CARSHALTON BOYS SPORTS COLLEGE
CARSHALTON BOYS SPORTS COLLEGE
Contents
Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 2
Letter from Principal ............................................................................................................................... 3
Background ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Expectations ............................................................................................................................................ 5
Vacancy Advert ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Job Description........................................................................................................................................ 7
Person Specification................................................................................................................................ 9
Application process ............................................................................................................................... 11
School Facts and Statistics .................................................................................................................... 12
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Letter from the Principal
Dear Candidate
Re: Post of Deputy Principal
Thank you for your interest in the position of Deputy Principal at Carshalton Boys Sports College.
I’m delighted to have this opportunity to introduce myself, to give some details about our school and
to describe the kind of candidate we hope to appoint to the position.
CBSC is a large school but one in which individuals are cared for and valued. We are successful but
very ambitious for further success. Students are a pleasure to work with, staff are of a high calibre
with a strong team spirit and high morale and governors and parent/carers are very supportive.
In 2014 the school achieved a fantastic set of results (see page 4) however 10 years ago CBSC was
under-subscribed with exam results well below National Average. Today our position is very
different; 653 applications for 240 places in Year 7 for September 2015, an OFSTED rating of “good
school” and visits to the school from the likes of Jamie Oliver, Raymond Blanc and His Royal
Highness, The Prince of Wales. Yet, the Senior Leadership Team feels as passionate now about the
future potential of the school as when we first started.
The existing SMT currently consists of one Vice Principal, three Deputy Principals and myself. We are
a very strong and cohesive team and whilst we challenge and are demanding, we lead with
emotional intelligence. We need someone to join us who is driven and ambitious with proven
leadership and management skills, committed to raising standards, expectation and achievement. In
return we can offer you a fantastic school, enthusiastic students, excellent resources, a supportive
Principal and SMT, warm and welcoming Staff and Governing Body and opportunities for
professional development.
If you would relish the challenge of this exciting post and can assist us in leading the school in the
next stage of its journey towards excellence we look forward to hearing from you. To apply please
complete the application form, together with a letter of suitability which should be no more than
two sides of A4. In your letter you should outline; any relevant experiences to date, your vision and
values relating to this position and what personally attracts you to this school.
Please feel free to call for an informal chat and I look forward to receiving your application.
Yours faithfully
Simon Barber
Principal
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Background
Carshalton Boys Sports College is a popular, over-subscribed non-selective community
comprehensive all boys’ school for students aged 11 to 19 located in the London Borough of Sutton.
We currently have 1,300 pupils on roll, of which 200 are in the Sixth Form and employ over 140 staff.
In September 2003 we received Sports College Status. We hold Sports Mark Gold in recognition of
our excellent sporting provision and are one of the lead schools in Sutton, developing sport across
the borough, co-ordinating programmes of work with local secondary and primary schools and the
local community.
In September 2004 we achieved Training School Status and since then have helped more than 400
teachers to gain Qualified Teacher Status. In 2005 we became the first secondary school in Sutton to
achieve National Healthy School’s Status and continue to work as a consultant for other schools,
within Sutton and neighbouring authorities.
In 2008 Carshalton Boys achieved re-designation for Investors in People for the fourth time and in
January 2010 we were delighted to achieve Investors in People, Gold. On 1 June 2011 Carshalton
Boys Sports College converted to Academy Status under the Academies Act 2010 and all the
operations and liabilities were transferred to the Academy from the London Borough of Sutton.
Budgets for the school are in excess of £7m with voluntary fund accounts of £50k and the Governing
Body has delegated the day-today responsibility to the Principal.
The chickens arrived in 2012, along with a Solar Dome and we were privileged to have His Royal
Highness, The Prince of Wales visit our school as part of a Countryfile profile on Healthy Schools. In
September 2013 we opened a brand new eight classroom Maths block and are currently planning to
build a new £2.5m English block due for completion in 2016.
In 2014 Carshalton Boys Sports College continued its record of achieving outstanding GCSE and A
level results, testament to the dedication of students and staff towards the shared goal of academic
excellence. Last year 60% of our Year 11 boys achieved A*-C grades in both English and Maths, with
progress in English at 74% and progress in Maths at 64%, in line with national expectations. In the
Sixth Form, we continue to see students perform above national average, and we have seen our
highest number of young men and women go on to study at University.
The ethos of our school is based upon a happy, warm, thriving atmosphere with a clear purposeful
approach. Our school motto ‘making a difference...’ is both our aim and a description of what we
do. We pride ourselves in identifying the talents of all students and nurture all students to fulfil their
potential in all areas, whether it is sporting, musical, drama, academic, design, linguistic etc.
Carshalton Boys is an inclusive school and works towards allowing every student to meet their
potential.
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Expectations
Achieving excellence through:
• Perseverance
• Respect
• Independence & Collaboration
• Discovery
• Enthusiasm
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Vacancy Advert
Deputy Principal
Contract:
Hours:
Salary:
Start date:
2 Year Fixed Term
Full Time
L24 (£70,321)
1st September 2015
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional leader, with Senior Management experience, who has a
passion for teaching and a clear focus on raising the achievement of young people. While the role
has responsibility for the strategic leadership and results in Science, this role will also require the
successful candidate to be part of the Senior Management Team and take on responsibilities
suited to their skills and ambitions.
We are looking for an ambitious, passionate and committed individual who is looking for an
opportunity to progress their leadership career.
CBSC is a forward thinking dynamic learning community with an exceptional and special ethos. If
you are committed to securing only the very best for young people and want to join a highly
supportive team of colleagues who are on a rapid and successful school improvement journey with
the goal of securing outstanding status, then we would be interested in meeting with you and
discussing this position further.
