1) Welcome from the Chair of Governors

2) Our aims and values

3) About our school

4) Our results 2019/ Key facts and statistics

5) Headteacher Job Description

6) Headteacher Person Specification

7) Application process

8) Local information

“My child has learnt

and grown so much in

your care and that

means the world to us!

Thank you for being

amazing!’’.

Parent questionnaire July

2019

Dear Candidate, Thank you for taking the time to consider the position of Headteacher at Oak Green School in Aylesbury. On behalf of the Governing Board, I would like to welcome you to our school. We are delighted that you are interested in this opportunity to become our next Headteacher. In this candidate pack, you will find the Job Description and Person Specification, outlining the responsibilities, expertise and qualities that we are seeking in the successful candidate. You will also find information about our school. In particular, we draw your attention to our vision and values, to help you decide if you would like to join us in building on our successes as the next leader of the school. Oak Green School is a very special place to be. It is a school that allows children to thrive within a secure, safe, welcoming environment. As Ofsted stated in their report of 26th September 2017 ‘There is a strong sense of joy about learning in the school’. We work in partnership with pupils, parents, staff, governors and local services to meet the needs of the community. The inspiring curriculum ensures that we have a sharp focus on meeting the individual needs of all of our learners. Every member of the school community is celebrated for the positive contributions they make. The nurturing and aspirational culture within the school is the result of many years of hard work by the staff, governors and whole school community, with the dedication and inspiration of our Headteacher at its helm. The Governing Board wishes to appoint someone who will maintain and further develop our exceptionally high standards. Our recruitment process will be fair and robust, but we will strive to make it a rewarding and enjoyable experience for all involved. For further information about our school community, please take a look at the school website www.oakgreen.bucks.sch.uk. We also encourage you to arrange a visit and come and see our school. Should you wish to do this, please contact a member of our team in the school office. This is a unique opportunity to lead a vibrant, thriving school, which has been at the heart of the community for over 60 years. I very much look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely, Ms Abida Khokher Chair of Governors

BELIEVE, ACHIEVE, SUCCEED

Aims

We aim for all of our children to be:

Confident and happy

Effective learners

Excellent communicators

Responsible citizens

Values

United in diversity, we have faith and trust in one

another

With hard work you can reach the stars

Working together to turn your barriers into stepping stones

Be brave and take the risk!

Nurture the roots to support growth and achievement

Open the door to endless opportunities

Teams that work together, achieve together

OFSTED says….

“Your compelling

vision for an engaging

and challenging

education has raised

pupils’ aspirations and

enabled many to

achieve to the best of

their ability.

There is a sense of joy

about learning in the

school.”

“Oak Green continues to support my son both

academically, socially and personally. This has made a positive change in my son.”

Parent questionnaire July 2019

“What the school does well is that they

ensure the children are kept safe.”

Parent questionnaire

2019

“They encourage children to do the best

they can”

Parent questionnaire 2019

Oak Green School is set in extensive primary school grounds in Buckinghamshire, with

space for our children to enjoy sports, recreation and outdoor learning. The school has

a football pitch and two netball courts with the added provision of a grass athletics track in

the summer term. We have a fantastic outdoor learning zone, where children have the

opportunity to grow fruit and vegetables from seed in our courtyard garden and raised bed

area, all adjacent to a lovely landscaped pond area. In addition, the children experience

growing wild flowers and experience outdoor life through our Forest Schools adventure.

The main entrance to the school provides an instant welcome and sense of great space.

Our spacious buildings include large, bright classrooms that are well equipped for children

to learn productively and happily. Technology is embedded throughout the school, with

laptops, tablets and ipad’s available to all pupils.

Attached to the main building is a delightful suite of interlocking Early Years classrooms

where everything is designed to enable our younger pupils to thrive and develop

early-learning skills and attitudes. Their rooms overlook enclosed outdoor spaces where

children can explore hands-on play based learning.

The Key Stage One and Two classrooms are equally well equipped. Key Stage One

classrooms also benefit from secure outdoor learning environments.

Oak Green specialise in nurturing and teaching children with Autistic Spectrum disorders (ASD). We have an ARP (Additional Resource Provision) for pupils with EHCPs indicating ASD, as their primary need. Pupils are placed in this specialist provision by the Local Authority. Special Support is available within the ARP. Children admitted into this ARP also access the main school. “Since my child has been in this school and the ARP he has made great progress, due to the care and dedication of the staff” Parent questionnaire 2019

We have a large hall with staging area where our theatre group host annual productions as

well as class assemblies, Christmas productions and Year 6 Leavers’ Graduation

ceremonies.

