HEADTEACHER Moorthorpe Primary School Behaviour in and around school is outstanding. Pupils are extremely polite and welcoming and are exceptional ambassadors for their school. Ofsted 2014
Pay Range L13— L19 (£52,930 to £61,341) Required for September 2018 Contents
1. Welcome from the Chair of Governors
2. Our School
3. Pupil Performance Data
4. Pupil Comments
5. Contact Details
6. Headteacher Induction
7. School Leadership in Wakefield
8. Living and Working in the Wakefield Area
9. The Role
10. Advert
11. Job Specification
12. How to Apply / Feedback
Celebrating Achievement, Sustaining Success 1. Welcome from the Chair of Governors
Dear Applicant,
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in becoming our Head teacher.
We hope that the information you have received in this pack is informative and helpful, and that it encourages you to apply for the exciting Head teacher vacancy at our school.
Moorthorpe Primary is a dynamic school with a dedicated and committed teaching and support staff. We provide our children with every opportunity to achieve their full potential using a range of stimulating learning techniques, extra curricula activities and community involvement.
The school is making great progress in raising the attainment of our children. We are proud of the recognition our accelerated progress has achieved in the last six years, and are looking for a dynamic and inspirational leader who will continue to bring the latest techniques to the school. We are looking for someone with the proven experience and skills necessary to effectively manage this school and carry it forward. We are also keen to sustain and increase the important relationships we have built through working with, and supporting other schools in the surrounding area.
I am pleased to discuss further any queries or questions you may have regarding the school or position.
Yours sincerely
Mark Spink,
Mark Spink Chair of Governors.
Celebrating Achievement, Sustaining Success 2. Our School
Aims of the School
1. To provide a broad and balanced curriculum which will enable all children to acquire the skill, attitude, concepts and knowledge appropriate to the Primary Stages of Education.
2. To ensure that the curriculum which is offered to each pupil is appropriate for their age, experience, and stage of development.
3. To recognise that each child is an individual.
4. To enable children to experience enjoyment in learning.
5. To help children develop self-discipline and responsibility for themselves and others.
6. To encourage children to have a tolerant attitude towards other people and different cultures in the world in which they live.
7. To provide equal opportunities for all children, regardless of gender, race, creed or ability.
8. To provide a challenging and stimulating environment in which each child can develop to their full potential and feel secure and valued.
9. To foster an atmosphere of welcome and visible care.
10. To form close connections between home, school and the community. 2. Our School 2. Our School
Moorthorpe Vision We aspire for all our children to become confident, secure, caring individuals who achieve personal success and develop a love of learning.
Moorthorpe Mission Statement
To provide a secure and welcoming learning environment for all children. To encourage a love of learning and celebrate every child’s contribution to the school. To provide a broad and balanced curriculum that meets the needs of all of our children
Curriculum Provision At Moorthorpe Primary School we believe that the School Curriculum should be broad and balanced, offering children the opportunity to achieve success in many different areas. Although our curriculum is based on the National Curriculum, there are other planned opportunities that make up the wider curriculum.
We follow a theme-based approach to learning, in the belief that children learn best when logical connections are made between different aspects of their work. The school also implements the National Curriculum which provides detailed frameworks for the teaching of all subjects, including English and maths.
We believe passionately in giving the children ownership of their learning. We support our children in becoming ‘aspirational’ – aiming high – in order to make the most of their learning opportunities. Moorthorpe Primary School believes in an active partnership between school, pupil and home.
Teaching and Leaning is matched to pupils preferred learning styles, is differenti- ated to match ability and makes the most of our developing provision in ICT to support this.
