Leamington Head Teacher - Booklet Visual LR

Leamington
Primary Academy
Headteacher Recruitment

Contents
Welcome 1
Our School 2
A letter from our children 3
Our Trust 4
Working Together 5
The Teaching School Alliance 6
What we can offer you 7
Headteacher Job Description 8-11
Headteacher Personal Specifications 12-15
How to apply 16

Welcome
Thank you for your interest in the post of Headteacher at Leamington Primary Academy, part of the Flying
High Partnership.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of wonderful children and staff. At Leamington Primary
Academy our motto is, ‘Relentless in our strive for excellence’ as we aim to become the best school in the
universe. We aim to recruit a Headteacher that can support us to realise this ambition, working alongside
a fantastic team and a supportive partnership.
After a period of significant change, leading to Leamington Primary Academy joining the Flying High
Partnership in January 2017, the school has been on a rapid journey of improvement. Through the
guidance of an interim Executive Headteacher, the support of the highly successful Flying High Academy
Ladybrook and the support of the wider Flying High Partnership the school has in place all the foundations
to be highly successful. We have no doubt that with the right Headteacher this school can deliver fantastic
outcomes and experiences for all children and provide significant support to families and the wider
community.
Our NOR has now reached 420 with numbers rising steadily as the reputation of the school has improved
and demand has increased. The school moved into a brand new build in September 2016. This new
building is blessed with fantastic resources and facilities for all children. Interested applicants are
encouraged to visit the school and you will soon discover the pride and care that staff and children give to
their wonderful learning environments.
We seek an ambitious Headteacher who shares our values and ambitions, and who has the vision, drive,
resilience and experience to build on our success to date and continue our journey to deliver outstanding
learning experiences to all children. The successful candidate will need to be outward facing to establish
a strong relationship with parents and the local community and have the ability to share and learn from
best practice whilst knowing how to exploit the partnership opportunities we have within the MAT.
As part of a MAT and teaching school this opportunity provides the chance for significant development
and the opportunity for continued career progression.
This is an incredibly exciting time for Leamington Primary Academy and a real opportunity to be part of
many future successes as we continue to move forward on this rapid journey.
We look forward to receiving your application.
DiMorphew
Di Morphew
Chair of Governors
Chris Wheatley
CEO, Flying High Partnership
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Our School
At Leamington Primary Academy our motto is, ‘Relentless in our
strive for excellence’ and this is an integral part of our vision and
ethos. We have eight principles to ensure our school is a fun,
nurturing, caring, safe place with high aspirations and standards
in all we do - so that children and staff can thrive!
The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure
that they are happy, confident and that the opportunities that
are provided for them are relevant to their needs both now and
for the future.
Through our engaging curriculum, we ensure that children can
foster a passion for learning and curiosity that will help to develop
high aspirations and a lifetime of memories. We believe in
ensuring that children receive a well-rounded curriculum, where
individual talents can be spotted and nurtured to ensure that all
children experience success and reach their full potential.
The school has a dedicated team that works hard to reach high
standards in everything we do and this is further embedded
through our successful relationships with parents, the local
community and the other schools in the Flying High Partnership.
We firmly believe that education is a partnership between home
and school and regard all parents as active partners in their
child's education.
