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GREEN SHEETS On paper, by email & online: www.schoolvacancies.co.uk WEEK BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 24 2018 Ofsted placed ‘too much weight’ CONTENTS Secondary Education on exam results - Spielman Headships Leadership Scale Other Posts by subject Ofsted has been too focused on test ‘this manifested as intensive, even and exam results and this has obsessive, test preparation for key Middle School ‘increased the pressure on school stage 2 SATs that in some cases Education leaders, teachers and pupils alike’ the started at Christmas in Year 6’. She chief inspector of schools has said. goes on to suggest that ‘We all have to Headships Amanda Spielman, who has been in ask ourselves how we have created a Leadership Scale post since January 2017, made the situation where second-guessing the Other Posts by subject admission in a published commentary test can trump the pursuit of real, and said that the watchdog would deep knowledge and understanding of Primary Education place more emphasis on the subjects’. including Nursery curriculum when it introduces a new The chief inspector also examined Headships inspection framework. Ofsted’s some of the findings from the second Leadership Scale inspection regime has recently been phase of Ofsted’s curriculum research, Other Posts: the subject of criticism in reports from which looked in-depth at 23 Bracknell Forest both the Public Accounts Committee ‘outstanding’ and ‘good’ schools which Buckinghamshire and the NAHT union, which were selected because they were Hampshire questioned whether Ofsted could still judged to be ‘particularly invested in Hillingdon be considered ‘an agent of school curriculum design’. The schools’ Independent improvement.’ curriculums were categorised as Oxfordshire In her latest commentary Spielman either knowledge-led (used in around Reading reflected on results from the first a third of schools in the study), Slough phase of Ofsted’s research into the knowledge engaged (used in around Surrey primary and secondary school half the schools) or skills-led (used in West Berkshire curriculum, noting that they found ‘a small group’ of schools). They found Wiltshire the ‘curriculum narrowing, especially each of the approaches to the Windsor & Maidenhead in upper key stage 2, with lessons curriculum had their own strengths disproportionately focused on English and weaknesses. Wokingham and mathematics’ and that sometimes ...continues on page 22 Special Education PLEASE DISPLAY GREENSHEETS IN YOUR STAFF ROOM Alternative Education Please display Greensheets prominently for your The website is updated weekly staff. It is a valuable career development resource. on Monday, and e-mail subscribers Miscellaneous It may be appropriate to display the non-teaching and schools that opt to receive a supplement somewhere accessible to parents and printable version by e-mail receive Non-teaching Vacancies visitors, who may be seeking term time work (e.g. their mailings on Monday. Administration your public notice board). Caretaking & Cleaning The deadline for advertisement copy is 3pm on Further information from: Thursday. Advertisements will be placed in the next SPIKE Publications Ltd, Broadway, Salisbury Road, Catering available issue following receipt unless they are Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 5NZ Early Years Practitioners clearly marked with an intended publication date. Tel: 01672 569209 Extended Hours Care Greensheets is delivered by second class post to [email protected] Miscellaneous arrive in schools between Monday and Wednesday. www.schoolvacancies.co.uk Support Staff PRIMARY EDUCATION OTHER POSTS including Nursery BRACKNELL FOREST See advertisement on page 18 HEADSHIPS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE See advertisements on this page and page 3 See advertisement on page 11 LEADERSHIP SCALE INDEPENDENT See advertisement on page 4 and also under Special See advertisements on pages 7 and 9 Education on page 23 … continued on page 3 Cold Ash St Mark’s CE (Controlled) Primary School Our children: Believing in their future Enjoying living and learning together Achieving for their future New Scotland Hill Primary School HEADTEACHER Grampian Road, Sandhurst, Required from 1st January 2019 Berkshire GU47 8NQ www.newscotlandhill.co.uk Salary from: £51,639-£63,779 (pay award pending) Assistance with relocation may be considered Full-time, permanent post HEADTEACHER NoR: 180 Salary L14-21 • £55,338 – £64,864 per annum We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and engaging NOR 210 (including Nursery) person to lead our successful school on our journey to becoming Required for January 2019 (or as soon as possible afterwards) outstanding. The children, staff and governors are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic A school leader who: and inspirational new headteacher to lead our successful and popular s will make an impact and inspire confidence, respect and trust; school forward after its 2018 ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. s has ambitions which meet our high aspirations for the children We can offer: we