Hornsea Burton and Skipsea Primary School Federation
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HORNSEA BURTON AND SKIPSEA PRIMARY SCHOOL FEDERATION HEAD OF SCHOOL RECRUITMENT PACK HORNSEA BURTON AND SKIPSEA PRIMARY SCHOOL FEDERATION Letter from the Chair of Governors and the Executive Headteacher Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in the post of Head of School at Hornsea Burton and Skipsea Primary School Federation. Grown strong from old roots, Hornsea Burton and Skipsea Federation is preparing to sprout new shoots. It is an exciting time for us as we are on the brink of change and will be forming a collaboration with our local secondary school, Hornsea School and Language College. We believe that this is an opportunity for the right person to lead our primary schools at an exciting moment in our history. This collaboration will provide further opportunities for staff and pupils and will help us to have an even greater impact on the local community, helping to safeguard the future for our family of schools. Whilst change provides challenge, it brings opportunity. We believe that inspired by a shared vision, a dynamic, mutually accountable collaboration will enhance our schools’ future success. The successful candidate will join an established group of schools with an experienced and supportive leadership team. Opportunities for professional development will arise through partnership working with the Executive Headteacher, and through, sharing good leadership practice within a coaching ethos. We are looking for a Head of School who has the insight to identify and maintain all the best qualities and character of our schools, yet commit whole-heartedly to collaboration. This post will suit someone who has the leadership skills, imagination and passion to embark on an exciting journey, with the willingness and determination to oversee change. The successful candidate will have the energy to fulfil a commitment to our young people to be the best they can be, providing them with a sound base for fulfilling and successful futures. Both schools have much to offer: located in attractive coastal locations and rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted they are hubs of the community. Our dedicated, highly-skilled and enthusiastic teaching staff are supported by pro- active Governing Boards. Most importantly, we have happy, confident and well behaved pupils who love coming to school. A strong sense of identity is nurtured in all our pupils. That sense of belonging creates an environment where pupils take pride in their school, themselves and each other. They are encouraged to develop a broad set of skills to enable them to become confident, considerate young people, well equipped to face an ever-changing world. We warmly encourage you to visit both schools to see our pupils and staff at work. If you have the vision, integrity and drive to inspire our pupils, staff and wider school community, and to lead the schools’ strategic direction with excellent vision and communication as Hornsea Burton and Skipsea Federation embarks on the next stage of its journey, we would be delighted to receive your application. Interviews will be risk assessed and take place within current Covid-19 guidelines. Cheryl Morgan-Muir (Chair of Governors) Steve Ostler (Executive Headteacher HSLC) HORNSEA BURTON AND SKIPSEA PRIMARY SCHOOL FEDERATION 1 Head of School - Hornsea Burton and Skipsea Primary School Federation Start Date: 1st September 2021 Group 1, ISR: L11 (£54,091) – L17 (£62,570) Numbers on Roll: 72 (Hornsea Burton) and 49 (Skipsea) The Hornsea Burton and Skipsea Primary School Federation is seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly effective Head of School to lead both Primary schools. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day running of the schools and will have strong and consistent leadership skills that motivate and inspire both staff and pupils to achieve their full potential. The Federation has recently formed a collaboration with our local secondary school, Hornsea School and Language College (HSLC). The successful candidate will therefore be supported by Steve Ostler, Executive Headteacher - HSLC. You will work together to ensure that every child is provided with a special place to learn and succeed and will share a passion and commitment to providing a high quality of education. You will have the energy and drive to fulfil a commitment to our young people that they become the very best they can be, whilst achieving excellent standards of behaviour and a positive attitude towards learning. We believe we are at the start of a very exciting journey and this is therefore an excellent time and opportunity to be joining the Federation. