BUGTHORPE AND SUTTON UPON DERWENT C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOLS

HEADTEACHER RECRUITMENT PACK

BUGTHORPE AND SUTTON UPON DERWENT C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Letter from the Chairs of the Governors Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in the post of Executive Headteacher for Bugthorpe and Sutton Upon Derwent Primary Schools. The Governors, staff and pupils of both schools are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and focused Headteacher who will maintain and develop our high standards in attainment and who will be innovative and creative in leading both schools, enabling every pupil to achieve their full potential. Both schools have much to offer; located in attractive rural locations and rated good by Ofsted. Our dedicated, highly-skilled and enthusiastic teaching staffs are supported by pro-active Governing Boards. Most importantly, we have happy, confident and well behaved children who love coming to school. Our new Headteacher should be an effective and aspirational leader who is passionate and

knowledgeable about the pursuit of teaching and learning in schools. The person specification

S provides a more comprehensive list of the qualities we are looking for, we wish to appoint somebody with the vision, experience and confidence to take the schools forward; someone who builds on what is currently excellent and ensures we continue to improve by embracing the opportunities and challenges which are offered in our Church schools. I hope this pack will provide you with the information you need as well as a sense of our aims and priorities. We warmly encourage you to visit both schools to see the pupils and staff at work. If you have the vision, integrity and passion to inspire the pupils, staff and wider school community, leading and managing the schools strategic direction with excellent leadership and communication skills, then we look forward to receiving your completed application. Thank you again for your interest in Bugthorpe and Sutton Upon Derwent Primary Schools.

Claire Garside Joanne Blythe Chair of Governors Chair of Governors Bugthorpe Primary School Sutton Upon Derwent Primary School

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1 Bugthorpe CE Primary School

Stephenwath Lane Bugthorpe YO41 1QG

Telephone: 01759 368247 Email: [email protected] Sutton Upon Derwent CE Primary School

Main St Sutton Upon Derwent YO41 4BN Telephone: 01904 608440 Email: [email protected]

Numbers on Roll: 81 and 83

Headteacher – Group 2, ISR: L12 – L18, £51,127 - £59,264

The governors, staff and pupils of Bugthorpe and Sutton Upon Derwent CE Primary Schools are

| | seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and focused executive headteacher to continue the good work of our much valued headteacher who is retiring in August 2017. Both our schools are in attractive rural villages, with thriving local communities and our enthusiastic pupils are confident, happy and enjoy learning. Our schools have shared Christian values and the ambitions of each school are expressed in our school visions. At Bugthorpe Primary School our aim is to provide a high quality education in a safe and stimulating indoor and outdoor environment. We want every child to experience a happy, successful and memorable primary education. They do this by learning life skills, developing self-confidence, independence and building positive relationships rooted in Christian values. We work hard, have fun, and make a difference. At Sutton Upon Derwent Primary School we believe in making our church school a place of love and happiness where every individual is valued. A place where everyone is encouraged to uphold Christian values in order to discover, grow and develop into adaptable, caring citizens, keen to participate in a natural environment and ever changing world. Together we love, laugh, discover and grow.

Pupils achieve well in our schools and both schools are rated good by Ofsted. BUGTHORPE AND SUTTON UPON DERWENT C OF E PRIMARY AND UPON SUTTON OF BUGTHORPE SCHOOLS DERWENT C

2 We are looking for someone with outstanding leadership and management skills with the vision to inspire and to maintain the progress towards excellence that is already evident in the schools. We will welcome applications from candidates who can offer us:

 Senior leadership experience, preferably as a headteacher or deputy headteacher  A passionate, aspirational leader with an exciting vision for the future development of the schools.  A compassionate leader who values our families and children individually, and is committed to helping them achieve their potential.  The ability to work closely in partnership with a team of enthusiastic and dedicated staff, supportive governors and parents

There will be opportunity for candidates to visit the schools during the week commencing Monday 30th January. If you would like to take the opportunity to visit the schools, please contact Nicky Collier on 01904 608440 or by email at [email protected] to agree a suitable date and time.

To find out more about our schools, please visit our websites at,

www.bugthorpeprimary.co.uk & www.suttonuponderwentprimary.co.uk

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Application forms and information packs are available at www.eastriding.gov.uk/jobs

Closing date: 12pm Monday 6th February 2017 Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th February 2017 Interviews: Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th February 2017 Start Date: 1st September 2017

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3 BUGTHORPE VILLAGE

AND SURROUNDING AREA

The school is situated in the picturesque village of Bugthorpe on the edge of the Wolds. Surrounded by open countryside the area offers numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and country pursuits and yet it is only 11 miles from with its vibrant restaurants, theatres, museums, galleries and shops.

