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Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in applying for the position of Associate Deputy Head of Teaching Schools at Primary Advantage. The pack includes some background information about the federation, information about the application process and the job description. More information about each school within the Federation can be found on their websites. If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Izabela Jelonek on 0208 800 9007 or email ijelonek@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk. The Primary Advantage Federation is seeking to recruit an Associate Deputy Head of Teaching Schools. The role would support the leadership of CPD across our teaching school alliance and beyond. Responsibilities would include the modelling of lessons, the coaching and mentoring of class teachers across schools, the delivery of training and contributing to our CPD programmes. This is a high profile role working with teachers across our Federation as well as supporting other schools. The successful candidate will be an excellent leader and teacher with first class organisational skills. You will be a self-starter with drive, vision and creativity for the development of our existing CPD programmes. You will be committed to the development of teaching and learning, have strong mentoring and coaching skills and a passion for the curriculum. You will need to have a love of learning and a desire to make a real difference to our students and community. You will be joining a fast-paced, ambitious federation with an outstanding, open team. You can expect to work in a high energy atmosphere where you will receive support in developing your vision. Primary Advantage is a highly successful group of schools currently comprising of 6 primary schools all based in Hackney. We have been designated as Institute of Education specialist partners in initial teacher education and professional development. In addition, our Primary Advantage Maths Programme has been successfully implemented in Primary Schools across Hackney and beyond and is now being used in over 90 schools. If you are ambitious, successful and excited by learning we would like to meet you.

Kind regards,

Sian Davies Lucy Blewett Executive Principal Head of Teaching Schools

W E L C O M E

O U R V I S I O N A N D A P P R O A C H

Primary Advantage Vision

We are a Federation of six schools called Primary

Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits

from working collaboratively and can achieve more by

working together. We have made a commitment to a

shared responsibility to the wider education community,

the provision of good quality education 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 expertise in

working alongside colleagues to improve provision and

outcomes for pupils.

What is our approach?

We work in partnership, pooling our expertise and resources in order to achieve collectively what we may not be able to achieve individually.

We believe passionately in improving the life chances for our pupils.

We do not tolerate low expectations. We match tried and tested strategies that we know work to

the needs of the schools and use our experience of supporting schools in successfully implementing them.

We promote a collaborative approach whilst developing the capacity of each school to serve its own community and retain it’s distinct identity.

We recognise the importance of individuality, spontaneity and creativity in developing innovation.

Teaching schools are outstanding schools that work with others to

provide high-quality training and development to new and

experienced school 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 collaboration with the other three

schools in the federation; St Matthias, Morningside and St John

the Baptist. The school works in partnership with primary schools

across the borough and beyond and play a key role within the

Primary Advantage National Teaching Schools Alliance.

Our work on improving provision for children will continue to see

us working in partnership with schools in Hackney, across London

and into the County of Suffolk. We will be working closely with our

strategic partners, The Institute of Education and Hackney

Learning Trust, to effectively deliver Initial Teacher Training

(School direct and PGCE), Continuous Professional Development,

talent management, school to school support, the brokering of

Specialist Leaders of Education and research and development.

Primary Advantage National Teaching School Alliance will see all

schools within the alliance achieving more together.

Primary Advantage National Teaching Schools

The Associate Deputy Head of Teaching Schools: 1. Will provide training and support for primary schools across our Federation and beyond on identified priorities.

2. Will Support in the collection, analysis of impact and evaluation of intervention programmes,

linked to school improvement plans and work with leaders and teachers to provide training, in line

with SEF and SDP priorities.

3. Will model outstanding practice in the classroom fulfilling 60% teaching in a school, providing

coaching, team teaching and modelling in classes as needed.

4. Will provide support for the Head of Teaching Schools in the day to day running of the school

and can deputise in his/her absence.

5. Will be required to work across the federated schools and foster appropriate links between the

schools.

Duties: 6. The current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document describes duties which are required to be undertaken by teachers in the course of their employment. In addition certain particular duties are reasonably required to be exercised, and completed in a satisfactory manner. It is the contractual duty of the post holder to ensure that his/her professional duties are discharged effectively.

7. This job description sets out the duties to be undertaken and performed to the satisfaction of the Head of Teaching Schools, Executive Principal and governing body by the post holder. The duties set out below are in addition to the overall class teaching requirements.

Key Tasks and Activities: 8. To work in identified schools for a specified time as part of a leadership team within each school.

9. Work flexibly in the presence of the Head of Teaching Schools to assist the smooth day to day management of the Teaching Schools working closely with staff of all designations.

10. Assist the Head of Teaching Schools and Executive Principal in monitoring and reviewing the quality of teaching and learning including assessment, recording, and reporting pupils’ attainment to all statutory bodies.

11. Effectively lead the areas of responsibility developing policy and practice and ensuring effective self-evaluation.

12. Undertake professional training for all aspects of school leadership and management and keep up to date with new initiatives across the curriculum.

13. Maintain a positive school ethos, be pro-active in the pastoral care of pupils and ensure the school’s policy for behaviour and discipline is applied consistently and fairly by staff of all designations.

