Primary Advantage Federa0on Federa0on Early Years Leader Applica0on Pack
Contents Welcome 3 Applica-on Process 4 Our Schools 5 Our Background 6 Primary Advantage is commi;ed to safeguarding and promo0ng the welfare of children and expects all sta to share this commitment. We welcome applica0ons from all sec0ons of the community regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orienta0on or age.
Our Commitments 7 Teaching School 8 Job Descrip-on 9 Personal SpeciďŹ ca-on 11 Primary Advantage Structure Chart 12
Dear Applicant,
Welcome
Thank you for your interest in applying for the Federa-on Early Years Leader at Primary Advantage. I hope this pack supports you in finding out more about us. The pack includes some background informa-on about the federa-on, informa-on about the applica-on process and the job descrip-on. The Federa-on Early Years Leader role covers all schools in the Federa-on including the Teaching School. The Federa-on Early Years Leader works alongside school leaders to provide leadership and co-ordinate the work of school based EYFS leaders to ensure the best quality provision in our schools. The role provides training, support, monitoring and quality assurance including modera-on of assessments. The Federa-on Early Years Leader is required to work across the Federa-on and foster appropriate links between the schools. The Federa-on Early Years Leader may be required to teach in classes across the schools and provide a model of good prac-ce for teachers. They may be required to adapt and change plans at short no-ce. The Federa-on Early Years Leader is required to be flexible in a constantly changing work environment and in implemen-ng the School’s policies.
The closing date for this applica0on is: Friday 1st February The interview for shortlisted candidates will take place on: Wednesday 13th February More informa-on about each school can be found on the schools’ websites listed below. Please contact Venessa Williams on 0207 254 1010. Please send completed applica-on forms to recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk Kind regards, Sian Davies
Applica0on Process
Salary: L10-L17 £57,494 - £66,825 Applica0on Closing Date: Friday 1st February Interview Date: Wednesday 13th February Please note, you will need to make yourself available for the whole day.
1. Please ensure that you have read the applica-on pack thoroughly. 2. Complete the applica-on form; CVs will not be accepted. Please note, alongside your applica-on form, you will be asked to submit a suppor0ng statement reflec0ng your capabili0es for this role. Without these documents, we may be unable to process your applica-on. 3. Please specify the role you are applying for. The reference number for this applica-on is: PA/ EYFS19 4. Should you have any queries about the applica-on process or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Venessa Williams on 0207 254 1010 ext 6. 5. Completed applica-ons should be sent by email to recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk SHORTLISTING Once we have received your applica-on you will be no-fied via email. Successful candidates who have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted shortly aaer the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete tasks prior to the interview. Candidates must ensure that if they are successful at interview, they are able to provide evidence of their Right to Work and Remain in the UK. The school is not able to employ any person who cannot validate their Right to Work and Remain in the UK in line with the Asylum, Immigra-on and Na-onality Act 2000. Following the interview, Primary Advantage will contact candidates by Friday 15th February 2019 to confirm as to whether they have been successful or not. SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via the DBS. We are commieed to safeguarding and promo-ng the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment. All qualifica-ons and references will be verified.
Our Schools We would encourage you to visit our websites to find out about individual schools, our teaching schools and the federa-on. The schools are well posi-oned in Hackney with access to a range of facili-es and good transport links. St John and St James is a one-form entry Church of England Primary School based in Hackney Central. The school is overseen by the Execu-ve Headteacher Jenna Clark and Jo Smith the Head of School. Our school’s moeo is to “Learn together, journey together, pray together.” For more informa-on about our school, please visit our website: www.johnjames.hackney.sch.uk Holy Trinity is a building two-form entry Church of England Primary School located in Dalston. The Headteacher is Yvonne Barnee. Our school moeo is “Every child: Empowered. Inspired. Prepared.” For more informa-on about our school, please visit our website: www.holytrinity.hackney.sch.uk/ Springfield is a one-form entry Community Primary School located close to the boarders of Hackney and Haringey. The Headteacher is Fiona Judge. “Learn together, grow together” is our school moeo and is expressed in every aspect of our work. For more informa-on about our school, please visit our website: www.springfield.hackney.sch.uk/
St Maehias is a one form entry Church of England Primary School located in Stoke Newington. The Headteacher is Orlene Badu. Our school moeo is “Dream-BelieveAchieve.” For more informa-on about our school, please visit our website: www.stma;hias.hackney.sch.uk/
St John the Bap-st is a two-form entry Church of England Primary School located in Hoxton. The Execu-ve Headteacher is Fiona Judge and our Headteacher is Toni Mason. Our school moeo is “We Achieve We Believe”. For more informa-on about our school, please visit our website: www.st-john.hackney.sch.uk/ Morningside is two-form entry Community Primary School located in Hackney Central. The Headteacher is Janet Taylor. Our School moeo is “Achieving and Aspiring Together”. For more informa-on about our school, please visit our website: www.morningside.hackney.sch.uk/ Gainsborough is a three-form entry Community Primary School located in Hackney Wick. The Execu-ve Headteacher is Jenna Clark. Our school moeo is “Learn Together.” For more informa-on about our school, please visit our website: www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk/ De Beauvoir is a two-form entry Community Primary School located in Dalston. The Headteacher is Rebecca Mackenzie. Our school moeo is “We have an unwavering belief that every child has the ability to succeed.” For more informa-on about our school, please visit our website. www.debeauvoir.hackney.sch.uk/website