Both Key Stage One and Two playgrounds have story-telling

areas, quiet areas and a playtime games area. We also provide

wrap-around care with a high quality, activity based breakfast club

(Sunrise Club) and afterschool care service (Sunset Club) every

weekday during term time.

“My child has learnt and grown so much in their care and that means the world to us!” Parent questionnaire 2019

KS1 KS2

READING

Expected 70% 79%

Greater Depth 23% 10%

WRITING

Expected 72% 79%

Greater Depth 16% 15%

MATHS

Expected 84% 95%

Greater Depth 19% 18%

READING, WRITING,

MATHS COMBINED

Expected 69%

Greater Depth 3%

Type of school: Three Form Entry Primary School

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Ofsted rating: Good (2017)

Age range: 2 – 11 years

Number of children: 617

Percentage of children with SEND: 22.9%

Percentage of children with English as an additional language: 54%

Percentage of children on Free School Meals: 25.6%

Percentage of children in receipt of Pupil Premium: 28%

Responsible To: The Governing Board and the Local Authority

Primary Purpose: To develop and manage the school effectively and efficiently, providing strategic leadership to formulate a long term vision to deliver continuous improvement. Develop and motivate staff to provide a safe and nurturing environment to enable learning and achieve the best possible progress and outcomes. Carry out the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties include those set out for Headteachers in the current Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Headteachers’ Standards.

1. The overall responsibilities of the Headteacher are to: 1.1 Provide clear leadership, educational direction and professional guidance by working

with the Staff and Governing Board to develop and implement agreed aims and policies.

1.2 Promote and build on the high standards of teaching and learning throughout the school, through effective leadership and management of staff, pupils and resources.

1.3 Manage the complex issues of an ambitious school with a diverse population, within which there is a range of educational and social needs.

1.4 Maintain and develop strong partnerships with the Governing Board, parents / carers, and the wider community.

1.5 Create an environment where all children are supported and inspired to achieve their potential.

1.6 Lead safeguarding across the school and ensure all staff follow the Child Protection procedures and follow the Keeping Children Safe in Education Act. As DSL, to be responsible for making referrals to First Response, PREVENT and Police as necessary. They will also be required to attend Case Conferences, Core Group meetings and CIN meetings. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to the appropriate body.

2. Strategic direction and development of the school

2.1 Ensure that the vision and ethos of the school are clearly articulated, understood, shared, and acted upon effectively by the whole school community.

2.2 Promote creativity and innovation through a rich curriculum to ensure pupils reach their full potential.

2.3 Manage change and new initiatives whilst motivating and building on existing strengths and cultures.

2.4 Strategically allocate resources based on sound financial planning.

2.5 Ensure strategic planning takes account of the diversity, values and experience of the school and community at large.

2.6 To work with the Governing Board and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to initiate and lead institutional development planning, target setting, monitoring and self-evaluation.

2.7 Where appropriate, develop new aims and objectives for the school, and formulate policies for their implementation.

3. Leading, teaching and learning 3.1 To direct the planning, delivery, monitoring and reviewing of an appropriate, balanced

and enriching curriculum that meets pupils’ individual needs and interests.

3.2 Implement strategies which secure high standards of behaviour and attendance.

3.3 Take a strategic role in the development of new and emerging technologies to enhance and extend the learning experience of pupils.

4. Leading and managing staff 4.1 Motivate and lead a dedicated hardworking team – SLT (including SENDCo), teachers,

learning support assistants, special support assistants and administrative staff. 4.2 To line manage and support the Senior Leadership Team. 4.3 Create a shared and stimulating environment within which all staff thrive and develop. 4.4 Treat people fairly, equitably, and with dignity and respect, to maintain the positive

school culture.

4.5 Regularly review own practice, set personal targets and take responsibility for own continued personal development.

4.6 Maintain and enhance systems for the management of staff performance, which incorporate target setting for teachers, including pupil progress targets.

4.7 Ensure that all staff members have a full commitment to the LA’s equal opportunities policy and an acceptance of personal responsibility for its practical application.

4.8 To lead, co-ordinate, motivate and support the entire staff, ensuring effective staff development and training, with opportunities for each individual’s personal and professional growth within the wider staff team. Take appropriate action when performance is unsatisfactory.