14. Work pro-actively with outside agencies, community organisations, the churches of the federated schools and other schools and promote the sharing of good practice.

15. Work with the Executive Principal and Head of Teaching Schools and other members of the Leadership Group to ensure the school culture supports the church ethos. 16. Support and encourage all staff at the school to find and use opportunities to support and develop the whole child through spiritual, moral, social and cultural activities. 17. Continue to develop innovative practice and resources for use in schools to improve standards in teaching and learning. 18. Work with the Hackney Learning Trust (Hackney LA) and Institute of Education on local and national initiatives. Particular Specific Responsibilities

19. A key role in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the professional development programmes for primary schools including: Primary Advantage Maths, mentoring and coaching of student teachers, design and delivery of NQT training, assessment, curriculum design.

20. Lead in the development of the teaching schools agenda focusing on ‘The big six’: school Led initial teacher training, CPD, school to school support, identifying and developing leadership potential, recruiting and managing specialist leaders of education, research and development.

General:

21. To carry out responsibilities with due regard to Primary Advantage’s policy, organisation and arrangements for Health and Safety at Work.

22. To carry out responsibilities in line with Primary Advantage’s policy on Equality and Diversity

and be sensitive and caring to the needs of others, promoting a positive approach to a harmonious

working environment.

23. To promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people that the post

holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.

Note:

The duties and responsibilities of the subject element of the post may vary from time to time according to the changing needs of the school. The subject leader section of the job description may be reviewed at the discretion of the Head of Teaching Schools and Executive Principal in the light of those changing requirements and in consultation with the post holder and the governing body.

Key Accountabilities in addition to those of a Main Scale Teacher – Please also refer to the Job Description for Class Teacher.

J O B D E S C R I P T I O N Job Title: Associate Deputy Head of Teaching Schools Reports to: Head of Teaching Schools, Executive Principal Salary: L6 - L10

Job Title: Associate Deputy Head of Teaching Schools Reports to: Head of Teaching Schools, Executive Principal Salary: L6 - L10

P E R S O N S P EC I F I C AT I O N S

1. Qualifications:

Degree level qualification. Fully qualified teacher status with DfE recognition. A personal commitment to professional development linked to the

competencies necessary to deliver the requirements of this post.

2. Experience: Recent experience of teaching successfully at KS1 and KS2.

Responsibility for the coordination and/or development of a

subject specialism in one or more schools: for example, in

preparing a scheme of work, in monitoring teaching plans, in

developing initiatives.

Experience of observing and evaluating teaching and giving

feedback to a teacher.

Experience of training other teachers.

Experience of leading change in a school.

3. Communication skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively

manage and liaise with all key contacts e.g. staff, pupils, parents. Presents themselves in a professional and confident manner,

thereby maintaining the respect and discipline of their staff and

pupils. They will hold an important and trusted role in the local

community. Effective presentation skills, particularly in relation to in-service

training.

Good communication skills, both written and oral.

Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to enthuse and motivate

others and develop effective partnerships.

Good influencing/negotiating skills.

Confident use of information and communication technology (ICT).

Willingness to share expertise, skills and knowledge and ability to

encourage others to follow suit.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Sensitivity to the needs of others.

Openness and willingness to address and discuss relevant issues,

allied with an ability to inspire and challenge others and deal with

challenging questions.

4. Leadership/Management skills: The ability to support the strategic leadership of the school.

The ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to others in the

school team.

The ability to lead by example, highly driven, motivated and able

to motivate other staff.

Ability to use and understand assessment data, and to interpret

priorities for the school. Knowledge of pupil wellbeing, safeguarding procedures and

economic cohesion, as well as a clear understanding of the

essential systems which lead to running a successful school

(behaviour, monitoring, SEAL, assessment, ECM). Skills Excellent classroom practitioner. To practice equal opportunities in employment and service

provision. To maintain consistently high standards and expectation in all

aspects of the post, including customer care. Ability to operate effectively and establish credibility in a range of

situations, with individuals and groups, including children, parents,

school staff, Federation staff, the diocese and the local authority.

Applicants are asked to complete all the standard information

required on the Primary Advantage application form, and to

submit a supporting statement, addressing all the criteria

identified in the person specification. CVs will not be accepted

without the application form. Please specify the role you are

applying for i.e. Leader of Learning. The reference number for this

application is: PA/AD16.

Candidates are advised that when completing the references

section on the application form to please ensure that:

• Your first referee must be your current, or most recent,

employer.

• Your second referee should be someone who can confirm your

ability for the role i.e. a previous employer.

Candidates must ensure that if they are successful at interview,

that 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

the line with the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2000.

Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced

Criminal Record Check via the DBS. We are committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and

expect all members of staff to share this commitment.

If you have any queries or would like to arrange to visit our

schools, please contact Izabela Jelonek on 0208 800 9007 or

email ijelonek@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk.

The applications are to be submitted to:

recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk by the closing

date stated on the website .

We look forward to receiving your application.

A P P L I C AT I O N P R O C E S S