Working Together for Our Children

Deputy Headteacher Application Pack

Letter from the Chair of Governors

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in our Deputy Headteacher post at Community . As a governing body we welcome applications from candidates that believe in a strong inclusive school which sits in the heart of our local community. As governors we want to work with you to continue to move our school forward.

As a school, we have amazing support from all members of our community including our parents, carers, pupils and staff and we would hope that you would join us and continue to provide inspirational leadership, along with our Headteacher and senior leadership team on our new journey.

You are welcome to visit the school and meet the enthusiastic children in advance of your application. The informal visit is not part of the selection process.

Time has been set aside to allow interested candidates to visit the school on Friday 5th April at 4:00pm. If you do wish to visit, please advise Marie Coates, Business Manager by email at mariecoates@.gov.uk.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 12th April 2019

Shortlisting will take place during the week of 22nd April 2019

Interviews will take place on Friday 10th May 2019

We hope you find this pack useful and informative and that it will encourage you to apply.

Yours sincerely,

Dr Jeanne Pratt, Chair of Governors

Letter from the Headteacher

Dear Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in our Deputy Headteacher post, which I believe is a wonderful opportunity to join Carr Hill Community Primary School at a very exciting time. The position of Deputy Headteacher in our school is a vital one. It is a challenging but rewarding job. The successful applicant will be at the heart of the school’s leadership structure with specific leadership responsibilities but will also have significant involvement in every aspect of school life. The school is committed to safeguarding pupils and staff and the post will require an Enhanced DBS.

Our current leadership team members have a variety of experiences, in many aspects of school life, and are heavily involved in the strategic planning of the school’s future and school improvement. Due to this wealth of experience within the leadership team, the lead responsibilities of the post will be agreed with the successful candidate, on appointment, taking into account their experience and expertise, as well as the needs of the school. The leadership of the school is a key priority in the continued development of the provision we offer. The Deputy Headteacher job description outlines the post and the personal specification summarises the key qualities required.

I am really proud to say that Carr Hill is a wonderful place to work. This is as a result of our amazing pupils, the fantastic teaching staff and additional support staff who offer so much support and guidance to our community. The vast majority of our pupils come from the ward surrounding the school. The school is a popular choice for parents and carers in the local area, with approximately 326 pupils on roll, and over the last few years we have seen a significant change in the number of pupils who attend our school with English as an additional language.

Carr Hill benefits from having excellent staff, both teaching and support. Without doubt, the staff and their determination and drive to improving standards for all our pupils and families is the school’s greatest asset and as a result the task of appointing staff to new roles is always given great importance. Our governors are really committed to the school and are very supportive of our staff as are our parents and carers. We have good relationships with other local primary schools and we are currently developing stronger partnerships with our secondary colleagues after the closure of our feeder secondary school, Thomas Hepburn Community Academy.

Carr Hill Community Primary School was judged as a good school in February 2018 by Ofsted and our School Improvement Partner’s Annual Report to Governors has continued to grade the school as a good school.

Our pupils make strong progress as they move through their primary education and the levels of attainment that our pupils achieve is in line with national averages by the end of Key Stage 2. In 2018:

• 69% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Mathematics. • 83% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in Reading. • 81% of our pupils achieved the expected standard in Writing. • 86% of our pupils attained the expected standard in Mathematics.

The progress scores in Reading, Writing and Mathematics were significantly higher than the National Average.

Whilst high standards of academic progress and achievement are vitally important for our pupils, we will not achieve these without recognising the need to develop the whole child. Our pupils’ all-round development in school is vitally important. We have to take time to get to know our pupils and families and support their lives to ensure that they have the chances and opportunities to flourish in Carr Hill and reach their true potential. We have an excellent climate for learning in school and our pupils are well behaved in and out of their lessons. This is a key ingredient to the school’s ongoing success and popularity amongst parents and carers.

Detailed information about the school can be found on our website at carrhillprimary.org. Here you will find previous inspection reports, current school policies information on our aims and vision, the curriculum and extended learning activities that take place in and out of the classroom.

I hope that once you have had the chance to read the information in this pack and find more about the school, you will be keen to apply. Should you be successful, I can assure you that you will be given wide-ranging responsibilities and the support to go alongside these responsibilities. Your completed application form and letter should be returned by email to Marie Coates ([email protected]) by midnight on the 12th April 2019.

