Busbridge C of E (Aided) Junior School Headteacher Recruitment Pack for September 2017
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Busbridge C of E (Aided) Junior School Headteacher Recruitment Pack for September 2017 Genesis creation art project A Group Two school with a before and after school club. OFSTED “Good” and SIAMS “outstanding” In Surrey on the outskirts of the market town of Godalming WelcomeWelcome toto BusbridgeBusbridge CC ofof EE (Aided)(Aided) JuniorJunior SchoolSchool After 15 great years, our Headteacher is retiring and we are grateful that you are interested in finding out about us. Our motto is and this is lived through everything we do. Children are at the heart of our school so the first thing you’ll read after this introduction is an advertisement for the position of Headteacher written by the children themselves. We are a well thought of, oversubscribed two form entry junior school of 240 pupils with close ties to the Church and local community. We are nestled on the edge of the Surrey market town of Godalming and we are fortunate to have an outlook offering beautiful views over farmland. The pupil population of Godalming is generally stable and pupils tend to enter the school with above average prior attainment. Our school is open from 7.50am am through our pre-school club and the school day The school is a happy, begins at 9.00am. The school day ends at 3.30pm and our after-school club closes friendly community… at 6.00pm. Teachers create a positive climate for learning. We have a fantastic team of staff, PTA (called ‘The Friends of Busbridge’) and OFSTED, 2013 Governing Body who are committed to the education and holistic development of our pupils. Our teachers are incredibly dedicated, creating learning experiences which are consistently good to outstanding. We have created a non-teaching post for the deputy Headteacher and this has been a successful partnership with our Headteacher. Our new Headteacher will bring spiritual leadership in sharing the Christian Values of the school as we seek to grow as an outstanding learning community. We’re excited that our new Headteacher will build on many of the things we are good at, help us to review where we might develop and offer vision and leadership to take us into the future. Children’sChildren’s ** Busbridge Junior AdvertAdvert is looking for is what we do * a new This advertisement was created by every child at Busbridge C of E (Aided) Junior after a whole school assembly on inspiration, leadership and vision. Each class created idea maps which were used by the school council. HEADTEACHER!! This amazing school is searching for a Headteacher who What you need to be… is bubbly, supportive and hands on. Kind, caring and friendly Would you like to be our new Headteacher? Fair but firm Inspiring and intelligent Well, if that’s a yes you could be it! A leader who is democratic and includes us in making decisions A good role-model A good sense of humour yet also sensible Responsible and resilient Keeps promises and be trustworthy What is brilliant about our school... Treat us well and fairly Treats the building well The food is yummy and it has a 5 star rating All the pupils are easy to make friends with Creative and like new ideas Everyone is always encouraging Vision for our school to make it even better The teachers care about us What we want to give you The playground is a perfect size You will learn at our school that trust and creativity Our staff are kind and fair is an aspect of every child It makes good memories for us We are a friendly and welcoming community The ambassador, class rewards and behaviour We encourage perseverance when mistakes occur ladder works really well Humility and understanding is important to every Really good clubs child that steps inside the gates The ice lollies on sports day We hope that you feel you would be perfect for the job LetterLetter fromfrom ourour ChairChair ofof Governors...Governors... The ad that our children put together is a good reminder of who we are and what we stand for. Their straight talk is amazing and I believe there is much we can learn from them, too. I very much agree with their ‘bubbly, supporting and hands-on’ definition. Bubbly because you are truly excited by the possibility of influencing society through the development of people. Every one of our children comes with talents which we don’t want them to bury (Matthew 25:14). Instead, your energy rises as you see each one of them as full of potential, only limited by perceptions which you are willing to challenge. Of course running a school has plenty of opportunities to distract our attention, but you are able to come back to a strong sense of purpose, putting children first and enjoying the journey. Supportive as part of a team who wants to make a difference. In today’s world, we can easily get bogged down, going through the motions as we increasingly get more boxes to tick. However, our community becomes a reminder of our privileged opportunity to make society better, where children become the protagonists of a future where values come first. You believe in partnerships with our staff, our church, our community, our parents and, of course, our children. Creating a supportive environment will allow everyone to be part of God’s plans (Jeremiah 29:11). Hands-on as you have a passion for the reality of what we do, interested in connecting with others at a meaningful level, enjoying the interactions that make things happen every day. You are also able to stand back and see the big picture, reminding everyone of what is truly important. You believe this balance is key (Matthew 10:16) and can help others discover how to make it happen. I imagine that you have a lot to take in right now. Surely more questions than answers and a cocktail of feelings that range from excitement to uncertainty. May I strongly suggest that you come to visit us, speak with people and experience what makes us choose to be here. With warm regards, Dr Javier Bajer Chair of The Governing Body WhatWhat wewe offeroffer aa newnew HeadteacherHeadteacher Children who are enthusiastic and love learning in a nurturing and secure environment where ideas, change and vision are celebrated. “Pupils enter and leave the school with high Teachers who are “good” to “outstanding” in creating learning environments, attainment.” highly motivated, give their own time and energy for clubs and extra-curricular OFSTED, 2013 activities and who are highly regarded by parents. An excellent leadership team with a deputy Headteacher who is released from class teaching to take significant leadership in the school as a close head-and-deputy team. A Governing Body which fosters good life-balance, cares about every member of staff and is committed to professional development and supporting aspirations for CPD. We are a school which has recently assisted three teachers in their development into Headship and Deputy Headship and our excellent deputy Headteacher is on the NPQH programme. We will work with you to support your professional development as appropriate. Supportive parents who identify the features of the school as being the teachers and their passion and commitment; that their children love school, learning and education; the clear values, ethos and caring identity for all within a Christian foundation. Staff who seek to be inspiring and are always looking for new opportunities for learning. Buildings in good order and a prudent financial position with additional support from ‘The Friends’ and local church. A local church with a strong youth and children’s staff team for assemblies, PSCHE, RE, pastoral and spiritual support. A school with a desire to be led into a new future which offers opportunities and possibilities. WhatWhat wewe areare lookinglooking for...for... Approachability & Inspiration Because you love to see others grow in ability and for those entrusted with your leadership to thrive in a collaborative atmosphere. You will have experience of evaluating and improving standards through the observation and feedback of lessons, pupils’ work and planning, scrutiny and analysis of performance data. Appetite & Excellence You are called to lead teaching and learning to inspire the next generation. You will have a genuine heart for teaching children even if you are not always in the classroom and this passion flows through all the decisions you make in a wider context. Resilience and Drive You understand the challenges and stresses facing a Headteacher in the current climate but have resilience when faced with problems and a positive attitude which will encourage and motivate the rest of the staff whatever the situation. Christian Values & Vision You’ll want to take us to the next level as a school. You’ll recognise that those of different faith and no faith share many of our values but you will lead with distinctive Christian values which underpin the DNA of the school. PrioritiesPriorities We are aware that we are not perfect and we don’t expect our new Headteacher to be perfect either. We are seeking someone to lead us in forging a new future. The SIP identifies: Leaders and Governors develop even deeper understanding of the school’s effectiveness Develop further the teaching sequences of maths Promoting the achievement of disadvantaged pupils and in particular in maths Further enhance SEND provision Ensure SPAG prepares children for work in their next Key Stage Develop use of imagination and creativity through delivery of a holistic arts curriculum Continue the journey towards outstanding teaching and incisive feedback and assessment Areas for future consideration identified by the Governing Body: Inspiring leadership, vision and direction leading to outstanding experiences for the children.