KS2 Headteacher - with teaching responsibility

1st September start
Full Time
Posted 11 months ago
Expiring 2nd September
Cornwall
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Job description

Role Headteacher (with teaching responsibility) School St Breward Primary School Contract Full time, permanent Pay Range L6 – L10 - £50,122 to £55,359 per annum Commencing 1st September 2023 Requirements of moving through salary grades To make an impact at school level on pupil outcomes and experience, continuing professional development and maintaining a portfolio of evidence to be reviewed through performance management. Role Purpose: •The Headteacher will provide strong, collaborative leadership and management of the school in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer of North Cornwall Learning Trust. •The Headteacher will lead the continual development and advancement of highquality teaching and learning in order to maximise the potential of all pupils. •The Headteacher will engage effectively with parents and other stakeholders in the life and work of the school as well as inspiring and further developing the strong and committed staff team. Statutory Duties: •To fulfil all the requirements and duties as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document •To meet the National Standards for Head teachers as published by the Department for Education (DfE). •To achieve any performance criteria, objectives or targets agreed with or set by the Trust in accordance with the requirements set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. •To promote and safeguard the welfare of all children within the school. To create and sustain an environment which safeguards children and adults based on a clear understanding of individual and collective responsibilities for safeguarding. At North Cornwall Learning Trust, our vision is: Ensuring everyone experiences and enjoys success. And our Mission: By working together to nurture the talent in our community, and build within every individual an intrinsic sense of self-worth, achievement and belonging. We ask our staff to help us achieve this, by fulfilling the expectations of their role, as outlined under the following trust aims. The Headteacher will: • Work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer, SLT and Trust Board to plan and steer the strategic vision and mission for the school. • Ensure that the vision and mission for the school is clearly articulated, shared, understood and embodied within all in the schools’ community • Lead by example in developing and advancing the agreed educational direction for the school. • Take the lead responsibility for developing the School Improvement Plan (in partnership with appropriate stakeholders), co-ordinating action plans and reporting progress. • In collaboration with the relevant stakeholders, ensure that all school policies are implemented, monitored, evaluated and reviewed. • Work in partnership to quality assure the impact of policies, priorities and targets taking action as necessary to ensure relevance and results. Headteacher Role: 1. Providing a broad, exciting and holistic curriculum, full of opportunity, experience and diversity. • Develop a curriculum that reflects the diverse interests and skills of students, engaging them in new and exciting experiences and developing within them curiosity and expertise. • Develop effective links with the community to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning. • Lead and inspire excellence in teaching and learning so that all staff continually strive to deliver the best possible outcomes for each child. • Have a proven ability in relation to the curriculum to launch new / unique ideas and continually review, refresh and develop it ensuring at all times it is broad, balanced and relevant. 2. Building strong foundations and providing exciting opportunities for development and growth. • Ensure that core skills are taught proficiently and effectively in school, leading to the majority of pupils achieving expected outcomes in end of phase testing. • Implement sound reporting systems which inform the appropriate members of the school community and beyond, including regular reports to the Chief Executive Officer, Trustees and Local Governance Council. • Present a coherent and accurate account of the performance of the school in a form appropriate to a range of audiences including SLT, Local Governance Council, DfE, OFSTED etc. • Analyse data skilfully and proficiently and, whenever necessary, use results as a platform from which to drive change whether over the short, medium or long term. • Focus on the use of agreed assessment tools and systems to promote individual pupil achievement. 3. Taking care of our mental health and that of others. Providing support, encouragement and understanding where they are needed. • Embrace and continue the nurturing, family environment within the school. • To ensure that the wellbeing of staff and pupils is at the forefront of decision making. • Manage the development of effective pastoral support for pupils and staff. 4. Striving for equality, celebrating diversity and difference, making each and every individual feel proud of who they are. • Ensure that the school effectively promotes equal opportunities for staff and pupils. • Ensure diversity in curriculum, resources and experience. 5. Seeking out, identifying and celebrating success at every level in every person. • Ensure effective strategies are in place and agencies are involved to meet the needs of all pupils within a fully inclusive provision. • Develop an effective partnership with parents to support and improve pupils’ achievement and personal development. • Ensure that staff and pupils feel valued and rewarded for their contribution, in whatever field they excel. 6. Making the world a more accessible place, full of opportunity for all. • Champion the needs of all pupils to create a fully inclusive environment for teaching and learning with a focus on overcoming barriers. • To ensure that pupils have a good understanding of the wider world and its relationship with their home and culture. 7. Ensuring that high expectations and accountability are backed up by effective coaching and support. • Have strong leadership skills that will embrace, empower and further develop the existing strengths of the current team bringing a fresh perspective. • Undertake responsibility for performance management of identified staff. • To have the confidence to implement and manage change even in circumstances where there may be resistance. • Motivate and enable the teaching and support staff to develop expertise in their respective roles through high quality continuing professional development whilst at the same time engendering an environment where there is continual support and challenge and where all staff recognise their accountability. • Ensure that teaching and learning is monitored, evaluated and developed with consistency and rigour. 8. Fuelling aspiration for ourselves, our community and our future. • Maintain and further enhance the school’s standing and role within its local community. • Challenge and encourage pupils and the community to think big, aim high and realise dreams. 9. Encouraging innovation and creative thinking. • Support staff and pupils in innovative practice. • Keep abreast of developments in thinking and reflect those in practice. 10. Providing a stimulating, safe and secure environment in which our community can thrive. • Ensure every member of staff is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children, has up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and relevant training. • Lead an effective behaviour and attendance policy that promotes personal responsibility and a positive environment for learning. • Ensure that the school provides a safe and secure environment for all pupils. 