Great Dalby Primary School

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1 Great Dalby Primary School Learning together, achieving together, celebrating success together. Tel no:

2 Contents Letter from the Chair of Governors Job Description Person Specification Key Priorities Our children s thoughts Our parent s thoughts Our staff s thoughts Our village

3 Dear Candidate, Thank you for showing an interest in our advertisement for a new Head Teacher. We hope that the information in this pack will inspire you to apply for this rewarding post. The governors are very proud of our school with its happy, well motivated children, dedicated, inspiring staff, supportive parents and committed governors. Our children are well behaved and eager to learn. In September 2014 Ofsted inspected our school and judged it to be Outstanding. However, the school is committed to constant improvement in standards of teaching, learning and achievement. Our numbers on role have gradually increased to 140 and children come to us from Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages. This is a popular school. Our school is very much part of the community with strong links with the Pre school, the Church and other organisations. A number of adults from the community volunteer to help in classrooms, give music tuition, sports training, cooking and reading. All are very welcome and their time and efforts greatly appreciated. Our next exciting venture is to join a Multi Academy Trust. This process is in the very early stages and we hope that our new Head Teacher will enthusiastically lead our school forward to embrace the next stage of its journey. We hope that this pack gives you an insight into our special school but we would be pleased to show you more should you wish to visit us. ou would be most warmly welcomed. Please do not hesitate to contact the school office, , and let us know if you would like to see it for yourself. I wish you every success in your application. Kind regards, Lauren Harkness Chair of Governors

4 Job Description Appointment of Head Teacher Job Description Job Title: Head Teacher NOR: 140 Responsible to : Responsible for: The Governing Body, represented by the Chair All teaching and support staff Job Purpose To provide vision and professional leadership, which secures the success and continuous improvement of the school, ensuring a high quality education for all its pupils. Main duties and responsibilities: 1. To undertake all the duties and responsibilities of the post of Head Teacher, as set out in Part 7 of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. 2. To ensure that high quality education is provided for all children and young people that meets their needs and enables them to make good progress across the school. 3. To be responsible for child protection and the welfare of children and young people, ensuring that rigorous recruitment and vetting procedures are followed and the safety of all children and young people is maintained. 4. To ensure that a Designated Senior person for Child Protection is in post and that person is accountable for all elements of the role (as set out in Keeping Children in Education ). 5. To develop a positive working relationship with parents, governors and the local community, including any schools with whom Great Dalby collaborates. 6. To maintain a keen awareness of developments in education, teaching and learning, to ensure that the school is able to meet current and future requirements and resources are secured.

5 7. To maximise the contribution of all staff, leading by example to develop a performance culture which supports the best possible outcomes for children and young people. 8. To be responsible for the management of staff, including recruitment, selection, induction, deployment, professional development, performance management, attendance and conduct. 9. To ensure that the school operates efficient and effective financial and administrative procedures, setting appropriate priorities for expenditure, allocating funds and ensuring effective financial control, in accordance with the requirements laid down by the Governing Body. 10. To undertake the duties of the job in accordance with the relative legal requirements, including health and safety and employment legislation. 11. To maintain a visible playground presence at key times of the school day. 12. To ensure that all pupils benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum that supports their spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. 13. To undertake continuing professional and personal development. 14. This post does not have a teaching commitment but it is expected that the Head Teacher will provide effective teaching support as appropriate. 15. To successfully lead the school into a Multi Academy Trust.

6 Person Specification Education/training/qualifications Essential Desirable Assessed by Qualified Teacher Status. App, Doc NPQH * App, Doc Management training or qualification. App Demonstrable commitment to continuing professional and personal development. App/ Int, Doc Experience Experience of successful teaching as a Primary Practitioner. App Experience of teaching in more than one school. App Experience of a range of responsibilities covering different aspects of school life which have had demonstrable outcomes for children. Experience of successfully leading and managing whole school change initiatives. App App/ Int, Ref Experience of raising achievement. App/ Int, Ref Experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning. App/ Int, Ref Experience of developing relationships with the wider community. App Experience of managing budgets successfully. App, Ref Senior Leadership experience. App Evidence to show experience of outstanding class teaching. App Evidence of successfully improving the quality of teaching and learning in school. App Knowledge Understanding of the environment within which the school operates at national and local level. Int Knowledge of relevant statutory requirements relating to schools. Int Sound up to date knowledge of developments in education, teaching and learning and best practice. Int Understanding of how high quality performance management for all staff is linked to the school improvement Int Up to date knowledge of child protection requirements and able to put this into practice. Int, Ref Understanding of equal opportunities and able to put this into practice. Int, Ref Knowledge of the principles of financial management in schools. Int Basic knowledge of health and safety and employment law. App/Int

