MALONE COLLEGE PRINCIPAL RECRUITMENT PACK - February 2020 - Malone Integrated College
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MALONE COLLEGE
PRINCIPAL
RECRUITMENT PACK
February 2020
This pack contains: 1. Letter from Chair of Board of Governors. 2. Copy of the Advertisement. 3. Job Description. 4. Personnel Specification. 5. Characteristics of the College. 6. Application Form. 7. Equality Monitoring Form.
Our Ref: SL/LMc/Principal February 2020 Dear Sir/Madam RE: PRINCIPAL Thank you for your interest in the above post. The Board of Governors seeks to appoint an innovative and strong leader who will build on the strengths of the college, while facing the challenges of a changing educational environment in Northern Ireland. The appointment will take effect from 1 September 2020. If you wish to be considered for this post, please complete the enclosed application form which must be returned by 12 noon on Tuesday 25 February 2020. Late applications will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend interview week beginning Monday 9 March 2020. Should you wish to visit the college contact Mrs Lisa McDermott on 02890 381988 or by email lmcdermott972@c2kni.net Malone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Office. Please note that travelling expenses to interviews are the candidate’s own responsibility. I look forward to receiving your application. Yours faithfully Seamus Leonard Chairperson Board of Governors
45 Finaghy Road North
Belfast, BT10 0JB
Tel: 028 9038 1988
Email: info@malonecollege.org.uk
Web: www.malonecollege.org.uk
PRINCIPAL
(Group 5) Salary Point L22-L28
The Board of Governors invites applications for the above post, which will be effective from
September 2020.
To be considered for the post the following essential criteria must be met:
Qualified teacher status (as recognised by Department of Education NI) with a
minimum of 10 years’ post primary teaching experience as at 31 August 2020.
Have a minimum of 3 years management experience as a Principal and/or Vice-
Principal and/or a member of a Senior Management Team.
At least 5 years experience (as at 31 August 2020) within the last 8 years, of the
NI/UK Post-Primary Curriculum.
A positive commitment to integrated education, all ability education, equality of
opportunity and working in partnership with governors, staff, parents and the
community.
Experience of managing people and resources.
Experience of dealing with whole-school pastoral, curricular and staff development
issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, and a high level of organisational
skills, self-motivation and enthusiasm.
An application form and information pack, is available from Mrs Lisa McDermott at the
College or on-line at www.malonecollege.org.uk
Closing date for receipt of completed application forms (hard copy only) is Noon, Tuesday 25
February 2020.
Malone College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Malone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and
applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post,
including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Office.PRINCIPAL
JOB DESCRIPTION
This job description should be read in conjunction with the post of Principal as defined in
Schedule 1 of the Teachers’ (Terms and Conditions of Employment) regulations (Northern
Ireland) 1987 and Statement of the Functions of Principals according to the Scheme of
Management of Malone College.
1. Reporting Relationships
The Principal is responsible to the Board of Governors for the implementation of the
policies and day to day management of the College. In particular, the main professional
duties are set out below.
2. Strategic Direction and Development
The Principal will:
lead by example, sharing his/her vision, direction and purpose of the school;
in association with the Board of Governors, create and implement a strategic plan
underpinned by sound financial planning, which identifies priorities and targets for
ensuring that students achieve high standards and make progress, increasing
teachers’ effectiveness and securing school improvement;
ensure high standards of Curriculum and Pastoral life at the College;
ensure that the management, finance, organisation and administration of the school
supports its vision and aims;
ensure that policies and practices take account of national and local information and
inspection and research findings;
monitor, evaluate and review the effects of policies, priorities and targets of the
College in practice, and take action if necessary.
3. Management
The Principal, in association with the Board of Governors, will be concerned with
formulating and developing the overall aims of the College, and for devising policies for
their implementation.
The Principal will attend all Board of Governor meetings, unless prevented from doing
so by illness or other unavoidable cause; attendance at sub-committee meetings may also
be required, as considered appropriate.The Principal will be responsible for the internal organisation of the College, which will
include the convening of meetings appropriate to the needs and good management of the
College. The Principal will ensure that the meetings are minuted, and that agreed
decisions are implemented and reported to the Board of Governors.
4. Teaching and Learning
The Principal, working in association with the governing body, will secure and sustain
effective teaching and learning throughout the College. He/she will also monitor and
evaluate the quality of teaching and standards of achievement of all students, including
those with special educational or linguistic needs, in order to set and meet challenging
and realistic targets for improvement.
