SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS
RECRUITMENT
INFORMATION PACK
building on success
‘Achievement is outstanding’ (Ofsted 2009)
SOUTHEND HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Prittlewell Chase
Southend-on-Sea
Essex SS0 0RG
01702 606200
Fax: 01702 606257
E-mail:
ROLL 1060; 316 (including girls) in the Sixth Form
Head of Sixth Form
Required for September 2014
We are a hugely oversubscribed school, complimented in our last outstanding OFSTED inspection on many aspects, including our forward vision, exceptionally high results and our motivated and self-disciplined students.
We are looking for a visionary and enthusiastic professional to head our sixth form. Leading the pastoral team, you will be responsible for student welfare and academic ethos, as well as supporting their transition to University.
This is a Regulated Post and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
A relocation support scheme may be available.
Please download information and application pack from our website @ www.shsb.org.uk
Closing date: 31st March 2014 at 10am
(whilst the closing date is 31st March 2014, an early indication of interest would be advantageous)
March 2014
Dear Applicant
Post: Head of Sixth Form
Thank you very much for viewing this recruitment information pack. The school and the governing body are committed to providing a high quality service so that every child fulfils his or her potential. We recognise that this can only be achieved through the recruitment and retention of competent, motivated employees who are suited to and fulfilled in the roles they undertake.
The governing body is committed to equal opportunities and our aim is to ensure that all applicants receive clear and useful information about the post and our school. We hope, therefore, that the following information is of help to you in deciding whether to apply for this post. If you wish to apply for the position please download the application pack on the left of this webpage.
The guidance notes, included in the application pack, are intended to assist you in making your application and it is important that you read them before completing the application form.
If you are unclear about any aspect of the application procedure, please do not hesitate to telephone
Mrs Amanda Lane on 01702 606208.
Key information about the application process, covering the following areas, is enclosed in this pack:
Job Description
Person Specification
Guidance notes
Application Form
Equal Opportunities These are in the Job Application pack
Summary of Child Protection Procedures click to open
Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs A Lane at the above address by 10am on the 31st March 2014.
Any response will be by email; therefore, please include your contact email address together with an email address for referees where possible.
Please note that we will not be writing to those applicants who are not shortlisted. Therefore, if you do not hear from me within four weeks of the closing date you should assume that, on this occasion, your application has been unsuccessful.
We wish you all the best with your application.
Yours sincerely
Robin M Bevan
Headteacher
Information about the school
Southend High School for Boys is an ‘Outstanding’ school (Ofsted 2009) and is one of four selective schools within the Borough of Southend. The main school, years 7 to 11, is single sex boys whilst the large sixth form is coeducational. It is situated thirty miles from London on the Thames Estuary and is close to main road and rail links from London, and to Chelmsford and Cambridge.
Southend High School for Boys has ‘a very strong ethos and a distinctive character. Its pupils are justifiably proud to belong to it, make very good progress and achieve exceptionally high standards’ (Ofsted 2009) At Southend High School for Boys, talent is nurtured. Learning is valued. Challenge is welcomed, participation is expected and achievement is prized. Southend High School for Boys is not only a lively and stimulating institution, but also a welcoming community with an open and friendly approach. Thank you for taking an interest in our school.
In April 2006 we became a Leading Edge school. This accolade gave recognition to our programmes for improving learning and for encouraging innovation. Our philosophy is to share good practice, encourage creativity and nurture innovation so our pupils benefit from a stimulating learning experience and our staff benefit from collaboration and professional development with like-minded enthusiastic individuals. The school is strongly committed to supporting staff in their educational research and gives time allowances and subsidies for this. Over a third of our staff has achieved higher degrees during their time with us. We regularly support other colleagues in other schools and have a wide ranging professional development programme.
In May 2007, we were the first secondary school in the Eastern counties to receive the Challenge Award and the 22nd school nationally. Assessors in the report commented: ‘Southend High School lives up to its aim of ‘Nurturing and Supporting Young Talents’ through offering exciting and stretching opportunities for learning well beyond those offered in many other schools. Pupils make full use of these opportunities, share responsibility with staff for setting and achieving challenging targets for themselves and are proud of their achievements. Challenge is firmly embedded in all aspects of school life’. We are also pleased to be in receipt of the Sportsmark Award which recognises the excellent provision and opportunities given to our sportsmen. We are proud of the fact that our most able athletes have competed in international competitions, have represented England at World Schools Championships in cross country and athletics and have won 20 national titles in the last 10 years. Likewise our staff are also committed to healthy living; having designed well-being programmes for staff and organised social events such as cooking classes and relaxation sessions.
Since September 2001, Southend High School for Boys has been designated as a specialist Language College. As such the school has been recognised as a centre of excellence for the teaching and learning of modern foreign languages, both with respect to our own pupils and to the wider community. In August 2006 we received the Leading Aspect Award in recognition of the foreign language work we have undertaken with local primary schools. We are in receipt of the full International Award.
The school offers an extensive range of extra-curricular activities and has an excellent reputation locally for its music, science and drama. All pupils and staff are encouraged to get involved and to follow their interests and share their passions with others; hence, we have activities ranging from the debating society to Warhammer! In the science department there is a thriving Science Society which has well over a hundred members.