4.9 Ensure that trainees and newly qualified teachers are appropriately trained, monitored, supported and assessed in relation to the standards for Qualified Teacher Status, and Standards for Induction.

4.10 Ensure the responsibilities of individual members of staff are well-defined, understood and agreed, and are subject to thorough and regular reviews and evaluation.

4.11 Ensure that all staff members, including volunteers, work to safeguard children and take appropriate action when safeguarding issues arise. Responsible for making referrals to First Response, PREVENT and Police as necessary. Be required to attend Case Conferences, Core Group meetings and CIN meetings.

3.7 To establish effective induction and initial assessment procedures for pupils, as well as ongoing progress tracking and monitoring.

3.8 To encourage and support a wide range of out of classroom and extra-curricular activities and opportunities.

3.9 Provide a creative and relevant curriculum that develops a culture of challenge and support where pupils can achieve success and take ownership of their own learning.

3.10 Ensure that the statutory requirements of the National Curriculum and the curriculum of the school are met.

5. Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources

5.1 To plan, deploy and manage financial and other resources according to best value principles: maintaining appropriate financial and accounting systems in line with financial regulations. Provide financial reports as required and requested by the LA

5.2 Set annual budget in conjunction with the Governing Board.

5.3 Monitor and report to governors on appropriate priorities for expenditure and allocated funds, and ensure effective administration and control.

5.4 To work with the Governing Board and SLT to recruit, retain and deploy staff appropriately. Help support an effective work life balance whilst still achieving the vision and goals of the school.

3.4 To formulate an annual development plan for the School and to secure its implementation with the collective support of staff and the Governing Board.

3.5 Continually review and develop the curriculum and assessment procedures so that robust analysis of achievement and attainment data is used to raise standards, including the impact of Pupil Premium.

3.6 To ensure effective monitoring of teaching and learning and to provide regular and detailed reports to the Governing Board.

7. Strengthening the community

7.1 Co-operate and work with relevant agencies to safeguard children and ensure recommended procedures are followed, recorded and maintained.

7.2 To establish and maintain strong, positive communications with parents and the wider community. To promote community cohesion at every opportunity.

7.3 Ensure that parents/carers are well informed about their children’s curriculum, attainment and progress, and about the contribution they can make to whole school improvement.

7.4 Maintain liaison with other primary and secondary schools, network learning communities, further education, and other agencies related to pupil and staff welfare and achievement.

7.5 To collaborate with external agencies in providing for the academic, spiritual, moral, social, emotional and cultural well-being of pupils and their families, and to co-operate with the relevant agencies to protect children.

7.6 Encourage close parental involvement in the day-to-day life of the school and ensure that communication between school and home is effective.

6. Accountability

6.1 Provide analysis, objective advice and support to the Governing Board, which will enable it to meet its responsibilities for ensuring the delivery of effective teaching and learning and improving standards of achievement and value for money.

6.2 Present a coherent and accurate account of the school’s performance in a form appropriate to a range of audiences, including parents/carers, Governors, the LA the local community, OFSTED and other stakeholders, to enable them to play their part effectively.

6.3 Continue to develop an organisation in which all staff recognise that they are accountable for the success of the school.

6.4 To complete a range of returns and written reports, including self-evaluation and the Headteacher’s termly report to the Governing Board.

5.5 Ensure that there is an organisational structure which enables the management systems, procedures and processes of the school to work effectively in line with legal requirements.

5.6 Ensure that professional duties and conditions of employment are fulfilled, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document, including those for the Headteacher.

5.7 To provide day-to-day management of the school site, including all aspects of Health and Safety, plus building and grounds development and maintenance.

Conditions of Employment The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the written statement of conditions of employment (the Contract of Employment). The post holder is required to support and encourage the school’s ethos and its objectives, policies and procedures as agreed by the governing board To uphold the school's policy in respect of child protection matters. The post holder shall be subject to all relevant statutory and institutional requirements. The post holder must be prepared to undertake training relevant for the post. The post holder may be required to perform any other reasonable tasks after consultation. This job description allocates duties and responsibilities but does not direct the particular amount of time to be spent on carrying them out and no part of it may be so constructed. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will be reviewed at least once a year and it may be subject to modification at any time after consultation with the post holder.