In particular, the Principal will:
create and maintain a learning environment which will promote and secure good
teaching, effective learning, high standards of achievement and good behaviour;
determine, organise and implement the curriculum and its assessment; and will
monitor and evaluate the curriculum in order to identify and act on areas for
improvement;
ensure that effective, appropriate pastoral support is available to students;
ensure that the College’s behaviour policy is determined and applied with a view to
promoting respect for self and others within the College community. He/she shall
be responsible for bringing to the attention of the Discipline Sub-committee and the
Board of Governors such cases as may warrant their consideration;
create and promote positive strategies for developing good relations between all
stakeholders in the Malone College community;
maintain and extend, as appropriate, relationships with international school and
organisations;
develop effective links with the community, including business and industry, in
order to extend the curriculum and enhance teaching and learning;
create and maintain an effective partnership with parents to support and improve
achievements and personal development.
5. Leading and Managing Staff
The Principal will lead, motivate, support, challenge and develop staff to secure
improvement. In particular, the Principal will:
maximise the contribution of staff to improving the quality of education provided
and standards achieved and ensure that constructive working relationships are
formed between staff and students; be responsible for deploying and managing all teaching staff and allocating
particular duties to them as are consistent with their terms and conditions of
employment;
be responsible for an equitable provision of cover for absent teachers;
plan, allocate, support and evaluate work undertaken by groups, teams and
individuals, ensuring clear delegation of tasks and devolution of responsibilities;
ensure that proper standards of professional performance are established and
maintained, including participation in an effective scheme of performance review
and access to appropriate staff development.
6. Efficient and Effective Deployment of Staff and Resources
The Principal shall be responsible for the effective and efficient allocation and control of
those financial and material resources which are deemed by the Board of Governors to be
under his/her control. This includes the supervision of the work of the School Manager,
liaison with the Audit and Finance Committee appointed by the Board of Governors, and
with accountants, auditors and other external agencies as appropriate.
In particular, the Principal will:
advise the Board of Governors on all aspects of the recruitment, employment and
management of staff (both teaching and support staff);
work with senior colleagues to deploy all staff effectively in order to improve the
quality of education provided;
advise the Board of Governors about the efficiency and effectiveness of the
College’s budgeting and financial control systems;
manage and organise accommodation efficiently to ensure that it meets the needs
of the curriculum and Health and Safety regulations;
manage, monitor and review the range, quality, quantity and use of all available
resources in order to improve the quality of education, improve students’
achievements, ensuring efficiency and securing value for money;
be responsible for the day to day liaison with architects, contractors, planners and
DENI officials in any building programme undertaken for the College.
7. Accountability
The Principal should account for the efficiency and effectiveness of the school to the
Board of Governors and others, including students, parents, staff, local employers and the
local community.
In particular, the Principal will: provide information, advice and support to the Board of Governors to enable it to
meet its responsibilities for securing effective teaching, learning and improved
standards of educational achievement, and for achieving efficiency and value for
money;
present an analysis of the school’s performance in a form appropriate to range of
audiences, including Board of Governors, parents, the local community and
professional bodies;
ensure that parents and students are well-informed on a regular basis about the
curriculum, attainment and progress and other matters that will promote common
understanding of the College’s aims.PRINCIPAL
PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION
Listed below are the requirements which the Board of Governors consider to be necessary in
undertaking the role of Principal at Malone College.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Be a qualified teacher recognised by the Department of Education and be registered or
have, if successful, registered with the GTCNI by the agreed date of taking up duty.
2. Having a minimum of 10 years (out of the last 13 years) teaching experience as a full-
time teacher in a post-primary College offering a wide range of GCSE subjects.
3. Have a minimum of 3 years management experience (within the last 5 years) as a
Principal and/or Vice-Principal and/or a member of a Senior Management Team.
4. Have a minimum of 5 years experience (as at 31 August 2020), within the last 8 years, of
the Northern Ireland/United Kingdom Post-Primary Curriculum. This experience will
have been gained through teaching or other NI/UK curriculum related area.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
The Principal should be able to demonstrate leadership and management skills in the following
areas:
1. an understanding of and commitment to the ethos of integrated education, all-ability
education and equality of opportunity;
2. experience of managing change and improvement in pursuit of strategic objectives on a
whole school basis, e.g. pastoral, curricular or staff development;
3. building, supporting and working with high-performing teams;
4. devolving responsibilities, delegating tasks and monitoring outcomes;
5. setting standards and providing a role model for students and staff, dealing sensitively
with people and resolving conflicts;
6. an awareness and understanding of the main educational challenges facing post-primary
schools in Northern Ireland, particularly those relating to the integrated sector.INTER-PERSONAL SKILLS
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills working with a wide range of audiences.
2. High level of organisational skills, self-motivation and enthusiasm.
3. Ability to make points clearly and understand the views of others.
4. Ability to work in partnership with parents, staff, governors and the wider college
community.
