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cliftoncollege.com Introduction from the Head Master

– Thank you for your As part of that team, successful applicants will work together to realise the College’s interest in this role at Clifton. exciting and ambitious development plans I am delighted that you are and to shape the future strategic direction considering applying for one of the school. We are looking for candidates who have a deep passion for their area of of our Deputy Head positions. responsibility and who realise success by I hope the information in this combining this with drive and commitment. brochure will answer some of The Deputy Head Pastoral will be an the questions you may have exceptional individual who leads by example and earns the respect of everyone within the but please do not hesitate to Clifton community. Clifton is a remarkable contact me if you would wish to school which aims to prepare every pupil for life in a rapidly changing world. We are discuss any aspect of the role in ambitious about the future of every one of more detail. our pupils and the successful candidate must share in this ambition.

With the Deputy Head Co-curriculum retiring The new Senior Leadership Team will see at the end of this academic year and with our Clifton into the next chapter of its history. former Deputy Head Pastoral having returned If you would like to be part of that future as with his family to his native Australia, the our Deputy Head Pastoral, then we would be College has taken the opportunity to review delighted to consider your application. its Senior Leadership Team. This has led us to expand the team with the creation of the post of Senior Deputy, a post that will be taken in September by our current Deputy Head Academic. Consequently, we are now looking to appoint three Deputy Heads for September 2021: Academic, Pastoral, and Co-curriculum. This is an unprecedented Tim Greene opportunity to become part of a dynamic new Head of College Senior Leadership Team

- 02 Clifton College

– Together, we are In 2017, topped the Sunday Times rankings of best places to live in Britain. Clifton. It was recently listed fourth in the Rough Guide’s top ten cities to visit worldwide. The city combines charm and beauty, and Founded in 1862, Clifton College is a leading is innovative in its culture and economy, independent day and in drawing more and more families to move to the UK. The College is housed in splendid, the area from London in order to live, work grand Grade II listed buildings in the beautiful and be educated. The school is also well- suburb of Clifton in Bristol. The Upper School connected by road, rail and air to national and provides an exceptional all-round education international destinations. for 724 girls and boys aged 13-18. 300 of these are boarders and 303 are in the Sixth Form. The College’s own Preparatory and Pre-Preparatory School cater for a further 500 pupils aged 2-13. The school successfully combines heritage with modernity, enjoying the best of both. It benefits from state-of-the-art facilities for learning and educational enrichment and a broad academic curriculum, in which pupils achieve excellent results, as well as a strong co-curricular offering across sport, music and the arts.

- 03 Ethos & Values

– Prepare every pupil for a rapidly changing world.

This is underpinned by our Mission: • To inspire each child to seize learning and opportunity and realise their full potential through an eagerness to embrace life with passion, integrity and resilience, and to make a positive difference to the lives of others. • To be a school with exceptional pastoral care, inspirational teaching, first-class inclusive sport, diverse co-curricular activities and an outstanding environment. The College lives and breathes its values which are Integrity, Spirit and Resilience, and aims to recruit staff who lead their field, and are able to inspire and support pupils to aspire to the highest standards of which they are capable.

04 - Admissions, Scholarships & Bursaries

The normal points of entry to the College are at Year 7, Year 9 and Year 12. Entry to the College involves either a personal visit or attending an Open Day and the College will also ask to review a recent school report and handwritten personal statement by each applicant. Prospective pupils may also be invited to a school ‘taster day’. Following a visit to the College, prospective pupils for Years 7 and 9 take entry tests and attend an interview with a senior member of College staff and successful candidates are then offered a place at the College. Prospective entrants at Year 12 need to have at least three 7 (or A) and three 6 (or B) grades at GCSE or equivalent. There are Academic, Music and Sport Scholarships on offer at Years 7, 9 and 12, and there are also Art, Drama and Design & Technology Scholarships. This complements a means-tested Bursaries programme for children with potential but whose parents may need assistance in paying school fees.

