ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: STUDENT EXPERIENCE Application Information Pack
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ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: STUDENT EXPERIENCE Salary: £60,000 per annum Appointment from: August 2020
Are you in search of a new opportunity to lead at a place which “raises the aspirations and achievements of its students and improves the life chances of young people?” (Ofsted, 2020). Then you belong at Callywith College. We are looking for an outstanding leader to join us at Callywith College in Bodmin. Officially recognised as one of the best post-16 colleges in the country and awarded Outstanding in all categories by Ofsted in January 2020. This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our team and take a lead role in continuing the development of our “exceptionally supportive and caring environment” that “inspires students to do well” whilst “constantly reminding them of their ability and worth” (Ofsted, 2020).
Callywith College is a 16-19 Free School in Bodmin, Cornwall that opened in September 2017. In January 2020 Ofsted judged Callywith College outstanding in all categories and results data for 2019 confirms Callywith as one of the best colleges nationally with exceptional qualification achievement rate and value-added data. We offer our students an unrivalled educational experience within purpose-built facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and an excellent standard of teaching. Working in association with Ofsted Outstanding Truro and Penwith College, Callywith College services a large area covering North & East Cornwall and West Devon.
We are seeking an exceptional candidate to take up the above key role and lead on Student Support, Learning Support, Safeguarding and Tutorial support alongside significant curriculum responsibility. With this in mind, you must…
• hold a philosophy centred upon the individual student’s value and potential • want to work tirelessly to ensure that all students can succeed • be committed to continuous improvement and strive for betterment • inspire those who you lead to provide the very best for our students
As a member of the senior leadership team reporting to the Trust through the Principal, the Assistant Principal will be fully involved in high level strategic decision making, curriculum planning and providing direction for the holistic pastoral provision of all students. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate success in achieving significant levels of performance and improvement in education and a determination to place student experience at the heart of their practice.
The successful candidate will have the ability to lead a thriving and successful institution whilst ensuring the College is well positioned for the future to maximise opportunities and grow curriculum provision in line with local and regional demand. You will be skilled at building valuable and influential relationships with individuals and organisations and have a positive, open and approachable style of management with effective performance improvement and quality assurance in education.
If you are keen to develop your career and lead an institution performing at the highest level, then we would like to hear from you.
Closing date: Thursday 7 May 2020
Interviews: Week Commencing 18 May 2020
Follow the link https://www.callywith.ac.uk/home-page/work-for-us for an application pack and further details or contact us on 01872 267000.
We offer a generous package with benefits including 37 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days, teacher pension scheme, relocation package, free on-site parking and a variety of on-site benefits and discounts.
About us
Callywith College is a 16-19 Free School delivering Further Education in Bodmin, Cornwall, which opened in September 2017. The campus is a brand new, architecturally stunning, purposed build facility of which it’s staff and students are incredibly proud.
The College was created in association with Ofsted Outstanding Truro and Penwith College to serve students aged 16–19 from North & East Cornwall and West Devon. Callywith College received the go-ahead in February 2016, funded as a Free School. The College aimed to provide the outstanding Truro and Penwith College experience for young people in North and East Cornwall.
In January 2020 Ofsted judged Callywith College outstanding in all categories and results data for 2019 confirms Callywith as one of the best colleges nationally.
Relationship to Truro and Penwith College
Callywith College shares the vision and aims of Truro and Penwith College and provides education of the same outstanding quality delivered at the Truro and Penwith campuses. Truro and Penwith College owns the Callywith College site and former senior staff from Truro and Penwith College lead Callywith College, implementing common systems and processes, ensuring the same high levels of quality.
Mission and Ethos
Our mission is simple…
“to provide the best learning experience leading to the highest level of achievement by our students.”
We are looking for exceptional candidates with the vision, energy and determination to lead at senior level, individuals able to work with a committed and supportive governing body to build on success and seize opportunities to further develop the College and provide first class education and training for the communities we serve.
If you have the drive and initiative to take on this challenging but rewarding role we look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Post: ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL (STUDENT EXPERIENCE)
Responsible to: PRINCIPAL
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Conditions of Service: Callywith College Conditions of Service
Main Purpose of Job: To play a full role in the senior management of the college.
To take a lead in relation to certain cross college activities including Student Support, Tutorial, Safeguarding, Learning Support and UCAS.
To share with other members of the senior management team line management responsibility for curricular and pastoral team leaders and co-ordinators.
To contribute significantly to the strategic direction of the College.
To embed the vision, aims and teaching qualities of Callywith College.
To enhance recruitment, retention and achievement of students within the area.
To set targets, monitor and be accountable for the overall achievement and outcomes related to students’ success and the success of the curriculum design and delivery across all areas of the College.
Ensure that the educational experience of students is of the highest quality.
Provide individual support for students including information and guidance at the pre-enrolment stage, on-going support during students’ course and preparing references and arranging careers help when a student moves on from College.
To contribute to the work of the whole College in a variety of ways not specifically listed.
In common with the other Assistant Principal to deputise for the Principal as required.
Specific Duties:
Leadership Promote and facilitate the innovation and development of the curriculum to ensure the College delivers outstanding education and training opportunities
Provide leadership and management for support activities covering Student Support, Tutorial, Safeguarding, Learning Support and UCAS
Ensure that the College anticipates and responds to local, regional and national priorities and is seen as an effective and responsive contributor to the communities and businesses it serves
To provide regular updates to the Trust Board and Committees
Develop the college’s student and learning support services ensuring students receive outstanding pastoral care and the support needed to fulfil their potential and progress successfully.