The village has a population of just over 100 and supports a bustling post office and general store, a pottery and the Memorial Institute, which acts as a community hall.

To the side of the village green can be found the Grade I listed church of St Andrew’s, just a short walk from the school.

The school has close links with the church, attending and participating in major celebrations such as Harvest Festival and Christmas. These occasions provide a wonderful opportunity for

the children, families and local community to come together. Our

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local vicar has recently retired and we look forward to welcoming and working with his successor.

The area is also only a short drive from the magnificent Yorkshire St Andrew’s Church, Bugthorpe coast and the Howardian Hills, which have been designated as an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Children attending the school live in the surrounding villages of , , and outlying farms.

School trip to local farm Kirby Underdale Bugthorpe BUGTHORPE AND SUTTON UPON DERWENT C OF E PRIMARY AND UPON SUTTON OF BUGTHORPE SCHOOLS DERWENT C

4 SUTTON UPON DERWENT

VILLAGE

Sutton upon Derwent is a small village in the , approximately 8 miles (13 km) to the south-east of York. With just under 600 residents, the village is friendly and welcoming. The countryside around Sutton is mainly arable, however on our doorstep is the Lower Derwent National Nature Reserve, River Derwent and woodlands, most of which are readily accessible by a network of public footpaths. Halfway down the village, set back up a lane away from the main road is a small play area with equipment and space to kick a ball, The parish council is currently looking for funding to improve this facility for the village children. We have a thriving village hall which hosts events throughout the year. There are a number of local groups who use the award winning facility on a weekly or monthly basis including pre-school music

group, indoor bowls, badminton and church drop in coffee mornings. Our school makes the most

S of the facilities using the hall for indoor PE, productions and parties. Outside the hall are grass and all weather tennis courts. Pupils have regular tennis coaching, making use of the courts when needed. Situated within the foyer of the hall is the local post office. St Michael’s and All Angels Church is peacefully set at the northern end of the village where regular Sunday services are held along with the church fête. Our vicar, Ian Kitchen, says:

“Our Church enjoys its close links with the school. A colleague and I lead collective worship weekly, hosting it in church once a month, and the children also attend services at the church at major festivals such as Easter and Christmas. I also spend time with the children on an ad hoc basis. Harvest The Church has given practical and financial help to school projects in the past few years. I am looking forward to meeting and working with the new head teacher and I hope he or she will be as warmly associated with our Church as past Crib Service BUGTHORPE AND SUTTON UPON DERWENT C OF E PRIMARY AND UPON SUTTON OF BUGTHORPE SCHOOL DERWENT C incumbents have been.”

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OUR DIOCESE

York Diocesan Board of Education supports 127 Church of schools and academies in the area from the to the Tees. We have a dedicated team of professionals who offer a wide range of expertise and can help schools access further assistance.

The Education team aims to:

 Be available as a ‘one-stop shop’ for pastoral and professional support;  Work with a range of agencies to promote school improvement;  Promote excellence and Christian distinctiveness;  Provide and facilitate professional development and governor training;  Help schools and academies network, collaborate together and share best practice;  Offer a Total Property Management scheme in association with DBE Services Ltd;  Guide schools on matters concerning trusts;  Work with schools exploring Academy conversion;  Advise in the appointment of staff, especially Headteachers;  Support Headteacher appraisal;  Represent Church of England education to the wider church community and more widely to the public;  Maintain contact with the local authorities and the Regional Schools Commissioners.

The Rt Revd Paul Ferguson, Bishop of Whitby and Chair of the Diocesan Board of Education, said:

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“Our schools and academies are a vital part of the mission of the Church of England in the Diocese of York. Staff and governors are strongly committed to their communities, and in many cases the influence of church schools can only be described as transformative. We strive to offer our young people the very best in every aspect of education, including encouraging them to mature spiritually and to understand how faith informs good relationships and responsible citizenship. We aim for our schools to be places where the love of God in Christ is truly reflected. If these aims and values resonate with you, we hope that you will consider applying to come to Bugthorpe CE Primary and Sutton-upon-Derwent CE Primary to lead our schools into the next phase of their life”.

