Position:

Headteacher

Information for Applicants

Mission Statement

“Christ is our Cornerstone”

To be a learning Community, rooted in the teaching of Christ. To reflect and share the love of God in our Service and Worship.

“Learning is our focus”

Our educational vision is to provide an inspirational Christian education which engages, challenges and nurtures our students so that they may live life to the full, now and in the future.

Core Values: To have integrity and be courageous, compassionate and creative.

These core values underpin how we work as a School Community and the values we look to develop in all members of the Community.

Courageous: Being confident, to embrace challenge.

Compassionate: Reflect the love of God. Care for others, to be peace makers who understand the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Creative: To be inventive, resourceful and visionary.

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Thank you for your interest in the advertised post of Headteacher at St Cuthbert Mayne School. This is a permanent full time contract. Please find enclosed an Information Pack issued by the Governors. Contents: Welcome from Head Boy and Head Girl 3 Welcome from the Chair of Governors 4 Background, the School, and OFSTED 5 School information 6 Welcome from the Student Council 7 Arrangements for application 8 Job Description 9-11 Person Specification 12-13

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Welcome from Head Boy and Head Girl Dear Applicant, Firstly, we are very thankful for you showing interest in our school. We are very proud to attend this school and have seen a lot of development over the previous years, and we look forward to seeing what other changes and improvements another type of leadership could bring to enhance the potential the school has to offer. As a school, we like a Headteacher who can help us provide strong GCSE and A-Level results to allow all the students a supported career path. Also we would like to have someone that can help us be involved with the community more by putting out core values into use on a more daily basis. We would also like a Headteacher who is enthusiastic, approachable and would like to be involved in extra -curricular activities. This will enable a greater bond with teachers and students forming trusting relationships, which will help create the future leaders of today. One of our main strengths as a school is that we can cater for students with a range of abilities and would like to know what you can bring to the table regarding this. We believe that everyone is entitled to a fair and high quality education and we are looking for someone to mentor so that we can become champions both inside and out of the school. St Cuthbert Mayne offers us a healthy balance between a social and educational environment which we believe a solid foundation our school has built over the previous years. We hope, as a Headteacher, that you are able to continue this structure and build on its areas of weakness that you may find. Due to St Cuthbert Mayne being a school built on Christian values, we understand the importance of Christian teachings and believe that they are vital teaching tools to help us look after our school community and would like more to be introduced to create a more positive working and learning environment. To conclude, we look forward to hearing what you can offer the school, as a Headteacher, and we’re excited to welcome you into our school community. We hope that you are able to bring out our strongest abilities and help us with our weaknesses. Leroy Lane and Alexia Vicente Head Boy and Head Girl

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Welcome from the Chair of Governors Dear Applicant, On behalf of the Governors, I would like to thank you for your interest in applying for the role of Headteacher at St Cuthbert Mayne School. St Cuthbert Mayne is a joint faith Church of England and Catholic School. Both Ofsted and Section 48 inspections in 2016 rated the school as ‘good.’ We are looking for an excellent Headteacher to build and lead the school on the next stage of our journey to be an outstanding school. The Governors are very proud of the ethos of the school which is evident within the student and staff bodies. We aim to support every student to achieve their potential. We are a Google School with a fully integrated system of Google Classroom, together with Digital Leaders from the student body. We have a thriving chaplaincy team which is a vital part of our school. In this pack and on our school’s website, you will find information about the school and the qualities we are looking for in our new Headteacher. We welcome visits to the school. Come and have a look. Father Paul Jones Chair of Governors

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Background Torbay is one of the most popular visitor destinations in the country and has a wealth of outdoor, cultural and leisure opportunities for residents and visitors. It is close to Dartmoor National Park with easy access to Plymouth, Exeter and the M5. It is also close to other areas of outstanding natural beauty, there is a thriving sailing and surfing community along with several blue flag beaches.

The School St Cuthbert Mayne School is a mixed, comprehensive, Roman Catholic/Church of England Secondary School with a Sixth-Form based in Torquay, Devon. It is a voluntary aided state school operating under the Diocese of Exeter and Plymouth. St Cuthbert Mayne School serves the Christian community over a wide area of South Devon. We are a Joint Catholic and Church of England School, which welcomes students from all or no faith background. The teaching accommodation is of mixed age. A new classroom block was opened in November 2012, along with landscaping and paving of circulation areas. The latest Ofsted Inspection in November 2016 graded the school to be good in every category. The statutory inspection of Anglican/Catholic Schools, also conducted in November, graded the school to be good in all areas. Both reports and the school prospectus can be found on the website www.st-cuthbertmayne.co.uk. OFSTED quote:

“Aspirational leaders”

“Role models of excellence”

“Pupils are confident and articulate”

“A school where students are happy and flourish”

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Christian Ethos We are all on a journey to learn with the assurance that God is with us. Our outreach programmes include Primary School Assemblies, leading music in local churches and visiting and singing in local care homes.

