St Peter’s School, York
Co-curricular Deputy
September 2012
The Co-curricular Deputy is a gifted teacher and communicator with proven and wideranging experience in both pastoral and co-curricular settings. S/he will be able to lead
the school’s co-curricular life with wisdom, energy and diplomacy, as well as assisting
the Deputy Head with pastoral care and discipline.
We aim to offer our pupils a classical, high-quality, all-round education. The cocurriculum encompasses all the activities, societies, events and trips available alongside
the academic curriculum. Dedicated members of staff lead our sports programme (PE
and Games), the visual arts, drama, community action (volunteering), Combined Cadet
Force, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, Young Enterprise and Model United Nations. The
Co-curricular Deputy will line manage these important areas and provide strategy and
direction, as well as ensuring that pupils are well placed to participate in a balanced
educational programme.
The Co-curricular Deputy will be a key member of the St Peter’s Leadership Team which
from September 2012 comprises: the Head Master, the Deputy Head, the Academic
Deputy, the Co-curricular Deputy, the Director of Staff Development, the Bursar and the
Marketing and Communications Director.
Key Responsibilities
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leading and managing the school’s co-curricular programme
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supporting, advising and line managing of the leaders of the co-curricular
programme, in particular the Director of Sport, the Director of Music (in nonacademic matters), the Director of Drama (in non-academic matters), teacher i/c
Community Action, member of staff i/c CCF and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and
other staff running co-curricular activities
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organising and ensuring the logistics, staffing and smooth running of the termly
programme of activities; monitoring pupil attendance and dealing with any
issues arising
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supporting, and working under the direction of, the Deputy Head in matters of
pastoral care and pupil discipline, particularly investigations and incidents
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attending School Council, dealing with any co-curricular issues arising, and
working more widely to develop pupil voice in the school
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acting as the school’s Educational Visits Co-ordinator ensuring that all off-site
visits, trips and exchanges are encouraged, appropriately planned and
supported; taking all reasonable steps to safeguard that risks are managed with
good sense
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overseeing the programme of weekend activities and other events for boarders
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reviewing and assessing the benefits and effectiveness of all Co-curricular
activities
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working with the Marketing and Communications Director to harness and
promote the school’s activities for marketing and PR purposes
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chairing Co-curricular working groups as and when required
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reporting to the Governors’ Academic Committee and Full Board on Cocurricular matters, as required
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undertaking such other duties as may reasonably be required by the Head
Master
Personal Attributes and Experience
The successful applicant will possess many or all of the following:
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a good honours degree
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excellent teaching ability, from Year 9 to A level and Oxbridge level
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outstanding organisational, leadership, team-working and communication skills
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excellent diplomatic skills and the ability to inspire trust and confidence in all
dealings with pupils, parents, staff and governors
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humour, optimism and imagination
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a meticulous eye for detail as well as the ability to see the ‘big picture’
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a grasp of whole school issues and a deep commitment to ‘all-round’ education
valuing the mutual benefit of academic endeavour and co-curricular
participation for all
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good judgement, problem-solving skills and steadiness under pressure
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stamina, flexibility and common sense
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the capacity to plan carefully and also to think ‘on the hoof’
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the unswerving desire to support the values and aims of the School and the
needs of its pupils and staff
Teaching
The post will entail teaching a reduced timetable of up to 20 lessons. In this context, the
successful applicant will:
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implement whole school policies and set the highest personal standards of
teaching, classroom management and administration
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plan and prepare lessons that are exciting and appropriate to age, gender and
ability
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manage and monitor pupils’ academic progress, mark work regularly and in line
with departmental policy, and maintain appropriate records of effort and
attainment
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report on pupils’ progress throughout the academic year and attend parents’
evenings
Salary and Package
An attractive leadership salary on the St Peter’s leadership pay spine will be offered to
the successful candidate. The school will meet reasonable removal and relocation
expenses.
The post-holder will have a school-funded mobile phone and will be on call during termtime in case of emergencies and by rota during holiday times, particularly with
reference to overseas trips and tours.
