Principal Recruitment Pack

SHOOTERS HILL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE PRINCIPAL Recruitment Pack

WELCOME From the Board of Trustees "We are delighted to welcome you to Shooters Hill Sixth Form College where young people of all abilities are able to develop confidence in themselves, aspire and achieve. We really do believe in inclusivity for all.

As a Board of Trustees, we are committed to working in partnership with the College's Leadership team to ensure young people are prepared for the rapidly changing global workplace and are encouraged to flourish as creative, life-long learners. If you put students at the heart of all your decisions, then this could be the college for you. Our fully inclusive offer ensures that we can find something to suit everyone within a warm, friendly and nurturing environment. If you want to champion equality, diversity and inclusivity and can demonstrate living and delivering such change recently, then we could be the college for you.

Our journey over recent years has seen us progress from "required improvement" to "good" (Ofsted, 2019), with a desire to strive for “Outstanding". Our story is not complete, and we are looking for someone with strategic leadership, commercial awareness and innovative ideas to take us forward, to lead us through the next stage of our evolution.

We hope you will make an application so that, together, we can continue our incredible journey."

- Jackie Gray Chair, Board of Trustees

“This is a welcoming and inclusive college where students, especially those who need a bit of extra help to achieve, enjoy studying and feel safe.”

– OFSTED 2019

WHAT MAKES SHC AN EXCITING PLACE TO WORK SHC FAMILY We have a strong sense of community at SHC, and this is one of the first things you will hear when you speak to any member of staff or student. Our students love SHC so much that they’re always visiting and some even come back to join the workforce after university.

PROGRESSION Leadership opportunities and succession planning are important to us; we firmly believe in not only growing our own leaders but ensuring that all staff have the CPD they need to grow within their roles and their career paths.

STAFF ACTIVITIES Whether your intention is to socialise, get fit or just get some R&R, SHC provides various opportunities to help regulate the work-life balance, including: • Wellbeing Wednesday • Yoga • Spin Classes • Boxercise • Swimming

STAFF BENEFITS •

Duvet Days & Wellbeing Days • Office 365, Laptops • Nursery • Pension Scheme—TPS • Employee Assistance Programme • Free Flu Vaccination • Continuous Professional Development • Flexible Family Friendly Policies • Fitness Suite • Discounted Hair & Beauty Treatments and more...

INTRODUCTION

To Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Our mission is to transform students' lives by inspiring them to take full advantage of the high quality educational and enrichment opportunities on offer; enabling individuals to reach and exceed their potential and respond to the community we serve.

The students at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College come from a wide variety of backgrounds and nationalities. Whatever their abilities, faith or background, they will find a safe supporting environment for them to prosper here at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College. We know each student is unique and deserves to be treated with respect and understanding from peers and staff.

Our Values And Ethos • •

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Celebrating diversity, mutual respect, inclusion and equality Establishing aspirational pathways for academic excellence to ensure consistent progress of every learner Inspiring leaders through succession planning, shared values and professional accountability Creating a healthy, safe and secure adult learning environment Designing an exciting and engaging curriculum Constructing a strong collaborative network of external partnerships

Becoming The College Of Choice We aspire to be the first-choice college for young people, staff, employers and local communities by providing exceptional education and training to ensure that our learners' skills meet London's economic and social development needs.

INTRODUCTION

To Shooters Hill Sixth Form College Our College SHC employs 250 staff members to teach and support a cohort of 1550 young people. We are located within the Royal Borough of Greenwich, but we also provide education for a significant number of young people from the boroughs of Bexley and Lewisham. Our curriculum spans from Entry Level to A-Level, providing education to a wonderfully rich and diverse cohort.

School Features & Developments Our college is constantly evolving to suit the needs of our students, staff and community. We currently have several exciting projects on the horizon to compliment those already completed.

Here are a few we are especially proud of: Coffee Corner Greenwich School Sports Partnership Fitness Suite Art Gallery

Additional Reading Further context of our college and our vision can be found within these booklets.

Ofsted Reports https://www.shc.ac.uk/ofsted College Aspirations Booklet https://issuu.com/shsfc/docs/shc_strategic_vision_201 7-2022 College Prospectus https://issuu.com/shsfc/docs/2223_prospectus_final_version College GSSP Sports Initiative Booklet https://issuu.com/shsfc/docs/gssp_booklet_version_21 -04-2021

JOB

DESCRIPTION Post Principal Grade Leadership (Inner London), L37 – L43 (£110,142 - £ 125,098) Responsible to The Board of Trustees Responsible for Leadership of all college staff

Main purpose of the role The Principal provides executive leadership to drive and achieve the ongoing success of the college through inspirational strategic leadership, using their deep understanding of educational best practice, an unwavering commitment to putting the needs and aspirations of all students at the heart of the decision-making process and strong commercial acumen.

The Principal will lead by example maintaining the climate for an exemplary attitude to learning and set an expectation for high standards within the College, recognising differences and respecting cultural diversity within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and neighbouring boroughs.

The Principal will role model the professional conduct and practice of all staff in a way that optimises the experience and achievement of students, minimises unnecessary workload and provides for high quality continuous professional development for staff. The Principal is an employee of the Trust and required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Trust’s contract of employment. Nothing in this job description overrides the contract of employment.