International and Wider school Links The school has an international link with a South African school and the children write and share letters. We also have links with other schools in London and the more local area. This has proved very popular with the children. An area we are looking to expand in here is developing video links via computers to these schools. 2. Our School
This is a GOOD School Pupils feel very safe at school and know how to keep themselves and other safe ‘Pupils are enthusiastic learners who like finding out about new things. This has a very positive impact upon their learning. They describe school as being ‘friendly’, ‘terrific’, ‘interesting’, ‘supportive’ and ‘fun’
Governors support and challenge the school. They are knowledgeable and track the work of the school closely
All groups of pupils, including those eligible for pupil premium and the most able achieve well over time because teaching is now much better and teachers provide An effectively managed and stimulating Early Years some exciting learning Foundation Stage ensures that children make a good experiences start to school and become confident learners 3. Pupil Performance Data
Celebrating Achievement, Sustaining Success 3. Pupil Performance Data
Celebrating Achievement, Sustaining Success 4. Pupil Comments
“Moorthorpe is the best because we are all unique” “We have lovely teachers and lovely children all around school” “In this school we are all different, but all equal” “We are kind and helpful” “Moorthorpe is the best because everyone is kind and generous” 5. Contact Details
Contact Details:
Moorthorpe Primary School
Telephone: 01977 642820
Website: www.moorthorpeprimary.co.uk
Wakefield Council Twitter: @MyWakefield
Wakefield Council Facebook: www.facebook.com/ mywakefield
Celebrating Achievement, Sustaining Success 6. Headteacher induction
Wakefield Council is committed to supporting all Headteachers who are new in post. This might be a first headship or an experienced Headteacher who is new to Wakefield.
Our induction processes aim to:
support Headteachers new to their role or new to Wakefield, to enable them to be fully effective as quickly as possible and become familiar with Wakefield’s systems and procedures.
support new Headteachers’ professional development enabling them to continue to improve their skills of leadership and management.
At the conclusion of the induction period the new Headteacher should have a good knowledge of Wakefield Council personnel and procedures and have identified any specific, personal, continuing professional development needs.
There are 6 training opportunities for new Headteachers spread over the first year of headship. These are designed to provide appropriate and relevant information to new Headteachers and those who are new to headship in Wakefield. These include finance, HR and Governance; school improvement planning and self evaluation; safeguarding and health and safety. There are also sessions to support Headteachers in developing resilience and capacity to deal with difficult situations and people.
7. School Leadership in Wakefield
A great place to be a school leader Headteachers in Wakefield are well-supported by the council’s Governor Support Services, ensuring that Wakefield Council is a signatory of the NAHT’s Leadership Compact, governing bodies are well-trained, well-clerked and well- a profession-led code of practice for employers, and is proud that it advised. Reviews of governance, National College works to make the district an attractive and effective environment training, mentor support and enhanced recruitment that enables school leaders to perform. All new headteachers in strategies have all strengthened governance of schools. the district are supported with an induction programme and the opportunity for mentoring from an experienced colleague. A range of leadership programmes have been commissioned, including Aspiring System Leaders and The quality of education provided by the 141 schools and Aspiring Middle Leaders programmes delivered by academies continues to improve. In August 2016, for example, the schools for schools. Wakefield Partnership for Initial percentage of ‘good’ or better schools increased to 85%, with the Teacher Training (WRITT) is the only provider nationally highest percentage in West Yorkshire reaching the new expected to maintain its ‘outstanding’ grade when inspected in standard for Key Stage Two, and higher Progress Eight than all 2013. statistical neighbours at Key Stage Four. Wakefield Council has maintained a high quality CPD Partnership service for schools, which schools are able to access Effective partnership working with and between schools is a through a service level agreement or on a ‘pay as you go’ priority for Wakefield Council. Strong locally-based school basis. These courses and opportunities such as ‘Heads collaborations exist in all parts of the district, now brought Together’ are well-attended and well-regarded. together in the newly-established Partnership Forum, a school-led Wakefield also has five Teaching Schools. The two-day strategic body representing all local collaborations. This forum also residential Headteachers’ Conference is an annual brings together the Teaching Schools and MATs working in the highlight of the CPD programme. This has been held in district and is leading to new opportunities for school leaders to York in recent years with a range of high quality keynote work in partnership to develop leadership capacity at all levels, the presenters and workshops. The Council’s Music Service is sharing of best practice, and improved outcomes for all learners. also highly regarded, and the Music Hub that it runs has Wakefield Council recognises that there are areas of good or the distinction of achieving the Art’s Council’s highest outstanding practice in schools of all sorts, and is working with the rating four year in a row. Over three thousand children Partnership Forum to enhance the capacity of further schools to take part in activities under its auspices every week. step into sharing their practice with others. Opportunities exist to become a LLE or NLE.
