Head of HEALTH & SOCIAL CARE (TLR: 2a) th
Closing date: Thursday, 16 April 2015 th
Interviews will take place week commencing Monday, 20 April 2015 Start Date: 1 September 2015 Dear Applicant Ryburn Valley High School is a large, thriving and successful mixed comprehensive school and Sixth Form College with over 1450 students on role (240 in the Sixth Form). We are situated in a picturesque setting with extensive views over the Ryburn Valley in Calderdale, near to the towns of Sowerby Bridge and Halifax and close to the M62. This coupled with the passion and dynamism of the students and staff ensures our hugely oversubscribed school is a truly special place to work and study. We have a strong focus on academic achievement and a sustained record of outstanding examination results over recent years. Students’ achievement is significantly above national average as is attendance. Indeed, we are consistently one of the top performing comprehensive schools in Calderdale with 65% of our students achieving 5A*-‐C including English and Mathematics in 2014 and an Average Point Score per Entry of 213 at Post-‐16. st
We pride ourselves on being a modern school, fully equipped for the 21 Century, built on traditional values that permeate every aspect of what we do. We moved to our new building in 2005 which means we are blessed with wide corridors and large classrooms which are all equipped with electronic whiteboards. Our well maintained, state of the art facilities also include:-‐ • A brand new £1 million pound extension which contains a science ‘super’ lab • TV, music recording and radio studios • Lecture theatre/cinema th
• Separate 6 Form Centre with current plans for a £500,000 study area extension • Construction Centre • Floodlight Astroturf pitch, Sports Hall and extensive sports fields. Our core purpose is “to inspire students with a love of learning; a zest for life and a genuine confidence to excel in a challenging world”. In order to accomplish this we are all focussed constantly on one key objective -‐ developing our teaching skills. Therefore we have a group of talented and enthusiastic team teach leaders who drive our extensive programme of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) geared to the delivery of outstanding learning. Additional support for new colleagues includes:-‐ • Regular teaching and learning development sessions • Structured induction programme for all staff with additional sessions for Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) • Exceptionally strong support from our pastoral team who create a positive atmosphere where polite students are eager to learn. We have the highest expectations for all staff to ensure there are no limits to what students can achieve. The school’s motto is ‘Excellere Contende’ – Strive to Excel. This is precisely the spirit in which Ryburn Valley students and staff work on a daily basis. So if you are prepared to take on that challenge and you would like to be part of the friendly, good humoured and vibrant atmosphere at Ryburn then please apply for this post. D Lord Headteacher To find out more about this exceptional opportunity please contact Jacqui Allott for an application pack at [email protected] or visit the vacancies page on our website at www.rvhs.co.uk/. The Health and Social Care Department The Health and Social Care Department consists of two members of staff, the Head of Department and another member of staff who has additional responsibilities (Head of Vocational Skills). Students can opt for the Level 1/2 OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Health and Social Care at the end of Year 9. We currently have 3 classes of student in both Year 10 and Year 11, with Health and Social Care being a popular subject in our KS4 Options process. Students have 5 hours of lessons per fortnight, with access to ICT as appropriate. We are in the process of reviewing our current specification to ensure the courses offered are the most appropriate for our students. At Post-‐16 we offer the Level 3 OCR Cambridge National Certificate in Health and Social Care to students who wish to expand their knowledge from KS4. Students have 10 hours of lessons per fortnight, and cover a range of different units. This provides progress into Universities as well as careers in areas such as care work, social work, nursery nursing and midwifery. Post Title: Head of Health & Social Care Key Responsibilities • • • • • • • • Line Manager Responsible for: Liaising with: Salary/Grade: Strategic Planning Curriculum Development: Senior Leadership Team Health & Social Care teaching staff Leadership Team, Heads of Department TLR 2a • To lead the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department. • The day-‐to-‐day management of staff and physical resources. • To actively monitor pupil progress • To implement School Policies and Procedures on Raising Achievement • To work with colleagues to formulate aims plans for the department • To ensure that Health and Safety policies updated where necessary, liaising with the School's Health and Safety Manager • To lead curriculum development for the whole department. • To keep up to date with national developments in the subject area • To actively monitor and respond to curriculum development and initiatives at national, regional and local levels Staffing To raise achievement Health & Social Care and to monitor and support student progress To develop and enhance the teaching practice of others To ensure the provision of high quality teaching and learning for students studying Health & Social Care To be accountable for delivering outstanding results in