Deputy Headteacher Job and Person Specification

Blessed George

Napier Catholic

school

Key school facts and statistics

Type of school Denomination Age Range Location Co-educational or single sex Number of children Average class size Date school established Number of teaching staff % of newly qualified teachers % of children free school meals % of children with SEN % English as an additional Language Results

Secondary school Catholic 11 – 18 years Banbury, Oxfordshire Co-educational 850 + 152 Sixth Form Circa 30 1962 59 12% 6% 18.8% 15.6 %

GCSE - 61% A*- C including English and Maths, with 80% of our children achieving 5 A*- C. A Level - 56% A*, A or B AS – 92% Pass Rate

Blessed George Napier is a Catholic school which mainly serves the Catholic Christian community of Banbury and surrounding areas. It is in effect the only Catholic school in North Oxfordshire and such is its popularity that children from Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and Buckinghamshire travel to attend the school. BGN has grown in number over the last few years and currently there are 850 on roll, 152 of whom are in the Sixth Form. The school has had Specialist Sports College status since September 2003 with a second designation of Maths and Computing since 2007. BGN is a Youth Sport Trust Lead Partner school. BGN is a community driven by the example of Christ and his teaching, a place where young people come to recognise their own worth and gain confidence to face the challenges of the 21st century. We are a Catholic school and, as such, we are deeply aware of the unique nature of each individual and the purpose that each one of us has in bringing about the Kingdom of God. Providing a first class education for all our pupils, so that they can use their talents and skills for the good of others, is very much part of our Christian mission. In our March 2012 inspection, Ofsted commented: “It is a friendly, supportive community, in which students feel safe and well cared for. The school promotes students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development exceptionally well” and “The senior leadership team demonstrates a shared ambition to enable all students to succeed both academically and personally.” In the same report Ofsted referred to a student’s comment: “We are really just one big family who get on well together.” In May 2012, our Diocesan Inspection stated: “Pupils contribute in an excellent manner to building the character of a school to which they are obviously very proud to belong” and “There is serious commitment to learning.” At KS5 our A Level results were very good with 56% of students being award an A*, A or B grade at A Level. This year our AS results were extremely good with a pass rate of 92%. As a result, the average total UCAS points score for our students continues to be significantly above the national average, something that gives our students a real advantage when applying to Higher Education institutions. We are delighted that all who left the Sixth Form went into education, employment or training and many are now attending Russell Group universities and some of the most prestigious academic institutions in the country. They are a credit to themselves, their families and to the BGN community.

We have a history of strong GCSE results. There is still turbulence nationally with GCSE results. However, we achieved 61% A*-C including English and Maths, with 80% of our children achieving 5 A*-C. This is due to the hard work and dedication of all our staff and students. BGN is a thriving school where laughter is often heard and respect for each individual is regularly demonstrated. Our Catholic faith is the source from which we draw our strength and the root of all our success. May God continue to bless this very special school. Fraser Long - Headteacher

Our Mission Statement ‘BGN is a Catholic school which seeks to appreciate and develop the talents and skills of each individual. Inspired by the life of Christ and his teaching, BGN school, in active partnership with home, parish and wider community, endeavours to prepare its members to face the future with confidence and take up the challenge of the Gospel’.

Blessed George Napier Catholic school and Sixth Form – About our school

“Every Child is known and called by name”

Deputy Headteacher – Roles and Responsibilities

Responsibilities specific to the post-holder

• Overall responsibility for the structure and content of the Academic and Vocational Curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5

• Responsible for timetable construction

• SLT link with Subject Leaders

• Overview of PE as lead department

• Lead and manage with Assistant Learning Leader (Year 9) and Learning Leader Key Stage 4 Options Curriculum and information to parents.

• SLT link with Governing Body for Curriculum

• Responsible for Achievement and Standards from Key Stage 3, 4 and 5. Overview of strategies to improve Attainment and Achievements including Quality of Teaching.

• Responsible for whole school Self Evaluation, including in-depth data analysis with departments and periodic revision of data. Oversee and arrange in-depth departmental reviews.

• Lead Middle Leaders at SMG meetings with the other Deputy. Link with departments to ensure whole school targets are met.

• Responsible for the quality assurance processes for teaching and outcomes for pupils and cohorts.

• Line managing Cover Officer

• Appraisal

• SLT link with Learning Leaders on IAG across school.

