Deputy
Headteacher
Required September 2015
Pay Scale L8 - L21 (£52,650- £69,750)
Flora Gardens Primary School
Dalling Road London W6 0UD
Flora Gardens Primary School
Deputy Headteacher Information Pack
Contents
1.Letter from Chair of Governors
2.Letter from Headteacher
3.About Flora Gardens Primary School
4.Job description
5.Person Specification
6.Deputy Headteacher Advert
7.Application Procedure
8.London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Enclosures
1.Letter from Chair of Governors
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for the interest you have shown in the post of Deputy Headteacher at Flora Gardens
Primary School.
We are currently a ‘Good’ school, looking to move towards ‘Outstanding’. Working at Flora Gardens
provides a unique opportunity to work in an inner London School with outstanding grounds. We are
seeking an experienced and inspirational Deputy who has the drive and determination to work with
our Headteacher to take the school to the next level.
We would encourage you to visit the school where you will receive a warm welcome. Our
Headteacher will be available to show you round.
Visits can be arranged by contacting Miriam Hobman on
020 87 482 566.
We do hope that you find the contents of the pack interesting and informative and that it will inspire
you to apply for the position. Your application should reach LBHF by Friday 17th April 2015 at 12pm.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Mr. J. Hamilton
Chair of Governors
FLORA GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL
& CHILDREN’S CENTRE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London W6 OUD
Tel 020 8748 2566 Fax 020 748 1451
Email office@floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk www.floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Sonia Birch Woodcock B.Ed.MA
2.Letter from Headteacher
Dear Applicant,
The Governing Body and I are very much looking forward to appointing a new Deputy Head teacher
for our school. We are passionate about teaching and learning, and are looking for an ambitious
leader who we can develop towards headship. The staff are hardworking and share our ambitions for
the children. The children tell us that they enjoy being here.
The Key Foci for the new Deputy Headteacher will be:
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To work in partnership with the Headteacher in a strategic capacity to drive the school
forward.
To line manage all middle leaders, enabling them to lead their own phase groups.
To demonstrate inspirational and outstanding teaching, and help develop excellent teaching
across the school in line with the new National curriculum and new Ofsted framework.
To ensure the best possible outcomes for all children.
To strengthen and maintain community links.
To lead the development of Assessment across the school, strategically analysing the next
steps for the school.
To model exemplary practice across all Key Stages, particularly in KS2.
The successful candidate will have the challenge of making a substantial contribution to the
continued development of the school. I wish you all the best with your application.
Yours sincerely
Ms S. Birch-Woodcock – Headteacher
FLORA GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL
& CHILDREN’S CENTRE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London W6 OUD
Tel 020 8748 2566 Fax 020 748 1451
Email office@floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk www.floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Sonia Birch Woodcock B.Ed.MA
3.About Flora Gardens Primary School
Flora Gardens Primary School is an inclusive one form entry school with a Children’s Centre. The
school is situated in the heart of London in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. We
have worked hard to develop positive partnerships with our parents and the majority of our parents
now support their children’s learning through reading with their children every morning at school.
The school has an active ‘Parents Association’ which raises money for the school. They organise social
events for children and parents as well as arranging competitions and Fayres for the school.
We aim to achieve our mission through a commitment to excellence. We provide high-quality
teaching and learning, and we have high expectations for all our pupils regardless of their startingpoint. We are a community school and relish our role as an institution serving our local community.
We have strong exchange links with a school in the Isle of Wight – a contrasting English setting. We
also have specialist teaching in Music and PE.
Achievement
In the EYFS, the percentage of children achieving a good level of development in 2014 was 93%
compared to national average of 60%. The EYFS data for the past 5 years has consistently been above
the national averages. The percentage of children achieving expected standard on Year 1 Phonics
Screening Check for 2014 was 93% compared to 74% nationally. Key Stage 1 shows attainment levels
in line with national outcomes over five years, except in 2014 where they are above national
outcomes in reading writing and Maths at Level 2b+.