Rev’d Nathan Kiyaga, Chaplain 6th Form St Cuthbert Mayne Sixth Form has consistently achieved very competitive outcomes over a number of years. This year learners achieved 10% better progression into Employment or Education than the local and national average. Our Sixth Form offers a range of A level and BTEC courses, Sixth Form has a focus on nurturing talent and character. The tutors offer academic challenge and pastoral support. There are many leadership opportunities within Sixth Form including Head Boy and Girl and the Prefect Executive for the school.

Mr Anthony Boughton, Head of 6th Form

Digital Learning At St Cuthbert Mayne we take an innovative approach to using digital technology in education. Over the past 4 years we have launched Google Apps for Education schoolwide, enabling a collaborative approach to learning and teaching for both students and staff. This was supported by St Cuthbert Mayne being the first school in Torquay to issue all students, from Year 10 to Year 13, with their own Chromebooks.

Miss S Kingdon, Deupty Headteacher

Learning and Teaching Learning and Teaching at the school is strong. This is spearheaded by a superb team of lead practitioners, one in each of English, Mathematics, Science and MFL. We provide a supportive, collaborative environment for teachers which shares practice regularly and this is facilitated by the fact we are a Google Apps for Education establishment. St. Cuthbert Mayne School is a great place to work. Do not judge us from the outside; come in and take a look.

Mr Kris Statham, Deputy Headteacher

General School Life We are an inspirational community of learning that at the heart is focussed on ensuring our children reach their potential. We provide a broad and balanced curriculum that develops students during their time here at St Cuthbert Mayne, academically, socially, morally and spiritually.

Mr Adam Shaikh, Senior Practitioner

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Student council As a student council at St Cuthbert Mayne School, we would like to welcome an enthusiastic and energetic Headteacher, to promote and maintain high standards of behaviour, positive attitudes to learning and academic achievement for all students. Our School is centred around a warm-hearted community with a strong ethos. We are hardworking and high achieving and hope that the new Headteacher can help us with this.

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Arrangements for Application Salary L29-L35. For an exceptional candidate the Governors would be delighted to offer up to an additional 25%. Closing Date for Applications Monday 9th March at 10am Proposed Interview dates Monday 16th and Tuesday 17th March 2020

Arrangements for Application You are asked to complete the following: 1. Application form – these can be requested from Mrs Jennifer Ashington, Clerk to

the Governors. 2. Letter of application – this should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Please do not send your CV. Completed applications should be returned to Mrs Jennifer Ashington, Clerk to the Governors by 10am on Monday 13th January. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Electronic/e-mailed applications will be accepted, please send these to Jen.ashington@stcm.torbay.sch.uk. All applicants who are invited to interview will be asked to confirm the details on their electronic application form by hand signing a hard copy. We look forward to receiving your application for this important appointment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post.

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Job Description

Headteacher

Responsible to: The Governors Salary: L29-L35. For an exceptional candidate the Governors would be delighted to offer up to an additional 25%. The Headteacher of St Cuthbert Mayne School is expected to work with the Governing Body to accomplish the key priorities for the school. It is understood that the distinctive Christian character of St Cuthbert Mayne School is integral to the ethos of the school and paramount among the priorities of the Governors. Other key priorities for the Governing Body at St Cuthbert Mayne School are:

To lead the school in becoming outstanding

To lead the school to ensure that all teaching is good or outstanding

To lead the school to ensure that each individual within the school community is

able to develop to his/her potential spiritually, academically and socially

To lead the school to enable it to respond to the dynamic and changing

educational landscape

The postholder is directly responsible to the Governing Body. The appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment of Headteachers contained in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, the School Standards and Framework Act, the National Standards for Headteachers and other current educational and employment legislation. In carrying out his or her duties, the Headteacher shall consult, where appropriate, with the Governing Body, the staff and students of the School and parents/carers. The successful candidate will be subject to fulfilling the DFE Headteachers’ Standards and will actively take responsibility for his or her own professional development. Description of Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership and Ethos

To set the highest standards of professional behaviour in all dealings with the

wider school community by modelling the vision and ethos of the school

To promote a culture of mutual respect and display a consistent commitment to

en equitable culture where all stakeholders are able to contribute their views in a

constructive and positive manner

To inspire and challenge all members of the school community to strive towards

achieving the aims of the school

To display a passion for learning in all aspects of the role and to promote a passion

for learning in others

To expect the highest standards of behaviour from all members of the school

community whilst also having the emotional intelligence and compassion to

understand we all make mistakes

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People Leadership and Management