APPLY FOR THIS POSITION AT

USEFUL CONTACTS

www.shc.ac.uk/Principalposition

HR - 0208 319 9483/HRTeam@shc.ac.uk Main Reception - 0208 319 9701/admin@shc.ac.uk

MAIN TASKS

Strategic Leadership, vision and facilitating change • Lead the evolution of the strategy and vision to make the College a centre of excellence and first choice for A-Levels, Vocational and Inclusive Learning.

• Taking the vision, develop a comprehensive, coherent and effective strategic plan for approval by the board of trustees.

• Grow and develop the College’s curriculum offer, expanding provision in line with student and local, regional and national job market demand.

• Set the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, championing and valuing EDI to ensure we are an EDI organisation for both students and Staff.

• Ensure that all elements of the strategic plan (Financial, Business Efficiency, Estate Strategy, I.T Strategy, Curriculum Strategy & Recruitment Plan) are reviewed, implemented and deliver high outcomes.

• Develop and deliver the College’s local engagement strategy to drive productive relationships with local and regional stakeholders, including local authorities, the local community and higher education institutions.

• Be accountable for presenting a coherent and accurate account of the College’s performance to the Board of Trustees, and to other stakeholder groups as required by the Trust.

• Ensure that all those involved in the College are committed to its aims and are accountable for meeting the long-medium and short-term objectives that will ensure high performance, sustained improvement and the educational success of all our learners.

• Provide timely, accurate information, objective advice and effective support to the Board of Trustees to enable their respective responsibilities to be fully achieved.

• Work with senior managers to develop effective College systems, policies, and procedures for continually improving the learner experience and performance standards.

• Plan and manage change in an open and professional manner.

• Provide a role model of professional conduct, inspiring both staff and students.

• Maintain a thorough awareness of developments within both the FE and HE sectors to ensure that the College is prepared for change and where appropriate leading the sector in the delivery of “best in class” strategies

MAIN TASKS

High expectations and outcomes for students • Lead and manage the implementation of the curriculum strategy, supported by robust analysis of needs, identifying priorities and targets, to ensure students achieve high standards and outstanding performance.

• Plan and ensure the efficient deployment of resources, including staff, to achieve best value and high outcomes for learners.

• Establish robust monitoring and evaluating systems to ensure the effectiveness of the College in enabling students to achieve high outcomes and to review the effectiveness and adapt these processes regularly.

• Provide timely and appropriate advice to the board of trustees in order to ensure problems are minimised and opportunities maximised.

• Monitor, evaluate and review the effect of policies and targets on student outcomes and to take action as necessary to improve standards.

• Provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all students and staff focused on the safeguarding and wellbeing of students, enabling their development of exemplary behaviour both in the College and wider society.

Teaching and planning student learning • Secure outstanding teaching through an analytical understanding of how students learn, the core features of successful classroom practice and curriculum design, to ensure rich curriculum opportunities and students’ wellbeing.

• Ensure that the diverse needs of all learners are planned for and met and that all students have equal opportunities to progress to meaningful, sustainable employment and/or good quality Higher Education programmes.

• Determine, organise and implement the curriculum and assessment procedures, monitor and evaluate them to identify and act on areas for improvement.

• Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching, standards of student learning and achievement, to set and meet realistic but challenging targets for improvement.

• Ensure students develop the skills they need to learn increasingly effectively and independently.

MAIN TASKS

Relations with College wider community • Promote strong governance and actively support the Board of Trustees and account for the efficiency and effectiveness of the College to others including students, parents/guardians, staff, local employers and the local community.

• Develop effective relationships with the community, including business and industry, to extend the curriculum and to enhance teaching and learning, building effective and financially efficient extended College provision.

• Create and maintain an effective partnership with parents/guardians and the wider community to support and improve the student experience, achievement and their personal development.

• Ensure parents/guardians, students, employers and higher education institutions are well informed about the curriculum and the contribution that they can make to the improvement of learning and achievement of students.

• Work in close partnership with local schools, academies, and colleges in a climate of mutual support and challenge to secure effective transition and progression.

• Work with other providers to maximise participation and impact on our students.

• Draw on employers and the Specialist Schools and Colleges network to optimise provision in the College’s specialisms.

Managing and developing Staff • Implement and sustain effective systems for managing performance including the incorporation of performance management targets for all staff (in particular those relating to student achievement).

• Motivate and enable staff to carry out their roles to the highest standards through high quality professional development based on needs, using coaching and drawing on other sources of expertise where appropriate.

• Lead CPD through example and ensure professional duties and conditions of employment are fulfilled.

MAIN TASKS

Managing resources and estate

• Develop an Estates Strategy, to ensure efficient and effective use of the estate as well as generating income.

• Ensure accommodation in the College is managed and organised efficiently and effectively to ensure that it meets the needs of the curriculum and health and safety regulations.

• Ensure that the management, finance, organisation and administration of the College support and deliver its vision and aims.

• Work in close partnership with others to secure educational effectiveness alongside financial efficiency.