KS2 2014 Results
Key Stage 2
Subject
Reading
Writing
English
Mathematics
Grammar,
Punctuation
& Spelling
Level 4
90%
90%
86%
90%
86%
Level 5+
45%
52%
31%
38%
52%
Level 6
0%
7%
0%
7%
7%
To look at our historical data, please access our dashboard here:
http://dashboard.ofsted.gov.uk/dash.php?urn=100328
FLORA GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL
& CHILDREN’S CENTRE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London W6 OUD
Tel 020 8748 2566 Fax 020 748 1451
Email office@floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk www.floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Sonia Birch Woodcock B.Ed.MA
4.Job description
Job Description for the Deputy Headteacher
Responsible to
The Headteacher, the Governing Body and the Local Authority
Purpose of the Job
Shaping the Future
The Deputy Headteacher will work with the Headteacher to maintain the vision by developing strategic plans
which will motivate all members of the school community and develop outstanding education for the children
in our care
Leading learning and Teaching
The Deputy Headteacher will share responsibility for development of excellent teaching
across the school and the creation of a learning culture where all children are valued and
given the opportunities that will allow individual children to reach and fulfil their potential
Developing self and working with others
The Deputy Headteacher will work with the Headteacher to build a professional learning
community. Performance Management and continuing professional development for all
staff will be at the heart of this work
Securing Accountability
The Deputy Headteacher will work with the Headteacher to ensure the best possible
outcomes for all children in the school. The Deputy Headteacher will also recognise their
accountability to all stake holders
Strengthening Community
The Deputy Headteacher will commit to engaging with both the immediate school
community and the wider community of LBHF ensuring that the school is recognised
for its distinctive role. He/she will also promote collaboration with other schools to enable
expertise to be shared across LBHF.
FLORA GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL
& CHILDREN’S CENTRE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London W6 OUD
Tel 020 8748 2566 Fax 020 748 1451
Email office@floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk www.floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Sonia Birch Woodcock B.Ed.MA
Context
This job description should be read in conjunction with the duties set out in the latest pay and
conditions document
Kev Duties and Responsibilities
He/ she will
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Work in partnership with the Headteacher to plan strategically and produce School
Improvement Plans
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Support the development
expectations for all
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Communicate and model the vision of the school
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Deputise for the Headteacher in her absence
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Be a leading member of the school's Senior Leadership Team
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Lead the development of Assessment across the school
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Lead on behaviour management and anti-bullying strategies
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Manage the internal running of the school through drawing up such timetables and rotas as
are required
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Be the leading professional in the classroom, modelling excellent practice, high standards of
professional conduct and supporting the professional development of others
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Support the staff in tracking children's' progress, setting targets and ensuring intervention
programmes meet current need
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Analyse data with the Headteacher and Core Subject leaders producing reports as required
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Work with Governors, attend Governor meetings and present reports as appropriate
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Be responsible for the teaching and learning and pastoral care of a class on a part time basis
if required
of a culture that promotes
excellence, equality
and high
FLORA GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL
& CHILDREN’S CENTRE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London W6 OUD
Tel 020 8748 2566 Fax 020 748 1451
Email office@floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk www.floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Sonia Birch Woodcock B.Ed.MA
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Monitor the progress of teaching and learning through classroom observation and pupil
interviews
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Be a Performance Management Team Leader for named staff
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Actively develop own performance and that of other staff through peer coaching,
promoting new developments in education and identifying appropriate training needs for
self and others
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Lead and manage the induction of new staff
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Work with parents, carers and community organisations to enhance and enrich the school
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Work with staff parents and carers to further develop links between home and school
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Actively develop and maintain links between schools within the Tri-Borough
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Be willing to undertake other training, including N.P.Q.H
Key
A - Application
I-Interview
R - Reference
D - Desirable
E - Essential
Flora Gardens Primary School
Deputy Headteacher
5.Person Specification
Attribute
Qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status
A first degree or equivalent
Source of Evidence
Requirement
A
A
E
E
A
E
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A,I,R
D
D
A,I,R
E
A,I,R
E
A,I,R
E
A,I,R
E
A,I,R
E
A,I
D
Has experience of staff recruitment and induction
A,I
0
Involvement with Performance Management and
supporting CPO of colleagues
Has worked successfully in partnership with parents
and the wider community
A,I
0
A,I
0
A,I
E
A,I
0
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E
Evidence of professional development in school
leadership or a higher degree
Experience
Experience of teaching across the Primary age range
Has worked with children from a range of social
backgrounds
Excellent classroom teacher with high expectations