Andrew Smith, Diocesan Director of Education, said: "As a diocese, we are here to help celebrate and strengthen the Christian ethos in our schools. We understand that each school is unique and our aim is to get to know our schools on an individual basis in order to foster the local parish and community links as far as possible. As such, our Education Team offers a range of support to our headteachers from both a school distinctiveness and effectiveness point of view, as well as providing a range of training and development opportunities for staff and governors to access over the course of each year. In a rapidly changing educational landscape, we are more and more involved in wider school development, particularly as schools change from one school status to another. I do hope that you feel able to apply for the position of Executive Headteacher at Sutton-upon-Derwent and Bugthorpe, and we would look forward to welcoming you as part of our diocesan family here in the Diocese of York”. E PRIMARY AND UPON SUTTON OF BUGTHORPE SCHOOLS DERWENT C

6 CHILDREN’S WISHES for our new headteacher… .

Nice, Sporty

Kind-Hearted Understanding

and Caring and

Patient

Likes to spend time with Friendly We would children

like more trips

Creative Good Strict, but listener fair

Imaginative

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Considerate

Smiley and

Happy

Reasonable Fun Looks after BUGTHORPE AND SUTTON UPON DERWENT C OF E PRIMARY AND UPON SUTTON OF BUGTHORPE SCHOOL DERWENT C Inspiring and our school Cheerful Clever

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SCHOOL STRUCTURES

4 classes: Teachers, 2 x Designated Teaching Assistants, Leaders Full time Nursery Nurse

Sutton upon Derwent Non classroom based staff: Admin, Lunch staff, Extended school School Business play leader and Manager (SBM) playworkers, Grounds staff/environmental Executive tutor Headteacher

4 classes: Teachers, 2 x Assistant Teaching Assistants,

Heads Full time Nursery Nurse

| | Bugthorpe Non classroom based staff: Lunch staff, School Manager, Extended school play leader and playworkers, SBM 3.5 hours per cleaner, caretaker, week Grounds staff/environmental

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8 JOB DESCRIPTION

[i] Job title: Executive Headteacher of Bugthorpe and Sutton Upon Derwent CE Primary Schools

[ii] Job purpose: a] to provide vision, leadership and direction for the schools b] to preserve and develop the Christian ethos of the schools

[iii] Accountable to: The governing boards Accountable for: The standards, progress and well-being of all pupils and all staff and also for all resources

[iv] Statutory a] To fulfil all the requirements and duties as set out in the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document relating to Conditions of Employment of Headteacher. b] To meet the National Standards for Headteachers as published by the DfE.

[v] Key tasks

A. Overall: A1. To treat everyone fairly and equitably, with dignity and respect so as to create and maintain a shared school culture and positive climate that motivates pupils, staff and all other members of the school community. A2. To create a culture of high expectations and aspirations that lead to excellent learning.

B. Leadership and management:

B1. Working with all stakeholders, create a vision for the school that provides direction for all aspects of the S life of the school. B2. To model professional standards in all aspects of the work. B3. To be responsible for the day-to-day management, organisation and administration of the school, modelling effective work-life balance and managing the workload of others. B4. To ensure that the school achieves its curriculum and pastoral aims through the implementation of effective improvement planning, based on robust self-evaluation.. B5. To ensure that parents and carers receive reports that help them understand how well their children are doing and how they can improve. B6. To ensure that the school’s Appraisal policy, including induction, is effectively implemented including reporting to the governing board as necessary. B7. To lead and manage change effectively.

C. Governance: C1. To work with the governing boards to enable them to meet their responsibilities and present to it, on a regular basis, an accurate account of the schools’ performance. C2. To advise the governing board on the formulation of policies and their implementation, to ensure the enhancement of the quality of learning in an efficient and cost effective manner.

D. The curriculum: D1. To ensure that statutory requirements for the curriculum are met, that curriculum provision is appropriate and relevant to the needs of all pupils and provides equality of opportunity for all. D2. To ensure that the curriculum promotes tolerance of and respect for people of all faiths [or of no faith], cultures and lifestyles through the effective spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of all pupils.

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9 E. Behaviour and safety: E1. To create a culture where pupil’s attitudes to learning are good, leading to good learning and minimising any low level disruption. E2. To be responsible for establishing and maintaining the processes and policy that secure the safeguarding and welfare of every child. E3. To secure effective safe-guarding procedures that ensure the safe recruitment of all staff and the safety of all pupils, including in respect of e-safety. E4. To establish a positive ethos throughout the school so that pupils take pride in their school, their work and their behaviour.