Health & Social Care To be accountable for developing a strategy for Health & Social Care Work effectively additional teaching staff to ensure coordinated, high quality leadership and management To effectively manage and deploy teaching staff to support effective teaching and high standards Lead the Health & Social Care strand of the college’s specialist college strategy Staff Development: Recruitment/ Deployment of Staff • • • • • • • Quality Assurance: Management Information: • • • • • • Communications: • • Management of Resources: Pastoral System: Additional Duties: Other Specific Duties • • • • • • • • • • To work with the Deputy Head Teacher – Staff Development to ensure that staff development needs are identified and appropriate training is identified To work effectively with additional subject teachers of Health & Social Care developments and strategy To undertake Performance Management Reviews and to act as reviewer for a group of staff within the designated department. To make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring appropriate cover within the department To participate in the interview process for teaching posts 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 be responsible for the day-‐to-‐day management of staff within the designated department and act as a professional role model To promote high standards of teaching learning and assessment To actively participate in school monitoring and evaluation procedures To monitor and evaluate the curriculum area/department in line with agreed School procedures To ensure the maintenance of accurate and up-‐to-‐date information concerning the department on the management information system To make use of analysis and evaluate performance data To produce examination reports for Headteacher and Leadership Team To ensure that all members of the department are familiar with its aims and objectives. To ensure effective communication/consultation as appropriate with the parents of students. To provide information on pupil progress and department developments To run a departmental meeting as per the calendar To organise evenings promoting the subject as necessary. To manage departments resources efficiently Be responsible for the department budget Participate in the annual timetable by providing information on staffing needs To act as a Form Tutor and to carry out the duties associated with the role To contribute to PSE, citizenship and enterprise (if applicable) To ensure the Behaviour Management system is implemented in the department so that effective learning can take place To play a full part in the life of the school community, to support its distinctive mission and ethos and to encourage and ensure staff and students to follow this example Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the principal to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description. This job description is current at the date shown. It will be reviewed at least annually and, in consultation with you, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. Pay Portability The School will guarantee a teacher’s pay portability for classroom teachers, providing the individual is able to demonstrate successful performance in their previous role. Successful performance can be demonstrated by a performance management statement (or other evidence) signed by a previous employer, confirming that performance has been successful during the last full performance management cycle. This would usually be the previous academic year. If a teacher cannot provide this evidence then the School will offer a salary scale that reflects the individual’s experience, competence and impact on student outcomes. This will be evidenced in the recruitment and selection process and include information provided from referees. We are committed to safeguarding children and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Head of Health & Social Care Personnel Specification CRITERIA Qualifications Experience Special Aptitudes Interpersonal Skills Essential Qualified teacher Honours Degree Proven record as a teacher whose students reach high standards of learning and achievement. Experience of teaching Health & Social Care across KS4. Experience in the use of ICT in the classroom with the skill to impart that expertise to others. Experience of managing an area of development in Health & Social Care. Ability to teach Health & Social Care to KS4 and KS5. Commitment to improving student learning and raising achievement. An understanding of assessment data and how it can be used in the classroom and as a department. Enthusiasm to inspire in students a desire to learn and participate. Skill to motivate and lead other members of the team. Ability to monitor and evaluate the work of a committed team. Have the vision to plan the way ahead and to get things done. Efficient manager and administrator. Good, up-‐to-‐date, subject knowledge and skills. Able to lead a team and get the best out of people -‐ staff and students. A good communicator. Able to work effectively as part of a team. Sensitive to the needs of others. Supportive. Professionalism. Desirable Evidence of continuing professional development. Awareness of current syllabus development. Experience of teaching Health & Social Care at Key Stage 5 Experience as a Form Tutor. Involvement in or leadership of developments at whole school or LEA level. Experience of working in a target-‐driven environment e.g. Health & Social Care, Early Years Sector Interest in innovation in the classroom including interactive whiteboard skills. Experience and understanding of helping low achievers.