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the governing body to appoint an energetic school leader to take up the post of Deputy Headteacher in September 2019. We are very proud of our "Good" OFSTED rating from February 2018 and we have much outstanding practice across the school, especially around supporting the wellbeing of our children. We have high aspirations and expectations for further and improved outcomes for our children.

Carr Hill Community Primary School is a large primary school in Gateshead. It is bordered by Felling to the north, to the south, to the east and Deckham to the west. It is at the heart of our community and has an active and committed set of children, governors, parents and carers along with a hard-working and talented staff. Our curriculum ensures that our children, who come from a wide range of backgrounds, have exceptional opportunities to excel and access exciting opportunities beyond school to develop their social and emotional well-being.

With children at the heart of everything we do, the governors of Carr Hill Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an exceptional and committed Deputy Headteacher with the resilience, vision and inspiration to continue our successful journey.

Our Deputy Headteacher will need to build on the excellent work which has already been undertaken and will:

• Be a dynamic, inspirational leader who will relish the challenge within Carr Hill Community Primary School • Have passion, enthusiasm and commitment to inspire our children and the community to reach their full potential • Be approachable, reflective, forward thinking, have high expectations and the ability to ensure positive outcomes for our children • Be a charismatic leader and manager who further inspires all members of the school community to flourish in their roles • Sustain Carr Hill Community Primary School’s position in the community as a fully inclusive school for all learners • Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning • Have the ability to develop strong relationships with parents, governors, external agencies and the community

Our school has:

• Children who love learning. • A truly inclusive environment that meets the learning needs of all children. • A vibrant and attractive learning environment. • Supportive parents, carers and governors who have high regard for the school. • Dedicated, highly skilled, enthusiastic, caring and friendly staff.

To find out more about our school, visit our website at www.carrhillprimary.org

We have set aside time to allow interested candidates to visit the school, on Friday 5th April at 4:00pm. If you do wish to visit, can you please advise Marie Coates, Business Manager by email at [email protected].

Application forms are only available via email from [email protected] and must be returned to Marie Coates at the same email address by midnight on 12th April 2019.

Please ensure you supply an email address for each of your referees.

Gateshead Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will require an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post will require an Enhanced DBS.

Job Profile

Job Title: Deputy Headteacher

Reporting To: Headteacher and the Governing Body

Pay Spine: Leadership 7 – 11

Main Professional ▪ Carry out the duties of this post in line with the remit outlined in the current School Duties: Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document including the conditions of employment for deputy headteachers and the school’s own policy ▪ Under the overall direction of the headteacher play a lead role: in formulating the aims, objectives of the school and establishing and developing the policies through which they are to be achieved. ▪ To be responsible for the standards and curriculum of all pupils including monitoring of progress towards achievement. ▪ To proactively manage staff and resources. ▪ Take full responsibility for the school in the absence of the headteacher. ▪ Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as required. ▪ Take responsibility for child protection issues as appropriate. ▪ Take responsibility for promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people within the school.

Teaching and ▪ Demonstrate the principles and practice of effective teaching and learning. Learning: ▪ Maintain a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on pupils’ achievement which

reflects the agreed vision and values, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress

in every child’s learning. ▪ Implement, and where appropriate, organise a diverse and flexible curriculum which takes account of the needs and aspirations of all pupils. ▪ Provide professional leadership in school-wide implementation of an effective assessment framework.

▪ Support the headteacher and school leadership team in the monitoring, evaluation and

review of classroom practice and promote improvement strategies. ▪ Work with the headteacher to challenge underperformance at all levels and to implement effective supportive and corrective action to follow-up.

Leadership: ▪ Work with the headteacher to maintain an inclusive school culture, which takes account of the richness and diversity of the communities served by the school and of

the global community.

▪ Demonstrate commitment to a culture and ethos of challenge and support where all pupils understand their individual worth, can become engaged in their own learning and achieve success. ▪ To deputise for the headteacher in all respects of the management of the school. ▪ Demonstrate and articulate high expectations for all aspects of the school’s work. ▪ To be an innovative and supportive member of the school’s leadership team. ▪ Where appropriate, implement successful staff performance management processes. ▪ Work with the headteacher to ensure that the school environment is managed efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of the curriculum and health and safety regulations.