Method of Assessment

ED E Essential criteria to be appointed D Desirable criteria to be appointed How assessed AF Application form SS Supporting statement I Interview

E/D Assessment

Education, Training & Qualifications

1. Qualified Teacher Status

2. Evidence of additional training or professional development, particularly

in school management, and the teaching of pupils in Early Years and

Primary

3. NPQH unless a current or returning head/ new enhanced non-mandatory

qualification

4. DSL training

5. Safer recruitment

E E D E E

AF

AF

AF/SS

AF

AF Knowledge & Professional Experience

1. Experience of teaching primary age pupils in at least two schools

2. Experience of headship/deputy headship in a primary setting

3. Experience of educational and institutional management and self-

evaluation processes

4. Experience of curriculum planning, development and management

5. Experience of the monitoring and assessment of teaching and learning

6. Experience of resource and budget analysis and management with the

ability to actively support the Governing Board to understand its role

7. Experience of multi-agency working and in depth knowledge of working

with safeguarding partners, including the PREVENT strategy

8. Knowledge of current practices, developments and trends in the education

of young people

9. Knowledge of the OFSTED Inspection Framework and Self Evaluation

10. Knowledge of the Headteacher’s Standards, current Teachers Pay and

Conditions and the Performance Management Framework

11. Knowledge of the SEN Code of Practice

12. Understanding and experience of Safeguarding and Child Protection

requirements and procedures.

13. Understanding Equalities law and the public sector equality duty, and

how this relates to the school community.

D E E E E D E E D E E E E

AF/I

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Values, Skills & Abilities

14. A commitment to supporting and maintaining an inclusive ethos in a school, within an equalities framework. 15 A commitment to inclusive practice which values every child equally 16. Ability to establish and direct appropriate systems and procedures for institutional self-evaluation and planning 17. Ability to devise, plan, manage and review an appropriately balanced and inclusive curriculum 18. Ability to establish and implement effective procedures and systems for the monitoring of teaching and learning 19. Ability to foster a feeling of mutual respect in both pupils and adults 20. Proven leadership qualities, and the ability to demand and maintain consistently high standards and expectations 21. A demonstrably positive approach towards young people with learning and behavioural difficulties and a sympathetic understanding of the impact of educational exclusion on them and their families 22. Ability to work productively with other Headteacher’s and to make an active contribution to developing partnership working 23. Ability to win the confidence of and work positively with, parents, LA colleagues and other professionals 25. Excellent communication skills for a wide range of contexts and purposes 26. Ability to ensure the school is at the heart of the community 27. The initiative, flexibility and resilience in managing the pressures of a demanding workload. 28. A genuine love of working with and for children.

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School visits:

Please come and visit our school. We will be delighted to meet you, show you round and to answer any questions that you may have. If you wish to arrange a visit, please email: SBM@oakgreen.bucks.sch.uk or ring the school office on 01296 423895.

Closing date for applications:

The closing date is Monday 24th February 2020. Please send your completed application form by to: SBM@oakgreen.bucks.sch.uk for the attention of Ms A Khokher, Chair of Governors.

Shortlisting:

Shortlisting will be carried out by Governors on Wednesday 26th February 2020.

Interview:

Interviews will be held the week commencing 2nd March 2020.

Salary

Start date: 1st September 2020.

Contract type: Full time

Salary: Group 4 L19 – 27 (£65,732—£79,957) depending on experience and qualifications.

Contract term: Permanent.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and

volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks including

an enhanced DBS/Barred list check and satisfactory references. Oak Green School welcomes a diverse

population of both pupils and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity

in all its functions.

Oak Green School is situated on Oak Green in the large, ancient market town of

Aylesbury.

Buckinghamshire has a selective education system, and children are selected for

Grammar school places via the 11+ test taken at the beginning of year 6.

Aylesbury is set to become a Garden Town which will see the town’s housing grow by

over 16,000 new homes in the future.

We have excellent road, rail and bus links to Milton Keynes, High Wycombe and

Oxford. The town is served by Aylesbury Railway Station and Aylesbury Vale Parkway

Station and is a passenger service for the London to Aylesbury line from London

Marylebone.

There are many places to visit within the local area including

the Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, within Bucks County

Museum and Waddesdon Manor a renaissance style chateau

operated by the National Trust which is home to the

Rothschild collections of paintings and sculptures.

Alongside the old and traditional, Aylesbury offers modern

shopping centres and has a fantastic selection of places to

eat . The Aylesbury Waterside Theatre can be found in the

centre of the town and shows a programme of live

performances including popular West End Productions.