Applications and References
Applications should be accompanied by the names and contact details of two referees.
Appointment Schedule
Closing date for applications:
Thursday 9th February 2012, 10am
First round interview:
Thursday 8th March 2012
Final interview:
Friday 16th March 2012
The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate
emerge.
Background
St Peter’s School was founded in AD 627. With its junior and pre-prep schools, St
Olave’s School and Clifton Pre-preparatory School, St Peter’s enjoys a very strong
reputation for providing exceptional opportunity for its pupils. It lies within a short
walk of the centre of the historic city of York, close to international airports and at the
hub of road and rail communications. It is one of very few schools in the North of
England to offer three distinct phases of education each sharply identified and focused
towards the needs of its pupils at each age group, set within an overall context of trust,
confidence-building, inspiration and opportunity.
St Peter’s School is on a very firm financial footing with no borrowings. The School is
generating a healthy surplus and is able to plan confidently for future developments.
Clifton Pre-preparatory School
Clifton Pre-preparatory School (CPS), for day girls and boys aged 3 to 8 years, has its
own building with use of extensive play areas, sports hall and swimming pool. Under
the leadership of the Head, teachers use the attractive buildings and play areas to
maximum advantage, teaching a broad and balanced curriculum which gives a wide
variety of experiences, and emphasises the importance of basic skills. The curriculum is
based on the National Curriculum and Primary Strategy, but goes well outside – both
within the School day and during the wide range of co-curricular activities and visits
beyond school.
CPS enjoys separateness, a clear identity and its own House system. It allows smooth
academic progression and provides tailor-made approaches and facilities for each age
group.
CPS received the Archant “Best Pre-prep School 2011” - a national award.
St Olave’s School
St Olave’s School (pronounced ‘olives’) for girls and boys aged 8 to 13 years, is adjacent
to the main campus of St Peter’s and introduces boarding as an element of the School.
Under the leadership of the Master, the teaching staff provide expertise in the 8 to 13
range, guaranteeing subject specialism to challenge and support every pupil.
The curriculum is wide and challenging with expert teaching from the earliest age.
There are many opportunities for recreational and competitive sport with girls’ and
boys’ teams enjoying success both regionally and nationally. There are numerous cocurricular activities to choose from on a weekly basis. Music plays a central role in
school life involving the full range of orchestral instruments.
Boarding is an integral element of the School and is accommodated in Wentworth, a
boarding House on the main school campus.
St Olave’s has retained its own identity – a school within a school – giving all pupils a
sense of pride and identity. It is recognised as a school in its own right, playing a vital
role in the success of CPS and St Peter’s.
St Peter’s School
St Peter’s School, for children aged 13 to 18 years, is underpinned by the
acknowledgement that academic rigour and challenge are essential elements. Through
outstanding teaching, first rate facilities, high expectations and sheer determination on
the part of its pupils, St Peter’s achieves considerable success across a broad
curriculum.
The four vibrant and successful boarding Houses for boys and girls lend a vitality to the
pastoral life of the school. Inspiration from living in close proximity to a cultured and
historic city adds further richness to the pupils’ lives. The Ofsted inspection of Boarding
in December 2010 found the school’s provision to be Outstanding.
The School Chapel stands at the centre of the campus and regular services (three
mornings a week) give pupils and staff the opportunity to reflect together on the
spiritual values of the community and on the meaning and significance of what is
happening locally, nationally and globally.
Music, art and drama are central to the cultural and academic depth of the School. The
Sports programme is extensive providing a wide range of choice for both girls and boys;
results are excellent. St Peter’s pupils’ co-curricular achievements are considerable.
The excellence of the teaching and facilities allows pupils to thrive.
Aims and Vision
The School has undergone extensive consultation to review its values and aims leading
to the adoption of a new statement of the School Aims in October 2011. Key values
include the strength of community, an all-round approach to education, compassion and
concern for others, humility, friendship, trust, endurance and hope. Strong personal,
moral and spiritual values underpin the aims and vision of this Christian school. The
successful applicant will play a significant part in delivering the vision for the coming
years.