- 05 Academic Life

– Aim High, Stay Grounded. tailored to the needs of each individual by the College’s Learning Support Department housed in its own building. Clifton’s aim is to ensure academic excellence In the Sixth Form, the curriculum offers a wide for all. Intellectual risk-taking is encouraged range of A Level, AS Level and BTEC subjects in an environment where students are free to which are complemented by additional question, free to discover, free to try and free learning in examined and non-examined to succeed. Academic expectations are high courses. As well as taking the GCSE subjects and pupils are expected to work to the best of on to A Level standard, a diverse range of their ability. subject choices also includes: Dance, Further The College’s commitment to its values Maths, History of Art, Music Technology, supports students in the development Philosophy, Psychology, Russian, Sculpture of their intellectual agility and, as they and Ceramics. There are also BTEC options in progress, they learn to cope with greater Applied Psychology, Business, Digital Music independence and rigorous challenges. Production, IT, and Sport. In addition to four They develop the working methods which will main subjects, pupils can select up to two see them through their time at Clifton College, additional subjects such as LAMDA, Medical whilst also being encouraged to remain School Preparation and AS/GCSE languages naturally inquisitive and eager to learn. While such as Russian and Italian. recognising that every pupil has different Results are excellent at both GCSE and abilities, talents and levels of confidence, A Level: in 2020, 55% of A Level grades were they are all encouraged to aspire to reach the A*/A, while 47% of GCSE grades were A*, 8 or highest standards of which they are capable. 9 and 70% were grade 7 or A and above. In In Year 9, the curriculum is designed to offer 2019, 46% of A Level grades were A*/A, while a broad foundation from which GCSE choices more than 40% of GCSE grades were A*, 8 or 9. can be made and, in a number of subjects, In 2019, 90% of students won a place at their to actually begin the GCSE course content. chosen university with many of these Russell Most pupils in Years 10 and 11 work towards Group universities such as Bath, Bristol, 10 GCSE subjects based on a core curriculum Durham, Edinburgh, Exeter, Manchester plus options to suit their preferences, talents and UCL as well as Oxford and Cambridge. and potential future careers. Others are increasingly opting for universities The core curriculum includes English, Maths, overseas including Yale, Toronto, San the Sciences, one modern language (French, Francisco and Hong Kong. Mandarin, German or Spanish) and PSHE. To help pupils make informed choices about In addition, pupils choose further subject university and future career paths, Sixth options from a diverse list that includes Art Formers receive tailored careers advice, and and Design, Business, Classics, Classical the College’s expert staff work in close contact Civilisation, Computer Science, Dance, Design with parents and pupils to ensure they receive and Technology, Economics, English as an the best support and encouragement. Additional Language, Geography, History, Music, PE, Religious Studies or a second modern language. Learning Support is also available as an option group subject to pupils with specific needs in Years 9-11 with support

06 - Pastoral Care

– It is like one big family: The day Houses have the same pastoral The teaching of positive mental health is a structure as the boarding Houses and priority for the College, which recognises that everyone takes care of there are no distinctions in terms of a healthy approach to mental awareness is each other. status or opportunity between day and vital for the growth of all the pupils. There is boarding pupils. a Mental Health First Aid England accredited trainer in-house, and fully trained Mental Academic lessons are held on Saturday While the College fosters individualism, Health First Aiders are on the staff team in mornings, with sports fixtures against other passion and talent, this is always balanced each of the Houses. A voluntary team of Sixth schools for most pupils in the afternoon. It with a powerful community ethos and a Formers act as mental health peer supporters, is this chance to be part of an active and culture of high expectations. The College and there are three professionally qualified fulfilling seven-days-a-week community that achieves outstanding pastoral care by counsellors on the staff, as well as very close distinguishes Clifton College from other day creating a caring and supportive atmosphere links with the local GP surgery. that helps every child feel safe and secure. schools in the city. Chapel and the spiritual life of the College lie All students are members of small tutor The House system is one of the College’s at the heart of Clifton and kindness, tolerance, groups and all teachers at Clifton are tutors, great strengths, engendering a sense of good manners and honesty are promoted providing HoMs with a holistic view of belonging in all students, and the mechanism as core values. The Chaplain plays a unique children in their care. Students socialise for delivering outstanding individual care. and significant role in supporting students across the age groups and work together Each student is allocated to a single-sex, and staff of all faiths and of none. The College on a wide range of sporting, cultural and all-age House, which becomes their home has an Anglican foundation but children of academic events. Older students take from home throughout their time at the all faiths and none are welcome, and special pride in encouraging and mentoring the College. There are twelve Houses in total; arrangements are made for their religious younger children. seven Boarding Houses (four for boys and needs if required. three for girls), five Day Houses (three All meals are taken centrally in the Dining Clifton also has a strong Jewish tradition for boys and two for girls) including one Hall. In addition, the school has a café in and Jewish pupils can attend the school’s girls’ House that accommodates a mix of the Junior Common Room situated in the own synagogue, receive Hebrew instruction boarding and day girls. Each House is run Crypt, and another in the Modern Languages and preparation for Bar Mitzvah or Bat by the Housemaster/mistress (HoM) who building. There is also a shop known Mitzvah, if parents so wish. is ultimately responsible for the welfare of as ‘The Grubber’. students in the House. The health and wellbeing of the pupils is Boarders are encouraged to take part in paramount. House staff and House matrons weekend activities or trips organised by their treat minor ailments, but any serious illnesses House or the College. There is no restriction or injuries are immediately referred to the on full boarders going out with parents or Health Centre, which has a permanent staff of guardians at the weekend, unless they have trained nurses; the School Doctor, with whom commitments to fulfil. Apart from official all boarders are registered, visits regularly. quarter and half-term breaks, boarders may also go home (or to a guardian), by prior arrangement, after any commitment on Saturday, returning on Sunday evening. That said, most boarders elect to stay throughout the weekend.

