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Principal's Application Pack Principal’s Application Pack May 2018 Contents 1. Advertisement 2. Letter from the Anglian Learning Trust Chair 3. Letter from the Sawston Village College Chair of Governors 4. Letter from the Sawston Village College Pupil Senate 5. Anglian Learning Trust 6. Sawston Village College Vision, Ethos and Values 7. Sawston Village College Current Leadership Structure 8. Principal’s Job Description 9. Person Specification 10. How to Apply 11. Further Information Anglian Learning and Sawston Village College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. Sawston Village College New Road, Sawston, Cambridge, CB22 3BP Tel: 01223 712777 www.sawstonvc.org PRINCIPAL From January 2019 Salary commensurate with a large Group 6 school Sawston Village College is a high-achieving, successful 11-16 academy with a deep-rooted tradition of innovation in teaching and learning, outstanding pupil behaviour and inclusive values. Formed in 1930 as the first of the village colleges inspired by educational pioneer Henry Morris, we remain true to our original mission to transform local communities by motivating and engaging learners of all ages and all abilities. Situated just outside the beautiful city of Cambridge, we offer first class professional development opportunities to our staff and a supporting, stimulating and friendly environment in which to teach. We are very proud of our success, which has been achieved through the combined efforts of a dedicated and talented group of pupils, staff and governors, a shared and ambitious vision and excellent leadership at all levels of our learning community. As well as celebrating success, we are continually striving for further improvement, with our pupils’ needs and well-being at the heart of our work. Sawston Village College is one of four secondary schools within the Anglian Learning group and a founding member of the Trust which was established to create a strong community of highly successful schools committed to making a difference to the lives of young people by offering an outstanding education to all. The Trust now also has a growing Primary Hub currently consisting of three primary schools within Cambridgeshire. The Vacancy The vacancy arises following the promotion of the current Principal, Jonathan Culpin, to the role of CEO of Anglian Learning. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative Principal, committed to continual improvement, who will build on our outstanding track record and lead the College into the next exciting stage of its development. Candidates should have a strong track record of success either as a Deputy or Principal, with passion, enthusiasm and a vision for the future of the College – and the leadership and management skills to deliver it. We can offer you a rewarding future in an inspiring and supportive environment, a dedicated and talented staff team and engaging group of pupils. Application To make an application, please complete our application form, together with a letter of application of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining how your skills and experience will enable you to be successful in this role. For more information, please download the Principal’s Application Pack and an application form from www.sawstonvc.org/staff-and- governors/vacancies. Send your application to Kathryn Oliver, Director of HR, at [email protected]. Closing date: Monday 11 June 2018 at noon Interviews: Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 June 2018 Anglian Learning and Sawston Village College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. Bottisham Village College Lode Rd, Cambridge CB25 9DL, United Kingdom 01223 811250 [email protected] www.anglianlearning.org Dear Applicant Thank you very much for your interest in becoming the Principal of Sawston Village College. This post offers an exciting opportunity to lead a successful, vibrant school with a proud history as the first of the village colleges founded by Henry Morris and a forward-looking ethos. It is one of the family of schools comprising the Anglian Learning Multi Academy Trust. We are seeking an individual with outstanding leadership qualities and a track record of successful leadership and management in secondary education. They will be expected to maintain and develop our guiding values and to lead the school as one of the Principals within the Trust. Anglian Learning has been founded on strong collaborative and trusting relationships where everyone is committed to sharing their successes and responding to challenge. We are an ambitious outward looking multi-academy trust, currently consisting of four secondary schools in Cambridgeshire and three primary schools who have just joined us as the first members of a developing Primary Hub. The Trust strategy is for measured growth over the next two years. We are passionate in our belief that all young people deserve access to an outstanding education and are determined that this will be the case in all our school communities. We have the highest standards of governance and an excellent and broad-based board supporting and challenging a dynamic trust executive leadership team which has developed over the last 18 months. The head teachers in all our schools have close contact with this leadership team who offer support and expertise to those individuals and their schools. We have a commitment to all age education and a willingness and determination to innovate and respond to new ideas. We are firmly committed to maintaining the individual identity of each school whilst all sharing the same core trust values and goals. This post is a wonderful opportunity in an exceptional school and we look forward to welcoming the successful candidate. Yours sincerely Claire Lawton Chair – Anglian Learning Trust Anglian Learning is a Multi Academy Trust. Company registration number 07564749 Dear Applicant Thank you for your interest in the post of Principal at Sawston Village College. The promotion of our current Principal to CEO of Anglian Learning Trust has created this opportunity for an individual to build on the success of the College as a key member of Anglian Learning. Sawston Village College is a 1000+ pupil 11-16 mixed comprehensive academy in South Cambridgeshire. The College was established in 1930, the first of the village colleges that were the inspiration of educational pioneer Henry Morris who believed in the power of schools to transform their local communities by motivating and engaging learners of all ages and all abilities. Throughout its history Sawston Village College has held firmly to this vision but responded to the educational climate of the day to the benefit of its pupils, staff and the wider community. One of our key values is to continue to be a truly comprehensive school, offering a broad and balanced curriculum which caters for all our learners. The College was inspected recently and was again judged to be a ‘good’ school that is well on the way to being outstanding. Comments included: …pupils behave very well and are proud of their school. …the supportive and purposeful learning environment that exists. …interesting enrichment experiences are extensive… …Sawston is a calm, supportive and caring school… In short, Sawston Village College is a happy, vibrant and positive place to learn and work. The successful candidate will be excited by what they see and discover about Sawston Village College and will have a vision for how it will/could develop under their leadership and contribute to the expanding multi academy trust. Applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school prior to submitting an application. Arrangements should be made with Sarah Golding, the Principal’s PA, on 01223 712777 or by email to [email protected]. Yours sincerely Polly Stanton Chair of Governors On behalf of the Sawston Village College Local Governing Body Dear Sir/Madam We are writing to you on behalf of the Pupil Senate. We would like to explain its role and convey a few aspects about the school that we take pride in. The Pupil Senate comprises four Heads of Senate and two to three co-chairs of various Forums (Ethos, Amnesty, International, Eco & Animal, Sport, and Arts). The Senate meets weekly with a member of SLT, leads numerous projects and is consulted where appropriate. The Forums provide an opportunity for pupil leadership and pupil voice, by allowing students to come together and contribute ideas, organise events and suggest school improvements. The Heads of Senate are also responsible for compiling the school magazine, The Fountain, which includes articles written by staff and pupils on recent events, such as music concerts, sporting achievements and fundraising. Our aim is to create a supportive school community by connecting the teachers and pupils together. Sawston has a huge diversity of talent that pupils can express through the many enrichment activities available. From sports tournaments to drama performances, there are opportunities to help to make every pupil feel involved. Many of these activities give the College a presence in the wider community and often support local, national and global charities. We value that the College celebrates these skills and encourages an enriched school
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