Governance and Leadership
The Board of Governors of the School, drawn from a variety of backgrounds, is as
follows:
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The Rt Honorable the Lord Archbishop of York
Chairman
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Mr P N Shepherd
Vice Chairmen
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Mrs M Loffill
Mr J C Morris
Members of the Board
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Mr J Burdass
Mr J Coles
Mr D Dickson
Canon Dr Jonathan Draper
Dr D M Hayward
Mr M Hepworth
Dr A Lees
Professor P V Lamarque
Miss Susan Palmer
Mr L Richardson
Mrs V M Rose
Mr D Salter
Mr G J Thompson
Dr Stephen Town
Miss C E Wesley
Clerk to the Board
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Mrs K Hodges
The Whole School Leadership Team currently comprises:
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Head Master, Mr L Winkley
Deputy Head, Mr D J Watkinson (retires July 2012; Mrs Joanna Wright from
September 2012)
Master, St Olave’s School, Mr A I Falconer
Head, Clifton Pre-preparatory School, Mr P Hardy
Bursar, Miss P J Lacy
Marketing and Communications Director, Miss H Hamilton
Campus and Facilities
The School is set in extensive grounds within a 47 acre site close to York city centre.
Expansion of the School campus and on-going substantial investment in facilities has
resulted in a quality and stimulating environment for pupils and the staff community.
The most recent development was the opening of the new Swimming Pool in May 2011.
Boarders’ accommodation is provided in the School’s boarding houses located either on
the main campus or St Peter’s Grove immediately adjacent to the School and reached via
a dedicated footbridge. There are four boarding houses, two for girls, two for boys and
a co-educational junior boarding house.
General Facilities include:
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Excellent teaching facilities supported by a strong technical infrastructure
including audio visual support
Lecture theatre
Computer rooms
Drama centre and rehearsal studio
Training and seminar rooms
Conference room accommodating up to 100
Three separate Dining Halls and Kitchens
The School has established an enviable reputation for the quality of its extensive sports
facilities and is proud to host local, regional and national organisations on a residential
and non-residential basis. The 47 acres of grounds include:
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Two purpose built sports halls
Multi-use synthetic ‘astro-turf’ sports area
Swimming pool (opened May 2011)
Rugby, Football, Hockey and Cricket pitches
Netball courts
Boat house and river access for rowing
Tennis courts – grass, indoor and hard courts
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Specialist gymnasium, weights room and indoor climbing wall
St Peter’s School Foundation
St Peter’s School Foundation raises funds to enable children from low income families to
join the School through a fee assistance bursary scheme, giving life-changing
educational opportunities for talented children. The bursaries help these children to
maximise their potential and achieve the ability and aspiration to pursue further
education, whilst creating a socially inclusive school.
The Foundation also assists the School in its aim of interacting with the wider St Peter’s
family, helping to support an informed and vibrant community which enjoys the
benefits of lasting relationships with St Peter’s, long after any formal involvement with
the School has ended. The Foundation organises a variety of functions throughout the
year for past pupils, parents, staff and friends of the School.
For further details, please visit the website: www.st-peters.york.sch.uk
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Notice
This post involves substantial opportunity for access to children. It is therefore exempt
from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, 1974. Applicants therefore be required to
declare any convictions or cautions you may have, even if they would otherwise be
regarded as “spent” under this Act. The information given will be treated in confidence
and will only be taken into account in relation to an application where the exemption
applies.
The Governors are also entitled, under arrangements introduced for the protection of
children, to check with the police for the existence and content of any criminal record of
the successful applicant. Information received from the Criminal Records Bureau will
be kept in strict confidence. The disclosure of a criminal record will not debar
applicants for appointment unless the selection panel considers that the conviction
renders them unsuitable for appointment. In making this decision the panel will
consider the nature of the offence, how long ago and the age when it was committed and
any other factors which may be relevant.
Failure to declare a conviction may, however, disqualify you from appointment, or
result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light.