F. The quality of teaching and learning: F1. To understand what good/outstanding teaching and learning looks like and be able to communicate this effectively to all staff and governors F2. To ensure that teaching in all classes is good or better F3. To ensure that pupils’ attitudes to learning are of an equally high standard across subjects, years and classes and with different staff. F4. To ensure that teaching is appropriate to the age and ability of all pupils and provides challenge, progression and high expectation to enable all pupils to achieve at the highest level. F5. To ensure accuracy of assessment through internal and external standardisation and moderation. F6. To manage the pupil premium funding effectively ensuring that disadvantaged pupils and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities achieve well.

G. The achievement of pupils: G1. To ensure that all pupils achieve well and make or exceed expected progress. G2. To ensure that assessment information is well used to improve teaching and learning of all pupils and the

curriculum.

G3. Ensure that there are successful strategies for engaging with parents to the benefit of all pupils, including | those who find working with the school difficult.

H. Early Years provision: H1. To ensure that children in the Early Years are safe and happy and achieve well. H2. To ensure that teaching nurtures, engages and motivates children and is based on accurate assessment of children’s learning needs and development so that activities and experiences meet their needs.

I. As an executive headteacher: I1. To maintain effective leadership for both schools, that ensures the highest possible standards of achievement and well-being for every pupil. I2. To work with governors and staff to ensure a clear understanding of their role in ensuring the best for each school individually and for the schools as a shared organisation. I3. To manage and develop the collaboration to ensure the best possible outcomes for both schools.

J. As a Church school: J1. To confidently articulate, live out and promote a vision for the schools rooted in distinctively Christian values. J2. To secure the impact of an explicitly Christian vision through evaluation and strategic planning. J3. To ensure that arrangements for religious education and collective worship meet statutory requirements.

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10 PERSON SPECIFICATION - Headteacher at Bugthorpe and Sutton Upon Derwent C of E Primary Schools

The Selection Panel will be looking for evidence that the candidate has demonstrated their ability to fulfil the following criteria through the application/reference/interview or tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential App or Desirable Ref Int Task Qualified Teacher status E A Has NPQH qualification D A Experience as a senior leader in a primary setting E A/I

QUALITIES AND KNOWLEDGE Knowledge and understanding of the curriculum across the appropriate age range E A/I Commitment to maintaining and developing the Christian ethos of the school E A/I/T and promoting an understanding of other faiths and cultures Demonstrate positive relationships and attitudes towards their pupils and staff, E A/R/I

and towards parents, governors and members of the local community.

S Lead by example driving the strategic leadership, empowering all pupils and E R/T staff to excel. Sustain wide, current knowledge and understanding of education and school D A systems locally, nationally and globally. PUPILS AND STAFF Demand ambitious standards for all pupils, overcoming disadvantage and E A/R advancing equality, leading to rich curriculum opportunities and pupils’ well- being.

Recognise the right of all pupils to enjoy school, developing their independence E A/I and resilience, and leave primary school as enquiring lifelong learners.

Maintain effective classroom practice; appraising the quality of teaching E A/I/T throughout the school, ensuring high standards and instilling accountability in staff for the impact of their work on pupils’ outcomes. Create a learning culture within which all staff are motivated and supported to E A/I develop their own skills and subject knowledge, and to support each other. Identify emerging talents, coaching current and aspiring leaders in a climate D A/I

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11 SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES Maintain a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all pupils and staff, and E A/I developing their exemplary behaviour.

Establish rigorous, fair and transparent systems and measures for managing the E A/I/T performance of all staff. Welcome strong governance and actively support the governing board to E A/I understand its role and deliver its functions effectively. Exercise strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure the equitable E A/I deployment of budgets and resources. SELF-IMPROVING SCHOOL SYSTEMS Develop effective relationships with fellow professionals and colleagues in other D A/I public services to improve academic and social outcomes for all pupils. Develop and maintain positive relationships with the local parish and school E A/I cluster, diocese, and the Local Authority

Challenge educational orthodoxies in the best interests of achieving excellence D I for pupils. Shape the current and future quality of the teaching profession through high E I/R

quality training and sustained professional development for all staff.

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SAFEGUARDING This post is also subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure Demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and E I young people Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries E R/I Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours E R/I Appropriate use of authority and discipline E R/I/T

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