Exciting Phase Leader Positions at Barry Primary & Nursery School

Barry Primary & Nursery School Barry Primary & Nursery School Lower/Upper Phase leaders

Welcome Letter from Welcome Letter from the Acting Headteacher the Acting Headteacher Dear Prospective Candidate, Thank you for your interest in one of our phase leader positions. We are really excited to have the opportunity to expand our senior leadership team with the addition of an upper phase leader, responsible for Year 4, 5 and 6, and a lower phase leader, responsible for Year 1, 2 and 3. You will be joining our experienced Deputy Headteacher, who also leads EYFS and our newly appointed Apprentice Headteacher. Both positions will be non-class based to enable you to have the time to focus on the quality of education for your phase and support the leadership of a curriculum team. I look forward to meeting you and sharing more information about these positions. Yours sincerely Mrs Alex Owens Acting Headteacher

More information about our school and opportunity More information about our school and opportunity We are really excited to advertise these newly created positions which will add capacity to our leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for the next step in their teaching career and to work in a popular two-form entry primary school and nursery. Barry Primary has recently emerged from a period of instability. We are now keen to expand our leadership team to help us to continue our improvement journey, and build on the strong foundations we are establishing. Our ideal candidate will have experience of working in at least two primary schools, with teaching experience in a minimum of two of the year groups within the phase. They will be looking for a new challenge and maybe a first senior leadership position. They will be resilient and resourceful, but equally importantly empathetic, caring passionately about our children, our parents and our wider school community. They will also be willing to regularly go the extra mile to mentor and nurture everyone in their sphere of influence, always being ready to give credit where it s due, but also prepared to engage in those difficult conversations that are unavoidable in a school striving to be the very best it can be. Through this unwavering desire to set even higher standards and make substantial, meaningful progress the Barry team aims to develop the school into a centre of excellence providing outstanding educational training opportunities. We firmly believe that leadership of the kind we need is impossible without constant visibility, so our phase leaders will be hands-on, using their outstanding interpersonal skills to calmly and competently uphold Barry s values at the school gates, in the classrooms and everywhere else where their sensitive and level-headed approach will add value. The leadership team and school will continue to benefit from working with an Associate Headteacher who can draw on extensive experience of our school and many others of different sizes and types, our new leadership team will also be surrounded by a team of talented, dedicated staff, and by polite, positively engaged children with a thirst for learning that is actively encouraged by supportive parents.

Job Description Job Description At Barry Primary we are looking for our Phase Leaders to: Work as part of the senior leadership team and Governing Body to develop a collaborative school vision, which embraces excellence, high standards and inclusion Secure excellent teaching to achieve high standards of learning and attainment across either the lower or upper phase Hold all staff to account for their professional conduct and practice Lead by example demonstrating outstanding teaching practice Work with the leadership team to be responsible for the internal organisation, management and control of the school Build, develop and maintain effective relationships with parents and all members of the school and wider community to enhance the education of all pupils Create an outward-facing school to work with other schools, organisations and partners to champion best practice This job description should be read alongside the National Teaching Standards (2011), which apply to all teachers.

Person Specification Person Specification Essential Essential Desirable Desirable Qualified Teacher Status Appropriate professional training further to basic teaching qualifications Further relevant leadership and management qualification NPQSL or NPQML or equivalent Qualifications Qualifications At least 5 years experience of successful classroom teaching in at least two of the year groups within the phase Substantial experience as a subject or year group leader within a primary phase Proven experience of implementing school improvement and raising attainment Experience of leading school improvement initiatives Knowledge of education acts, Ofsted framework and current educational developments Commitment to uphold safeguarding and child protection procedures and policies Experience of working in at least two primary schools Experience of core subject curriculum leadership across the primary age range Evidence of working collaboratively with all stakeholders in the school and the wider community Ability to network with local consortiums, agencies and organisations Experience Experience Able to lead, motivate, support, challenge and thereby raise standards Able to manage change, and monitor and evaluate its impact Demonstrate ability to deliver and communicate effective teaching and learning strategies Ability to effectively present data to different stakeholders, including the Governing body Experience of leading teams Experience of leading INSET/CPD for others Experience of leading performance management reviews and procedures Excellent time management, organisational and delegation skills Evidence of successfully implementing, managing and evaluating change in a collaborative and sensitive way Ability to effectively manage and resolve conflict Leadership and Leadership and Management Management Commitment to the ethos of the school, someone who cares about our children and wants to make a positive difference Committed to achieving the best for every child and maintaining an environment where every child feels valued Open and approachable Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate and inspire trust and warmth Ability to mentor and develop others and to create a development focused culture Be able to effectively time manage and prioritise workload Commitment to work within a strong ethos of inclusion Commitment to equal opportunities and experience of implementing strategies for inclusion and equality Personal qualities Personal qualities

Selection Process Selection Process School visit We encourage all applicants to make a school visit before the closing date. This can be arranged by contacting Alex Owens, Associate Headteacher (aowens@barryprimary.org) Closing date Applications must be received by 12pm on Thursday 28 April. Emailed applications should be sent to aowens@barryprimary.org Shortlisted applications will be informed by the end of Friday 29 April. Interviews These will take place on Wednesday 4 May and Thursday 5 May (you will be expected to attend for half a day).Shortlisted candidates will be advised on the range of tasks and activities that will make up the selection process Appointment timescales Our intention is that our new Phase Leaders will take up the post 1 September 2022 Safeguarding Barry Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Reference checks will be performed prior to interview. Applications Please complete the application form which is available online or contact the school office for a copy. Please also include a 1-page statement outlining how you meet the criteria for the role Contact information Alex Owens, Associate Headteacher Address: Barry Road, Northampton, NN1 5JS Telephone: 01604 234574 Webpage: www.barryprimary.com School email: schooloffice@barryprimary.org Pay scale The pay scale for this role is Leadership 1-4