7 Competencies Essential Desirable Assessed by To think strategically and develop a vision for the school. Int To think creatively and imaginatively to identify opportunities. Int To set, monitor and evaluate targets. App, Int To think analytically, making informed use of inspection, benchmarking and research findings. Int/Ex To investigate problems, evaluate options, identify solutions, make and implement plans and monitor outcomes. App/Int, Ref To use resources cost-effectively. Int/Ex To work effectively within policies and procedures. Int, Ref To make sound decisions, often under pressure and to tight deadlines. Int/Ex, Ref High standard of written communication skills. App, Ex To use numerical and financial data confidently. Ex To communicate sensitively, clearly and persuasively with people at all levels. Int, Ex, Ref To manage and motivate individuals and teams to achieve high standards of performance. Ex, Ref To manage conflict effectively. Int, Ref To develop and maintain collaborative relationships with a wide range of agencies and individuals. App/ Int, Ref To provide effective teaching support where appropriate. Ex, Ref Personal attributes Essential Desirable Assessed by To command credibility and respect from all members of the school community. Int, Ex, Ref Commitment to valuing cultural diversity Int Emotional resilience. Int, Ref Able to adapt to changing circumstances and new ideas. App/Int, Ref To be an inspiring role model for staff and pupils. Ref Able to achieve challenging professional goals. App/ Int, Ref Other requirements Essential Desirable Assessed by Satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure. Doc App Int Ex Ref Application Interview Exercise or activity References * With effect from 8 February 2012, it is no longer compulsory for a first-time Head Teacher to hold the NPQH before being appointed to that position.

8 Key Priorities We aim to ensure :- That all pupils continue to make good progress and achieve high standards. That we have an accurate picture of pupil progress and depth of learning. That we continue to develop and enrich the new curriculum. That we maintain sustainability by investigating opportunities for the long term future. That we successfully become part of a MAT. That all staff have access to high quality professional development. That all governors are well informed and have access to appropriate training. That parents feel included in the life of the school and part of their child s education. That the budget is used effectively. That the school buildings and surroundings are maintained to a high standard. That our school is a place where staff and children feel safe.

9 Our children s thoughts. Our new Head Teacher should be.. Firm but fair. Enthusiastic, fun and have a sense of humour Respectful and kind. Happy to visit us in our classrooms. Ready to listen to us. The school s work to keep pupils safe is outstanding. Pupils behaviour is exemplary at all times. They are polite, courteous and confident. Pupils enjoy school and attend school punctually. Their above average attendance and positive attitudes to learning ensure high standards. OFSTED 2014

10 Our parent s thoughts. We need our Head Teacher to be.. Approachable, with a caring manner and a firm but fair attitude to setting high expectations. Able to build strong relationships with children and families. Creative and innovative, a person who embraces change and values the options of staff, children and parents. Confident to make changes at an appropriate pace. Dynamic and ensure that the children continue to be happy and to have the highest quality of education possible in a safe and secure environment.

11 Our staff s thoughts. The staff of Great Dalby Primary would like the successful candidate to have strong leadership and management skills and be a committed and effective team player. He or she will have excellent interpersonal skills and be a good listener, valuing the view, opinions and experiences of staff, parents and children. It will be essential that the new Head embraces and leads change, building on established good practice and respecting the culture and ethos of the school. The new Head should have considerable primary experience, preferably through the whole age range, and be a successful practitioner, willing and able to lead by example. The staff require the new Head to be ambitious for continuous improvement and high quality learning for both pupils and staff, with the vision and passion for education to achieve challenging goals. He or she will be personable, enthusiastic, child centred and committed to achieving very high quality learning and teaching within a happy, supportive environment. Above all, the staff would like the new Head to be approachable, respectful of colleagues - and have an excellent sense of humour. The quality of teaching is outstanding. Teachers set high expectations and astutely plan learning that inspires, challenges and engages pupils so that they make rapid progress. OFSTED 2014

12 Our village Set in rural Leicestershire, Great Dalby is a small village with a population of approximately 500, located 3 miles south of the market town of Melton Mowbray. The nearest cities are Leicester, 13 miles away and Nottingham, 23 miles. The attractive towns of Stamford and Oakham are also within easy reach. Amenities in the village include the Village Hall which plays host to the Pre School and is used for various events such as whist drives and quizzes. There is a Gardening Club, Table Tennis Club and an active Cricket Club as well as our own Primary School. The Royal Oak public house is situated on the main road through the village. There are two churches, St. Swithin s Church of England and the Methodist Church. Both churches have strong links with the school and host a number of events during the year such as Easter, Harvest and Christmas Festivities. People have lived and farmed in the area for more than two thousand years.

13 Great Dalby Primary School It is thought that there was a settlement here prior to the Norman Conquest and as the name Dalby means Settlement in the Dale it suggests Danish origin. The majority of villagers continued to work on the land until the railway arrived in the 1870 s and a station was built, thus connecting the village to other towns and cities. However, the station and line did not survive Lord Beeching s cuts. The first school was in a house called Town Street. A local benefactor, Thomas Bunney, bequeathed funds to be used to teach village children to read. In 1871 several farmers began to raise money to build a new school room which opened on the present site in The present school has had two recent additions including new offices and staff room and, in 2011, a new two classroom unit for Key Stage 1.

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