- 07 Co-curriculum

– Develop confidence, The College’s proximity to central Bristol enables it to draw on links with local independence and leadership. universities, businesses and cultural centres, further enriching the overall educational experience at Clifton. The College is also The ‘Clifton Experience’ complements and a proud and active member of the Bristol enhances academic learning. Music, art and Education Partnership - a collaboration of drama together with sport, outdoor pursuits, local state and independent schools, a Sixth The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Clifton in the Form College, , University Community and the CCF play a large part in of the West of England and Bristol City the life of the College. Council to improve the outcomes of young There are opportunities through the co- people in the area. curricular programme for students to develop There are ‘carousels’ of activities, a confidence, independence, leadership, programme of lectures, visiting authors teamwork and resilience whilst broadening and school and student-led House interests, which can lead to lifelong passions competitions (e.g. art, drama, dance, music, or even a career. While participation in some sport, debating, general knowledge, darts) areas of the co-curriculum is compulsory, all that further enrich the programme, plus pupils are strongly encouraged to participate educational trips, expeditions and tours fully in the wide-range of optional co- throughout the year. curricular activities and societies. The programme develops as students move More than 50 different activities and societies through the College and a Record of Co- are available ranging from origami, coding, Curricular Achievement allows the students to Asian cookery and public speaking to natural reflect on their experiences. The programme history, ‘MUN’, Business Enterprise, rock varies from year to year to reflect the interests climbing and creative writing. Students are and strengths of participating members of also encouraged to run their own societies staff and the demands of pupils themselves. and discussion groups. Excellence in these areas is acknowledged through the awarding of ‘colours’ ties.

- 08 Arts – There is such a diverse There are around 25 major musical events per term, ranging from individual recitals to variety of activities you can orchestral concerts, band nights and whole choose from. school singing events such as the ‘Congers concert’ and the hotly-contested House singing competition, while recent full-scale Drama and music play a valuable role in the music productions include ‘We will Rock You’, cultural richness of life at the College. ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ and ‘School of Rock’. The College has a strong choral tradition with Clifton was one of the first boarding Colleges Old Cliftonians including Sir David Willcocks in the country to have its own purpose- and Andrew Nethsingha, current Director of built theatre, The Redgrave Theatre, which Music at St John’s College Cambridge. is named after former Clifton College pupil Sir Michael Redgrave. It seats 320 guests The Chapel contains a Steinway model and hosts more than 40 productions a year, C piano and a four manual Harrison and including the much-anticipated spectacle Harrison organ, boasting the recent addition that is the Clifton College Annual Musical, of a 32-foot double ophicleide rank, thanks to the Summer Arts evening and the House Play a successful fundraising campaign. Festival in February. The College also has a purpose built, state-of-the-art dance studio During 2020, music was successfully to further students’ creative and technical streamed on the Music department’s YouTube skills. There is a wealth of acting talent at the channel, gathering over 10,000 views in the College and recent graduates have gone on to for events including the prestigious drama schools. House Part Song Competition; Music from the Redgrave (Pop); a classical Winter Concert; Music is the soundtrack to life at Clifton. and the very popular annual Carol Service. The Joseph Cooper Music School was refurbished 10 years ago and offers a Clifton also has a strong tradition in Art and recording studio, 20 practice rooms, three Photography. Former Cliftonian students classrooms and a fine recital hall. Over 300 include Bloomsbury art critic and artist music lessons take place every week with 30 Roger Fry; famous St Ives School member, visiting music teachers providing tuition on Peter Lanyon; and artist Henry Tonks. instruments ranging from jazz piano to the Old Cliftonian, Sterling Henry Nahum, bagpipes. The selection of co-curricular music known professionally as ‘Baron’, was court groups ranges from traditional Chapel and photographer to the Royal Family and Chamber Choirs and Orchestra to Soul Band, photographed the wedding of Philip and Swing Band and pop groups. Princess Elizabeth and the christenings of Prince Charles and Princess Anne.

