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Ivel Valley School Where everyone is valued Principal Assistant Principal Job Pack
Message from the Principal
Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in the support the best outcomes. Visits to the school and informal
post of Assistant Principal at lvel meetings with the Principal are
Valley School. We invest in our staff team and warmly welcomed. I look forward
believe in high quality appraisal meeting you.
Ivel Valley is a good school, processes that focus on personal
however, we are striving towards and professional development. As Yours faithfully
recognition as a Centre of Assistant Principal at Ivel Valley
Excellence. The new Assistant School you will be supported to
Principal will play a key role in complete additional leadership
achieving this vision. qualifications and also be offered
effective coaching in your role.
We are looking for someone who is
passionate about learning for all You will be a member of the Senior
pupils. We cater for children, young Leadership Team and work closely Joe Creswick
people and young adults who have with the Principal and the Head of
a variety of ambitions, targets and School. You will liaise with Principal
goals. The successful candidate will governors and share key information
be someone who ensures access at meetings of the governing body. The Principal will be hosting
and progress for all pupils. prospective applicants on the
This is a challenging and rewarding
We are continually striving for appointment, however, support will following dates:
pedagogical development, our be there when you need it.
Friday 9th March 0930-1130
Assistant Principal will have a firm
idea of how they would like to have It is an exciting time to join Ivel
Valley School. We are looking Monday 12th March 0930-1130
an impact on the education of
learners. forward to welcoming a new
Assistant Principal to the team. Please contact Alison Cobb to
At Ivel Valley we recognise that it arrange your visit:
takes every member of the team to alison.cobb@ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk
Our Advertisement
An exciting opportunity to support the next Closing Date for Applications:
stage of the development of our highly 10.00 am on Monday 19th March 2018
respected local special school and to deliver Shortlisting:
improved outcomes and life chances for our Tuesday 20th March 2018
pupils
Interviews:
Our school
Monday 26th March 2018
Ivel Valley School is a maintained area special school
Further details are available to download from
catering for children and young adults aged from 3 to 19
www.ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk, www.tes.com or from
years who have a wide range of complex learning needs
www.epm.co.uk
and disabilities.
We encourage and expect prospective candidates to
The job
make an informal visit to the school prior to applying for
You will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position. See details on page 2.
you will have overall responsibility for either the
We look forward to hearing from you.
Secondary or Primary areas of the school in addition to
other specific leadership responsibilities. You will report
directly to the Head of School. Ivel Valley School is committed to the protection and safety of
This post will commence from September 2018. its pupils and all posts within school are subject to an Enhanced
Disclosure Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. We
Pay Scale are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications
from all sections of the community.
Leadership Spine Points 14 (£54,250) to 18 (£59,857)
Job Description
Key Role and Purpose Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources
To promote the vision and values of the school Support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team in
To provide professional leadership of the Primary or the recruitment, development and deployment of
staff. Make effective use of staff skills, abilities and
Secondary areas of the school, ensuring that pupils training
participate in a high quality education, receive the
Support the Principal and Senior Leadership Team to
best possible care and achieve high standards in all organise pupil groupings and timetables to ensure
areas of learning. that effective teaching and learning takes place
Work with the Principal, Senior Leadership Team and
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Governors to establish priorities for expenditure.
Monitor the effectiveness of spending and the use of
Strategic Direction and Development resources, ensure value for money
Contribute to strategic decision making as part of the
school’s senior leadership team Safeguarding
Support the development of the School Self- Ensure the welfare and safeguarding of pupils across
Evaluation and School Improvement and the whole school through rigorous application of the
Development Plan school child protection, behaviour management and
Plan and manage change in accordance with the pupil welfare policies.
School Improvement and Development Plan Lead safeguarding across the school as Designated
Safeguarding Lead
Ensure that all safeguarding procedures are followed
Leadership and Management including maintenance of safeguarding records,
Lead and manage Key Stage Leaders, teachers and sharing information where necessary, ensuring
attendance at key meetings
teaching assistants within the designated area of the
school Support Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads to
carry out their duties
Support the Principal through staff appraisal
Share safeguarding concerns with the Principal when
processes
necessary
Lead and implement initiatives/improvements as
Contribute the safety and welfare of our pupils, staff
defined in the School Improvement and Development and parents and to work collaboratively with other
Plan agencies to protect children and share information
Promote positive standards of conduct from staff and where appropriate.
support staff welfare
Liaise with parents and key professionals as part of a Other duties
multi-disciplinary team working to support pupil Promote equal opportunities throughout the school
outcomes and ensure the application of the school equal
Review the quality of teaching and learning in school, opportunities policy
conduct monitoring activities in collaboration with the Promote an ethos of inclusion and opportunity for all
Senior Leadership Team Participate in the design and delivery of training
Deputise for the Principal or Head of School when sessions for other schools
necessary Chair Education, Health and Care Plan reviews for
allocated pupils
Teaching and Learning Notes
Plan and teach the equivalent of one day per week These duties and responsibilities should be regarded as
(0.2 FTE teaching commitment) neither exhaustive nor exclusive as the post holder may
Model high quality teaching, demonstrate the ability be required to undertake other reasonably determined
to enhance pupil progress by meeting and exceeding duties and responsibilities commensurate with the
Teachers’ Standards grading of the post.
Ensure high quality teaching and learning is taking
place across the school You will be required to attend meetings outside of school
Monitor and review the effectiveness of the school working hours to support school governance and other
curriculum school functions.
Promote excellent standards of pupil conduct through
Ivel Valley School operates across dispersed sites in
application of Team Teach principles.
Biggleswade. The post-holder will be expected to
Ensure a broad and balanced curriculum is in place
routinely transit between sites in the course of their
for all pupils within areas of responsibility
duties, under their own arrangements and without
assistance.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
Degree or equivalent
An extensive knowledge of the National Curriculum and how it can be differentiated for pupils
Essential with special educational needs
An excellent understanding of assessment and the use of assessment data
Knowledge and experience of safeguarding processes
Knowledge of how to support pupils who present challenging behaviour
Evidence of further study in education
Master’s Degree or equivalent
Desirable Knowledge and experience of specialist programmes and approaches for children/young people
with Special Educational Needs, e.g. TEACCH, PECS
Training and experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead
Team Teach training
Professional Skills and Experience
Successful experience of teaching pupils with special educational needs
Leading and managing teams, including support and coaching others
Experience of leading teaching and non-teaching staff
Essential Leading role in the development and implementation of school improvement strategies
A strong track record of working with parents/carers
A proven ability to work with a wide range of professionals as part of a multi-disciplinary team
A track record of delivering outstanding lessons
The ability to maintain a work/life balance and awareness of own wellbeing
Successful experience of teaching in a special school
Experience of working in different key stages and phases of education
Desirable Experience of working in a senior leadership position
Delivery of continuing professional development courses to colleagues both in and out of school
Personal Skills, Qualities and Attributes
Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Self-motivated with high levels of personal drive, able to work with minimal supervision
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
The ability to work as part of a team
The ability to enthuse and inspire others
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable Approachable, able to develop and maintain positive professional relationships with others
High expectations of self, other staff and pupils
Commitment to the broader life of the school
The ability to make decisions based on the available information with confidence, clarity and
decisiveness
A sense of humour!
Ivel Valley School Hitchmead Road Biggleswade Bedfordshire SG18 0NL 01767 601010 01767 600229 admin@ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk www.ivelvalley.beds.sch.uk
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