very excited about the direction the school could continue in the future with new leadership.

Our school needs a Head Teacher who can provide us with the leadership and commitment the students deserve and who has a focus on the exam results we strive to achieve. A sense of community is paramount to St. , we aim to put our core values: courage, integrity, creativity and compassion into practice in the day to day running of the School.

Being a comprehensive school we are proud to cater for students of all abilities, with that comes a chance to guide students towards a range of post-18 options as well as the traditional route of University. We feel one of the main aims of a Head Teacher at St. Cuthbert Mayne is to prepare each and everyone one of us for the wider world, so once we leave, we have the skills needed for life.

As long serving students we believe that St. Cuthbert Mayne allows us the opportunity to work hard, but also have fun and enjoy our life here. As a headteacher we hope you would be eager to push each individual to the best of their ability so they can achieve the best exam results they can.

Having a Christian ethos is also important at our school, as students we want to understand the important teachings of Christianity, such as good ethics, we feel that it is important to teach this to all students and something that as Head Teacher we strongly hope you would be able to deliver on.

We hope that you apply for this post as Head Teacher, to become a part of a community of students and teachers who not only place emphasis on results but in creating and becoming well rounded individuals.

Sanjana Shibu and Finley Carney Head Girl and Head Boy

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Welcome from the Chair of Governors

Dear Applicant,

On behalf of the Governors, I would like to thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Headteacher at .

St Cuthbert Mayne is a joint faith Church of and Catholic School. Both Ofsted and Section 48 inspections in 2016 rated the school as ‘good.’ We are looking for an excellent Headteacher to build and lead the school on the next stage of our journey to be an outstanding school. The Governors are very proud of the ethos of the school which is evident within the student and staff bodies. We aim to support every student to achieve their potential.

St Cuthbert Mayne is a Centre of Excellence for Teaching, Learning and Leadership. We are a Google School with a fully integrated system of Google Classroom, together with Digital Leaders from the student body. We have a thriving chaplaincy team which is a vital part of our school.

In this pack and on our school’s website, you will find information about the school and the qualities we are looking for in our new Headteacher.

We welcome visits to the school. Come and have a look.

Michael Cronin Chair of Governors

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Background

Torbay is one of the most popular visitor destinations in the country and has a wealth of outdoor, cultural and leisure opportunities for residents and visitors. It is close to Dartmoor National Park with easy access to Plymouth, Exeter and the M5. It is also close to other areas of outstanding natural beauty, there is a thriving sailing and surfing community along with several blue flag beaches.

The School

St Cuthbert Mayne School is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic/ Secondary School with a Sixth-Form based in , . It is a voluntary aided state school operating under the and Plymouth. St Cuthbert Mayne School is a successful school serving the Christian community over a wide area of South Devon. We are a Joint Catholic and Church of England School which welcomes students from all or no faith background.

The teaching accommodation is of mixed age but well-resourced and maintained. A new classroom block was opened in November 2012, along with landscaping and paving of circulation areas.

The latest Ofsted Inspection in November 2016 graded the school to be good, in every category. The statutory inspection of Anglican/Catholic Schools also conducted in November, graded the school to be good in all areas. Both reports and the school prospectus can be found on the website www.st-cuthbertmayne.co.uk or on the links below.

OFSTED quote:

 “Aspirational leaders”

 “Role models of excellence”

 “Pupils are confident and articulate”

 “A school where students are happy and flourish”

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Over the last 4 years the school has been focussing on how it achieves its Mission Statement “Christ is our Cornerstone” and “Learning is our Focus”. Part of this is the school’s Educational Vision to provide an inspirational Christian education which engages challenges and nurtures our students so that they may live life to the full, now and in the future.

Therefore the school has invested in staff training to become a Centre of Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Leadership. The majority of Senior Leaders have completed either the NPQH or NPQSL and a high quality internal middle leadership course has been developed for middle leaders and those preparing for leadership. Recently we have started to support other schools in developing their leadership capacity.

Mr Peter Brown, Headteacher

Christian Ethos

We are all on a journey to learn with the assurance that God is with us. Our outreach programmes include Primary School Assemblies, leading music in local churches and visiting and singing in local care homes. Rev’d Nathan Kiyaga, Chaplain

6th Form

St Cuthbert Mayne Sixth Form has consistently achieved very competitive outcomes over a number of years. This year learners achieved 10% better progression into Employment or Education than the local and national average. Our Sixth Form offers a range of A level and BTEC courses, Sixth Form has a focus on nurturing talent and character. The tutors offer academic challenge and pastoral support. There are many leadership opportunities within Sixth Form including Head Boy and Girl and the Prefect Executive for the school.

