HEAD OF DRAMA (WITH REQUIREMENT TO ALSO TEACH ENGLISH) KS3 & 4 FULL-TIME MPS/UPS + TLR2B OF 4,529 PER ANNUM CANDIDATE INFORMATION BOOKLET

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1 High xpectations, High Achievement and Learning for Life HAD OF DRAMA (WITH RQUIRMNT TO ALSO TACH NGLISH) KS3 & 4 FULL-TIM MPS/UPS + TLR2B OF 4,529 PR ANNUM CANDIDAT INFORMATION BOOKLT Closing date: 3 rd February

2 OUR AIMS At Stopsley High School our commitment is to: High xpectations, High Achievement and Learning for Life We will work to promote a calm, safe and welcoming ethos where we are committed to: We aim to do this by: Putting Learning First Inspiring and encouraging students to develop as healthy, active and successful individuals who can adapt to the challenges of living and working in the 21 st Century. Creating an inclusive environment where every individual is valued in a fair and equal manner. Developing broad, challenging and relevant curriculum and enrichment programmes that are fully supported by effective strategies for teaching and learning. Working in partnership with parents/carers to promote self-discipline, individual responsibility, respect for others and respect for the environment. Recognising, nurturing and celebrating success, talents and abilities. Striving to create a rewarding and supportive environment that is accessible to all. We will work together to promote our school as a centre of excellence for the Stopsley community, encouraging everyone to strive to achieve their best. 2

3 Dear Applicant, I am delighted you have expressed an interest in working at Stopsley High School where we have a strong commitment to high quality teaching and learning and a friendly, positive ethos. We are proud of the successes of our students. We aim for each one of them to excel within our supportive community where standards are high and our expectations are clear and consistent. We are part of the Luton Futures partnership of schools with a joint vision that as a partnership of excellence we will share our expertise to ensure a brighter future for the children of Luton. Artsmark Gold, Sportsmark and NAC Challenge Awards are all national recognitions of the work that we do with our young people. These significant awards allow and require us to constantly put the needs of our school community first. This also illustrates our commitment to the development of all staff and students at the school. We have strong links to Higher ducation and are recognised as a centre of excellence for initial teaching training. Many of our staff mentor and lecture on the PGC. The support and development systems we have for new staff are very strong indeed. I feel confident that any teacher, after a period of time at Stopsley, with the range and depth of experience to be gained, will be well equipped to move to the next stage of their career. Finally can I encourage you to visit Stopsley High School and meet the staff and students? They are the greatest strength of the school and they will inspire you, as they did me and many others, to apply for a post at one of the region s most exciting schools. I hope you find the information helpful. To read more about the school, visit our website at: If you are unclear on any aspect of the application process please do not hesitate to contact for clarification on

4 mail: Post: H.R. Officer, Stopsley High School, St Thomas Road, Luton LU2 8UX Please ensure you provide the name, address and status of two referees, one of whom should be you most recent employer. Candidates should be aware we will seek references on short-listed candidates for all positions at Stopsley High School and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. I wish you well and thank you once again for your interest in what we believe will be a challenging and rewarding post. Yours sincerely, KARN JOHNS Headteacher POST OVRVIW & XPLANATORY NOTS Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the school s application form. Please complete ALL sections of the application form that are relevant to you as clearly and fully as possible. CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form. SAFGUARDING CHILDRN & YOUNG POPL We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. Candidates should be aware that all posts at Stopsley High School will involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children and young people. Accordingly this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent, must be declared. If you are currently working with children on either a paid or voluntary basis, your current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences including those related to children or young people (whether the disciplinary sanction is current to time-expired) and whether you have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and, if so, the outcome of any investigation or disciplinary proceedings. If you are not currently working with children, but have done so in the past, the previous employer will be asked about these issues. Where neither your current or previous employment has involved working with children or young people, your current employer will be asked about your suitability to work with 4