Outstanding Council Services
The Council has a range of service-level agreements through which schools can purchase high quality leadership development, curriculum support, data support, HR and a range of other services. The Council is committed to providing a visit from School Improvement Advisers to all schools and academies even where schools are not purchasing school improvement services – ‘Keeping in Touch’ visits 8. Living and working in the Wakefield area
Wakefield and the surrounding towns and villages can The transformation of Wakefield Waterfront is due to offer a great deal to those thinking of relocating to the take a significant next step in 2018as the home to the area. The district has a superb range of housing, from Tileyard Studios North, a major media and creative new executive builds and period detached properties industries hub and location. to semi-detached and terraced homes, both for sale Heritage gems include The National Coal Mining Museum and to let in the buoyant rental market. for England, National Trust Nostell Priory and the remains Across the area, there are a range of both public and of Pontefract Castle, which hosts annual Proms at the private schools and two further education colleges, Castle concert. Wakefield College, which is currently undergoing an Local festivals are as diverse as an annual Miners Gala, extensive programme of investment and Pontefract Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb, Pontefract New College, the first sixth form college in the country Liquorice Festival, Seaside in the City, Wakefield Lit Fest to be awarded the highest possible grades in all areas and a large number of local galas and shows run by local under an Ofsted inspection regime which came into communities. force in 2012. Open spaces, waterways and country parks are plentiful. Wakefield College is also launching a University Centre These include the Trans Pennine Trail, sailing and for the city in 2017, offering a wide variety of watersports at Pugneys Country Park, walking and nature undergraduate degree and other HE courses. at Newmillerdam Country Park and RSPB Fairburn Ings. Transport links and networks are very accessible as the You can even take part in wild swimming at Nostell Priory district is located at the crossroads of the M62/M1. too. The city of Wakefield has a new railway station at Westgate, on the East Coast Main Line, along with 900 For more information about the district and its rail parking spaces for commuters. In addition, an communities, take a look at these online resources: extensive refurbishment of Kirkgate Railway Station has also been undertaken. For amenities, the city and Facts, figures and information about the district town centres offer good sport facilities, both public and its residents: http://www.wakefieldjsna.co.uk/ and private, including the leisure and entertainment Experience Wakefield– The Wakefield culture and complex at Xscape, and retail centres hosting big name Leisure website: www.experiencewakefield.co.uk stores and independent businesses, restaurants and To order a Visitor Guide: http:// retailers. www.experiencewakefield.co.uk/Brochure.aspx The district has seen a renaissance in terms of culture, Take a look at 10 of the best local cultural twitter events and tourism in recent years. For those accounts to follow: http://buff.ly/1jCzSG6 interested in world class art, visit The Hepworth
Wakefield and Yorkshire Sculpture Park, both nationally acclaimed galleries which are part of the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle. Grass roots arts also flourish, Wakefield has a -bi monthly art walk which includes 18 venues, and The Art House has recently transformed a former Victorian library building to transform it into 34 artists’ studios and a new exhibition space.
9. The Role
The Governing Body are seeking a Headteacher who will:
Be committed to developing a dynamic school culture and ethos of achievement, excitement and enjoyment in a safe, caring environment where everyone is valued and happy.
Be an inspirational role model with strong leadership, management and organisational skills, who displays authority and sensitivity.
Be passionate about teaching and learning and believe in maximising the potential of all children to be the best that they can be.
Be committed to supporting pupils with SEN.
Have proven successful leadership experience within the Primary phase.
Have the ability to sustain and enhance our excellent relationships with parents, staff, governors and the community. 10. The Advert
Moorthorpe Primary School Advert for Headteacher Leadership Range: L13 - L19 (£52,930 - £61,341) Required for 1st September 2018
Moorthorpe Primary is a rapidly improving junior school situated in the heart of the local community. It is a welcoming and friendly school with dedicated and hardworking staff and a strong active governing body.
The school is seeking a dynamic and effective Head teacher who can augment the recent improvements and push the school onwards The ideal candidate will need too
Motivate, challenge and lead others to improve teaching and learning Ensure every child reaches their full potential Recognise, value and develop the strengths of our dedicated and committed staff Provide strong, inspirational, creative and motivational leadership Be passionate about maintaining the current established relationship with parents Bring proven knowledge and experience of current Ofsted guidelines and requirements Provide demonstrable experience of raising standards and, of teaching and learning within a similar environment In return we can offer you;
The opportunity to implement and develop fresh ideas A fully supportive and active Governing body who are committed to your continual professional development The challenge of leading a keen and dedicated staff forward in standards of teaching and learning at the school The opportunity to maintain and improve upon the progress achieved in the school in the last six years To arrange a visit or for further details please contact the office on 01977 642820. Completed Applications required by Friday 9th March 2018
Shortlisting– Thursday 15th March 2018
Interviews – Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th March 2018
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Disbarring Service and satisfactory pre-employment checks and references will be required. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to make a declaration under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations (if applicable).