School Improvement ▪ Work with the headteacher and colleagues to translate the vision and values into Planning: agreed objectives and to ensure that the school’s planning, policies and procedures promote sustained school improvement. ▪ Work with the headteacher and colleagues to produce and implement clear, evidence based improvement plans and policies for the development of the school and its facilities. ▪ Motivate and work with others to create a shared culture and a positive climate consistent with the agreed educational vision and values of the school. ▪ Lead colleagues in accessing, analysing and interpreting information to inform planning for improvement, using all available data to identify strengths and weaknesses of the school and to inform planning for improvement. ▪ To provide assistance to the headteacher and other subject leaders in the organisation and delivery of programmes for staff development and INSET.

Partnerships: ▪ Work with the headteacher and governors to build a collaborative learning culture and to actively engage with other schools in order to build effective learning communities. ▪ To work with the Headteacher in promoting outstanding relationships with parents, carers, governors, external agencies and the wider community by presenting a positive image of the school. ▪ As appropriate, develop and present a coherent, understandable and accurate account of the school’s performance to a range of audiences including governors, parents and carers. ▪ Liaise as necessary with other agencies in providing for the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural well-being of pupils and their families. ▪ Demonstrate commitment to maintaining effective partnership with parents and carers in order to support and improve pupils’ achievement and personal development. ▪ Co-operate and work with relevant agencies to protect children.

Whilst every effort has been made to detail the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task and duty to be undertaken has not been identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that has not been specified within this job description. This job description may be amended at any time following consultation between the Headteacher and yourself and will be reviewed annually.

Deputy Headteacher Person Specification

Preparation and Development

Training and Qualifications Essential Desirable Source

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) ✓ A Degree ✓ A Higher Degree ✓ A Post-entry qualification ✓ A Recent participation in a range of relevant CPD/training ✓ A

Experience of successful teaching and school management: Essential Desirable Source

Track record of successful teaching in the primary phase ✓ ARI Excellent classroom management skills ✓ ARI Experience of successful leadership of a subject/pastoral area, a ✓ AR team or other significant area of school life Effective leadership and management of a significant change or ✓ ARI whole school initiative Experience of monitoring and evaluating the practice and ✓ ARI performance of others Experience of using and analysing a range of data to inform self- ✓ ARI evaluation and shape development priorities Experience of leading or contributing to development planning ✓ ARI Experience of building effective relationships with students, ✓ ARI staff and other stakeholders

Professional Knowledge, Qualities and Abilities

Knowledge – applicants should be able to demonstrate good Essential Desirable Source understanding and knowledge in the following areas: Understanding of the importance of strategic planning ✓ ARI Understanding of how to lead others effectively ✓ ARI Understanding of effective strategies for raising achievement ✓ ARI Understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment ✓ ARI Understanding of effective monitoring and evaluation ✓ ARI Understanding of the place of CPD in school improvement ✓ ARI Understanding of the use of data in school improvement ✓ ARI Understanding of the role of other agencies supporting schools ✓ ARI Keen interest in and knowledge of educational developments at ✓ ARI a system wide level

Personal Qualities and Abilities – applicants should have the Essential Desirable Source following abilities and personal qualities required by the post: Ability to model the values of the school to staff/stakeholders ✓ RI Ability to inspire/empower others to carry vision forward ✓ RI Ability to build excellent relationships with students, staff and ✓ RI all other stakeholders Demonstrate integrity and honesty at all times ✓ RI Be a strong, supportive and loyal team player ✓ RI Show enthusiasm for all aspects of the job of DHT ✓ ARI Ability to use initiative to solve problems/generate ideas ✓ ARI Have excellent powers of analysis ✓ ARI Have excellent oral and written communication skills ✓ ARI Ability to provide excellent support for team members ✓ RI Ability to monitor performance of others, providing high quality ✓ ARI guidance, support, challenge where appropriate. Ability to self-evaluate accurately and effectively ✓ ARI Ability to prioritise, plan and organise themselves and others ✓ ARI Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines ✓ ARI Ability to represent the school effectively with a wide range of ✓ RI stakeholders

Other Requirements

Essential Desirable Source

Application forms must be completed in full ✓ A Letter of application should be clear and concise and no more ✓ A than 1,300 words Letter of application should outline the experience, skills and ✓ A attributes which you will bring to the post