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of the new collaboration. If you are determined about making a difference to the lives of our young learners and have the vision, initiative and enthusiasm to help shape the strategic direction and development of the schools, then we would be delighted to receive your application. How to Apply: For a full application pack please visit either HSLC website - www.hslc.co.uk, East Riding of Yorkshire Council website – www.recruiteastriding.co.uk or email Rachel Corkish – HR and Support Services Manager at [email protected]. Tour of the School: Potential applicants are welcome to visit the schools for a short tour and an opportunity to meet Carole Shiels, the outgoing Federation Headteacher and Steve Ostler, Executive Headteacher. Please contact Sandra Inns - School Business Manager on 01964 563594 or [email protected] to arrange a mutually convenient date and time. SCHOOL FEDERATION Closing Date: Tuesday 6th April 2021 Shortlisting Date: Monday 12th April 2021 Interview Date: Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th April 2021 Hornsea Burton Primary School Skipsea Primary School Hornsea Burton Road Hornsea Road Hornsea Skipsea HU18 1TG YO25 8ST Telephone: 01964 536594 Telephone: 01262 468394 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] HORNSEA BURTON AND SKIPSEA PRIMARY 2 HORNSEA BURTON AND SURROUNDING AREA The school is situated in the picturesque area of Hornsea. With its peaceful Blue Flag beach, quaint promenade and towering Victorian folly, Hornsea is a quintessential British seaside resort. Once well known for its pottery production, the town is now home to Yorkshire's largest freshwater lake which boasts over 250 species of birds and plenty of opportunities for sailing and fishing. For such a small town, Hornsea boasts plenty of interesting local history. The award-winning Hornsea Folk Museum is full of interactive displays and the largest collection of Hornsea Pottery in the world. Opposite the museum stands Bettison Folly, a Grade Two listed building, built in the 19th century and decorated with locally made ‘treacle' bricks Constable Hall, an Elizabethan mansion set in 300 acres of parkland, is also a fascinating place to spend an afternoon. From country farms to carnivals, there's plenty of family-friendly attractions in Hornsea and the surrounding area. Nearby is the well-maintained Trans Pennine Trail, which is a great place to walk, cycle and stop for a picnic lunch. SKIPSEA VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREA Skipsea Village is situated between the historic town of Beverley and the seaside resort of Bridlington in East Yorkshire. It is approximately 6 miles north of Hornsea. The beach at Skipsea is easily accessible and provides opportunities for watersports. The area boasts two swimming pools, miles of walking and cycle routes which start in the village and Skipsea golf course is just south of the village. Close to Skipsea is Flamborough Head with the oldest surviving lighthouse in England, built in 1674. The chalk headland is ideal for walks in this Special Area of Conservation and it is a popular breeding area for gannets and puffins. Skipsea Castle with the remnants of Drogo's motte and bailey castle can be visited with impressive views from the top of Skipsea Brough. About 15 miles away, and you are in Hull, ‘the city of culture.’ Visitors to the city have discovered that there’s a lot more to Hull than meets the eye. Hull is home to the Museum Quarter and offers many world-class tourist attractions. HORNSEA BURTON AND SKIPSEA PRIMARY SCHOOL FEDERATION 3 The Hornsea and Skipsea Collaboration A decision was made in February 2021 for The Hornsea Burton and Skipsea Federation to form a Collaboration with Hornsea School and Language College (HSLC). The driving force behind this Collaboration is to provide more opportunities for both our students and staff and to enable everyone to benefit from a mutually supportive ethos across the schools. The Collaboration shares the vision that our students and their learning must come first and we strongly believe that by working together we can help all of our students become the very best they can be. Together the three schools will have a combined 30 years of ‘Good’ collective expertise and experience and we believe that through working collaboratively we can successfully safeguard and enhance the long term future for both our students and staff and the wider school community. The Hornsea Burton and Skipsea Primary School Federation The Hornsea Burton and Skipsea Federation was formed in July 2013. Both schools have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted for their last two inspections. The Federation has a shared Governing Body and currently has an Executive Headteacher who works across both the school sites. This structure has proved to be highly successful for the schools to work together in achieving their shared mission and aims. Mission: “A special