Information Pack Principal Connell Sixth Form College

INFORMATION PACK –PRINCIPAL CONNELL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST

Bright Futures Educational Trust (BFET) is a partnership of schools based in the North West. Our aim is to provide a quality education that opens up real choices for every one of our pupils, raising aspirations and helping every child to achieve their ambitions, no matter their background. The Trust currently has seven partner schools.

Bright Futures Educational Trust is establishing itself as a leader in educational excellence. Our partner schools, Board of Directors and Members of the Trust are united in their mission to give our young people the quality education that they deserve.

Ultimately, BFET is passionate about offering a world-class education to our pupils that means every single one reaches their full potential, making sure no child is left behind and our values of integrity, passion and hard work are at the heart of everything that we do.

Further information about the Trust, our Vision and Values, our schools etc. please visit our website at http://bfet.co.uk.

This information pack contains the job description and person specification for the role of Principal at Connell Sixth Form College.

All applications to be submitted via email to or posted to BFET, The Lodge House, Cavendish Road, Bowdon, Altrincham WA14 2NJ.

Closing date: 5pm Friday 13th March 2015.

JOB DESCRIPTION

principal CONNELL SIXTH FORM COLLEGE

Conditions of service as defined in the current Schoolteachers’ Pay and Conditions Document

Reports to the Director of Secondary Education

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to develop further this new East Manchester Sixth Form College. The role of College Principal is to provide vision, leadership and management for this College, which is proud to be part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust.

In this stimulating environment there are many opportunities for the Principal to bring creative ideas and strategies which will take the College to outstanding achievement and contribute to its continuing development within the local community which is essential in providing a valued education committed to excellence.

Our work with elite athletes, (Manchester City Football Club, GB Taekwondo, GB Cycling) delivering the education they wish for, alongside their rigorous training schedule means that staff and students can enjoy the extra dimension this brings to the College and we are happy to work with these athletes within a flexible teaching programme.

The Principal will be a highly successful and experienced Senior Leader, who is able to enthuse, motivate and inspire staff and students. The successful candidate will have already demonstrated outstanding leadership in the Sixth Form sector, having a proven track record of management and highly effective communication skills within their present role. Good teamwork, high standards and a capacity for hard work will have been at the core of his/her success. He/she will be a creative thinker with an ability, determination and commitment to continue to develop the College as a centre of excellence, delivering high quality outcomes for all its students.

Key focus areas:

The detail of the role description is contained below. They should be considered within the context of the high standards contained in the four domains of the 2015 National Standards of Excellence for Head teachers:

1. qualities and knowledge

2. pupils and staff

3. systems and process

4. the self-improving school system

Developing the Future

The Principal will:-

· Through effective leadership, actively contribute to the development of the strategic vision and direction for the College based on analysis of local, national and international needs.

· Maximise opportunities afforded by membership of the Bright Futures Educational Trust.

· Create an organisational structure which reflects the ethos of the College, the needs of staff and students as well as the Trust’s values and vision.

· Develop an innovative and inspiring culture, including active engagement with other Colleges and post 16 provision, local schools, all stakeholders, agencies and parents to build an effective learning community for East Manchester.

· Ensure effective strategies for the recruitment of staff and students each year.

· Strive to make the College an inclusive environment for both staff and students.

· Ensure that the College is effectively represented and promoted in local, national and international forums.

· Ensure the College takes advantage of all media opportunities.

Leading Teaching and Learning

The Principal is responsible for ensuring that the highest standard of Teaching and Learning is provided within the College through:-

· Ensuring high quality staff training and development successfully impacts on raising standards in Teaching and Learning.

· Ensuring that learning is at the centre of strategic planning and resource management.

· Embedding a personalised approach to Teaching and Learning through the use of innovative pedagogy, new and emerging technologies.

· Leading staff on the development of student independent learning and thinking skills at all levels across the curriculum.

· Securing and sustaining effective Teaching and Learning through structured monitoring analysis and strategic review processes with the members of SLT.

· Ensuring that all staff and students fulfil their potential by encouraging high expectations within the College.

· Ensuring the effective use of accurate data to inform teaching and learning, planning and support/intervention strategies to raise attainment, maintain outstanding progress and address any under-performance of groups and individual students.

· Securing exemplary behaviour and attendance for all students and staff.

· Ensuring the development of a highly relevant and stimulating curriculum which leads to careers pathways ensuring no NEETs.

· Continuing to develop the College’s partnerships with higher education, apprenticeship providers and job providers to meet the needs of the students.

· Ensuring retention and achievement targets are met.

· Ensuring the continuing development of a rich and relevant wider curriculum and enrichment programme.

· Ensuring that the College maintains its reputation for offering a quality educational provision for elite athletes.

Leading CPD

The Principal will be responsible for ensuring that the College’s CPD programme is accessed for effective and significant improvement in the College.

The Principal will engage in:

· Design and implementation of a strategic CPD programme that makes a significant contribution to the College’s development.

· Regularly reviewing own practice, setting personal targets and taking responsibility for their own professional development.

· Mentoring and supporting colleagues involved in teacher/leader development programmes.

· Design and implementation of a strategic CPD Programme to ensure development of Associate Staff skills and expertise.

· Ensuring that all new employees receive a high quality induction programme.

Securing Accountability

The Principal is responsible for creating and implementing a high quality approach of accountability at the College through:

· The organisation of quality line management and leadership structures, succession planning and processes that secure improvement and impact on student outcomes.

· Leading and managing an effective appraisal process to ensure accountability and staff development in line with the College’s strategic priorities.

· Ensuring the Health and Safety Policy is implemented.

· Being responsible for all matters related to Equality and Diversity and the Safeguarding of the College within the context of its policies and national legislation.

