STEM Strategic Lead. Candidate Information Pack

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1 Candidate Information Pack April 2018

2 (September 2018 start) Letter to Candidates from Ms Sophie Cavanagh, Head Teacher of The Kingston Academy Dear Candidate, Thank you for your interest in The Kingston Academy. I am delighted that you are considering joining our accomplished team. The opportunity to share in the architecture of a new school and be integral in its delivery at a strategic level is unique. The successful candidate for this role will join us at an exciting stage in our development. The project to build a large modern extension, with state-of-the-art STEM provisioning, to house our growing school will be nearing completion. The addition of a new Year 7 intake in September 2018 will take total pupil numbers to over 700, whilst original History Makers, entering in Year 10, will be starting their vital KS4 programme. In addition, planning for the development of our Sixth Form will have begun in earnest. Recruitment and development of exceptional staff is a top priority for us at The Kingston Academy. Our team comprises committed professionals who are invested in the process of ensuring our pupils achieve to the very best of their abilities. We understand that our drive to build an exceptional school relies upon our ability to recruit a fantastic team of staff and offer them excellent opportunities for professional development. We hope you will be able to see your place in The Kingston Academy story and come forward to apply for this key role which will be integral to delivering our strategic vision of being a STEM focused academy. Prospective candidates are very welcome to come for an informal visit to the school prior to submitting their application, to meet with our STEM focused Deputy Head and talk about the role, the Academy, the staff and pupils, our governance and the vision for the school. However, please do not feel that you will be disadvantaged in any sense if you choose not to. I very much look forward to receiving your application. Ms Sophie Cavanagh, Head Teacher

3 Key Dates Commencement of role: September 2018 Closing date: Wednesday 10 th May 2018 Interviews: Week commencing 13 th May 2018 (candidates applying for this role should keep this date free when submitting their application). Job Title: Job Purpose: To strategically plan and deliver a programme of initiatives designed to raise the profile of STEM within the school, to enhance pupils levels of engagement with these subjects and STEM learning experience To establish a Science Learning Partnership at TKA in accordance with the STEM Learning UK SLA To lead on the development of the Science Learning Partnership Salary: UPS dependent on experience Commitment: 0.4, 2 days per week initially Reporting Line: Deputy Head i/c STEM Start Date: September 2018 Tenure: Two year fixed term contract in the first instance Application Process Candidates are asked to visit the school website ( and click on the careers page. Here you will find a link to the online Careers Portal and you will be guided through the digital application process. Please submit the application by midnight on Wednesday 10 th May 2018.

4 Job Description Key Responsibilities: To establish the SLP and lead on its ongoing coordination and delivery against the performance targets set out in the SLA provided by STEM Learning UK To develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences and projects, based around STEM topics, for all students in partnership with our STEM Curriculum Developer To develop, plan and deliver effective and high quality learning experiences and projects, based around STEM topics, for the itka STEM interns To work with the STEM Subject Leads to ensure that STEM complements science, engineering, maths and technology in the school and that links are exploited and clearly understood in a STEM Curriculum Co-ordination Strategy document To deliver STEM assemblies and organise STEM competitions, trips and events to demonstrate to the school community how STEM is relevant and inspiring. To keep up to date with educational STEM issues, be an outstanding role model and leader, and to make STEM learning fun and relevant To work with all staff to maintain high expectations and excellent practice in STEM To develop a programme of STEM extended learning tasks to reinforce and extend the learning undertaken in class To deliver innovative and exciting themed STEM projects To work with local schools to raise the profile of STEM in the Kingston area To explore fully the opportunities for enhancing STEM learning offered by TKA s partners, Kingston College and Kingston University To make the most of the opportunities offered by STEM Learning and the SLP. In conjunction with working with other STEM partnerships this will enable staff to benefit from targeted and outstanding CPD, and ensure that TKA becomes a centre of excellence for STEM teaching and learning in the local area Teach Science as and when required with an upper limit of 4 lessons of a 0.4 contract which will be kept under review annually General Uphold the School s code of conduct and the values of The Kingston Academy. Attend staff meetings as required. On occasion, undertake supervisory duties as required.

5 The Trust Board and Head Teacher reserve the right to ask staff to carry out other such duties as may, from time to time, be reasonably assigned operating within their conditions of service. The job specification does not allocate a particular amount of time to any of the above responsibilities. All staff are expected to operate, at all times, within the stated policies and practices of The Kingston Academy. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the Head to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in the job description. The Kingston Academy will endeavour to make any necessary reasonable adjustments to the job and working environment to enable access to employment opportunities for disabled job applicants or continued employment for any employee who develops a disabling condition. Safeguarding The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check with barred list information is required for all successful applicants in addition to checking the individual is not subject to a prohibition order. Applicants are required, before appointment to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order Non-disclosure (ongoing) may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background wills not necessarily debar from employment this will depend upon the nature of the offense(s) and when they were recorded. Person Specification E = Essential D = Desirable O = Optimal E D O Qualifications 5A*-B grades at GCSE including at least C grade in English and Mathematics

6 Qualified teacher status (QTS) Honours degree or equivalent in STEM subject An Upper Second or 1st Class Degree Masters degree or equivalent Professional Development Evidence of sustained participation in INSET, especially School leadership/management programme or similar Participation in work with other schools/agencies Knowledge of current educational policy and developments in the secondary sector Strong appreciation of character education as an integral part of student learning and development A thorough understanding of OfSTED inspection framework An understanding of initial and continuing teacher education and school improvement An understanding of what constitutes quality in educational provision and the characteristics of effective schools An informed appreciation of and commitment to evidence-based research as a basis for informing learning and teaching policy and practice Personal Qualities and Relationships A strong commitment to the vision and ethos of The Kingston Academy To have personal impact and presence To be able to establish and develop good relationships with all involved in the school To be flexible and approachable To be able to think strategically and work in collaboration with others To be able to handle situations immediately as they arise whilst maintaining personal warmth and resilience Interpersonal and Communication Skills Have the ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally To be competent in the use of ICT The ability to work flexibly as a member of a team and to take on initiatives To have the ability to deal sensitively with people and resolve conflicts School Improvement To understand the characteristics of an outstanding school

7 To have an awareness of strategies to raise pupil achievement, manage behaviour, prevent racism, radicalisation and bullying Experience of delivering operational planning in order to achieve strategic objectives To have evidence of involvement in whole school improvement work Other: To demonstrate best practice in providing a safe and secure learning environment Awareness of the role of The Trust To have a commitment to equality and diversity

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