Mr Anthony Boughton, Head of 6th Form

Digital Learning

At St Cuthbert Mayne we take an innovative approach to using digital technology in education. Over the past 4 years we have launched Google Apps for Education schoolwide, enabling a collaborative approach to learning and teaching for both students and staff. This was supported by St Cuthbert Mayne being the first school in Torquay to issue all students, from Year 10 to Year 13, with their own Chromebooks.

Miss S Kingdon, Assistant Headteacher

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Learning and Teaching

Learning and Teaching at the school is strong. This is spearheaded by a superb team of lead practitioners, one in each of English, Mathematics, Science and MFL. We provide a supportive, collaborative environment for teachers which shares practice regularly and this is facilitated by the fact we are a Google Apps for Education establishment. St. Cuthbert Mayne School is a great place to work. Do not judge us from the outside; come in and take a look.

Mr Kris Statham, Assistant Headteacher

General School Life

We are an inspirational community of learning that at the heart is focussed on ensuring our children reach their potential. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that develops students during their time here at St Cuthbert Mayne, academically, socially, morally and spiritually.

Miss Lacey Tombs, Director of Business and Communications

Student council

As a student council at St Cuthbert Mayne School, we would like to welcome an enthusiastic and energetic Headteacher, to promote and maintain high standards of behaviour, positive attitudes to learning and academic achievement for all students. Our School is centred around a warm-hearted community with a strong ethos. We are hardworking and high achieving and hope that the new Headteacher can help us with this.

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Arrangements for Application

Salary L29-L35

Closing Date for Applications Monday 29th April at 10 am Proposed Interview dates Thursday 16th May and Friday 17th May

Arrangements for Application

You are asked to complete and include the following:

1. Application Form: Please contact Mrs Julie Webb for an Application Form. (This can also be found on our website).

2. Letter of Application (no more than 2 sides of A4).

Please do not send your CV.

Completed applications should be returned to Mrs Julie Webb, PA to the Headteacher by Monday 29th April at 10 am.

Electronic/e-mailed applications will be accepted. However, should you be invited to interview please be aware that you will be asked to confirm the details on your application by hand signing it. Please email the Form to ‘julie.webb@stcm..sch.uk;’

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post.

We look forward to receiving your application for this important appointment.

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Job Description

Headteacher

Responsible to: The Governors

Salary: L29-L35

The Headteacher of St Cuthbert Mayne School is expected to work with the Governing Body to accomplish the key priorities for the school. It is understood that the distinctive Christian character of St Cuthbert Mayne School is integral to the ethos of the school and paramount among the priorities of the Governors.

Other key priorities for the Governing Body at St Cuthbert Mayne School are:

 To lead the school in becoming outstanding  To lead the school to ensure that all teaching is good or outstanding  To lead the school to ensure that each individual within the school community is able to develop to his/her potential spiritually, academically and socially  To lead the school to enable it to respond to the dynamic and changing educational landscape

The postholder is directly responsible to the Governing Body. The appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment of Headteachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, the School Standards and Framework Act, the National Standards for Headteachers and other current educational and employment legislation. In carrying out his or her duties, the Headteacher shall consult, where appropriate, with the Governing Body, the staff and students of the School and parents/carers. The successful candidate will be subject to fulfilling the DFE Headteachers’ Standards and will actively take responsibility for his or her own professional development.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership and Ethos

 To set the highest standards of professional behaviour in all dealings with the wider school community by modelling the vision and ethos of the school  To promote a culture of mutual respect and display a consistent commitment to en equitable culture where all stakeholders are able to contribute their views in a constructive and positive manner  To inspire and challenge all members of the school community to strive towards achieving the aims of the school  To display a passion for learning in all aspects of the role and to promote a passion for learning in others  To expect the highest standards of behaviour from all members of the school community whilst also having the emotional intelligence and compassion to understand we all make mistakes 9

People Leadership and Management

 Support all staff in achieving high standards through performance management and effective continuing professional development  Manage staff and resources such that the aims and objectives of the school are carried out effectively, efficiently and within a safe learning environment  Lead the Senior Leadership Team providing vision, leadership and direction for the school and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet aims and targets, with all members of SLT contributing towards this

Financial and Business Management

 Ensure the successful management of the school’s budget  Report and analyse data, organising staff within their areas of responsibility to develop and implement policies  Provide systematic monitoring and effective evaluation  Manage the acquisition and organisation of resources  Advise and assist the governing body as required in the exercising of its functions including attending meetings and compiling reports  Establish the policies through which the school’s aims and objectives shall be achieved  Ensure that efficient administrative systems are implemented and managed

