Our Lady's Convent High School · 2017-02-10 · P a g e | 3 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION PACK 2016 OUR LADY'S CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL WELCOME Thank you for your interest in the vacancy of

Our Lady's Convent High School

Recruitment Information Pack

Candidate Application Pack Maths Teacher February 2017

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RECRUITMENT INFORMATION PACK 2016 OUR LADY'S CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

CONTENTS Welcome from Ms Justine McDonald, Headteacher 3

About Our Lady’s Convent High School 4

About the Maths team 4

Examination Performance 5

Shaping Tomorrow, Inspired By Faith 5

Class teacher Job Description 6

Person Specification 11

Method of Application 13

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WELCOME Thank you for your interest in the vacancy of Maths Teacher at Our Lady's Convent High School. I hope you will find the enclosed documentation helpful. Please feel free to make an appointment to visit school, if you wish, or you may phone or email my PA, Mrs Julia McAuley ([email protected] ) if you have any specific queries. The first stage of the appointment process will be a thorough assessment of the application forms; please take time to complete all sections of the form paying particular attention to qualifications (with grades achieved) and employment history. Any gaps in service should be accounted for in the space provided on the form. Within the application form please provide a supporting statement of no more than 2 pages detailing how you fit the job description and person specification. I look forward to receiving your application.

Yours sincerely,

Ms J. McDonald Head teacher

mailto:[email protected]

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ABOUT OUR LADY'S CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

The school was founded in Amhurst Park in 1904 by the Servite Sisters. Our ethos therefore is derived from and based on Servite Values. Those values include openness and respect for diversity therefore, whilst many of our teaching staff are not Catholic or Christian, all staff appreciate the strength of the faith community to which they belong. All members of the school community are included in the holistic vision of evangelisation as ‘shaping tomorrow, inspired by faith’. Our Marian commitment to service provides a working climate that enables teachers to thrive in their work; our girls are engaged learners, teachers can enjoy practicing their craft and students have a desire to achieve and have personal ambition. We recognise the uniqueness of each individual student and have strong links between academic and pastoral systems to ensure that provision meets the needs of all students.

ABOUT THE MATHS TEAM RECENT SUCCESSES

- GCSE Maths: 67% A* - C

- GCSE Maths: 18% A* - A - 77% (3 levels of progress) - 44% (4 levels of progress) - A level : 70% A* - C

OVERVIEW

Mathematics is taught in five ability groups across key stage 3 and 4, with class sizes of

approximately 25 students. Students also pursue their interest in Mathematics into key stage

5, with a group in year 12 and 13. The Maths team consists of four full time staff members.

ETHOS

The department has a strong culture of continuous improvement with our approach to

teaching and learning. We believe that outstanding student progress is underpinned by high

quality teaching and learning that centers on the student’s needs. Consequently, strong

collaboration between team members enables the department to provide a rich curriculum

that drives student achievement.

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CURRICULUM

Students are taught 6 mathematics lessons of each 1 hour across a two week timetable. In

KS4, students follow the Edexcel (1MA1) syllabus where most pupils are entered for the

higher tier.

The curriculum provision is very much engaged with the delivery of depth rather than

breadth, as a result teachers are continuously building upon knowledge and skills to

stimulate student engagement and attainment. We have a strong philosophy of developing

problem solving skills within lessons and over a series of lessons. As such investigation based

tasks and mathematically rich challenges are regularly a requisite for delivering outstanding

mathematics lessons.

SUPPORT

Being a part of OLCHS mathematics department means being part of a thriving and

ambitious team, and all members are required to follow the philosophy of continous

improvement. Nevertheless we also prioritise the development of teachers through

collaboration and INSET. Furthermore the department also resources teachers well, so that

outstanding learning can take place in an outstanding environment.

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EXAMINATION PERFORMANCE

Key Stage 4 results – 2016 5+ A* - C including English and Maths 67%

% A* - C in English 72%

% A* - C in Maths 67%

Progress 8 0.47

Key Stage 5 results – 2015

Average points per student 705.7

Average points per entry 202.0

ALPS score (value added) 4

SHAPING TOMORROW, INSPIRED BY FAITH

We are a school with a strong and tangible sense of community and belonging. We genuinely believe in preparing our students to become compassionate and caring citizens, aware of their global responsibilities. The school motto, found on our crest, is Nitendo Vincamus, which translates as “Through our efforts, we overcome”. It was with this in mind that the sisters of the Servite Order opened our school in Stamford Hill in 1904, providing educational opportunities for some of the girls of Hackney. Today, we still work with this in mind; to support our students, to work with them and for them, to remove barriers to achievement and to work together to enable success. We are all ‘shaping tomorrow, inspired by faith.’

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OUR LADY’S CONVENT HIGH SCHOOL

Job Description: Class Teacher

1.Title Teacher

2. Grade Main pay scale range 1-6 or UPS in line with the current School Teachers’ Pay

and Conditions Document.

3. Purpose: to support the Catholic ethos and Servite values of the school;

to take responsibility for the learning and achievement of all students in

the class/es ensuring equality of opportunity for all;

to uphold the school's aims and policies;

to be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible

standards in work and conduct;

to treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual

respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a

teacher’s professional position

to work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with

learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in

the best interests of students;

to take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of

students and young people within the school; and

to contribute to the process of school improvement.

4. Responsible to: Headteacher (delegated to member of Middle Leadership Team – Head of

Department or TLR post holder)

5. Applicable contract terms

This job description is to be performed in accordance with the provisions of the School

Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and within the range of duties set out in that

document so far as relevant to the post holder’s title and salary grade. The post is otherwise

subject to the Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales.