5 children although it may, where appropriate, be answered not applicable if your duties have not brought you into contact with children or young people. CHILD PROTCTION POLICY Stopsley High School fully recognises its responsibilities for child protection. Our policy applies to all staff, governors and volunteers working in the school. There are five main elements to our policy: nsuring we practise safe recruitment in checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children. We will seek to deter unsuitable staff, paid or voluntary. Raising awareness of child protection issues and equipping children with the skills needed to keep them safe. Developing and then implementing procedures for identifying and reporting cases, or suspected cases, of abuse. Supporting pupils who have been abused in accordance with his/her agreed child protection plan. stablishing a safe environment in which children can learn and develop. INTRVIW PROCSS After the closing date, short-listing will be conducted by a panel who will match your skills/ experience against the criteria in the Person Specification. You will be selected for interview entirely on the contents of your application form, so please study the job description and person specification carefully before you complete your form. All candidates invited to interview must bring the following documents: Documentary evidence of the right to work in the UK Documentary evidence of identity that will satisfy DBS requirements such as a current driving licence including a photograph and/or a passport and/or a full birth certificate Documentary proof of current name and address (i.e. utility bill, financial statement, etc. that is no more than 2 months old) Where appropriate any documentation evidence a change of name Documents confirming any educational or professional qualifications that are necessary or relevant for the post. Please note that original documents are necessary. Photocopies or certified copies are not acceptable. We will seek references for short-listed candidates and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications before interview. Any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up at interview. In addition to the candidates ability to perform the duties of the post the interview will also explore issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children including: 5

6 Motivation to work with children and young people Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people motional resilience in working with challenging behaviours Attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline. Conditional Offer: Pre-mployment Checks Any offer of employment will be conditional upon: Verification of right to work in the United Kingdom Receipt of at least two satisfactory references Verification of identity and qualifications Satisfactory DBS Disclosure Verification of professional status such as QTS, NPQH (where required) Satisfactory completion of a Health Assessment Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as may be required in accordance with statutory guidance. You should be aware that provision of false information including information relating to health is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or summary dismissal if you have been selected. 6

7 Head of Drama (with requirement to teach nglish) Date: Required for Summer 2019 Post: Head of Department Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + TLR2b Responsible to: Headteacher Job Purpose To offer vision and direction for the department; to be responsible for the academic progress of all the students who study their subject; to continually raise achievement; to provide day to day leadership and line management for each member of staff in the department; to encourage and support the professional development of staff within the department and promote a positive working atmosphere which encourages cooperation. Key responsibilities To raise standards of student attainment within the drama curriculum areas and to monitor and support student progress. To be accountable for student progress and development within drama. To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others. To ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated drama curriculum in accordance with the aims of the school and the curricular policies determined by the governing body and Headteacher. To be accountable for leading, managing and developing drama. To manage and deploy teaching and support staff, financial and physical resources within the department effectively to support the department development plan. To stay abreast of national assessment changes, ensuring staff and students are best prepared for external exams. Strategic Planning To develop and review specifications, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department. To oversee day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision within the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources. To actively monitor and follow up student progress. To implement School Policies and Procedures, e.g. qual Opportunities, Health and Safety. To work with colleagues to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the department which have coherence and relevance to the needs of students and to the aims, objectives and strategic plans of the school. To ensure that Health and Safety policies and practices, including Risk Assessments, throughout the department are in-line with national requirements and are updated where necessary. Curriculum / Teaching & Learning 7

8 To liaise with the appropriate member of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure the delivery of an appropriate, comprehensive, high quality and cost-effective curriculum programme which complements the School Development Plan/School valuation. To be accountable for the development and delivery of the department s curriculum. To keep up to date with and respond to national developments in the subject area and teaching practice and methodology Staff Development To attend all CPD sessions during time allocated for whole school CPD. To attend all CPD sessions during time allocated for departmental CPD and arrange provision of CPD for departmental colleagues. To provide a commitment to ongoing training to middle leaders in line with the school s training programme (some of this training may be in addition to that provided by the statutory 5 INST days). To work with appropriate member(s) of the Senior Leadership Team to ensure that staff development needs are identified and that appropriate programmes are designed to meet such needs. To be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of the department's support staff. To undertake Appraisal Review(s) and to act as reviewer for a group of staff within the designated department. To make appropriate arrangements for classes when members of staff are absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the department, liaising with the appropriate member(s) of the Senior Leadership Team. To participate in the interview process for teaching posts when required and to ensure effective induction of new staff in line with school procedures. To promote teamwork and to motivate staff to ensure effective working relations. To participate in the school s ITT programme. To be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the designated department and act as a positive role model. Quality Assurance To establish the process of target setting within the drama department and work towards the achievement of those targets. To establish common standards of practice within the department and develop the effectiveness of teaching and learning styles. To contribute to the school procedures for lesson observations. To ensure that the department s quality procedures meet the requirements of Self valuation and the School Development Plan. To produce an annual examinations analysis, regular data analysis and department review as part of the school s self-evaluation cycle. Management Information To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-to-date information concerning the drama department on the management information system. To analyse and evaluate, with the department, performance data provided and take appropriate action in response. 8