Our Background Our schools gain significant benefits from working collabora-vely, we strongly believe that schools can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider educa-on community, the provision of a high quality educa-on and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Our journey started in 2000 when St John and St James CE Primary School opened as a Fresh Start School. Since then we have worked alongside many different schools in Hackney, across London and in many different parts of the country and have grown into a Federa-on of eight schools. We work collabora-vely towards a shared vision and agreed commitments but our schools are individual, serving the needs of different communi-es in crea-ve and innova-ve ways
Our Commitments
Primary Advantage Teaching Schools Teaching schools are outstanding schools that work with others to provide high-quality training and development to new and experienced staff. They are part of the government’s plan to give schools a central role in raising standards by developing a self-improving and sustainable school-led system. St John and St James, Holy Trinity and Springfield are designated teaching schools, working in collabora-on with the other five schools in the federa-on. The schools work in partnership with primary schools across the borough and beyond and play a key role within the Primary Advantage Na-onal Teaching Schools Alliance. Our work on improving provision for children will con-nue to see us working in partnership with schools in Hackney, across London and beyond. We will be working closely with our strategic partners; The Ins-tute of Educa-on and Hackney Learning Trust, to effec-vely deliver Ini-al Teacher Training (School direct and PGCE), Con-nuous Professional Development, talent management, school to school support, the brokering of Specialist Leaders of Educa-on and research and development. Primary Advantage Teaching School Alliance will see all schools within the alliance achieving more together. Teaching Schools provide opportuni-es for teachers across the federa-on to grow through: • Excellent opportuni-es for professional development in a unique and dynamic context; • Opportuni-es for collabora-on and shared experiences through our teacher learning networks and learning fes-vals; • Career progression opportuni-es through a range of leadership programmes and opportuni-es to be recognised as Specialist Leaders of Educa-on and Lead Prac--oners.
Job Descrip0on - Federa0on Early Years Leader Post Title: Start date: Remunera0on: Contract: Reports to: Liaises with: Loca0on:
Federa-on Early Years Leader April or September 2019 L10-L17 £57,494 - £66,825 Permanent Execu-ve Principal, Head teachers, EYFS Leaders Across the federa-on
ABOUT PRIMARY ADVANTAGE We are a group of eight schools in Hackney working together because we believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collabora-vely. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider school community, the provision of good quality educa-on and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and governors have added exper-se in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for our pupil.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Leadership and Management • • • •
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The Federa-on Early Years Leader role covers all schools in the Federa-on including the Teaching School. The Federa-on Early Years Leader works alongside school leaders to provide leadership and co-ordinate the work of school based EYFS leaders to ensure the best quality provision in our schools. The Federa-on Early Years Leader provides training, support, monitoring and quality assurance including modera-on of assessments. The Federa-on Early Years Leader is required to work across the Federa-on and foster appropriate links between the schools. The Federa-on Early Years Leader may be required to teach in classes across the schools and provide a model of good prac-ce for teachers. They may be required to adapt and change plans at short no-ce. The Federa-on Early Years Leader is required to be flexible in a constantly changing work environment and in implemen-ng the School’s policies.
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Support the Headteachers and Governing Board in establishing a vision for the future of the EYFS. Effec-vely manage du-es and responsibili-es across the federated schools. Assist the Headteachers and Execu-ve Principal in the whole school self-evalua-on processes. Undertake responsibility for the selec-on of resources (including those related to ICT) for the areas of responsibility, accoun-ng to the Execu-ve Principal for the expenditure of the delegated budget alloca-on for the subject. Assist the Headteachers in leading their schools through strategic planning and the formula-on of policy for EYFS. Assist the Headteachers and Execu-ve Principal in the performance management of staff of all designa-ons. Lead whole school policy change in EYFS by modelling and suppor-ng colleagues with direct proven impact. With the Headteachers, ensure that their schools meet the statutory requirements for EYFS including those for safeguarding. Through lesson observa-ons and use of EYFS data, hold EYFS teams to account for the quality of provision in EYFS. Work flexibly to assist the smooth day to day management of the schools where required, working closely with staff of all designa-ons.
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Play a leading role in ensuring that the quality of teaching and provision in EYFS is good or beeer. Teach in classes across the federated schools, providing targeted interven-on for pupils, PPA cover for teachers and other cover if required, demonstra-ng excellence in professional classroom prac-ce.