Confidential References and Reports Essential Written reference(s) only will be considered ✓ References will confirm professional and personal knowledge, ✓ skills and abilities as referred to above Positive recommendation from current employer ✓

A = Application I = Interview R = References

Life in Gateshead

The borough of Gateshead stretches almost 13 miles along the south bank of the and covers 55 square miles, making it the largest of the five authorities. Gateshead is very close to Newcastle, the major urban centre in the North East and has strong transport links to the city, the rest of the North East, and . The borough has undergone rapid transformation in recent years with major physical redevelopment. There is much to discover in Gateshead, from iconic and stylish buildings, extraordinary landmarks and a vibrant, lively art scene to exciting events, blooming parks and beautiful countryside. Gateshead is fast becoming one of the biggest cultural quarters in the country capturing the imagination of the world with The - Britain's largest sculpture, The Gateshead Millennium Bridge - the world's first tilting bridge, BALTIC - the ambitious Centre for Contemporary Art, and The Sage Gateshead – the regional music centre designed by Lord Foster. Gateshead truly is a diverse and exciting place to live and work.

Carr Hill

Carr Hill is a suburb in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead in Tyne and Wear, England. It is bordered by Felling to the north, Sheriff Hill to the south, Windy Nook to the east and Deckham to the west. The Metro Centre for shopping and the town centre of Gateshead are easily accessed. There are excellent transport links in the area. The Sage Gateshead, the Gateshead Stadium and the Baltic are just over a mile away. All of which have provided many interesting, engaging activities for the children.

‘Working Together For our Children – One School, One Team and One Family’

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Developing school staff is one of our most important goals – we believe the school team is the cornerstone to success. We are committed to offering a wide variety of exciting and stimulating training courses and conferences that are underpinned by current research and initiatives. Our dedicated and high-quality inspectors, advisors, consultants and trainers have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in their chosen fields.

We have a wide range of training programmes in a variety of subjects that are delivered centrally. These are clearly focused on major priorities in schools and informed by the latest research and current initiatives. We try hard to let you know what’s new and effective in education.

We share a clear, common purpose with you to do the very best for children and young people, their families and their communities. We have significant collective experience of teaching, leading and managing schools, training and professional development, and carrying out Ofsted inspections. We are at the cutting edge of educational developments and practice through our innovative research programme and our direct involvement with many initiatives. We have established excellent links and relationships with local, regional and national policy and decision makers. Our support networks mean that if we cannot help, we will find someone who can.

There is a thorough programme of events to support newly appointed Deputy Headteachers, including:

• Visits to a wide range of schools throughout the borough. • Question and answer, information gathering sessions with officers from safeguarding, referral and assessment, finance, audit and insurance, human resources, governance and premises. • Support of an experienced Headteacher mentor during the first year who is experienced in all aspects of school leadership.

“The world of Headship can be a particularly daunting confusing one. In gaining a Headship in Gateshead, however, I was fortunate enough to access a wealth of support and expertise through the Induction Programme for Newly-Appointed Senior Leaders. Gateshead’s programme includes an array of sessions focusing on key aspects of school leadership: safeguarding, premises management, finance, HR, governance, admissions and more. The sessions –which are expertly crafted by a team of authority professionals – are delivered in a range of school settings, with current serving Headteachers laying bear their school communities, openly sharing their experiences of school leadership and offering advice to participants. For me, the induction programme served beautifully as a bespoke package of professional development, as well as a helping hand throughout some of the more challenging aspects of the job, and a wonderful opportunity to meet with colleagues and share experiences – positive and otherwise – in a supportive and encouraging environment.” Joe Wheatley – St Mary’s Primary School

“Gateshead leadership induction programme is excellent. Each month essential topics were covered, which provided knowledge of not only the systems in Gateshead, but also key people. I looked forward to these sessions as they were enlightening and gave me the opportunity to network with other new Headteachers and Deputy Headteachers. I loved the fact we were able to look around other schools and ask experienced Headteachers countless questions. As a newly quailed teacher in Gateshead some years ago, I had the very best support and was not disappointed to find that on my return to Gateshead, the quality of the service is still second to none.” Tracy Musgrove - St Oswald’s RC Primary School

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