Ballakermeen

Required for High School September 2017 Passionate about Learning Specialist Teacher Passionate about Achievement of Head Teacher: Adrienne.Burnett MA (Ed.) NPQH St Catherine’s Drive, Douglas, , IM1 4BE Tel: (01624) 648700

‘Student achievement at both GCSE and Advanced Levels was judged to be a ‘significant 2016 Headline Figures strength.’ GCSE 5 A* - C 70% ‘Leadership is distributed 5 A* - C (incl. Eng & Maths) 64% throughout the school and A Level both teachers and 100% pass rate

leaders feel ‘trusted’ and GCSE French: A* - C 85% ‘empowered.’ GCSE German: A* - C 50%

Most recent External Validation, March 2015 (Manx schools are not subject to Ofsted)

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The Post How to apply Please complete an online application form at: Specialist Teacher of German www.jobtrain.co.uk/iomgovjobs/

Dear Colleague, Scroll down the ‘Job Categories’ list and tick the ‘Teaching (Secondary)’ box. Then scroll down and click on ‘Search Jobs.’ Thank you for your enquiry about joining the teaching staff at Ballakermeen. Your letter of application (No longer than 3 sides of A4 please) should As a result of the retirement of a long-serving German teacher, we are hoping address the following areas: to appoint a suitably qualified teacher of German. The ability to be able to  Your level of expertise in different languages. teach French and/or Spanish is desirable, but by no means a pre-requisite.  Your strengths in teaching and learning. The ability to communicate a love of languages, to innovate and to make  lessons enjoyable, but challenging will be a feature of the successful How your experience has prepared you for this post. candidate. Applications from NQTs will be welcomed.  The contribution you will make to lunchtime and/or after school clubs. The school has a strong record of success and our reputation is as a result of the hard work and dedication of a committed team of staff. The MFL You will also be required to complete the Isle of Man Department of Faculty would welcome a candidate for whom teamwork is important. Please Education and Children online application form. contact [email protected] for subject specific information. Please note: short-listed candidates will be expected to teach as part of the If you are interested in finding out more about the school, you are interview process. encouraged to visit our website: www.ballakermeen.com Yours sincerely, You are also most welcome to contact the school for an informal visit, or conversation if you are off-island: please ring the Head’s PA, Hannah on Adrienne Burnett, 01624 648704. Head Teacher

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th February 2017 Interviews will be held during the week beginning 27th February

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Our School

Located on one site, we are the largest school on the island with 1500 students on roll. Our The pastoral care is organised through a horizontal year system. Currently the Head of Sixth Form has over 300 students, undertaking academic courses Post 16. We are able to Year 7 stays with that year group on a two or three year basis to oversee liasion from offer up to 29 subjects. partner primary schools, as well as Year 7 Induction, whilst the Heads of Year 8 to 11 follow their groups through the school. Each Head of Year is assisted by a Deputy Head The Year 7 intake for September will be in the region of 260. Students are set for most of Year. There s a dedicated 6th Form Pastoral Team with a Key Stage 5 Leader and two subjects within equal ability bands. Student numbers remain buoyant and we anticipate that Deputy Heads of Sixth Form. our total number on roll will settle at 1500 over the next few years. We make full use of Education Support Staff who work with students in the classroom, as The Isle of Man Department of Education has responded positively to the growth of the well as in specific subject areas. student population and we have benefitted from an impressive building programme. The overall GCSE pass rate of 5 A* - Cs for 2016 was 73%. 5 A* - C incl. English and Maths is The curriculum, from age 5 – 18 years, is based on the learning dispositions of the 6Rs: 64%. Both statistics are significantly above predictions based on CEM data for this cohort. readiness, resilience, resourcefulness, relationships, remembering and reflection. At ‘A’ Level the A – E pass rate is 100%. The academic standards of the school are rising each year thanks to the hard work and commitment of the staff. However, we continue to challenge any under-achievement. The continual improvement of teaching and learning is always a priority in our school improvement plan.