“Being a part of Leamington Primary
Academy is much more than ‘going to
work every day’. We are more than just
educators; we are the best role models,
champions and motivators. The staff at
school are like family. They are supportive,
inspirational and kind. Every day with the
children is filled with love and laughter. I
feel grateful to work at such an inclusive
and friendly school. At Leamington the
ordinary moments become perfect
memories”
Sammie Peacock, F2 Teacher
“Surrounding yourself with people who are all striving to become the best is
what makes Leamington Primary Academy a special place to be. At
Leamington we are one team, working together in partnership with parents to
embrace and shape the future of our children. Putting children at the centre
of everything we do, everyone inspiring and supporting each other to make
every day count is what we are about. Coming to work is a pleasure, it's a
place where the best memories are made”
Lindsay Barber, Assistant Head
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A letter from our children
Dear new Head teacher,
We are really excited to have someone new to lead our school. There are lots
of amazing things at Leamington so you need to be just as amazing to match
it! You need to be lots of fun around school and make us all laugh in
assembly. You need to be creative in things that you do! As well as that you
need to show confidence in everyone that comes to Leamington and make us
aspire to be the best like you! How amazing it would be if you could make
things better for us! We hope you like to dress smartly and take pride in your
appearance because we like to take pride in our uniform. Are you able to take
responsibility when planning meetings? You need to persevere all day every
day so we can be the best! Hope you get it!!
From
Evie Wragg (Year 4)
Thomas Bland (Year 2)
“All the people in our school are unique and we
have strong relationships between each other.
We are inspired to be the very best we can be!”
Year 6 Pupil
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Our Trust
In this time of educational change there are many opportunities for outstanding individuals to make a real
difference to children and relish new opportunities to progress in their careers. Working in an academy
may be a new experience for some colleagues and we have tried to use the new freedoms to provide the
very best working conditions and opportunities to allow the careers of talented individuals to flourish.
The Flying High Trust was established in June 2012. The ethos behind the Trust is one of sustainable school
improvement; and schools joining the Trust do so with the prime aim of improving each other so that they
can all become outstanding schools. The trust has a clear mission, which is to develop the best schools in
the universe, where together we make every day count. This mission is achieved through the following
vision;
• A school led system.
• A commitment to a professional continuum for all staff.
• Relentless in our strive for excellence.
Underpinning this vision are the trust’s values which we hope to see develop in every child and every
member of staff;
• Aspiration, confidence, enjoyment, creativity, responsibility, perseverance and pride.
The trust has experienced significant success, recognised nationally for its approach to enable rapid
improvement and climate for collaborative working. We have recently been ranked as the fourth highest
performing MAT in the country, making us the highest performing in the East Midlands. Currently
Leamington Primary Academy is led by an interim Executive Headteacher, Tony Warsop, working in
partnership with Flying High Academy, Ladybrook.
Our partnership of schools currently includes Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School, Bilsthorpe Flying
High Academy, Cotgrave Candleby Lane School, Edwalton Primary School, Ernehale Junior School, Flying
High Academy Ladybrook, Greenwood Primary & Nursery School, Greythorn Primary School, Haddon
Primary & Nursery School, Hillside Primary & Nursery School, Horsendale Primary School, John King Infant
Academy, Killisick Junior School, Kirkstead Junior Academy, Leamington Primary Academy, Longwood
Infant Academy, Mapplewells Primary & Nursery School, Peafield Lane Academy, Porchester Junior
School and Stanstead Nursery and Primary School.
“Being a part of the Flying High Partnership has
had a huge impact on my school and my own
development. Working with and sharing ideas
with a dedicated team of friends and colleagues,
ensures that I am constantly supported and
challenged to be the best Headteacher I can be”
Caroline Armstrong,
Head at FHA Ladybrook
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Working Together
Our schools range in size from 222 to 675 on roll, from rural to city locations and are all at different stages
in their development, rated from RI to outstanding. The schools work closely, sharing practice through
network teams in key areas such as teaching & learning, English, maths, SEND, pupil premium, PE,
assessment and science.
The Headteachers within this group also meet regularly to shape the strategic direction of the Trust and to
collectively address priorities and share practice. There is an extensive programme of inter school work
though sporting competitions, a children’s parliament, arts events, our joint inset day and annual awards
ceremony. There are also opportunities for governors, school business managers and site managers to
work together through focus groups and local boards.
Each school retains its local governing body and is also represented on the Trust Local Hub Board to
ensure all schools shape development at this level of governance.