Support all staff in achieving high standards through performance management

and effective continuing professional development

Manage staff and resources such that the aims and objectives of the school are

carried out effectively, efficiently and within a safe learning environment

Lead the Senior Leadership Team providing vision, leadership and direction for

the school and ensure that it is managed and organised to meet aims and targets,

with all members of SLT contributing towards this

Financial and Business Management

Ensure the successful management of the school’s budget

Report and analyse data, organising staff within their areas of responsibility to

develop and implement policies

Provide systematic monitoring and effective evaluation

Manage the acquisition and organisation of resources

Advise and assist the governing body as required in the exercising of its functions

including attending meetings and compiling reports

Establish the policies through which the school’s aims and objectives shall be

achieved

Ensure that efficient administrative systems are implemented and managed

Strategic Planning

To manage resources effectively and innovatively to ensure that all members of

the school community can achieve their best

To ensure that there are clear strategic plans that reflect the views of the school

community and to ensure that these are effectively communicated

To ensure that the financial plans and resource organisation are focused on

achieving the wider aims of the school

To ensure that the school is kept well informed about changes to educational

policy and educational trends

To ensure that the school is compliant with all legislation

To maintain and build relationships with the wider educational community to the

mutual advantage of all students

Learning and Teaching

To encourage the highest standards of learning and teaching through modelling a

strong commitment to life-long learning

To ensure that all staff are provided with the support and development required

for them to be effective in their role

To allocate the resources of the school in the most effective manner so that

students are able to thrive both academically and personally

To ensure that all students, whatever their disadvantage or social background,

can access the curriculum, enjoy learning and make excellent progress

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To have a relentless drive to ensure that all classroom practice is of the highest

standard

To encourage and develop a culture where all staff share good practice and take

responsibility for self-improvement

To encourage and develop a school culture that celebrates progress, attainment

and care for others

The Governing Body

To maintain an efficient working relationship with the Governing Body, advising

and assisting governors in the discharge of their duties

Report to the Governing Body on all relevant matters affecting the conduct,

performance and standards of the school, students and staff

Keep governors fully informed of school events and issues

School Ethos and Values

To conduct oneself in a manner befitting a Headteacher at all times, ensuring

behaviours that display positivity to others

To make maximum use of opportunities to generate a culture of celebration and

praise amongst the staff and students of the School

Promote the health, welfare and emotional well-being of all students

Promote equality of opportunity for all students and staff

Health and Safety

Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be affected by your actions or inactions

Co-operate with the employer on all issues to do with Health, Safety & Welfare including this as a standing item on departmental agendas

Ensure regular risk assessments are carried out as per school policy and refer to relevant parties

This is not an exhaustive list of duties; they may be varied from time to time without changing the general character of the job or the level of responsibility. A high degree of flexibility and adaptability is an important element of this role. This is a description of the role as it is now. We periodically examine employees' job descriptions and update them to ensure that they reflect the job as it is then being performed, or to incorporate any changes being proposed.

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Person Specification

Evidence Interview Application Form References Qualifications (certificates)

Education and training (application form, certificates, interview)

Essential Desirable

Qualified Teacher Status, with degree Second degree

CofE PQH, NPQH or other relevant qualifications

Commitment to undertake continued professional development

Safeguarding Level 3 qualification

Experience (application form, interview, preferences) Essential Desirable Leading improvements in a secondary setting Evidence of outstanding teaching in the secondary phase

Leading on assessment performance data

Managing resources Significant and substantive leadership experience Planning and leading of whole school worship/assemblies

Professional Knowledge (application form, interview, references)

Essential Desirable

Have a clear set of core beliefs and philosophy of education Up to date knowledge of learning, curriculum and standards required in:

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 4

Key Stage 5

A good current understanding of safeguarding regulations and best practice

Leadership and Management (application form, interview, references)

Essential Desirable

Excellent communication skills Commitment and ability to put students’ learning, safety and welfare at the heart of the school

Experience of monitoring and evaluating teaching and learning, with the ability to drive improvements

The ability to monitor, analyse and track student data and use this to develop strategic initiatives to raise student attainment

Have high regard for students and a commitment to creating opportunities for and meeting the needs of all. An excellent ambassador of the school

Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and the wider community

Understand and be able to manage the complexities involved in leading a school team

Experience of school improvement planning and evaluation with an understanding of school improvement processes

Well-organised and able to prioritise and manage time effectively

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A proven track record of ensuring high expectations of achievement and behaviour

An understanding of extra-curricular activities and their role in developing the whole student

An ability to recognise, promote and celebrate achievement in students and staff

A commitment to demonstrating a clear vision for parental engagement

Awareness and oversight of Health and Safety requirements, to ensure they follow legal and best practice requirements

Able to support and challenge staff to lead to excellent learning and teaching

Developing a strong partnership with the Governing Body

Strategic thinker. Able to develop strong partnerships and collaborative work in order to foster best practice

Knowledge of and sympathy to the teachings of the Catholic Church and Church of England, encompassing their role in education

Maintain and promote the school ethos and uphold the school’s Christian tradition

Commitment to maintaining and building upon the strong links with the church and community

Ability to uphold and further develop the Christian ethos and Christian Foundation of our school

A communicant member of the Roman Catholic Church or a communicant member of the Church of England or a committed Christian

The governors expect the Christian ethos to be fundamental to and permeate all aspects of the school life and curriculum. The governors are therefore looking for a Christian who is an active member of the church he/she attends

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