11. Ensuring that available resources are targeted at activities that further the ability of the Trust to achieve its Vision. • In conjunction with the Chief Executive Officer, SLT and Local Governance Council, take part in and, where relevant manage, the recruitment, induction and retention policies of the school. • Monitor and review staff deployment to ensure that at all times resources are used most effectively. Ensure talent management is given a high profile and succession planning is shrewd. • Ensure, in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and Trust Board, that the school’s resources are creatively and rigorously managed 12. Looking after our world and our environment for future generations. • Encourage and support green policy and practice in all areas of school life. • Maximise the opportunity for these policies to be reflected in the taught curriculum and wider pupil experience. Person Specification Essential The successful applicant must have Desirable Qualifications • Good honours degree • Qualified teacher status • NPQH (or undertaking) Experience • Proven experience of successful leadership in education. • Track record of excellence in teaching. • Experience of liaison with external agencies. Shaping the Future • The ability to think strategically, generate and share a coherent and ambitious vision. • The ability to inspire, motivate and empower others to carry the vision forward. • Proven ability to implement strategies for raising pupil achievement including monitoring and evaluation of the work of others. • A commitment to the setting and achieving of ambitious and challenging goals and targets. • Ability to devolve responsibilities, delegate tasks and monitor and evaluate effective implementation. • Exercise accountability effectively, efficiently and fairly. • Experience of building, supporting and working with highperforming teams. Decision Making • Make decisions based on analysis, interpretation and understanding of relevant information and have confidence, clarity and decisiveness in making and carrying out decisions. • Think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems and identify opportunities. • Demonstrate good judgement. • Understanding of which issues to prioritise and deal with and which to consult on. Managing the Organisation • The ability to establish appropriate structures and systems to manage the school efficiently and effectively. • The ability to assert outstanding leadership whilst working in collaboration with the Chief Executive Officer • The ability to think creatively, to anticipate and solve problems, including under pressure. Developing self and working with others • The ability to use effectively a range of management and leadership styles and to empower, lead by example, motivate through encouragement and sustain individuals and teams. • A commitment to continuing professional development for self and all others within the school. • The ability to work effectively with the Local Monitoring Council. • Communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences and professionals. Securing Accountability • The ability to foster individual, team and whole school accountability for pupil learning outcomes. • The ability to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of all aspects of the school’s work. • The ability to collect and use a range of data to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the school. • Understand the importance of promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils. • Be able to promote and develop positive relationships within and beyond the school. • Have the drive, vision and ability to work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer and Trustees to set the strategic direction for the school and to be a pioneer of change. Leading Teaching and Learning • The ability to ensure that a stimulating, rigorous and suitably challenging learning environment is in place. • A thorough understanding of appropriate models of learning, teaching and pedagogy. Strengthening Community • An ability to develop and nurture effective partnerships with all stakeholders in support of children’s learning and school improvement. As this will also be a teaching role, you can see the job description for teachers below. Teaching Role: 13. Providing a broad, exciting and holistic curriculum, full of opportunity, experience and diversity. • To plan and prepare lessons in order to deliver the National Curriculum ensuring breadth and balance in all subjects. • To thread pupil experiences that add interest and engagement throughout the curriculum, including the trust ‘experiences’ programme. • To ensure that all teaching leads to clear curriculum end points, with high expectations of pupils. 14. Building strong foundations and providing exciting opportunities for development and growth. • To maintain a regular system of monitoring, assessment, record keeping and reporting of children’s progress. • To ensure a constant focus on basic academic skills, including reading, throughout all subjects. 15. Taking care of our mental health and that of others. Providing support, encouragement and understanding where they are needed. • To plan opportunities to develop the social, emotional, and cultural aspects of pupil’s learning. • To have regard for the MHWB of yourself, and others at all times. • To provide support and encouragement to staff and pupils where it is needed. 16. Striving for equality, celebrating diversity and difference, making each and every individual feel proud of who they are. • To positively promote equality as an integral part of the role and to treat everybody with fairness and dignity. • To consider representation of culture and ethnic background throughout your resourcing and teaching. 17. Seeking out, identifying and celebrating success at every level in every person. • To organise and manage groups or individual pupils ensuring scaffolding of learning enables all learners to reach challenging goals. • To actively consider the performance and engagement of disadvantaged pupils throughout your teaching, including Pupil Premium, Looked After Children and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. • To consider outcomes for higher attaining pupils and ensure that they are able to meet challenging curricular targets. • To communicate and consult with parents over all aspects of their children’s education-academic, social and emotional. 18. Making the world a more accessible place, full of opportunity for all. • To ensure that pupils are exposed to information and experience from across the world, from a variety of cultures, countries and beliefs systems. • To support the school in developing a strong programme of educational trips and visits. • To consider equality of access in all aspects of school life. 19. Ensuring that high expectations and accountability are backed up by effective coaching and support. • To participate in staff meetings as required. • To contribute to the development and co-ordination of a particular area of the curriculum. • To engage in continuing professional development. • To provide pupils with high quality feedback, in order for them to be able to reach challenging targets. • To exhibit and expect high standards of presentation. • To ensure that you deliver high quality, first wave teaching to pupils in your class. • To be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programmes of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements. • To ensure school policies are reflected in daily practice. • To listen to, and act upon, developmental feedback given to you by line managers and colleagues. • To promote the ethos of the school. 