Manx schools offer a ‘fully inclusive’ education and all schools have special units for Historically, the Isle of Man followed the English examination system. An island-wide SEBD and MLD children. In addition, at Ballakermeen, we cater for students with consultation was undertaken in 2014 and the decision was made to move the island’s five sensory impairments, English as an Additional Language, or those requiring ‘nurture’ secondary schools to the Cambridge IGCSE, an internationally recognised qualification. provision. With the Cambridge specifications, 65% of exam entries allow for the inclusions of some There is a strong traidition in the arts and sporting activities. Staff give freely of their coursework or practical element. If a subject can show compelling reasons not to use the time, providing extensive opportunities for students to Cambridge Board, they are allowed to use an alternative, WJEC, which also offer A* - G participate in activities, foreign visits and exchanges. We grading, Vocational opportunities, including BTEC and a pilot scheme in SQA (Scottish have developed strong links with China through our exams) are also available. sister school, No 1 High School, Liuyang. Our Confucius Classroom, the first in the Crown Ballakermeen currently offers IGCSEs in English, Maths, Business Studies and Sociology. Dependencies, opened in July 2015, offering We are varying the start date of other IGCSEs to avoid clashes with A Level reforms. Mandarin lessons to all schools and our island Schools are free to choose the A Level exam boards they wish to follow. community.

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Ethos and Aims

We are passionate about learning and passionate about achievement.

Our school provides a safe and supportive environment founded on high expectations, mutual respect and enjoyment of learning.

The values outlined below provide the foundation for all we hope to achieve in our dealings with our students. Access to a broad, balanced, relevant and engaging curriculum is the right of all students. This will enable them to develop their potential abilities as individuals and as members of society.

Specifically we endeavour to:

Values Aims Objectives

 Support, encourage and celebrate the  Promote the values of the school.  Continue to improve the quality of teaching achievements of our students.  Encourage all students to become and learning.  Encourage all students to take a pride in responsible members of the school  Ensure students are taught how to learn and themselves, their school and their island. community and society. how to reflect on their learning.  Recognise and develop the professionalism  Raise levels of achievement for all students.  Encourage students to be independent and and expertise of staff.  Ensure that everyone respects the needs and lifelong learners.  Create and maintain a stimulating learning differences of others.  Ensure the professional development of all environment in which everyone feels valued. staff so that it impacts positively on the quality of learning.  Further develop the effective use of interactive technology.  Develop curricular structures to ensure that all opportunities for individuals are maximised.

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Job Description Job Responsibilities: Teachers are expected to:  Personally demonstrate and achieve high standards of teaching in the subject, sustaining and raising standards of student achievement, Title of Post: Teacher behaviour and motivation. This will include the use of the school’s Salary Grade: MPS/UPS rewards and disciplinary systems. Lessons should be appropriately prepared with respect to the age and ability range of each class taught.  Employ range of techniques and resources including ICT. Employment Duties:  Use formative assessment to ensure classes taught make maximum progress. This job is to be performed in accordance with Isle of Man Department of  Be responsible for the appropriate use of school resources and for Education and Children’s (DEC) Terms and Conditions of Service for maintaining effective displays in their teaching areas. Teachers’ document (2014) together with Appendices of the Isle of Man  Participate in the pastoral aspect of the school by being a Form Tutor DEC’s Teaching Standards. The range of duties is clearly stated in the (Tutors should be with their group at the start of each registration session documents relevant to the post-holder’s title and salary grade. and be available, as necessary, for individual consultation or guidance). As a Form Tutor, teachers are expected to help create a positive and caring

ethos and implement the PSHE curriculum. Relationships:  Take responsibility for monitoring and supporting students’ learning The post holder is accountable to the Head Teacher who will delegate some through individual action planning, including SEN actions plans, where responsibilities via the school’s line management structure. necessary, as a Tutor.  Be the first point of contact between the school and parents, and maintain up to date knowledge of each individual in the Tutor group. Accountabilities of the Post:  Manage teaching areas and equipment, to create a positive learning environment that makes effective use of available resources. To fulfil the role of class teacher, working alongside other colleagues from the school, displaying high expectations of the academic work and behaviour of students, and in compliance with the policies of the school and the Department of Education and Children. Teachers who are not Tutors are expected to be available as necessary to support the above functions and to be attached to a year group to support the pastoral development of children.