serve; s leads, nurtures and engages all staff based on clear values; • An ethos of valuing and caring for all members of our school community s embodies our school ethos, which is inclusive and based on our • Extremely talented, happy and condent pupils Christian heritage; • Highly motivated staff with a very strong sense of teamwork s will contribute significantly in moving us towards a centre of • Informed and enthusiastic governors educational excellence. • Supportive and welcoming parents Cold Ash St Mark’s CE Primary School has a reputation for • Vibrant, attractive and well resourced buildings and grounds being: • Excellent support from and positive relationships with the local authority s supportive of personal aspirations and of each other; and cluster of schools s supported by a strong staff team, an active governing board and a very successful parents’ association; We seek a committed and dynamic leader who: s innovative through the use of new technologies and creative • Will embrace, sustain and have a vision for developing the ethos of teaching methods; our school s well situated in an area with an international reputation for • Has a passion for teaching and learning advanced technology, close to London and Oxford and in an • Has the knowledge and expertise to make an impact on pupil achievement area of outstanding natural beauty; and personal development in a positive and successful way s highly rated by our families, the local authority, our diocese • Is highly motivated, focused and proactive and judged to be good by Ofsted and SIAMS. • Has excellent communication skills You will receive a warm welcome if you would like to visit our school • Is keen to develop relationships with all stakeholders prior to making your application. Please contact us on • Models exceptional standards of professionalism 01635 862600 or email: offi[email protected] • Demonstrates integrity, sensitivity and kindness, as well as a sense To apply visit: https://tinyurl.com/yc7myu9q of humour Closing date for applications: Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please telephone or Midnight on 28th September 2018 email Adele Woodhouse, Clerk to Governors, on 01344 772184/ Interviews: [email protected] to arrange a Monday 15th October 2018 and Tuesday 16th October 2018 mutually convenient time. Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children For a full information pack, please visit: https://bit.ly/2Npvj8Z and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Closing date: 12.00 noon, Monday 8th October 2018. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this Shortlisting: Tuesday 9th October 2018. commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks. Interview dates: Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th October 2018. We are further committed to securing genuine equality of opportunity in all aspects The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children of our activities as an employer and education provider. and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A fully enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Check is required. Page 2 September 24 2018 OXFORDSHIRE SECONDARY EDUCATION See advertisement on page 18 See advertisement on page 23 and also under Special Education on page 23 READING See advertisements on pages 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17, 20 and 21 SPECIAL EDUCATION SLOUGH See advertisements on pages 4, 22 and 23 LEADERSHIP SCALE See advertisement on page 23 WILTSHIRE See advertisement on page 13 WOKINGHAM See advertisements on pages 5, 7, 8, 9, 15 and 17 WEST BERKSHIRE See advertisements on pages 5, 6, 12, 13, 14, 19 and 21 WINDSOR & M AIDENHEAD See advertisements on pages 7, 11, 15, 19 and 22 MISCELLANEOUS See advertisement on page 16 (Always Flourishing) Diocese of Portsmouth ST FRANCIS CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL Frassati Catholic Academy Trust Coronation Road, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 9HG Tel. 01344 622840 or 07909992995 | Email: [email protected] | www.stfrancisprimary.org HEAD OF SCHOOL Required for January 2019 Number on roll: 210 Group 2: ISR L10 – 14 (51,040 – 56,168) St. Francis Catholic Primary School was awarded ‘Outstanding’ in 2013 and we have an excellent reputation for developing well-rounded pupils. The school sets high expectations for behaviour and willingness to learn, encouraging respect and value for every person as an individual, always remembering that Christ is in everyone. The Governors at St Francis are looking for a new Head of School who: sis a practising Catholic, committed to developing the Catholic ethos of the school. shas high expectations of teaching quality, who will inspire and motivate children and staff. shas proven organisational and leadership skills and is able to communicate at all levels. swill work closely with the Executive Headteacher and the five schools within the Frassati Catholic Academy Trust. sbe an integral part of Encompass Learning Alliance, National Teaching School. This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and inspiring Catholic leader to develop and deliver the next phase of our journey.