As a trust we aim to enable Headteachers to lead and develop their school in line with their own vision. As
a trust we support this development through the resources that we can draw upon from across our multi
academy trust and through the wider teaching school alliance.
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The Teaching School Alliance
An integral part of the Flying High Partnership is our highly successful teaching school alliance, a
partnership of 56 primary schools. The teaching school provides an amazing resource for improvement
ensuring that all schools within the trust can draw upon the best CPD and support. This resource is
essential in ensuring the continued improvement journey for Leamington Primary Academy, supporting
the school to continue to recruit and develop high quality school staff, providing the best possible
opportunities for all children.
The teaching school alliance includes the following resources for improvement;
• A comprehensive CPD programme, consisting of a range of school led professional development and
partnership improvement opportunities, available to all staff at all levels.
• A process of school to school, peer review, delivered through our ‘Peer Review Partners’ model.
• High quality CPD opportunities delivered through expert facilitators, through NETS training. This
includes regional conferences, in-school training and accredited programmes
• High quality leadership development opportunities delivering through Inspiring Leaders:
www.inspiringleaderstoday.com providing access to the National Professional Qualifications in
leadership. This ensures that we are able to develop and identify talent across our partnership.
• Bespoke school improvement support, delivered through a wide range of system leaders, including
SLEs, NLEs and NLGs.
• The opportunity for staff to develop as system leaders through accreditation as a NLE or SLE.
• High quality Initial Teacher Training, delivered through Ofsted ‘outstanding’ SCITT School Direct
Programme delivered through Inspiring Leaders: http://www.inspiringleadersscitt.com. This ensures a
‘grow your own’ model to support recruitment, ensuring all trust schools recruit high quality NQTs.
“At Leamington we are passionate, dedicated,
approachable and friendly. We truly want to help
the children succeed”
Liz Atkins, TA
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What we can offer you
• A peer network of like-minded Headteachers.
• Children with a thirst for learning, determined to be the best school in the Universe.
• A passionate, positive and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every
decision.
• A supportive governing body committed to helping drive the school forward to greater achievements
and success.
• A partnership with relationships at its heart ensuring a friendly atmosphere encompassing a
supportive ethos.
• A career structure for talented Headteachers, which includes a strong process of performance
management leading to the opportunity to progress to Headteacher +, a pay award to recognise
those with the capacity to support beyond their own school.
• A commitment to Headteacher CPD, including access to the National Professional Qualification for
Executive Leaders.
• The opportunity to engage in system leadership. This includes the opportunity to support other
schools, engage in the design and delivery of CPD and to achieve NLE designation.
• Recognition that all schools are unique, with an approach that encourages local accountability and
governance that is responsive to community needs.
• A commitment to excellence in education, grounded in a shared moral purpose of ensuring high
quality provision for all learners.
• Access to a significant resource for school improvement, ensuring that Headteachers are enabled to
make a rapid impact on their school. This resource includes support and development through our
central team, access to system leaders, high quality CPD for all staff and support to recruit the very
best team.
• An established track record of high quality education and experience of leading rapid school
improvement.
• An employer committed to offering all staff high quality professional development opportunities,
shared resources and expertise.
• Effective business management systems, ensuring that our academies are able to focus on delivering
inspirational teaching and learning.
Find out more at
www.flyinghightrust.co.uk
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Headteacher Job Description
and Person Specification
Post title:
School:
Salary range:
Responsible to:
Headteacher
Leamington Primary Academy, NG17 5BB
Group 3 ISR L18 to L24
Flying High Trust CEO and school governing body
Job Description
We are relentless in our strive for excellence and looking for a Headteacher to maintain and accelerate this
momentum to ensure our children receive the best experiences and opportunities, making the ordinary
extraordinary, every day!
The Headteacher will take overall responsibility for the organisation, management and conduct of the
school in accordance with the Trust’s Articles of Association and policies and in consultation with the
Governing Body and its scheme of delegation.
