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 BUGTHORPE AND SUTTON UPON DERWENT C OF E AND PRIMARYUPON SUTTON BUGTHORPE OF SCHOOL DERWENT C January 2017 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 AND PRIMARYUPON SUTTON BUGTHORPE OF 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 S 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 BUGTHORPE AND SUTTON UPON DERWENT C OF E AND PRIMARYUPON SUTTON BUGTHORPE OF SCHOOL DERWENT C 3 BUGTHORPE VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREA The school is situated in the picturesque village of Bugthorpe on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds. Surrounded by open countryside the area offers numerous opportunities for walking, cycling and country pursuits and yet it is only 11 miles from York 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 | | 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 Skirpenbeck, Full Sutton, Kirby Underdale and outlying farms. School trip to local farm Kirby Underdale Bugthorpe BUGTHORPE AND SUTTON UPON DERWENT C OF E AND PRIMARYUPON SUTTON BUGTHORPE OF SCHOOLS DERWENT C 4 SUTTON UPON DERWENT VILLAGE Sutton upon Derwent is a small village in the East Riding of Yorkshire, 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 AND PRIMARYUPON SUTTON BUGTHORPE OF SCHOOL DERWENT C incumbents have been.” 5 OUR DIOCESE York Diocesan Board of Education supports 127 Church of England schools and academies in the area from the Humber 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.