For further information please visit: www.wakefield.gov.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0345 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome) or email: [email protected] 11. Job Specification
Job Title: Headteacher Group of Indicative Pay Range ( pts): School: Reporting to: Chair of Governors Location: Moorthorpe Primary School Service Directorate: Children & Young People The overall purpose of the post of Head teacher: The Head teacher will be responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school in accordance with safeguarding legislation, School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, the policies of the Governing Body (including its annual budget), applicable legislation and the policies of Wakefield Council. The Head teacher, working with the Governing Body, Senior Leadership Team and school staff will develop a strategic view for the school in the context of its wider community and will ensure accurate school self-evaluation to inform school improvement planning.
Requirements for the post
Essential Desirable
Qualifications First degree/teaching certificate and Qualified Teacher Have had or be Status. undertaking further study relevant to Recent professional development relevant to Senior headship (e.g. Management. Diploma or Higher Degree). National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) Experience Background in Primary Education or other relevant phase. Working in other primary schools or Senior or whole school management at Headteacher, other relevant Deputy Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher level. phase. Curriculum Development responsibility in a core subject. Experience of Successful leadership of a team leading in a church Successful and relevant teaching experience. school. 11. Job Specification
Requirements for the post
Qualities & Knowledge Hold and articulate clear values and moral purpose, focused on providing a world-class education for the pupils they serve.
Demonstrate optimistic personal behaviour, positive relationships and attitudes towards their pupils and staff, and towards parents, governors and members of the local community.
Lead by example - with integrity, creativity, resilience, and clarity - drawing on their own scholarship, expertise and skills, and that of those around them. Sustain wide, current knowledge and understanding of education and school systems locally, nationally and globally, and pursue continuous professional development.
Work with political and financial astuteness, within a clear set of principles centred on the school’s vision, ably translating local and national policy into the school’s context.
Communicate compellingly the school’s vision and drive the strategic leadership, empowering all pupils and staff to excel.
Pupils & Staff Demand ambitious standards for all pupils, overcoming disadvantage and advancing equality, instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on pupils’ outcomes
Secure excellent teaching through an analytical understanding of how pupils learn and of the core features of successful classroom practice and curriculum design, leading to rich curriculum opportunities and pupils’ well-being.
Establish an educational culture of ‘open classrooms’ as a basis for sharing best practice within and between schools, drawing on and conducting relevant research and robust data analysis.
Create an ethos within which all staff are motivated and supported to develop their own skills and subject knowledge, and to support each other.
Identify emerging talents, coaching current and aspiring leaders in a climate where excellence is the standard, leading to clear succession planning.
Hold all staff to account for their professional conduct and practice.
Systems & Process Ensure that the school’s systems, organisation and processes are well considered, efficient and fit for purpose, upholding the principles of transparency, integrity and probity.
Provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, focused on safeguarding pupils and developing their exemplary behaviour in school and in the wider society.
Establish rigorous, fair and transparent systems and measures for managing the performance of all staff, addressing any under-performance, supporting staff to improve and valuing excellent practice.
11. Job Specification
Systems & Process Welcome strong governance and actively support the Governing Body to understand its role and deliver its functions effectively – in particular its functions to set school strategy and hold the Headteacher to account for pupil, staff and financial performance.
Exercise strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure the equitable deployment of budgets and resources, in the best interests of pupils’ achievements and the school’s sustainability.
Distribute leadership throughout the organisation, forging teams of colleagues who have distinct roles and responsibilities and hold each other to account for their decision making.
The Self- Create outward-facing schools which work with other schools and organisations - in a Improving School climate of mutual challenge - to champion best practice and secure excellent achievements System for all pupils.
Develop effective relationships with fellow professionals and colleagues in other public services to improve academic and social outcomes for all pupils.
Challenge educational orthodoxies in the best interests of achieving excellence, harnessing the findings of well evidenced research to frame self-regulating and self-improving schools.
Shape the current and future quality of the teaching profession through high quality training and sustained professional development for all staff.
Model entrepreneurial and innovative approaches to school improvement, leadership and governance, confident of the vital contribution of internal and external accountability.