9 Communications To ensure that all members of the drama department are familiar with departmental aims and objectives within the framework of the School Development Plan. To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of pupils. To liaise with partner schools, higher education, industry, examination boards, awarding bodies and other relevant external bodies. To represent the department s views and interests at Heads of Department meetings and other forums. Marketing & Liaison To contribute to School liaison and marketing activities, e.g. the collection and collation of material for options booklets or the school website. To lead the development of effective subject links with partner schools and the community, attendance where necessary at liaison events in partner schools and the effective promotion of subjects at Open venings and other events. Resources To manage the available resources of staff, finance, space and equipment efficiently within the limits, guidelines and procedures laid down including deploying the department budget. To work with relevant member(s) of the Senior Leadership Team in order to ensure that the department s teaching commitments are effectively and efficiently timetabled and roomed. Safeguarding To be familiar with the School s Safeguarding Policy and to report concerns to the designated Safeguarding Officer. To ensure the Behaviour Management system is implemented in the department so that effective learning can take place. To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students within the department. To monitor student attendance together with students' progress and performance, with the class teacher, in relation to targets set for each individual; ensuring that follow-up procedures are adhered to and that appropriate action is taken where necessary. To act as a Form Tutor and to carry out the duties associated with that role. To contribute to the school`s pastoral programme and other cross-curricular issues according to school policy. 9

10 Teaching To undertake an appropriate programme of teaching in accordance with the duties of a standard scale teacher. Other Specific Duties To play a full part in the school community, to support its distinctive mission, ethos and policies and to encourage and ensure staff and students follow this example. To continue personal professional development as agreed. To engage actively in the appraisal process. To comply with the school s Health & Safety policy and undertake risk assessments as appropriate. To undertake any other duty a specified by the STPCD not mentioned in the above. Notes: The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the statement of Conditions of mployment This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so construed This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after consultation with the holder of the post The duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable discretion of the Headteacher This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the post holder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out in the foregoing Flexibility All school staff may be required, from time to time, to work as directed by the Headteacher to provide cover for administrative functions within the school. This may include exam invigilation, student supervision and other duties not normally detailed elsewhere within their job description. Standards and Quality Assurance 1. Support the aims and ethos of the school 2. Set a good example in terms of dress, punctuality and attendance 3. Follow and uphold school policies 4. Participate in staff training 5. Develop links with the governors, Luton ducation Authority and neighbouring schools. These responsibilities may be amended at any time in the future by the Headteacher in order to respond to the changing demands and needs of the school, national initiatives and statutory legislation. We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We adhere to stringent recruitment procedures and all postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

11 PRSON SPCIFICATION Head of Drama Department (with requirement to teach nglish) Shortlisting criteria assessed as: 1 = poor, 2 = fair, 3 = average, 4 = good, 5 = excellent Criteria: =ssential, D=Desirable Score 1 5 Skills, Qualifications and Training Qualified Teacher status Good degree in the relevant subject(s) Courses of further study relevant to the post vidence of active involvement in professional development xcellent organisational skills xcellent ICT skills / D D D Teaching Quality and xperience Have experience of teaching a range of year groups including exam classes A proven track record of excellent exam results across Key Stages 3 and 4 Possess thorough understanding of the requirements and opportunities of the secondary curriculum Be an excellent teacher with the ability to inspire students to become effective independent learners Ability to plan lessons effectively and have sound understanding of strategies to raise attainment Have the skills and experience necessary to achieve outstanding exam results Good awareness of current educational developments Be an enthusiastic and effective form tutor Have the capability to lead others in successful school improvement and innovation xperience of writing creative and academic schemes of work which accelerate student progress Confident ICT skills to support the provision of robust data tracking Specialism as a teacher of Drama Ability to teach KS3 & 4 nglish Personal Qualities Possess strong leadership and management skills High levels of integrity and professionalism Ability to work well in a team Ability to think originally and creatively nthusiasm, energy and commitment Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills 11

12 An understanding of and commitment to the Stopsley High School vision Shortlisting criteria assessed as: 1 = poor, 2 = fair, 3 = average, 4 = good, 5 = excellent Criteria: =ssential, D=Desirable Score 1 5 Personal Qualities Have the ability to relate positively to students, parents and other stakeholders to engage them successfully in the life of the school Be committed to maintaining an inclusive ethos in the school Appreciate the balance between academic, social and emotional development of young people needed to create an outstanding school Safeguarding Show a personal commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and rights of young people Can demonstrate an ability to contribute towards a safe environment We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the quality Act, to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. The Job-holder will ensure that Luton Borough Council s policies are reflected in all aspects of his/her work, in particular those relating to; (i) qual Opportunities (ii) Health and Safety (iii) General Data Protection Regulations 12