All Saints Academy Dunstable
Information for Teacher of Health and Social Care
Thank you for requesting information about this vacancy. In this pack you will find:
General Information about All Saints Academy
Details of the Sport, Health and Leisure Curriculum Area
Teacher of Health and Social Care Person Specification and Job Description
How to apply
General Information about All Saints Academy
Would you like to be part of an Academy which is writing history? Are you able to take advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity to dramatically change
the lives of our young people and indeed transform the communities in which they live? If so, please read on.
All Saints opened in September 2009 following the closure of the Predecessor School (PS) due to low standards. Prior to opening the 5A*-C EM and 5A*-C
figures were 23% and 29% respectively. Following year on year improvements these headline figures rose to 44% and 83% respectively in 2012. For August
2013 we are predicting 43% and 84%.
Whilst we are pleased with this improvement in results we know that there is a long way to go before we would consider that we have been successful.
All Saints is a calm and happy school; we like to laugh with each other and to laugh at ourselves. We try not to take ourselves too seriously but know that
preparing young people for the adult world is an important undertaking. Since opening, attitudes, aspirations and expectations have been transformed. We
believe that our circumstances are quite unique and, therefore, that we can make a massive difference to the students we serve.
Currently, we are a 13-18 Upper School of some 560 students. In September 2013 we shall become an 11-18 Secondary School and receive our first cohort
of Year 7 students. Preparations for an interesting Year 7 curriculum experience are well underway.
In addition to the new Year 7 students, as well as a growing Sixth Form, All Saints Academy is becoming increasingly popular. In September 2013 we expect
our student population to increase to 720.
Health and Social Care is led by the Curriculum Leader for Sport, Health and Leisure. Other subjects making up this CA are Sport, PE, Leisure and Tourism
and Public Services.
This vacancy has arisen due to the promotion of the current postholder, and we believe it is a major opportunity to make a huge difference to our thriving
Academy.
New Building
In September 2012 we moved into our brand new facilities, which are truly monumental! Each Curriculum Area (CA) has its own suite of teaching
accommodation and all classrooms have an Interactive Whiteboard, as well as new furniture.
Within the Sport, Health and Leisure CA there is the following accommodation:
Two classrooms
A Sports Hall and a Gym
A Sports Exercise Room
A 3G All Weather Pitch
A Multi-use Games Area (MUGA)
Across the Academy as a whole, the accommodation includes:
Seven Maths classrooms
Eight English classrooms as well as a bespoke 24 station ICT lab
Six Health and Social Care labs and a studio lab
Dance and Drama Studios, together with their own student changing facilities
Specialist Rooms for each of Media, Art, Music, Textiles and Food Technology
Three Rooms for Humanities
A further five labs for the teaching of Business Studies and ICT
A Modern Library with 30 computers
A Modern Hall with tiered seating
Details of the Sport, Health and Leisure CA
The current CA structure is:
Curriculum Leader
3rd in CA
Six teachers
Teaching in the CA is good, and students enjoy the subjects within the CA. Staff-student relationships are excellent. You will be given considerable
responsibility for the development of Health and Social Care, and you will find that you will be extremely well supported and guided. Health and Social Care
is a popular option at All Saints – students respond well to the subject matter and there are no issues of poor discipline or bad behaviour. Teaching and
learning within the CA are calm and purposeful, and an increasing number of students opt for Level II and Level III courses within this Curriculum Area.
We are looking for a keen and suitably qualified teacher who can motivate students of all ages and abilities. The post is particularly suitable for an NQT.
The post is permanent, subject to satisfactory annual performance.
Teacher of Health and Social Care Person Specification and Job Description
Qualifications
Teaching Experience
Personal and
Classroom
Management
Knowledge, Skills
and Aptitudes
Personal Qualities
Responsible to
Essential
Degree in a relevant subject
Teaching qualification
Ability to motivate learners aged 11-18
Ability to teach Health and Social Care to students of all ages
Ability to work across the whole ability range
Ability to plan strategically to meet the needs of a range of learners
Understanding of use of assessment to promote individual learning
Understanding of the value of Health and Social Care in raising achievement across the Academy
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
Ability to work to agreed deadlines
Ability to prioritise
Ability to enthuse learners aged 11-18
Ability to demonstrate a range of teaching styles and to plan for individual needs
Ability to use ICT to promote learning
Working knowledge of relevant legislation in relation to working with and the protection of young
people
Ability to work with fellow professionals in order to bring about student improvement
Understanding as to how hard and soft student data can be used to help young people to enjoy and
succeed
Ability to make learning enjoyable
Ability to inspire the trust of staff, students and parents
Vision and energy as well as a sense of humour
Desire to make a difference to the lives of young people
Ability to respond to a range of needs and expectations across a number of schools
Ability to use ICT to promote effective communications
The Curriculum Leader for Sport, Health and Leisure
The Achievement Leader (as appropriate)
The Vice Principal (as appropriate)
Desirable
Qualifications to teach at KS3
and KS4
Experience at KS4 and or KS5
Experience of more than one
school
Ability to work with less
experienced colleagues
Ability to analyse data for
comparative purposes
Responsible for
Duration of Post
Review Date
The delivery of high quality lessons across all timetabled classes
The nurturing and support of a tutor group
Active support for the Academy’s aim to raise attainment at all levels including support for
Intervention and Support Programmes as appropriate
Detailed levels of planning and preparation in order to achieve agreed outcomes for students
A positive and collegiate approach to maximise outcomes for students
The creation of a memorable learning experience for all students
A positive contribution to the creation of a positive ethos across all stakeholders within the
Academy
The promotion of the Academy via Marketing and Intervention events, Open and Parent
Consultation Evenings and via extra-curricular activities
Permanent subject to successful Performance Reviews
No later than three years from the commencement of taking up post
How to apply
Please apply on-line via the TES Hirewire. You will be able to download the Academy application form which should then be uploaded back on to the site;
we manage our entire recruitment process electronically via TES Hirewire.
If you have any difficulties submitting your application, please contact Sharon Reid, PA to Principal, on sharonreid@allsaintsacademydunstable.org
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Tuesday 04 June 2013
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Thursday 13 June 2013
Deadline for Applications
Please apply early – our intention is to interview as soon as we receive appropriate applications!
Can I make a visit?
We are keen to attract the most appropriate teachers to All Saints so that we can provide the best education for our students. If you wish to make a visit, or
indeed want to chat, please contact Sharon Reid (PA to Principal of All Saints) on sharonreid@allsaintsacademydunstable.org.
Tom Waterworth
Principal, All Saints Academy
02 June 2013