Inspire and influence others - within and beyond schools - to believe in the fundamental importance of education in young people’s lives and to promote the value of education. Key Outcomes/ Activities Whole School Organisation, Strategy and Development
Provide overall strategic leadership and, with others, lead, develop and support the strategic direction, vision, values and priorities of the school. Develop, implement and evaluate the school’s policies, practices and procedures. Ensure the vision for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon effectively by all. Work within the school community to translate the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans which will promote and sustain school improvement. Create an organisational structure which reflects the school’s values, and enables the management systems, structures and processes to work effectively in line with legal requirements. Produce and implement clear, evidence-based improvement plans and policies for the development of the school and its facilities.
Safeguarding and Behaviour
Manage the school’s responsibility for safeguarding pupils’ wellbeing and in providing a safe environment in which pupils can learn. Ensure good order and discipline amongst pupils and staff. 11. Job Specification
Key Outcomes/ Activities Teaching and Learning
Lead and manage teaching and learning throughout the school. Including ensuring, save in exceptional circumstances, that a teacher is assigned in the school timetable to every class or group of pupils- in the first, second, third and fourth key stages, for foundation and other core subjects and religious education; and in the preliminary stage. (as applicable). Teach (where applicable). Ensure a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on pupils’ achievement, using data and benchmarks to monitor progress in every child’s learning. Ensure that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource management. Determine, organise and implement a diverse, flexible curriculum and implements an effective assessment framework. Management of Staff and Resources
Lead, manage and develop the staff, including appraising and managing performance. Develop clear arrangements for linking appraisal to pay progression and advise the Governing Body on pay recommendations for teachers, including on whether a teacher at the school who applied to be paid on the upper pay range should be paid on that range. Organise and deploy resources within the school. Manage the school’s financial and human resources effectively and efficiently to achieve the school’s educational goals and priorities. Manage and organise the school environment efficiently and effectively to ensure that it meets the needs of the curriculum and health and safety regulations. Promote harmonious working relationships within the school. Maintain relationships with organisations representing teachers and other members of the staff.
Lead and manage the staff with a proper regard for their well-being and legitimate expectations, including the expectation of a healthy balance between work and other commitments. Treat people fairly, equitably and with dignity and respect to create and maintain a positive school culture.
Professional Development
Promote the participation of staff in relevant continuing professional development. Participate in the arrangements for own performance and further training and professional development. Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and for others and takes appropriate action when performance is unsatisfactory.
Accountability
Consult and communicate with the Governing Body, staff, pupils, parents and carers. Fulfil commitments arising from contractual accountability to the Governing Body. Ensure individual staff accountabilities are clearly defined, understood and agreed and are subject to rigorous review and evaluation. Work with the Governing Body (providing information, objective advice and support) to enable it to meet its responsibilities. Develop and present a coherent, understandable and accurate account of the school’s performance to a range of audiences including governors, parents and carers. 11. Job Specification
Key Outcomes/ Activities Work with Colleagues, other Relevant Professionals and the Community
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school including relevant external agencies and bodies. Build a school culture and curriculum which takes account of the richness and diversity of the school’s communities. Collaborate with other agencies in providing for the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural well- being of pupils and their families. Build a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engage with other schools to build effective learning communities.
Responsibility for Resources:
Employees (supervision):
For all staff employed to work at the school (Teaching and Support Staff) including staff employed to provide school meals and cleaning.
Financial:
Overall responsibility for the agreed school budget which includes the setting and overall monitoring to ensure effective spend and income generation.
Physical:
Overall responsibility for the physical resources held in school e.g. manual or computerised information; data and records; office and other equipment; tools and instruments; vehicles; machinery; fixtures and fittings; goods, stocks and supplies.
Characteristics of the post:
The following employment checks are required:
Identity Check Childrens Barred List Prohibition from Teaching Check Evidence of a satisfactory safeguarding check e.g. Enhanced DBS Check Evidence of entitlement to work in the UK Childcare Disqualification Declaration Evidence of Essential Qualifications – see page 2 of this Job Specification Two satisfactory references (including current or most recent employer) Confirmation of medical fitness for employment Registration with appropriate bodies (where applicable)
Date completed: September 2016 12. How to Apply/Feedback
Post reference: 222900
For information about how to apply for this post please visit: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk/residents/jobs-and-learning/jobs-and-careers/how-to-apply
For further information about School please visit: www.moorthorpeprimary.co.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to Wakefield Council by: Friday 9th March 2018
Shortlisting: Thursday 15th March 2018
Interview dates: Wednesday 28th and Thursday 29th March 2018
We are committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. Shortlisted candidates will also be required to make a declaration under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.
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