• 1:1 Tuition SLT link/overview

• Responsibility for overview of careers and line management for Work Experience and Vocational Courses

Person Specification – Deputy Headteacher

Category

Essential

Desirable

Faith Commitment

A practising and committed Catholic

Secure understanding of the distinctive nature of the Catholic school and Catholic education

Understanding of leadership role in spiritual development of pupils and staff

Understanding of the school’s role in the parish and wider community and in promoting community cohesion

Evidence of participation in faith life of the community

Experience in leading acts of worship in Catholic schools

Qualifications

Qualified teacher status Postgraduate level qualification

NPQH award or Leadership Pathways certification

CCRS or equivalent

Experience

Successful experience of leading one or more subject areas

Substantial, successful teaching experience

Recent experience in a Catholic voluntary aided school

Experience as Assistant Headteacher

Teaching experience in at least 2 of the 3 key stages: KS3, KS4 and post 16

Curriculum leadership in one or more core subjects

Experience of teaching in more than one school

Professional Development

Evidence of continuing professional development relating to school leadership and management, and curriculum/ teaching and learning

Evidence of continuing professional development relating to Catholic ethos, mission and religious education

Experience of working with other schools/organisations /agencies

Experience of leading/co-ordinating professional development opportunities

Ability to identify own learning needs and to support others in identifying their learning needs

Person Specification – Deputy Headteacher – Page II

Category

Essential

Desirable

Strategic Leadership

Ability to articulate and share a vision of secondary education within the context of the mission of a Catholic school

Ability to inspire and motivate staff, pupils, parents and governors to achieve the aims of Catholic education

Evidence of successful strategies for planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating school improvement

Ability to analyse data, develop strategic plans, set targets and monitor/evaluate progress towards these

Knowledge of what constitutes quality in educational provision, the characteristics of effective schools and strategies for raising standards and the achievement of all pupils

Understanding of and commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of pupils

• Knowledge of the role of the governing body in a Catholic voluntary aided school

• Evidence of having successfully

translated vision into reality at whole-school level

Teaching and Learning

A secure understanding of the requirements of the National Curriculum

Knowledge and experience of a range of successful teaching and learning strategies to meet the needs of all pupils

A secure understanding of assessment strategies and the use of assessment to inform the next stages of learning

Experience of effective monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning

Secure knowledge of statutory requirements relating to the curriculum and assessment

Understanding of the characteristics of an effective learning environment and the key elements of successful behaviour management

A secure understanding of the requirements of the Curriculum Directory for Religious Education

Understanding of successful teaching and learning in religious education across the key stages

Successful experience in creating an effective learning environment and in developing and implementing policy and practice relating to behaviour management

Leading and Managing Staff

• Experience of working in and leading staff teams

• Ability to delegate work and support colleagues in undertaking responsibilities

Experience of working with governors to enable them to fulfil whole-school responsibilities

Person Specification – Deputy Headteacher – Page III

Category

Essential

Desirable

Leading and Managing Staff

Cont.

Experience of performance management and supporting the continuing professional development of colleagues

Understanding of effective budget planning and resource deployment

Successful involvement in staff recruitment, appointment/induction, understanding needs of a Catholic school

Understanding of how financial and resource management enable a school to achieve its educational priorities

Accountability Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing to a range of audiences – e.g. staff, pupils, parents, governors, parishioners and clergy

Experience of effective whole-school self-evaluation and improvement strategies

Ability to provide clear information and advice to staff and governors

Secure understanding of strategies for performance management

Experience of presenting reports to governors

Understanding the criteria for the evaluation of a Catholic school

Leading sessions to inform parents

Experience of offering challenge and support to improve performance

Skills, Qualities & Abilities

High quality teaching skills

Strong commitment to the mission of a Catholic school

Commitment to their own spiritual formation and that of pupils

High expectations of pupils’ learning and attainment

Strong commitment to school improvement and raising achievement for all

Ability to build and maintain good relationships

Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic when working under pressure

Ability to organise work, prioritise tasks, make decisions and manage time effectively

Person Specification – Deputy Headteacher – Page IV

Category

Essential

Desirable

Skills, Qualities & Abilities Cont.

Empathy with children

Good communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Stamina and resilience

Confidence

References Positive and supportive faith reference from priest where applicant regularly worships

Positive recommendation in professional references

Satisfactory health and attendance record

• Faith reference without reservation

• Professional reference without reservation

Blessed George Napier Catholic school & Sixth Form, Addison Road, Banbury, Oxon, OX16 9DG Tel: 01295-264216 www.blessedgeorgenapier.co.uk