09 - Sport

– We place equal importance As well as providing ‘sport and fitness for all’, the College also runs a Performance on the benefits of fresh air and Sports Programme (PSP). Its aim is to give exercise, as well as new skills pupils the greatest opportunity to be the best and interests that sport brings athlete they can be. The selective programme provides a graduated and progressive to our pupils. pathway for individual development and additional time slots for training, strength and conditioning and physiotherapy. Clifton College has a long and proud sporting tradition, which began with the first Head The main sports also have strong links with Master, , who believed all external academies and clubs which allows should be involved in physical activity. These our College athletes to progress to National days, Clifton still operates a policy of ‘Sport Performance pathways. Bristol Bears, and Fitness for All’, and the range of sport Gloucestershire County Club, and offered is outstanding, both in its breadth and Clifton Robinson’s Hockey Club are examples excellence of instruction. of the College’s well-established links. The superb sporting facilities include The Throughout the year, Clifton students play Close, which has witnessed many magnificent a wide range of competitive sports. Beyond sporting achievements, such as the Rugby, Hockey, Cricket and Netball, there is unprecedented England versus Wales Rugby Athletics, Cross-Country, Fencing, Football, training session in 2018 but also stretching , Rowing, Rugby 7s, Sailing, Shooting, right back to WG Grace scoring many first- Swimming, Tennis and Real Tennis. class centuries in cricket. Aerobics, Badminton, Basketball, Climbing, Equal importance is placed on the benefits Golf, Horse Riding and Kayaking are also of fresh air and exercise, as well as new skills available as non-competitive sports options. and interests that sport brings to pupils. Sports scholarships are awarded at 11+, 13+ The College’s nearby 90-acre site, known as and 16+ entry levels and these pupils are Beggar’s Bush, is Bristol’s biggest outdoor automatically placed on the Performance sports complex. It includes three astropitches, Sports Programme. one being a water-based Olympic standard hockey pitch; a 3G pitch; an indoor tennis and netball centre; a Real Tennis court; plus cricket, rugby and football grass pitches and two pavilions.