The 1061 pupils on roll, of whom 317 are in the Sixth Form, benefit from modern and updated specialist facilities. In September 2005, our new Sports & Music Centre was opened, which comprises a 5-court sports hall, a recording studio and music practice rooms and in July 2007 we completed building our new Drama Studio. Members of staff are encouraged to use the facilities and as such a number use the gym. In science we have extended a number of laboratories to cater for the increased numbers of students who have opted to follow science courses in the sixth form. Further investment has been made in ICT resources with an upgrade of three computer suites as well as all classrooms having interactive whiteboards and/ or projectors. A new dedicated Maths building was completed in 2011. The main school’s admission number each year is 150, split into six forms of 25. In the Sixth Form the admission number is approximately the same and we welcome the contribution that our new entrants make to the school. The present teaching staffing complement is 69 full-time equivalent, with 39 support staff (full and part-time), who support teaching and learning in various capacities. Currently the school operates with 50 one hour periods per fortnight, the school day running from 08.30am -3.30pm.
Head of 6th Form
Job Description
Accountable to: Deputy Head, Pastoral
Responsible for: Responsibility post-holders in the 6th form team
Duties
The duties outlined in this job description are in addition to those covered by the latest School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document. It may be modified by the Headteacher, in consultation with you, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job, commensurate with the salary and job title.
In summary, the Head of 6th Form is responsible for the effective development of all students in their age range; the following expansion may help to provide examples of how that can be achieved.
Staff management
1. Lead the Head of Year within 6th Form, the University Lead Teacher, the 6th Form Pastoral Support and the form tutors
2. Monitor, assess and develop these roles to their full potential
Student progress
1. Work to ensure that 6th form results remain the highest in the local area
2. Oversee student review processes and procedures in the 6th form
3. Ensure that assessment records are used to develop the progress of student individuals and groups
4. Ensure the effective management of reports
5. Ensure the effective management of parents' evenings
6. Oversee year assemblies and year presentations for assemblies
7. Oversee the appropriate behaviour of students in full assemblies
8. Oversee effective student transfers and placements from / to other schools
9. Arrange and promote activities within the key stage
10. Research and promote effective developments for student progress
Student engagement
1. Oversee attendance and punctuality
2. Work for the ongoing improvement of student behaviour and achievement, and take all necessary steps to deal with misbehaviour and prevent recurrences, making contact with parents as appropriate
3. Liaise with outside agencies
4. Meet regularly with year leaders, other key stage leaders, and with the Deputy Head (Pastoral)
5. Promote the work of the student councils
6. Research and promote effective developments for student attitude and engagement, ensuring the 6th form leads many activities throughout the school
Student guidance and support
1. Get to know all students in the 6th form as well as possible
2. Keep in contact with appropriate parents of students in the key stage
3. Prevent bullying / racism, and support victims
4. Research and promote effective developments for student guidance and support
Key Tasks
The key tasks attaching to the post of Key Stage Leader include:
(a) to co-ordinate, prepare and maintain pastoral programmes for the key stage and supervise their implementation;
(b) to co-ordinate the organisation of pastoral key stage assemblies;
(c) to establish disciplinary arrangements and co-ordinate the overall administration of the disciplinary systems within the policies of the school;
(d) to contribute to meetings, discussions and management systems necessary to co-ordinate the work of the 6th Form team and integrate these into the work of the school as a whole;
(e) to prepare reports relating to the work of the key stage to be made to the school’s governing body, and other bodies as appropriate;
(f) to liaise with outside agencies such as the Education Welfare service, social services, attendance services, and the police.
–Person Specification – Head of 6th Form
Criteria / Essential / Desirable / Method of AssessmentQualifications / · QTS (Secondary age range)
· Degree level (or higher) qualification / · Application form
Experience / · At least 5 years teaching experience (secondary)
· Outstanding teaching ability
· Contributing to the effective raising of standards
· Effective leadership of whole school developments relating to pupil development, behaviour and attitude
· Demonstrable evidence of making an impact on pupil behaviour and attitude
· Effective management of change
· Aspects of leadership and management in a Key Stage context
· Use of technology to improve systems that enhance pupil development
· Effective line management of other staff / · Leading a working party
· Effective collaboration with external agencies
· Development of relevant pastoral innovation
· Effective contribution to the school self evaluation form
· Effective liaison with parents at an individual and large group level
· Leading the professional development of staff in an appropriate area / · Application form
· Letter
· Interview
Professional Development / · Evidence of recent relevant further professional development
· Recognition that life-long learning is an essential part of personal development / · Performance management experience / · Application form
· Letter
· Interview
· Observation and feedback activity
Personal qualities, skills and characteristics / · Able to communicate a clear vision
· Strategic and creative approach to problem solving
· Comfortable with outstanding practice
· Build and maintain effective relationships through effective interpersonal skills
· Excellent communication skills (verbally and written)
· Inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others
· Build on current good practice whilst moving the school forward with vision and vigour
· Develop effective teamwork and be able to contribute effectively to a range of teams
· Inclusive approach to education
· High expectations of self and others
· Highly skilled in managing and resolving conflict
· Resilient and tenacious under pressure, maintaining a sense of perspective and humour
· Commitment, honesty and dedication
· Ability to manage own time effectively
· Reliability and integrity / · Knows what outstanding looks like and the proven ability to develop outstanding practice
· Led communication with large numbers of adults; for example, delivering to parents. / · Letter
· Interview
· Time management exercise
· Written communication to stakeholders exercise
Knowledge / special aptitudes / · Knowledge of current educational trends, developments and initiatives