Visits to the school are warmly welcome as are informal discussions with our Principal, Mr Simon
Barber. Please contact the school on 020 8714 3100 or via email jlong@carshaltonboys.org if you
wish to arrange either of these.
The closing date for applications is Noon, Tuesday 21st April 2015, with interviews scheduled for
week commencing 27th April 2015. For more details about the school please see our website
www.carshaltonboys.org
CBSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and
expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undertake a
DBS check before they can be appointed
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Job Description
Job Title:
Deputy Principal responsible for Science
Pay Scale:
L24 (£70,321)
Hours of Work:
Two Year Fixed Term Contract, Full Time
Accountable to:
Principal and Vice-Principal
Job Purpose
We seek an outstanding and innovative Deputy Principal to take on specific responsibility leading
teaching and learning within the Science Department, as well as to lead on identified and agreed
areas of whole school improvement. We are looking for someone who is committed to securing high
standards in order to raise the academic achievement of our students. You will have the opportunity
to play a role in the development of students’ skills and abilities across age ranges and subjects,
support staff development and training, and share expertise and offer guidance for middle
leadership.
Key Duties
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To provide strategic leadership for standards and achievement in Science
To monitor and appraise the quality of teaching and learning in Science and to be
accountable for the quality of teaching and the achievement of students
To lead and manage a specific area of whole school responsibility (to be discussed and
confirmed following appointment)
To be an active and full member of the Senior Management Team and the responsibilities
associated with this role
Other Duties
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Assist the Principal and Vice Principal in managing the school
Promote the objectives and targets of the School Development Plan
Create a culture of success by personal example and leadership
Be a vital channel of communication to the Principal, optimising the flow of information
Further the development of a well-organised, orderly, stimulating, hard-working and
supportive learning environment, taking responsibility for day-to-day decisions
Be an active member of the Senior Management Team, and help to create a culture of
achievement and success by personal example and leadership
Represent and communicate ideas from the Senior Management Team to middle and senior
leaders and from them to the Senior Management Team
Participate in whole school planning and policy making and managing change
Encourage professional attitudes amongst teaching and support staff colleagues
Facilitate and ensure the highest standards of teaching and learning
Line manage, monitor, support and review the work of certain curricular and pastoral areas
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Along with all senior leaders, develop and monitor teaching and learning across the
school
Assist with setting school targets and enabling such targets to be met
Attend governors’ meetings, preparing reports as required
Additional Duties
You may be required to carry out additional duties, as the Principal may reasonably request, from
time to time.
To be responsible for promoting, and safeguarding, the welfare of children and young people.
Eemployees will have a medium degree of responsibility for the children and young people that they
will come into contact with.
To comply with the school’s Health and Safety Policy, undertaking risk assessments as appropriate
and to work within the school’s Equality and Diversity Policy.
Equal Opportunities
To ensure, that the spirit of the School policy is implemented.
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Person Specification
Qualifications:
 Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status.
 Nationally recognised memberships of professional education and/or innovation
organisations.
 Master’s Degree (relating to Educational Leadership)
 Holding, working towards or willing to undertake NPQH
Teaching and Experience:
 At least 1 years’ experience of working within a Senior Leadership Role
 At least three years’ experience of whole school work (this can be work undertaken in
addition to, or working along- side, substantial middle management/senior management
responsibility), ideally within a Science Faculty
 Proven experience in the analysis of performance data for the purposes of target setting
and evaluation.
 A track record of examination success in more than one school.
 An outstanding classroom practitioner who is able to inspire students with an enthusiasm
for learning.
Professional knowledge and understanding:
 Understanding of what motivates challenges and engages young people in an educational
context.
 A firm grasp of educational policy and the implications for the leadership and
management of Academies
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An understanding of the Ofsted framework and the workings of the Self Evaluation in
Schools.
Skills, abilities and personal qualities:
 Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems.
 Ability to inspire, challenge, motivate and empower others to carry projects/visions
further.
 A commitment to raising standards and achieving the highest levels of achievement for
young people.
 Ability to work on own initiative and be pro active
 Integrity, loyalty and commitment
 Ability to be flexible, manage change and work calmly under pressure
 The capacity to understand, empathise and engage well with young people.
 Ability to critically self-evaluate and respond positively to constructive criticism.
 Ability to deliver constructive criticism.
 Contribute to the wider life of the school through taking part in and developing a range of
extracurricular activities.
 Excellent ICT skills and use of appropriate technology
A good sense of humour.
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Application process
Further details about the work of Carshalton boys Sports College School can be found at
www.carshaltonboys.org
Completed applications should be returned to jlong@carshaltonboys.org
A letter will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process. If you have not
heard from us within one week of the closing date please assume your application has been
unsuccessful.
Interviews will be held w/c 27th April 2015
If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information
please contact Jo Long, Personnel Officer & Clerk to the Governing Body via email
jlong@carshaltonboys.org
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School Facts and Statistics
School Facts and Statistics
Type of School
Age Range
Location
Denomination
Co-educational or Single Sex
Number of Students on Roll
Attendance
Date school established
School Awards
Number of Teaching Staff
Number of Support Staff
% Students on FSM
% Students with SEN
% Students EAL
Secondary
11-18 years
Carshalton, Surrey
None
Single Sex (mixed 6th Form)
1,300 (with 200 in 6th Form)
94.9%
Converted to Academy in June 2011
Artsmark Gold; Associate Training School; Eco-Schools;
Cultural Diversity; FMIS; Healthy School’s; Investors in
People; Sport England; Sports Colleges; Sports Partnership
Mark, Sports Mark and Sustainable Travel
83
72
18%
16%
13%
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