The Headteacher will work with staff, governors, parents, carers and families, FHT networks and wider
good practice to ensure the school continues to strive for excellence in all areas.
Ensuring equality, safety and respect is central to the aims and ethos of the school and these will be
reflected in all aspects of the Headteacher’s work.
The Headteacher will fully understand the current legal requirements, local and national policies and
guidance on safeguarding and the promotion of the wellbeing of children and young people, and will
ensure that all requirements are met in full.
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Duties and responsibilities
Strategic direction
and school
improvement
1.1 Drawing on experience and best practice, work together with the Governing
Body, Senior Management Team and Director of School Improvement and
Quality Assurance, to build a strong strategic direction and on-going school
development plan.
1.2 Maintain and further develop the school’s ethos and provide educational
vision and direction for the school which secures:
Effective teaching
Successful learning and outstanding pupil achievement
Sustainable high standards in pupil’s spiritual, moral, cultural, social
and physical development, preparing them for life’s opportunities and
experiences.
1.3 Implement the school’s development plan, including school Improvement,
business and finance:
Identifies priorities and targets that supports high standards enabling
pupils to make progress and maximise achievement
Supports continuous improvement in teachers’ effectiveness and
secures continuing school improvement
Is underpinned by sound financial planning and business processes
and systems.
1.4 Ensure all those involved in the school are committed to its aims, are
motivated to achieve them and involved in setting and meeting the long,
medium and short term objectives and targets which will secure the
educational success of the school.
1.5 Ensure the management, finances, organisation and administration of the
school support its vision and aims.
1.6 Ensure policies and practices take account of national, local and school
data and inspection and research findings and reflect best practice.
1.7 Monitor, evaluate and review the effects of the school’s policies, priorities
and targets and take action as necessary.
1.8 Ensure that the school plays an active role in the development of FHT and
CCLS TSA, supporting the ongoing growth and impact of both organisations.
Teaching and
Learning
1.9 Ensure the ethos, vision, values and principles of the FHT are reflected in
those of the school.
2.1 Work with the Governing Body and Senior Management Team to develop
and sustain effective teaching and learning throughout the school.
2.2 Use benchmarks and evidence based best practice to set targets for
service delivery and improvement.
2.3 Create and maintain an environment which promotes and secures
outstanding teaching, effective learning, and high standards of achievement,
behaviour and a passion for learning.
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2.4 Work with the Governing Body and Senior Management Team to
determine, organise and implement the curriculum and its assessment;
routinely monitoring and evaluating in order to identify and share good
practice and act on areas for improvement.
2.5 Ensure effective teaching is evidenced across the full curriculum with a
comprehensive programme of monitoring in place.
2.6 Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of learning and
achievement of ALL pupils across the school, including those with special
needs or identified as a priority area for the region, in order to set and meet
challenging, realistic targets for achievement.
2.7 Develop and maintain effective links with the wider educational and local
community, including business and industry, to extend the curriculum and
enhance teaching and learning.
Leadership
2.8 Maintain and further develop the school’s effective
partnership with parents/carers and the wider community to support and
improve pupil’s achievement, personal development and the closing of
attainment gaps in specific groups.
3.1 Maximise the contribution of staff to improving the quality of education
provided and standards achieved and ensure effective working relationships
are in place throughout the school.
3.2 Plan, allocate, support and evaluate the work of teams and individuals,
ensuring clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities.
3.3 Implement and sustain effective systems for management of staff
performance, incorporating appraisal and targets, ensuring those for
classroom staff relate to pupil achievement.
3.4 Motivate and enable ALL staff to develop expertise in their respective
roles through high-quality continuous professional development.
3.5 Identify and nurture talent to enable effective leadership development
and succession planning.
3.6 Sustain motivation of self and other staff.
3.7 Ensure professional duties are fulfilled, as specified in the Terms and
Conditions of Service of Teachers, including those for the Headteacher.