- 10 The Role

The Deputy Head Pastoral reports to the Head • To help in the selection and interview Tutors to Houses Other Duties Master and is responsible for all aspects of process for all teaching and matron posts • To lead on pupil induction pastoral care and for maintaining the highest • To share weekend duties, including • To lead in the appraisal of the HoMs, standards of behaviour within the pupil body. Saturday Night Detention including an assessment of them as leaders He/she is a member of the Senior Leadership Administration of their teams and helping them to develop • To represent the school at meetings of Team which works cooperatively to ensure in that role • To review the House handbooks Pastoral Deputy Heads the smooth running of the school and the realisation of the College’s development plan. • To take overall responsibility for the House • To liaise with the Marshal regarding • To attend school functions and events as budgets matters to do with pupil attendance often as possible and to support pupils and Specific aspects of the role include and registration and to investigate any staff in their activities and endeavours the following: • To review all pastoral documentation, particular problems including all pastoral policies, House Equal Opportunities Performance Development handbooks, Tutor handbooks, matron • To oversee all records of pupil discipline handbooks etc. and sanctions & Management • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of • To ensuring all these documents are kept Equality and Diversity legislation and the • To oversee all aspects of pastoral care Upper School Pastoral up-to-date and reviewed regularly. College’s Equality and Diversity policies working closely with the DSL, the Team Management and procedures, in particular regarding the Counsellors, Health Centre and other • To induct new HoMs recruitment and retention of staff internal and external agencies • To review and update the job • To work closely with the HoMs and the descriptions for Assistant Head Pastoral • To oversee all aspects of pastoral Marshal in all aspects of pupil discipline Safeguarding and to appraise them education for pupils, staff and parents, and sanctions working closely with the Head of PSHE, the • To review and update the job descriptions • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of senior tutors, Head of 6th Form and SLT Pastoral Matters and manuals for Housemasters/Mistresses, Safeguarding legislation, and the College’s Assistant Housemasters/Mistresses and safeguarding policies and procedures • To take overall responsibility for the • To chair the Pastoral Planning Committee Matrons performance of the Housemasters and Health & Safety Housemistresses (HoMs) and by working • To convene regular meetings of Matrons • To oversee the work of the Block II closely with them take an overview of the Senior Tutors in matters such as pastoral • To oversee the upkeep of the fabric and • Ensure that an up-to-date knowledge of performance of all tutors. This necessitates intervention and tutoring programmes furnishings in the Houses and of the Health and Safety legislation as applicable a close working relationship with the maintenance and development of pastoral • To work alongside the Head of Sixth Form to the role is maintained and that the HoMs to advise, help and guide them in facilities around the school in matters such as pastoral intervention College’s Health and Safety policies and the better performance of their duties and and Clifton Futures procedures are fully implemented and through them, the performance of their • To discuss and coordinate the annual adhered to pastoral teams House Development Plans • To take overall responsibility for all aspects • To oversee the arrangements for Professional Development of NMS counselling and peer mentoring in the Upper School and to liaise with the • Maintain and update your own knowledge • To line manage the Assistant Head Pastoral counsellors and skills in line with legislation and the • To appoint resident tutors and work with needs of the role • To liaise with the School Doctor both in the Senior Master to oversee the allocation relation to individual pupils as well as of their duties matters of policy and organisation • To line manage the Head of PSHE • To be responsible for the allocation of

11 - The Person

The following are viewed as essential for Qualifications & Experience the post: • Whole school pastoral experience Personal Qualities • Relevant academic credentials • Integrity and the highest level of • Success as a Pastoral leader professional standards • Excellent teacher with a continuing • Commitment to the aims and values of enjoyment of being in the classroom the College • Experience of successfully managing a • The capacity to inspire the confidence and team of people respect of colleagues, pupils, parents and members of the wider Clifton Community • Proven track record of delivering change • Excellent interpersonal skills and high level Required Skills of emotional intelligence • Ambition and capability to aim for • An ability to work harmoniously with Headship of an outstanding school others • Learning agility and curiosity • Ability to lead by example with self- confidence and a positive approach • Considerable work rate and administrative efficiency • A commitment to their own and others’ professional development • Bright and articulate with an excellent standard of verbal and written • Ability to maintain high levels of communication confidentiality • Financial literacy • Ability to work with optimism, good humour and commitment Special Working Conditions

• Occasional travel and working off-site

- 12 Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to contact Jonathan can also be reached by calling the Candidates will be reminded to bring with RSAcademics by email or telephone to Head Office on 01858 383163. them the documents for a Safeguarding arrange a confidential discussion: check and the originals of their academic The process is as follows: qualifications certificates. Camilla Oulton, Search Consultant • All applications will be acknowledged [email protected] Clifton College is an equal opportunities by email. If a candidate has not received 07375 852 560 employer and is committed to equality, acknowledgement that his or her diversity and inclusion. Michael Spens, Senior Advisor application has been received within [email protected] two working days of sending it, applicants Clifton College is committed to safeguarding 07740 783564 should, please, contact the Head Office and promoting the welfare of children and by telephone the successful applicant will be subject to an The deadline for receipt of applications is enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure 10.00am on Monday 15th February 2021. • Selected candidates will be invited to a first round interview with Michael Spens of and Barring Service. Candidates should complete their RSAcademics via video conferencing application form electronically and email it to on Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd RSAcademics, together with a covering letter February 2021 addressed to Dr Tim Greene, Head of Clifton College, which explains their reasons for • Shortlisted candidates will be invited applying. There is no need to submit a CV. to visit the school during the week commencing Monday 1st March 2021 The completed application form and covering • Shortlist interviews with members of the letter (both as PDF files, please) should be panel will take place during the week emailed to Jonathan Barnes, Operations commencing Monday 8th March 2021. Manager (Leadership Appointments) at: The day will include an interview and [email protected] presentation plus various other activities

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