6. Duties

All teachers are required to carry out the duties of a schoolteacher as set out in the current

School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. Teachers should also have due regard to the

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Teacher Standards (2012). Teachers’ performance will be assessed against the teacher

standards as part of the appraisal process as relevant to their role in the school. It may be

modified by the Headteacher, with your agreement, to reflect or anticipate changes in the job,

commensurate with the salary and job title.

7. Relationships

The post holder is responsible to the Headteacher in all matters.

a) The post holder is responsible Head of Department in respect of curricular

matters and the Head of Year in pastoral matters.

b) The post holder also interacts on a professional level with colleagues and seeks

to establish and maintain productive relationships with them and to promote

mutual understanding of the school curriculum with the aim of improving the

quality of teaching and learning in the school.

8. Particular Responsibilities

The particular responsibilities attaching to the post of Teacher are as follows:

a) to teach, according to their educational needs, students assigned in the

allocated classes;

b) to control and oversee the use and storage of books and other teaching

materials provided for class usage;

c) to maintain behaviour in accordance with the rules and behaviour management

systems of the school;

d) to contribute to Department meetings, discussions and management systems

necessary to co-ordinate the work of the Department and integrate this into the

work of the school as a whole;

e) to promote equal opportunities within the school and to seek to ensure the

implementation of the school’s equal opportunities policy; and

f) to carry out such other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the

Headteacher.

9. Key Tasks

The key tasks relating to the post of Teacher are as follows:

a) Teaching and Learning:

1 to deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s

taught;

2 to be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials,

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teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate;

3 to be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of students’;

4 to make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure students’

progress;

5 to use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent

lessons;

6 to set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend

the knowledge and understanding students have acquired as appropriate;

7 to give students regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking,

and encourage students to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their

emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their

own work and study;

8 to be aware of students’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching

and differentiate appropriately to build on these demonstrating knowledge and

understanding of how students learn;

9 to have a clear understanding of the needs of all students, including those with

special educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to

use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them;

10 to demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high

standards of literacy including the correct use of spoken English; and

11 to participate in arrangements for examinations and assessments within the

remit of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

b) Behaviour and Safety:

1 to establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for students, rooted

in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of

strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly;

2 to manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to

students’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge students;

3 to maintain good relationships with students, exercise appropriate authority,

and act decisively when necessary;

4 to be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes,

values and behaviour, which are expected of students;

5 to have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and

independence of all learners;

6 to be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and

young people within the school, raising any concerns following school

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protocol/procedures; and

7 to carry out playground and other duties as directed and within the remit of the

current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

c) Team working and collaboration:

1 to participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities

at the school, which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the

school including pastoral arrangements and assemblies;

2 to work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with

colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them;

3 to ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in

supporting learning and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil; and

4 to take part as required in the review, development and management of the

activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the

school.

d) Professional development:

1 to regularly review the effectiveness of own teaching and assessment

procedures and its impact on students’ progress, attainment and wellbeing,

refining approaches where necessary responding to advice and feedback from

colleagues;

2 to be responsible for improving own teaching through participating fully in

training and development opportunities identified by the school or as developed

as an outcome of your appraisal; and

3 to proactively participate with arrangements made in accordance with the

current Appraisal Regulations.

e) Administration:

1 to register the attendance of and supervise students, before, during or after

school sessions as appropriate; and

2 to participate in and carry out any administrative and organisational tasks within

the remit of the current School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.

f) Fulfil wider professional responsibilities:

1 to work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional

relationships;

2 to participate evaluation activities such as observation, feedback and scrutiny of

learners’ work;

3 to deploy support staff effectively as appropriate;

4 to communicate effectively with parents/carers with regard to students’

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achievements and well-being using school systems/processes as appropriate;

5 to communicate and co-operate with relevant external bodies; and

6 to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.

g) Other:

1 to have professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school,

and maintain high standards in your own attendance and punctuality; and

2 to perform any reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher.

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Person Specification: Class Teacher

E = Essential D = Desirable

Qualifications E or D

Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent E

First degree or equivalent E

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development relevant to post D

Experience

Experience of teaching subject in at least two key stages (KS3, KS4 or KS5) E

Relevant experience related to subject or working with young people before/whilst

teaching D

Personal Attributes

Adaptability to changing circumstances and ideas E

Reliability and integrity E

Energy and drive E

Positive approach - 'can do' philosophy E

Capacity to reflect realistically on own strengths and weaknesses and improve over

time E

Professional knowledge and skills

Planning and teaching secondary curriculum appropriate to post E

Knowledge of recent initiatives and issues in education E

Using ICT as a curriculum improvement tool D

Good understanding of best practice and current educational thinking D

Teaching and Learning

Good subject and curriculum knowledge E

Teach to a high standard E

Promote good progress and outcomes by students E

Make effective use of assessment information on students’ attainment E

Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment E

Outstanding classroom practice and outcomes D

Working with others and teamwork skills

Genuine enjoyment of working with young people E

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Be an effective team player that works collaboratively and effectively with others E

Self-Management Skills

Be self-motivated and set personal goals E

Be organised and meet deadlines E

Communication Skills

Communicate effectively to a wide range of different audiences (verbal, written,

using ICT as appropriate).

E

School Ethos

Practicing Christian E

Practicing Catholic D

An ability and commitment to support and maintain the Catholic ethos of the

school E

Ability to support and help develop a vision for high quality education which

promotes spiritual, moral and cultural development E

Commitment to:

Equalities E

Promoting the school’s vision and ethos E

Relating positively to and showing respect for all members of the school and wider

community E

Ongoing relevant professional self-development E

Safeguarding and child protection E

METHOD OF APPLICATION

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To apply for this position please complete the application form and email it along with your supporting statement to [email protected]

Closing Date: 1pm Friday 3rd March 2017

Interview Date: Interviews will be week commencing Monday 6th March

Starting Date: 1st September 2017

mailto:[email protected]

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