• Work with the board of trustees, and colleagues to recruit and retain staff of the highest quality.

• Ensure the effective deployment of staff, including senior colleagues, to maximise the quality of education provided.

• Ensure that the range, quality, quantity and use of resources is managed, monitored and reviewed to improve student achievement, ensure efficiency and secure value for money.

• Take steps to maximise the range & quality of the resources available at the College.

Additional Information Where an employee indicates a disability, every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all of the duties of the post. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be given full consideration.

Safeguarding Shooters Hill Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check (DBS) and background checks.

Review This is a description of the job as it is presently constituted. It is normal practice to review periodically job descriptions to ensure that they are relevant to the job currently being performed, and to incorporate any changes which have occurred or are being proposed.

The review process is carried out jointly by the board of trustees and the principal, so you are therefore expected to participate fully in such discussions. In all cases, it is our aim to reach agreement to reasonable changes, but where it is not possible to reach agreement we reserve the right to make reasonable changes to your job description which are commensurate with your grade after consultation with you.

PERSON SPECIFICATION Requirement

KEY: AF = Application Form I = Interview C = Certificate

Essential

Desirable

Proposed Selection Method

Education, Qualifications & Training Educated to degree level

Yes

AF / C

QTS or QTLS Status or PGCE

Yes

AF / C

NPQSL NPQH / FE equivalent SFCA or willingness to undertake

Yes

AF / C

Recent and relevant professional development

Yes

AF / I

Demonstrable experience of leading the implementation of improvement strategies within or across an institution that delivered meaningful, sustained and relevant change.

Yes

AF / I

Successful management position and responsibilities within an Academy, FE college or school context, with proven experience of creating and leading effective, high achieving teams

Yes

Experience of leading an educational establishment through an OfSTED Inspection.

Yes

Proven track-record in raising achievement in a senior role.

Yes

Strong financial management with excellent understanding on different funding streams, compliance, and value for public money.

Yes

Strategies used for raising standards in an urban multicultural education establishment.

Yes

Effective curriculum structures, including the ability to make sound judgements about teaching methods and practice, target setting and assessment frameworks.

Yes

Experience

AF / I

AF / I

AF / I

AF / I

AF / I

Effective quality assurance and monitoring systems and ability to hold staff to account.

Yes

Use of data to improve academy efficiency and raise standards.

Yes

Systems for staff professional development, recruitment, and retention.

Yes

Experience of managing change in an organisation.

Yes

AF / I

AF / I AF / I

AF / I

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Qualities Ability to demonstrate that the students needs and aspirations are always at the heart of the decision-making process.

Yes

Open to strong governance whilst actively supporting the board of trustees in their roles in setting strategy and holding the Senior Leaders to account for student, staff & financial performance.

Yes

Understanding of and commitment to the promotion of equality, diversity, inclusion safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of young people and vulnerable adults.

Yes

Incisive thinking, educational vision, the ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse.

Yes

Ability to articulate a clear vision for the College, develop coherent strategies to support this vision, create consensus and lead whole College implementation.

Yes

Determination and drive to establish a college of excellence and first choice.

Yes

Highly effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.

Yes

Demonstrable ability to improve the quality of learning and teaching including by the effective use of new technologies.

Yes

Ability to delegate effectively to staff, support them, and to hold them to account.

AF / I

AF / I

AF / I

AF / I

AF / I

I AF / I

AF / I

Yes

I

Networking & ambassadorial skills working with all students, parents/guardians, staff, employers & other stakeholders.

Yes

Resilience and ability to deal with pressure.

Yes

I

Understanding of Financial regulations and procedures (Academy Trust Handbook).

AF/I

AF / I

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with board of trustees, individually and collectively, and with a wide range of other individuals, professional bodies and organisations.

AF

Ability to organise and prioritise time and tasks within the demands of the organisation, and to meet agreed deadlines.

AF/I

AF / I

Willingness to undertake on the job training and to attend relevant staff development programmes.

AF/I

AF

AF / I

I

INTERVIEW PROCESS Selection process • If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for two interviews. We will contact any applicants who are unsuccessful in the shortlisting stage.

Interview • Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone and then emailed with the interview dates, times and details. We ask candidates to reply to the email to confirm their attendance.

• You will also be given an opportunity to visit the site before interviews commence.

ONBOARDING Onto The Role Appointment If you are successful in interview, you will be conditionally offered the position dependent on:

1. Proof of ID List items requested here (originals must be provided, not photocopies)

2. References Satisfactory references received prior to interview 3. Qualifications Proof of relevant educational and professional qualifications / certificates (originals must be provided, not photocopies) 4. Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance 5. Medical Check 6. Successful probationary period

Important Dates Application Closing Date Friday 24th September 2021 at 12 noon

College Visits Thursday 16th & Tuesday 21st September 2021. If you would like to book a visit please email Sue Young, PA to the Principal - sue.young@shc.ac.uk

Shortlisting Date Wednesday 29th September 2021

Interview Dates Wednesday 6th & Thursday 7th October 2021 – applicants should ensure they are available for both days.

The successful candidates from day one will progress to day two of the selection process.

Start Date January 2022