5. Ability to negotiate, consult and chair meetings effectively.
6. Ability to develop, maintain and use an effective network of contacts.
7. Ability to achieve challenging professional goals and take responsibility for own
professional development.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
1. Have successfully completed a relevant postgraduate qualification such as the
Professional Qualification for Headship (PQH).
2. Experience and expertise in some/all of the following: assessment, curriculum and
pastoral development, staff development, financial management, community
development, special needs, liaison with external agencies at senior level and public
relations.
LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
1. Have a previous involvement in cross-community activities. Have a commitment to child-
centred education.
2. Experience of building links with employers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Board of Governors may enhance the above criteria to achieve a manageable shortlist.
Applicants must ensure that they address the requirements of the post and the stated criteria
clearly when completing their application form. Clarity of information is an essential pre-
requisite and will be taken fully into account by the Board of Governors when it considers
applications.
It is envisaged that interviews will take place week beginning Monday 9 March 2020. If you
wish to visit the College a tour will be arranged week beginning Monday 2 March 2020.Malone College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Malone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Office.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE COLLEGE COLLEGE AIMS The Board of Governors, College Staff and Parents have established an integrated, co- educational, all-ability college based on the following principles: The College exists to educate together approximately 600 11-18 year olds from Protestant and Roman Catholic traditions, as well as those of other faiths and none. Malone College is committed to maintaining a balance between Protestant and Roman Catholic children and to ensuring that this balance is also reflected in the teaching staff and governors. The Religious Education Programme and spiritual life of the college encourages children to reach maturity in their own faiths, as well as introducing them to the ideas, beliefs and practices of other religions and philosophies. Children of all abilities are welcomed at Malone College and are given the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through the curriculum and the extra-curricular life of the college, students participate in an outstanding educational experience that facilitates their all-round development, enabling them to play an active role in society when they leave the College as young adults. The sixth form also reflects the all-ability nature of the College and offers traditional A-levels as well as a more vocational A Level rate. Malone College is committed to developing confidence, self-esteem and self-discipline in all students. There are high expectations of all students and the College has a caring environment where pupils are encouraged to identify and work through their problems or difficulties. Discrimination, on any grounds, is not tolerated at Malone College. The utmost care is taken to ensure that all students are treated fairly and equally and to ensure that there is no discrimination based on gender, religion, social background or ability. Parents are encouraged to participate in the life of the College as active partners in the educational process. Meaningful parental involvement is central to the success of integrated education and the College will continue to be most effective in terms of academic learning, behaviour and personal development if it works closely with its parents. Malone College values childhood and youth and students are involved in the decision making process. There is an active Student Leadership Team consisting of representatives from each year group. STAFFING Malone College takes a collegiate approach to management. The College Leadership Team consists of a Vice-Principal, School Manager and four senior teachers. The School Manager is responsible for the management of support staff and for financial management. We currently employ 33 full time teachers, 2 job share teachers, 7 part time and 47 support staff throughout the College.
CURRICULUM Malone College believes that all pupils, regardless of ability, are entitled to the best that education can offer. The College has high expectations of all its pupils and adopts teaching approaches that encourage individuals to strive towards and achieve their own personal goals. The curriculum offered at Malone, whilst primarily shaped by Entitlement Framework and Key Stage 3 Curriculum for Northern Ireland, is also designed to reflect the key principles of the College mission statement. The integrated nature of the College is reflected in each area of study and priority is given to providing a broad and balanced programme for all our students. All pupils are assessed on entry to the school and their needs catered for accordingly. We are aware that we are living in changing times and are adapting our curriculum to better prepare our young people for life and work in the 21st Century. The College is committed to ensuring that the curriculum is challenging, interesting and relevant, and that teaching methods are varied and innovative allowing pupils to access curricular content through regular review of best practice in learning and teaching. Malone College is a member of the South Belfast Area Learning Community and offers courses at Key Stage 4 and Post-16 in collaboration with schools in this community, as well as schools in the Lisburn Area Learning Community. PASTORAL CARE The integrated ethos of Malone College permeates all aspects of the curriculum and is integral to the programme of pastoral care. Malone College believes that its pastoral care system is vital in maintaining good discipline by creating a caring environment where children are supported and encouraged to work through their own problems. Behaviour for Learning, is crucial to the social and personal development of young people. It is essential in helping them to develop as responsible and independent young adults with self-esteem, who are capable of playing a full role in the community. GENERAL Malone College is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We expect full professional commitment, a desire to be part of the integrated movement, a passion to make a difference to the lives of young people, and an interest in developing learning strategies to meet the needs of a rapidly changing future. We look forward to applications from those who would share these objectives.
MALONE COLLEGE
45 Finaghy Road North
Belfast, BT10 0JB
Tel: 028 9038 1988
Fax: 028 9066 8347
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