20. Fuelling aspiration for ourselves, our community and our future. • To connect learning with future opportunities. • To engage with outside professionals and institutions to promote high aspirations in pupils. • To encourage pupils to recognise and connect with their dreams and ambitions. • To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education. 21. Encouraging innovation and creative thinking. • To build entrepreneurial activity into the curriculum, encouraging pupils to show innovation and creativity in their approach to tasks. • To accept ‘out of the box’ approaches to tasks and homework. • To provide pupils with open ended activities that promote initiative and free thinking. 22. Providing a stimulating, safe and secure environment in which our community can thrive. • To maintain a tidy, organised and inspiring classroom environment. • To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils during on-site and off-site activities. • To carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for an assigned class. • To maintain good order and discipline among the pupils, safeguarding their health and safety. • To promote the welfare of children and to support the school in safeguarding children through relevant policies and procedures. • To assist in keeping the whole school, especially shared areas, tidy and organised. • To recognise health and safety as a responsibility of every employee, to take reasonable care of self and others and comply with the School’s Health and Safety policy and any specific procedures/rules that apply to this role. 23. Ensuring that available resources are targeted at activities that further the ability of the Trust to achieve its Vision. • To take responsibility for maintaining stock and advising on replacement of resources as appropriate. • To ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom, including parent helpers. 24. Looking after our world and our environment for future generations. • To promote environmental sustainability through your teaching. • To promote environmental awareness in the use of resources in school. Necessary Skills and Training • Qualified teacher status (Essential) • A degree or equivalent (Essential) • Evidence of in-service Professional Development (Desirable) • Thorough and up to date knowledge of a range of teaching, learning, and behaviour management strategies (Essential) • A thorough understanding of the national curriculum and a range of assessment requirements and arrangements (Essential) • Know how to use local and national statistics to help evaluate the effectiveness of your own teaching (Essential) • Knowledge and understanding of the implications of equal opportunities, multicultural education and inclusion (Essential) • Knowledge and understanding of the potential of computer technology to enhance the curriculum (Essential) • Knowledge of the legal requirements, national policy and guidance on the safeguarding of children (Essential) Other • To undertake other duties appropriate to the grading of the post as required • To prepare appropriate records for the transfer of pupils. • To liaise with outside agencies when appropriate eg Educational Psychologist
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    Role: Reception TA Availability required: Part Time - Monday or Thursday 8.30am - 3.30pm Start Date: ASAP on-going until the end of the academic year Location: St Austell area, Cornwall. About the role: - Assisting the class teacher in delivering educational activities and lessons - Supporting Reception children with their learning and development - Helping to create a positive and engaging learning environment - Working with small groups of children to provide additional support - Assisting with classroom management and behaviour Requirements: - Previous experience working with children in a school setting - Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable) - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work effectively as part of a team - A passion for education and supporting young learners Zen Educate offers teaching staff the opportunity to achieve a better work-life balance by providing part-time and flexible roles. We also offer competitive pay rates to ensure that our teaching assistants are fairly compensated for their hard work. Additionally, our team provides hands-on support to help match teaching staff with the right role for them, making the job search process easier and more efficient. If you are interested in this position and would like some more information, please apply now!
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  • Maths class teacher
    Secondary school in CornwallFull Time
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    Role: Secondary Teacher (Maths Teacher) Availability required: Full Time About the role: We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Maths Teacher to join our secondary school in Cornwall. As a Secondary Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, assessing student progress, and providing support to help students reach their full potential in Mathematics. Requirements: - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Experience teaching Maths at a secondary level - Strong classroom management skills - Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities - Ability to create a positive and inclusive learning environment At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. **Our focus is on providing better pay and on hands support** to help teaching staff find the right role for them. Join Zen Educate today and experience the difference for yourself.
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  • Science class teacher, part time
    Secondary school in CornwallPart Time
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    Role: Secondary Teacher Availability required: Part Time The school is located in Cornwall Role is within a secondary school Science Teacher - Part Time - Flexible days About the role: We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Secondary Teacher to join our team on a part-time basis in Cornwall. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality Science lessons to secondary school students. This role offers the flexibility to choose your working days, allowing for a better work-life balance. Requirements: - Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) - Previous experience teaching Science at the secondary level - Strong communication and classroom management skills - Ability to engage and inspire students in the subject matter - Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the school and students Zen Educate Benefits: **Work-life balance:** Zen Educate understands the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We offer part-time positions that allow teachers to have more control over their schedules. **Better pay:** We strive to offer competitive pay rates to our teachers, ensuring that their hard work and dedication are properly rewarded. **On hands support:** Our team of education experts is here to provide support and guidance to teachers and teaching assistants, helping them find the right role that suits their skills and preferences. If you are a Secondary Teacher looking for a part-time role in Cornwall, apply now to join Zen Educate and start making a positive impact on students' lives.
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FAQ