Teaching, Learning & Contribute to developing staff confidence and abilities to incorporate Assessment new approaches and methods to support effective teaching, learning and assessment which maximises student achievement and progression
To ensure the College’s curriculum offer is continually updated and new programmes and delivery methods are developed to reflect changes in funding, learning technology and results from the College’s self- assessment process
To lead on the design and delivery of the annual self-assessment process to ensure it accurately identifies all strengths and weaknesses and that all actions are captured and show how the provision will be developed for learners
Quality Be accountable for monitoring and improving the quality performance of the curriculum, ensuring successful inspection, review, audit and assessment outcomes
Other Create, support, promote, and enhance links with the local community
Manage and deploy resources responsibly and efficiently in order to ensure best value is obtained
Ensuring compliance with health and safety policies and procedures and risk assessments across all areas of responsibility
Undertake the role of Duty Manager where required.
General Requirements: As a member of staff the post-holder will be required to further the agreed aims of the College by participating fully in the following:
To participate in the scheme for appraisal and review of performance adopted by the College.
The provision of a high quality environment for student learning and associated activities.
To be responsible for promoting equality and diversity in line with College procedures.
Student Welfare and Support Services.
The development of a flexible and responsive institution.
College Promotional and Marketing Activities.
The safe and appropriate use of College equipment, premises and property.
Health and Safety Procedures as laid out in the College Health and Safety Policy.
Staff Development Activities.
General College Developments.
All members of staff must be prepared for changes in their responsibilities and work.
The post-holder will also be required to undertake such other tasks as the Principal from time to time may determine which will include Fire Marshall and First Aid Duties.
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Person specification
ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE HOW MEASURED A degree or similar equivalent professional X Certificates qualification and a recognised teaching qualification. A record of continued study or professional X Application development. form References Interview A record of achievement in teaching in an area X Application appropriate to the College. form References Interview A personal history of successful involvement in X Application educational management e.g. as a Team Leader or form equivalent, including safeguarding. References Interview Leadership qualities and a willingness to assume X Interview responsibility. An ability to get on well and to motivate individuals X Interview and a commitment to good working relationships. Be an effective communicator, both written and oral. X Application Interview Be well organised, give attention to detail and capable X Application of ensuring efficient procedures. Interview An interest in developing the cross college X Interview responsibilities identified in the job description. Extensive experience of building valuable and X Interview influential relationships with individuals and organisations at a local and national level. Ability to lead major change and development as X Interview demonstrated by performance in previous positions Experience of effective performance improvement and X Interview quality assurance in further and/or higher education Awareness of a variety of relevant funding X Interview mechanisms and income streams and the acumen to ensure cost-effectiveness in the delivery of the College’s learning programmes Ability to think strategically and to communicate that X Interview thinking effectively
The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicant will be required to apply for a Disclosure at the enhanced level. If you apply for a job with vulnerable people when you know you are on a barred list you could be fined or face a prison sentence.
Callywith College is committed to ensuring a culture of valuing diversity and ensuring equality of opportunities.
Useful Links
REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF CALLYWITH COLLEGE
CALLYWITH COLLEGE PROSPECTUS AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS
CALLYWITH COLLEGE OFSTED REPORT 2020
Terms & Conditions
Continuous Service Your continuous service dates from the commencement of the contract with the college except where periods of previous service with other local authorities and related employers are allowed to count as continuous employment for specified purposes in the Contract, the pensions scheme and other agreements.
Holidays Holiday entitlement for this post is currently 37 working days plus college closure days and public holidays.
Probationary Period The appointment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a 9 month probationary period.
Pensions The post falls within the scope of the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS). Further details can be found at https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk/members/member-hub.aspx
Commitment to Safeguarding Callywith College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must be willing to undergo a Criminal Record (DBS) Check (Standard or Enhanced depending on the post applied for) and past employment checks.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to ensuring a culture of valuing diversity and equal opportunities.
Data Protection By applying for a post at Callywith College, you are giving your consent for us to process personal information about you. We have legal obligations to fulfil in the way that we deal with that data. We must collect the information fairly, that is, inform you that we will process it for the purpose of recruitment and selection and the employment relationship for the successful applicant. All information will remain confidential and will only be viewed by those involved in the selection process. If you are not successful, then your information will be destroyed after six months in accordance with Data Protection Policy.
Working for Us
Located in a stunning county with dramatic coastline, captivating fishing harbours, spectacular beaches and a world class food scene, Cornwall is a great place to live and Callywith College a great place to work.
Benefits
• Competitive salaries • Generous occupational pension schemes for academic and support staff • Supportive family friendly and flexible working policies • Childcare Voucher Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Computer Scheme • Generous holiday & sickness entitlements • Free Library membership • Free parking • We invest in facilities • We have fun (team days and social events) • We value staff development • Free health and wellbeing programme • Free recreational courses • Staff Discounts at local leisure and retail establishments • Free health checks and corporate eye care scheme • In house leadership and management programme • Accessible campus and facilities • Free access to Counselling and Mental Health Advisors • Workstation Assessments/Occupational Health Referrals • Excellent facilities accessible at Truro and Penzance for relaxation and rejuvenation at discounted prices – restaurants, coffee shops and salons
Application forms and details of how to apply for the this post are available online at https://www.callywith.ac.uk/home-page/work-for-us or via email to [email protected]
Application forms can be sent to us either by email to [email protected] or by post to:
Personnel Department Truro & Penwith College College Road Truro TR1 3XX
In association with Truro & Penwith College
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