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Assist the Headteachers and Execu-ve Principal in monitoring and reviewing the quality of teaching and learning including assessment, recording, and repor-ng pupils’ aeainment to all statutory bodies. Undertake professional training for all aspects of school leadership and management and keep up to date with new ini-a-ves across the curriculum. Be an excellent role model, exemplifying a high standard of EYFS provision, and promo-ng high expecta-ons for all members of the EYFS community, with proven impact on pupil progress. Work with Headteachers and EYFS Leaders to raise standards in EYFS. Lead on development of ac-on plans for EYFS staff. With the Headteachers, be responsible for implemen-ng robust systems for monitoring and evalua-ng outcomes in EYFS.
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Lead the Federa-on’s approach to assessment in EYFS in line with na-onal requirements Provide Leaders and Governors with an analysis of Federa-on data and iden-fy appropriate ac-ons accordingly Provide support to EYFS leaders in their use of data Use data to understand strengths and weaknesses of EYFS, including planning ac-ons. Lead the Federa-on’s modera-on arrangements ensuring consistency across the federa-on
Training and Development • Develop Primary Advantage’s approach to iden-fica-on and management of risk including maintaining risk registers. • Advise other staff including NQTs and students on teaching prac-ce, and to lead inset for staff and governors when required to do so. • Work closely with the Heads of School to ensure an appropriate programme of professional development for all EYFS staff, to ensure improved outcomes. • Contribute to the work of the teaching school delivering training, school to school support and contribu-ng to the development of the teaching school func-ons.
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Maintain good communica-ons between staff of all designa-ons. Play a significant part in promo-ng and facilita-ng good rela-onships with parents and other agencies. Work pro-ac-vely with outside agencies, community organisa-ons, the churches of the federated schools and other schools and promote the sharing of good prac-ce Maintain a posi-ve school ethos, be pro-ac-ve in the pastoral care of pupils and ensure the schools’ policies for behaviour and discipline are applied consistently and fairly by staff of all designa-ons. Support and encourage all staff at the school to find and use opportuni-es to support and development of the whole child through spiritual, moral, social and cultural ac-vi-es. Work with the Hackney Learning Trust (Hackney LA) on local and na-onal ini-a-ves. Ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils and staff in EYFS.
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This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is not an exhaus-ve list of du-es and responsibili-es, and the post holder may be required to undertake other du-es that fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job descrip-on will be reviewed regularly in the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the post holder. The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines, including those rela-ng to Equal Opportuni-es, Health and Safety and the Confiden-ality of Informa-on. Because of the nature of the post, candidates are not en-tled to withhold informa-on regarding convic-ons by virtue of the Rehabilita-on of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemp-ons) Order 1975 as amended. Candidates are required to give details of any convic-ons on their appointment form and are expected to disclose such informa-on at the appointment interview. Because this post allows substan-al access to children, candidates are required to comply with departmental procedures in rela-on to Police checks. If candidates are successful in their applica-on prior to taking up post, they will be required to give wrieen permission to the Department to ascertain details from the Metropolitan Police regarding any convic-ons against them and, as appropriate the nature of such convic-ons.
Person Specifica0on Qualifica0ons Essen-al • Degree level qualifica-on. • Postgraduate professional Qualifica-on e.g. Postgraduate Cer-ficate in Educa-on. • Substan-al, successful experience in the Early Years • Willingness to con-nue professional development. Desirable • QTS (including skills tests) Communica0on skills • Confident in leading staff mee-ngs as appropriate. • Applies effec-ve verbal communica-on skills. • Presents informa-on and ideas clearly, by using language appropriate to the audience. • Posi-vely influences the opinions of others through factual discussion. • Adapts personal style to suit individual situa-on and needs. • Creates an environment of trust by delivering on promises. U-lises report-wri-ng skills to accurately • reflect a situa-on through posi-ve language. • Confident in leading staff mee-ngs as appropriate. Leadership/Management Skills •
Ability to lead school and federa-on based projects or developments
Other skills required for the job. • Understand the nature of a Church of England Primary School and be willing to teach R.E. and aeend collec-ve worship to meet the expecta-on of the Governing Body. • Demonstrates excellent classroom prac-ce • Exercises flexibility in order to accommodate changes in work priori-es. • Balances tasks and resources in the organisa-on of a wide range of ac-vi-es. • Provides con-ngencies to deal with the unexpected. • Thinks clearly and logically in working through a problem making referrals as appropriate. • An-cipates workload and plans ahead. • Monitors progress against key performance indicators. • Enthusias-c and posi-ve aptude. • Awareness of the needs of children who have a variety of needs.
Accountability/Freedom to act • Leads by example in standards of behaviour in the work environment. • Makes rou-ne decisions based upon guidelines and procedures laid down in the established framework. • Contributes towards the effec-ve delivery of performance targets, objec-ves and standards. • Leads by example in standards of behaviour in the work environment.
Primary Advantage Federa-on Holy Trinity Primary School Beechwood Rd Dalston London E8 3DY Tel: 020 7254 1010 www.primaryadvantage.co.uk
St John & St James CE Primary School
St John Bap0st CE Primary School
Holy Trinity CE Primary School
Morningside Primary School
SpringďŹ eld Community School
Gainsborough Primary School
St Ma;hias CE Primary School
De Beauvoir Primary School