Signing up

I’m having trouble registering

If the online sign up isn’t working as it should for you then you can email your CV and a short description of what you’re looking for to our team at teachwithus@zeneducate.com and we’ll be in touch.

How do I interview? Do I have to come to your office?

To make sure you’re getting bookings perfect for you, we will invite you to a 30-minute online interview with our team to learn about your experience, preferences and why you’re passionate about working in education. You can do this through any smartphone or computer. If you’d prefer to interview in person at our office, just let us know. Recent regulation changes require us to see your documents for your right to work in the UK in person. This takes no more than 5 minutes, dropping by our offices in London or Manchester.

I’m still in a full-time job/ not looking to work straight away and just looking

If you’re not ready to find another role, or, you’re definitely still welcome to sign up. Registering with us and letting us know what you’re looking for will help us to get in touch with you about roles you may be interested in!

I only have overseas experience. Is that OK?

Generally schools prefer teachers and TAs who are familiar with the UK Curriculum, but this can vary. We’d be happy to speak to you about your experience, and find out if we’d be able to help you find a role.

Vetting

What documents will I need to provide?

We’ll need evidence of your identity, right to work and teaching qualifaction. In addition, we’ll need an enhanced DBS certificate and references from two recent previous employers.

Can you apply for a DBS for me?

Yes. If you need a DBS or your DBS needs updating we can apply for one fore you. The cost of a DBS is £47.20 which we will reimburse once you have worked 5 days through Zen.

I don’t have my documents right now. Can I still sign up?

Yes! You can sign up now and let us know what work you’re looking for. You can return at any time to finish your profile and start getting bookings.

I don’t have recent references, can I still sign up?

You can definitely still sign up! Once you've uploaded your CV, we'll be able to look at your experience, and help you figure out who would be best placed to act as your referees.

Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don’t typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you’re not sure if we can help you with what you’re looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you’re looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it’s worth letting us know. If you’re only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.