Strategic Planning

 To manage resources effectively and innovatively to ensure that all members of the school community can achieve their best  To ensure that there are clear strategic plans that reflect the views of the school community and to ensure that these are effectively communicated  To ensure that the financial plans and resource organisation are focused on achieving the wider aims of the school  To ensure that the school is kept well informed about changes to educational policy and educational trends  To ensure that the school is compliant with all legislation  To maintain and build relationships with the wider educational community to the mutual advantage of all students

Learning and Teaching

 To encourage the highest standards of learning and teaching through modelling a strong commitment to life-long learning  To ensure that all staff are provided with the support and development required for them to be effective in their role  To allocate the resources of the school in the most effective manner so that students are able to thrive both academically and personally  To ensure that all students, whatever their disadvantage or social background, can access the curriculum, enjoy learning and make excellent progress 10

 To have a relentless drive to ensure that all classroom practice is of the highest standard  To encourage and develop a culture where all staff share good practice and take responsibility for self-improvement  To encourage and develop a school culture that celebrates progress, attainment and care for others

The Governing Body

 To maintain an efficient working relationship with the Governing Body, advising and assisting governors in the discharge of their duties  Report to the Governing Body on all relevant matters affecting the conduct, performance and standards of the school, students and staff  Keep governors fully informed of school events and issues

School Ethos and Values

 To conduct oneself in a manner befitting a Headteacher at all times, ensuring behaviours that display positivity to others  To make maximum use of opportunities to generate a culture of celebration and praise amongst the staff and students of the School  Promote the health, welfare and emotional well-being of all students  Promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff

Health and Safety

 Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions  Co-operate with the employer on all issues to do with Health, Safety & Welfare including this as a standing item on departmental agendas  Ensure regular risk assessments are carried out as per school policy and refer to relevant parties

This is not an exhaustive list of duties; they may be varied from time to time without changing the general character of the job or the level of responsibility. A high degree of flexibility and adaptability is an important element of this role.

This is a description of the role as it is now. We periodically examine employees' job descriptions and update them to ensure that they reflect the job as it is then being performed, or to incorporate any changes being proposed.

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Person Specification

Evidence Interview Application Form References Qualifications (certificates)

Education and training (application form, certificates, Essential Desirable interview) Qualified Teacher Status, with degree  Second degree  CofE PQH, NPQH or other relevant qualifications  Commitment to undertake continued professional  development Safeguarding Level 3 qualification  Experience (application form, interview, preferences) Essential Desirable Leading improvements in a secondary setting  Evidence of outstanding teaching in the secondary phase  Leading on assessment performance data  Managing resources  Significant and substantive leadership experience  Planning and leading of whole school worship/assemblies  Professional Knowledge (application form, interview, Essential Desirable references) Have a clear set of core beliefs and philosophy of education  Up to date knowledge of learning, curriculum and standards required in:  Key Stage 3  Key Stage 4    Key Stage 5  A good current understanding of safeguarding regulations and  best practice Leadership and Management (application form, interview, Essential Desirable references) Excellent communication skills  Commitment and ability to put students’ learning, safety and  welfare at the heart of the school Experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning,  with the ability to drive improvements The ability to monitor, analyse and track student data and use  this to develop strategic initiatives to raise student attainment Have high regard for students and a commitment to creating  opportunities for and meeting the needs of all. An excellent ambassador of the school Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with all  stakeholders and the wider community Understand and be able to manage the complexities involved in  leading a school team

Experience of school improvement planning and evaluation  12 with an understanding of school improvement processes Well-organised and able to prioritise and manage time  effectively A proven track record of ensuring high expectations of  achievement and behaviour An understanding of extra-curricular activities and their role in  developing the whole student An ability to recognise, promote and celebrate achievement in  students and staff A commitment to demonstrating a clear vision for parental  engagement Have awareness and oversight of Health and Safety  requirements, to ensure they follow legal and best practice requirements Able to support and challenge staff to lead to excellent learning  and teaching Developing a strong partnership with the Governing Body  Strategic thinker. Able to develop strong partnerships and  collaborative work in order to foster best practice Knowledge of and sympathy to the teachings of the Catholic  Church and Church of England, encompassing their role in education Maintain and promote the school ethos and uphold the school’s  Christian tradition A communicant member of the Roman or a  communicant member of the Church of England or a committed Christian Commitment to maintaining and building upon the strong links  with the church and community The governors expect the Christian ethos to be fundamental to  and permeate all aspects of the school life and curriculum. The governors are therefore looking for a Christian who is an active member of the church he/she attends

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