of achievement and behaviour
Strategic responsibilities in school leadership and
management
Involvement in curriculum/school development and
raising standards within a school
Responsibility for developing, monitoring and
evaluating an aspect of school provision particularly
assessment and behaviour management
Has managed people and resources particularly in a
team approach
Has worked with Governors
Knowledge
Current educational issues and developments
The Ofsted Inspection Framework and the process
and place of self-evaluation
Implications for equal opportunities and inclusion
issues and effective education strategies for all
pupils
Strategies for improving the quality of teaching and
A,I
E
A,I
E
A,I,R
E
A.I.R
E
A,I,R
E
A,I,R
E
A,I
D
A,I,R
E
Is able to lead a team
A,I,R
E
Is able to lead the development of Assessment
A,I,R
E
A,I
D
A,I,R
E
A,I,
E
A,I
E
R,I
E
learning
Assessment strategies and the use of assessment to
inform the next stages of leaning
Skills and Abilities
A proven track record as an excellent, creative
teacher who motivates children
A highly motivated energetic and enthusiastic leader
is approachable and promotes positive relationships
Able to relate well to children and share their
interests and enthusiasms
Effective administrative and organisational skills
Able to support the work of colleagues through staff
development and Performance Management
Is able to demonstrate a positive and constructive
approach to behaviour management
across the school
Can analyse data, develop strategic plans, set targets
and monitor and evaluate progress towards these
Can monitor teaching and learning and set targets
for improvement
Is able to communicate orally and in writing to a
range of audiences
Good knowledge of ICT for teaching and
administrative purposes
Can cope with the pressures of a demanding
leadership position
Other
Committed to providing an effective learning
A,I,R
E
A,I
E
A,I
E
A,I
D
environment appropriate to the needs and abilities
of all pupils
Committed to working in partnership with other
schools, other agencies and community partners
Committed to working with the community and
parents
6.Deputy Headteacher Advert
Flora Gardens Primary School
Deputy Headteacher
Pay Scale L8 - L21 (£52,650- £69,750)
Start Date September 2015
Are you ready for a new challenge? Join our growing school in a socially diverse community.
We are looking for an outstanding Deputy Headteacher to join our Leadership Team
We can offer:
A happy school where children enjoy learning and achieving
The opportunity to develop in a culture of challenge and change
A motivated staff team
Strong links to the community
You will:
Inspire children and staff to give their best
Be excited by taking a leading role in our new school
Take a leading part in whole school improvement
Work in partnership with the Headteacher to develop cohesive and effective
leadership and management
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Visits to the school are important. However if circumstances do not permit such a visit
please telephone the school to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher. Please
contact: Mrs Sonia Birch-Woodcock
Closing Date: Friday 17th April 2015.
Interview Date: Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th April 2015.
"London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and Flora Gardens Primary School are committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All
successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment
checks.
7.Application Procedure
Application Procedure
Candidates should complete the application form so that it is received no later than Friday 17th April 2015 at
12 Noon to:
You can download the LBHF application form from our website http://www.floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk/aboutus/vacancies/
office@floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk
Headteacher
Flora Gardens Primary School
Dalling road
London
W6 0UD
Failure to send your application form to the above address may invalidate your application.
*Please be aware*
It has come to our attention that some applications sent using Royal Mail are not reaching
us by the required closing date Friday 17th April 2015, this is due to the incorrect postage amount being paid.
It is important you provide a full statement in support of your application, but please do not
restate the factual details already included elsewhere on the application form.
We are unable to receive hand-delivered mail outside normal office hours 9:00am -5:00pm
(4:30pm Friday). Emailed applications are acceptable, but please do not send both paper and
electronic applications.
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and Flora Gardens Primary School are committed to safeguarding
and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All
successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks along with other relevant employment
checks."
Selection Procedure
A shortlist will be drawn up the week beginning Monday 20th April 2015. Interviews will be held on Monday
27th and Tuesday 28th April 2015. Candidates will be able to spend time in the school meeting children and
staff.
The interviewing panel will consist of the Headteacher, Governors and a local authority
representative.
Equality Monitoring All applications will be required to complete an Equality Monitoring
form
FLORA GARDENS PRIMARY SCHOOL
& CHILDREN’S CENTRE
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Dalling Road, Hammersmith, London W6 OUD
Tel 020 8748 2566 Fax 020 748 1451
Email office@floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk www.floragardens.lbhf.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Sonia Birch Woodcock B.Ed.MA
8.London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Enclosures
EDUCATION IN LONDON BOROUGH OF HAMMERSMITH & FULHAM
Choosing to teach in London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham may be the best move you can make. As one
of the largest authorities in the country ( part of Tri-Borough), we can offer an unrivalled diversity in teaching
opportunities;
from the challenges of the urban and city schools a vibrant environment for development and promotion.
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham schools are encouraged to operate and develop in a way which
serves their local community, reflecting the cultural diversity the borough has to offer. We feel this is best
achieved through local management, with the Local Authority providing a supporting role wherever needed.
To find out more about London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham and what it has to offer, visit our website at
www.lbhf.gov.uk. London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham has a lot to offer. We hope you will join us.