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Teaching: Management of staff and resources:

Teachers are expected to: Teachers are expected to:  Plan and teach lessons to the classes they are assigned within the context of  Direct and supervise support staff assigned and, where appropriate, other the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work. teachers.  Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and  Contribute to the recruitment, selection, appointment and professional achievements of assigned students. development of other teachers.  Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external exams.  Deploy resources delegated.

Whole school organisation, strategy and development: Professional development:

Teachers are expected to: Teachers are expected to:  Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the  Participate in arrangements for the personal appraisal and review of school’s policies, practises and procedures in such a way as to support the performance and, where appropriate, that of other teachers and support school’s values and vision. staff.  Work with others on curriculum and/or students’ development to secure  Participate in arrangements for personal training and professional co-ordinated outcomes. development and, where appropriate, that of other teachers and support staff, including induction. Health, Safety and Discipline: Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals:

Teachers are expected to: Teachers are expected to collaborate effectively and professionally with colleagues Promote the safety and well-being of students. and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school. Maintain good order and discipline among students.

Communication:

Teachers are expected to communicate effectively and professionally with students, parents and carers.

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Person Specification

Secondary School Teacher Essential/Desirable Means of Assessment Degree qualification E A Subject teaching qualification E A Evidence of further study/training E AI Experience Experience of successfully teaching students across the age & ability range, either as a qualified teacher, or during Initial Teacher Training E AO Experience of successfully putting into place teaching and learning strategies that enable students to achieve in relation to their capabilities and their earlier attainment E AIO Knowledge, Skills & Knowledge Be an innovative and reflective practitioner E AIO Thorough and up to date knowledge of recent initiatives in your subject specialism E AI Ability to vary teaching and learning styles E IO Up to date knowledge and understanding, based on experience, of how students learn and make progress E I Sound and efficient administration skills, including the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines E I Ability to monitor and evaluate own success E I Set high professional standards by personal example E O Willingness to be held accountable through a rigorous performance management system and hold others to account to ensure consistency and high standards E I Other An unshakeable belief in the potential of all children to succeed E IO Enthusiasm, energy and optimism E IO The ability to work as part of a team E AIO

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An excellent communicator who will work effectively with all stakeholders E AIO Dress and act in a professional manner E AIO Warmth and approachability E IO Be consistently available for after school hours duties, such as compulsory parents’ evenings (where attendance is compulsory for staff) E I

Key: Application, Interview, Observation

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 33 miles long and 13 miles wide.

 227 square miles in total land area.

 85,888 population.

 382 people per square mile.

 40% of the Island is uninhabited.

 The Isle of Man is independent and free from UK Government legislation.

 Currently, the Department of Education and Children will meet 70% of the expenses necessarily incurred in transporting the recruit, partner and any dependant children and their personal, household and other effects, including one motor vehicle, to the Isle of Man.

 Where the recruit has a UK mortgaged property, which is for sale and for which no rental income in received, and is paying either rent or mortgage on an Isle of Man property, assistance to a maximum of £500 per month for a maximum of two years may be granted.

 Education and teachers highly regarded by the community.

 All teachers are provided with a laptop computer.

Transport Links Contact There are regular flights to the island from numerous airports in the UK and Ireland (Liverpool Ballakermeen High School 20 minutes, Manchester 30 minutes, London 50 minutes, Dublin and Belfast 40 minutes). St Catherine’s Drive Douglas Alternatively, you can travel by boat. For more information please visit: Isle of Man www.locate.im IM1 4BE Tel: (01624) 648700 www.gov.im/airport Email: [email protected] www.steam-packet.com www.ballakermeen.com