MAGOR CHURCH IN WALES VOLUNTARY AIDED PRIMARY SCHOOL, MAGOR

HEAD-TEACHER VACANCY

POST: Head-teacher

POST ID: L33100001

SALARY: L18 – L24 £57,520 - £66,623 per annum

‘Where Children Learn to Shine’.

The children of Magor Church in Wales V.A Primary School would like a Head- teacher who is:-

 Caring, thoughtful, kind, a good listener, not shouty.  Knowledgeable and responsible.  Prepared to spend time on the yard with us at playtime, get to know our names and to muck in and have fun.  Gentle, calm, a good problem solver, firm but fair.  Polite, not mean but has fair rules and is honest.  Cares about our safety  Able to manage a budget and who has fresh ideas in how to make our school an even better place to learn.  Confident enough to speak to the whole school – over 350 of us!  A good team leader who will also look after our teachers.

The Governing body are looking for a Head-teacher who:-

 Is a forward thinking and innovative leader to lead this popular school, situated in Magor in Monmouthshire (current number of children on the school roll – 368).  Is a practicing and committed Christian, who is willing to uphold the Anglican (Church in Wales) ethos of our school, who will continue to develop our links with the Rectorial Benefice of Magor and the wider Diocese of Monmouth and the Church in Wales.

 Will work in partnership with the whole school community and help us build on our achievements and be committed to providing a rich and creative curriculum that meets the learning needs of our children and enables all to reach their full potential.  Is proven to be committed to inspirational teaching and learning;  Has excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills;  Has a passion to ensure that every child succeeds;  Has effective budget control;  Has an ability to work effectively in partnership with the wider school Community;

For our part we will offer:-

 Happy, motivated and well behaved children who enjoy learning in a positive environment.  A strong, inclusive and Christian ethos that places great emphasis on valuing each individual in school.  A dedicated and talented staff committed to continually raising standards of teaching and learning.  A Governing Body which is fully supportive of the life of the school.

If you share the belief that every child really does matter and you believe you can make a difference to our school, then we want to hear from you. Further information about our school can be found on our website:- http://www.magorciwprimary.monmouthshire.sch.uk

The successful candidate will be required to take up post in April 2015. The successful candidate will be NPQH qualified or be an experienced Head- teacher.

Application forms can be completed online or down loaded via: http://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk/home/education/jobs-and- employment/how-to-apply-for-council-jobs/

Completed paper application forms can be returned to the following address:- Employee Services, Monmouthshire County Council, PO BOX 106, CALDICOT, NP26 9AN

For your information the ‘Experience and Other Information Section’ of the Application Form should be no longer than 1 page (minimum font size 12) and should provide evidence of skills and experience related to the criteria detailed in the Person Specification.

Please note that we are a voluntary aided school and so the board of governors will be the employer. Whilst we invite applications to be made on the Monmouthshire County Council standard application form we will in addition to the two references requested require the name and contact details of a third referee who is able to comment upon your faith commitment.

Closing Date for Application Forms: 12 noon on Friday, 24 October, 2014. Interviews will take place on: 2 and 3 December 2014

Appointment to this post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The Governing Body is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

HEADTEACHER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Magor Church in Wales Voluntary Aided Primary School

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To lead and manage a happy and effective primary school in accordance with, and subject to, the Trust Deed and the mission and ethos statements of the school.

THE POST-HOLDER

 is responsible to the School’s Governing Body and, through the Chief Officer for Children and Young People, to Monmouthshire County Council for the internal organisation, management and control of the school;

 is employed by the Governing Body;

 should carry out professional duties in accordance with, and subject to, the Trust Deed and the mission and ethos statements of Magor Church in Wales V.A. Primary School, Monmouth.

 must have a firm commitment to high quality educational provision and seek to maximise the achievement of every pupil;

 should interact on a professional level with colleagues, including Head- teacher colleagues, Officers of Monmouthshire County Council (LA) and Diocese of Monmouth, Officers of the Education Achievement Service for South East Wales (EAS) and seek to establish and maintain productive relationships with them;

 will be required to supervise all employees of Magor Church in Wales V.A. Primary School

 be willing to teach and/or support in the classroom should the requirement arise.

EXPECTATIONS The Head-teacher is expected to comply with the latest, prevailing School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, which gives details of the roles and responsibilities of the Head-teacher. The Head-teacher is expected to strive to meet the National Standards of Headship that have helped to inform the professional duties.

HEAD-TEACHER MAGOR CHURCH IN WALES V.A. PRIMARY SCHOOL PERSON SPECIFICATION

Shortlisting Desirable Tested In Essential criteria EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Application Qualified Teacher Status form   Application NPQH or experienced Head-teacher form   Evidence of recent professional Application form  development relevant to headship and  teaching elements of the post EDUCATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT

EXPERIENCE Proven experience as an outstanding Application practitioner in primary education Form/ Interview   Process Proven success in leading and Application managing change to improve Form/  Interview outcomes or provision for children  Process  Evidence of leadership and team Application building and the ability to motivate and Form/ Interview   inspire loyalty and enthusiasm Process Experience of effective curriculum Application development form   SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY Evidence of educational vision Interview Process  Evidence of ability to maintain a safe, Application secure and healthy school Form/  Interview environment including a good Process   understanding of the legal issues related to managing a school

Be committed to safeguarding the Application safety and welfare of children and Form/  Interview ensure that all staff share this  Process  commitment Able to demonstrate a sound Application understanding of, and effective Form/  Interview practice in, data analysis, target setting Process   and tracking progress of individual pupils to secure improvement

An understanding of the processes Application Form  and implementation of effective  employee Performance management  Ability to promote high standards of Interview Process behaviour and a Christian ethos 

Able to communicate effectively, both Application orally and in writing, to a wide Form/ Interview   audience Process Ability to manage the school efficiently Interview including finance, HR and site issues Process  Commitment and ability to provide a Application broad, rich curriculum that meets the Form/ Interview   needs of all pupils and motivates Process children to achieve high standards A sound understanding of the Interview requirements of the National Process  Curriculum and the R.E. syllabus  A practising and committed Christian Application who is willing to uphold and promote Form/ Interview the distinctive Christian ethos of the Process   school and to lead in collective worship.

PERSONAL QUALITIES Has a strong Christian faith and is Application committed to promoting the Christian Form/ Interview   ethos of a Voluntary Aided Primary Process School Excellent interpersonal skills; confident Interview and capable in dealing with all sections Process  of the school and wider community Interview Is able to work well under pressure Process and prioritise effectively 

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES  Appointment to this post will be Application subject to a satisfactory Enhanced form  Disclosure and Barring Service check  and satisfactory references before commencing employment