Resource
Management
3.8 Lead by example, demonstrate and ensure the continuous commitment
by all staff to help keep the children and young people in the care of the
school safe.
4.1 Work with the Governing Body and Senior Management Team to recruit
staff of the highest quality, complying at all times with best and safer
recruitment practice.
4.2 Work with the Senior Management Team to deploy all staff effectively in
order to ensure the highest quality of education provided.
4.3 Set appropriate priorities for expenditure, allocating funds and ensuring
effective administration and control in line with the school’s policies and
Standing Financial Instructions.
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4.4 Working closely with the School Business Manager and Site Manager,
manage and organise accommodation efficiently and effectively to ensure
the needs of the curriculum and health and safety regulations are met at all
times.
4.5 Manage, monitor and review the range, quality, quantity and use of all
available resources in order to maximise the quality of education and pupil
achievement, ensuring at all times a focus on efficiency and value for money.
Accountability
4.6 Work with the CEO and Director of School Improvement supporting the
strategic plan and growth of the school and Trust with effective planning for
the maintenance and development of the school estate.
5.1 Provide information, objective advice and support to the Governing Body
in meeting its responsibilities for securing effective teaching and learning, and
the highest standards of achievement, efficiency and value for money.
5.2 Ensure the school operates as an organisation in which all staff recognise
that they are accountable for its success and are clear as to how they
contribute to this.
5.3 Present a coherent and accurate account of the school’s performance in a
form appropriate to a range of audiences, including the Governing Body,
pupils, parents/carers, FHT, CCLS TSA, the local community, OFSTED and
others.
5.4 Ensure pupils and parents/carers are well informed about the curriculum,
attainment and progress and about the contribution they make to the
school’s achievements.
Other duties and
responsibilities
5.5 Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are compiled, maintained and
audited to satisfy legal, operational and strategic governance requirements
including those relating to safeguarding.
To work within the framework of national legislation and in accordance with
the provisions of the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. In
addition the post is subject to compliance with:
School policies and guidelines on the curriculum and school
organisation
School policies and procedures on other matters
FHT policies and procedures
National Professional Standards for Teachers
The Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales
and with any locally agreed conditions of employment
Common core of skills and knowledge for the children’s workforce.
All teachers have a responsibility for providing and safeguarding the
welfare of children and young person’s s/he is responsible for or
comes into contact with.
The duties and responsibilities detailed within this job description will be
supplemented by the accountabilities, roles and responsibilities as set
out within the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document.
As the Trust grows, and the nature of primary education leadership
evolves, it is likely that the postholder’s role will evolve to reflect this and
this job description will be reviewed annually by the CEO and the Chair of
Governors / Trust to ensure it reflects the changing role.
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Peronal Specification
Assessed from:
1= Written Application 2= Interview/Tests 3= Documentary evidence
Appointment Criteria Essential /
Desirable
Qualifications and Training:
Assessed
from
Qualified Teacher Status
National Professional Qualification of Headship (NPQH)
Further qualification in a related area e.g. MEd, MA, MBA
Local/National Leader of Education
Experience:
Proven successful experience in a leadership role e.g. as
a Headteacher, Interim Headteacher or
Deputy/Assistant Headteacher.
Substantial senior leadership and management
experience.
Evidence of managing or making a substantial
contribution to the effective management of change.
Evidence of successful implementation of strategies to
improve teaching and learning to raise the standards of
achievement for all pupils.
Evidence of effective teaching, assessment and target
setting.
Evidence of successful improvement planning across all
sectors of the school.
Evidence of working with parents and the community as
partners in learning.
Evidence of working with pupils across the age range.
Experience of working in collaboration with other schools
to realise improvement and raise standards.
Experience of working effectively with Governors.
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Experience of leading an academy within a multiacademy
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Experience of membership of developing and
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A track record of successful school to school support
Knowledge and understanding of:
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Developing and implementing strategies for school
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strategies for improving the quality of teaching and learning
for all pupils.