Managing the Organisation

The Principal will lead on financial planning and staff appointments with the Director of Secondary Education, to ensure effective organisation and management of the College, that is:-

· Managing the College’s financial and human resources, effectively and efficiently, to achieve the College’s and Trust’s educational goals and priorities.

· Recruiting, retaining, deploying and developing staff effectively and managing their workload to achieve the ethos of the College.

General Leadership Responsibilities of the Principal

· Create and foster an environment of reflective practice and CPD, leading by example in all aspects of personal and professional development.

· Develop and maintain a culture of high expectations for self and others.

· Update the Director of Secondary Education, the CEO of the Trust and the Local Governing Body of his/her College on the effectiveness of the provision through accurate accounts of the College’s performance.

· Sustain highly effective, positive relationships with all staff, students, parents/carers, governors, stakeholders and the local community.

· Maintain clear expectations and high standards of professionalism.

· Lead by example as a teacher, leader and as a manager, achieving high standards of student attainment and progress, behaviour and motivation through effective teaching as and when applicable.

· Challenge under-performance at all levels, and ensure timely corrective action and follow up.

· Support the development and maintenance of College policies and practices to ensure consistent application.

· Plan, chair and organise meetings as appropriate.

· Work with the Local Governing Body and the Chair to secure progress in the College.

· Work with the Director of Secondary Education, other Trust Principals, relevant staff, the CEO/Executive Team and Trust Directors for the promotion of the vision, ethos and growth of the Trust and its educational establishments.

· Liaise effectively with all stakeholders including parents/carers, secondary schools, business and community partners, in line with strategic objectives.

· Attend College and Trust events.

· Keep the Senior Leadership Team and the Senior Management Team up to date with national developments specific to their post and area of responsibility.

· Oversee the management of budget(s) in line with areas of responsibility.

· In conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team, oversee the development of the College environment to meet the needs of students and staff.

· Contribute to support programmes for students and staff that may, include weekends and holiday periods.

· Take appropriate initiatives, working positively and creatively with the new opportunities offered by the Trust.

· Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Director of Secondary Education and /or the CEO/COO.

Key Events Responsibilities

· As directed by the Director of Secondary Education and/or the CEO/COO.

Key Documents Responsibility

· Relevant contribution and preparation of the College’s SAR.

· Relevant contribution and preparation of the College’s QIP.

· Relevant policies and practice contribution for all staff.

· Relevant reports to the Director of Secondary Education, the CEO/COO.

· Relevant reports to Governors.

· Relevant reports to the Trust’s Directors.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Bright Futures Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

This job description reflects the position at the present time and may be reviewed in consultation with the role holder in the future. The appointment is subject to the current conditions of employment in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions as they relate to Head Teachers.

Person Specification

Principal-Connell Sixth From College

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications,
Educational,
Training / · Degree and teaching qualification.
· Q.T.S.
· Evidence of continuing professional development or further professional study. / Post-graduate qualification.
Professional qualification e.g. NPQH
NLE qualification
Relevant
Experience / · Successful leadership within a substantial senior role or roles.
· Experience in developing whole-college policies and strategies.
· Successful teaching experience, including examination classes for Key Stage 5. / Evidence of a contribution to wider educational issues.
Leadership experience in a Sixth Form College
Knowledge, skills,
abilities / · Sustain wide, current knowledge and understanding of education and school systems locally, nationally and globally and pursue continuous professional development
· Current knowledge of the use of assessment and data in students’ learning and to raise standards.
· Current knowledge of strategies to raise standards of Teaching and Learning.
· Understanding of the principles of an effective 16-19 curriculum.
· Outstanding communication skills.
· Excellent classroom practitioner.
· Knowledge and skills to ensure that school systems and processes are well considered, efficient and fit for purpose
· Exercise strategic, curriculum-led financial planning to ensure the equitable deployment of budgets in the interests of pupils’ achievements and the college’s sustainability.
· Ability to lead INSET / Knowledge of the impact of new and emerging technologies.
Knowledge of innovative pedagogical practice embedded in research.
Marketing PR/ media experience
Leadership & Management / · Communicate compellingly the college’s vision and drive the strategic leadership, empowering all pupils and staff to excel
· Demand ambitious standards for all pupils and staff
· Create an ethos where staff are motivated and supported to develop their own skills and subject knowledge and to support each other.
· Hold staff to account for their professional conduct and practice, through fair and transparent processes
· Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
· Ability to formulate, monitor, evaluate and review plans and policies.
· Ability to confront and resolve problems.
· Ability to innovate and manage change.
· To be able to make difficult decisions and to follow them through.
· Ability to take on new challenges and to be a leader in the field of education.
· Ability to develop effective partnerships with parents and other stakeholders in order to improve pupil outcomes.
Dispositions and Attitudes / Hold and articulate clear values and moral purpose
Be self-motivating and set professional targets and goals.
To have energy, enthusiasm and an optimistic outlook.
To be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances and ideas.
A positive approach to challenges, which seeks solutions to problems and addresses difficulties with cheerfulness and good humour.
Lead by example and with integrity, creativity and resilience
Others / A passionate commitment to develop the best in young people.
Commitment to the aims and ethos of the College and the Trust.
Commitment to uphold and contribute to the good reputation of the Trust.
Commitment to the future growth and development of the Trust.
A commitment to further training and a willingness to participate in the relevant CPD.
Willingness to be engaged in partnership and community activities.
A positive approach to challenges, which seeks solutions to problems and addresses difficulties with cheerfulness and good humour.
To be prepared to work flexibly outside the usual College hours.
To be prepared to engage in international projects, including travelling to other countries.

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