Strategies to motivate and engage pupils to maximise
learning opportunities and outcomes.
Performance management and managing effective
professional development.
Managing the Performance Related Pay process
National and local priorities.
Effective use of ICT to support teaching and learning.
How to promote inclusion and implement equal
opportunities for all.
Management of pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to learning
and the ability to put this into practice.
Successful partnership with the Governing Body.
Ability to work in partnership with other schools in order to
meet pupils’ needs.
Engaging parents/carers in their children’s learning and the
work of the school.
Strategic curriculum development.
Effective financial management.
Leadership skills
Evidence that can show candidates can:
Demonstrate experience of successful teaching as a
Headteacher, Interim Headteacher or Deputy
Headteacher.
Create and secure commitment to a convincing vision for
the school in line with that of the FHT.
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Build upon current good practice by supporting and
developing effective teamwork across the whole school
community.
Initiate and manage change and improvement in pursuit of
higher standards and strategic objectives.
Prioritise, plan and organise their own work; direct,
coordinate and provide professional direction to the work
of others.
Delegate tasks and responsibilities as appropriate.
Empower others to carry vision forward.
Development of professional practice among school staff
with evidence of objective assessment of staff
performance.
Provide an inspiring role model for pupils and staff, creating
an environment where all can thrive.
Manage and motivate staff to achieve the highest
standards in all aspects of school life within the resources
available.
Embrace the nurturing aims and inclusive ethos of the
school.
Sustain and develop good relationships and maintain a
happy, supportive working environment.
Lead the safeguarding of pupils ensuring their welfare is
prioritised.
Willingness to play a senior role in the multi-academy trust,
contributing to school improvement at other schools within
the Trust as well as at own school.
Demonstrate a willingness and ability to engage in wider
system development.
Communication and Problem Solving
Evidence that shows candidates can:
Think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve
problems and identify opportunities for the school.
Use numerical and financial data with confidence and use it
to make decisions based upon analysis and interpretation.
Listen carefully and seek advice and support when
necessary.
Demonstrate reasoned judgement in difficult
circumstances.
Deal sensitively with people with very different and
demanding expectations, demonstrating an ability to avert
and resolve conflict.
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Communicate, negotiate and secure cooperation of a wide
range of people.
Create a climate of open communication where people
feel able to express opinion and know their views will be
respected.
Chair meetings effectively, productively and economically.
Demonstrate an understanding of, and lead the school’s
role in a self-improving school system.
Demonstrate an understanding of, and lead
role in the community.
Develop, maintain and use an effective network of contacts
across all agencies and communities with whom the school
interacts.
Personal Effectiveness
Evidence that shows candidates can:
Prioritise and manage time appropriately, able to work
under pressure and to deadlines.
Sustain and develop good relationships, maintaining a
happy and supportive working environment.
Continue to demonstrate effective performance against
the job description when under pressure and/or in
challenging circumstances.
Be self motivating and achieve challenging professional
goals.
Take full responsibility for own professional development.
Create a strong, positive personal impact, conveying
authority, confidence, approachability, warmth and
humour.
Demonstrate flexibility and an ability to adapt to changing
circumstances and new ideas.
Demonstrate courage, energy and perseverance.
Demonstrate enthusiasm for, and commitment to, the role;
along with reliability, integrity and a passion for education.
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How to apply
Deadline For Applications
5pm on 21 March 2018
Interview Dates
Week commencing 26 March – day and time TBC
Start Date
September 2018
Queries
School office
Nina Is’mail - 01623 455951
or IsmailN@leamingtonpa.org.uk
We would expect and encourage potential applicants to visit us at school informally.
Please contact the school office on 01623 455951 to arrange a visit before the application deadline.
Please apply using the Headteacher application form, accompanying this pack, and enclose any
additional information or evidence you may wish to with the application form.
Please return your completed application form to:
School Office - IsmailN@leamingtonpa.org.uk
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