June 2008
October 2016
Ref: ES/DB
Dear Colleague
Assistant Subject Leader in Science - Permanent Post (TLR2b for a suitable candidate)
Required from January 2017
Thank you for your interest in a post at York High School. This is both an exciting opportunity to join a forward looking, inspirational school and a chance for you to make a real difference as part of the YHS ScienceTeam.
York High School was judged to be a ‘Good’ school in all aspects of its work in March 2012. We are very proud of this judgmentbut with an inspection likely in the near future we will need to work hard to retain this judgment in a much changed educational environment.
Our school is a mixed 11–16 school serving a genuinely comprehensive intake. We have an absolute commitment to inclusion and making a difference to the life chances of all our students. Our new building and committed team of staff have enabled us to transform the expectations of our young people and their community in the last 6 years. This has been reflected in our results which represent outstanding progress for our young people in many subjects given their starting points. It is also reflected in the increasing number of families applying for places at our school. We are, however, not complacent. In a changing educational environment and from our own self evaluation, we know there is still much to do.
We are seeking to appoint colleagues who share our sense of excitement and belief in the success of our school and our vision for the future. This includes the expectation of at least good teaching and learning and an environment where colleagues work to the highest standards of professionalism. Our teachers prepare, teach, mark, assess and contribute to the development of our young people in a rigorous, creative and effective way. Our support staff are talented and valued individuals who have the skills and commitment to work alongside teachers and young people in a way that ensures they are contributing to the enhancement of our provision.
Our former specialism as a Sports College underpins everything we do. Our PRIDE values reflect our commitment to achieve the very best we can for our young people and staff. They also reflect our high expectations of behaviour in which we create a community where young people feel respected, valued and safe; where it is recognised that rewards and sanctions are applied positively and fairly. Our aim is to develop citizens for a global world who can play a full part in their community.
This vacancy has arisen following the request of a colleague in the Science team to step down from their leadership responsibility.
We appointed a new Subject Leader in April 2016, and the department is led by the Learning Leader for Maths, Science and ICT. This appointment will complete the new science leadership team who face the challenge of improving our outcomes, particularly at KS4, as we work to an assessment system which is based wholly on terminal exams.
We are keen to hear from colleagues who are up to the challenge of improving the learning experience and outcomes in Science for our young people.
Improvements in Science are a priority for the school leadership team who will provide the new appointment with the support they need. This is a genuinely exciting opportunity for a colleague who is passionate about science and making a difference to the life chances of young people.
Inspiring People - Achieving Excellence
YORK HIGH SCHOOL, Cornlands Road, York YO24 3WZ l Headteacher: D Ellis l Website: l Tel: (01904) 555500
Please view the recruitment section of our website at or contact us by telephone (01904 555500) or email () to arrange a preliminary visit. Colleagues who wish to visit YHS should contact us at your earliest convenience to make an appointment.
Applications should be made through the recruitment page of our website -
Please note: Application by CV will not be accepted.
The closing date and time for applications will be Thursday 20th October 2016 at midnight and interviews will be held on Monday 31st October.
If you feel you have the skills required and possess the desire to contribute to the development and achievement of our young people, I look forward to receiving your application.
Yours sincerely
D B Ellis
Headteacher
Attachments:
- YorkHigh SchoolMission Statement
- Information About YorkHigh School
- Safeguarding Children Statement
- Department Information
- Person Specification
- Job Description
Available for download:
- Prospectus
- Ofsted Report
- School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document 2015 – The professional duties of all teachers are set out in the current Pay and Conditions document.
- The National Standards for Teaching (published May 2012, revised June 2013)
MISSION STATEMENT
GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT YORKHIGH SCHOOL
YorkHigh Schoolis an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school of approximately 800 pupils which opened in September 2007. In January 2009, we moved to our site on Cornlands Road where we are housed in an £18 million school and leisure facility fit for purpose in the 21st century.
As a former Specialist Sports College, we work in partnership with the local authority,ensuring our school andbuildingsare at the heart of its community. We have excellent sports facilities on site including climbing centre, fitness suite, dance studio, sports hall and all weather pitch, as well as our 6 lane swimming, learner and hydrotherapy pools.Our drama and recording studios, well-appointed classrooms, modern learning resource centre, excellent ICT facilities, café style catering amenity, and central atrium offer our pupils the very best environment in which to learn and develop as individuals and as a school community.
Our students make good academic progress given their starting points and in spite of disappointing results in 2015 our results improved in 2016 and we are confident that outcomes will improve significantly over the next few years. We are committed to maximising the progress of all our students whatever their abilities. Our most recent Ofsted report recognised both the good teaching of our staff and the equally good achievement outcomes of our young people.
YorkHigh School is committed to using international links to raise aspirations and broaden the experiences of young people. We have links with schools in Tanzania, Uganda andHolland,and we used the 2012 Olympics to become the lead school in York for the International Inspirations Programmes. This year we are supportingresidential trips to France, Belgium, Spain and Italy. We want our pupils to understand, and experience first hand, the importance of our global community and the contribution they can make as citizens in a rapidly changing world.
Our schoolissituated on the west side of the historic city of York and is part of the City of York Local Authority which is small but very successful. Schools across the city work together in community and learning partnerships. We work closely with our partner primary schools in the West of the City and YorkHigh School is making an increasing contribution to the development of other schools at a local, regional and national level.
SAFEGUARDING YOUNG PEOPLE
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people is a key priority at YorkHigh School.
We have robust Child Protection and Safeguarding Policies and all staff receives training relevant to their role in line with the policy at induction, and throughout their employment at the school.
Declaration of Criminal Records, Convictions and Cautions
The post you are applying for involves regular care for, training, supervision or contact with those under the age of 18 years and is, therefore, exempt from the Rehabilitation
ofOffenders Act. This means you must discloseinformation about any spent or
unspent convictions when completing the Declaration of Criminal Records,
Convictions and Cautions attached to the Job Application included in the pack.
You must also provide information about cautions, no matter how long ago they occurred and regardless of whether the offences were committed as an adult or juvenile.
Failure to complete and sign the Declaration of Criminal Records, Convictions and Cautions declaration attached to the enclosed City of York application, will invalidate your application for this post.
References
In relation to this appointment process you should be aware your referees will be asked, “Are you aware of any Child Protection allegations or issues of a similar nature in relation to this person? If so please provide details.”
Personal Identification
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be asked to present original documentation which confirms your identity, address and any relevant qualifications for this post, when you attend for interview. The authenticity of these documents will be verified by our HR Manager and photocopied as evidential confirmation of your identity.
DBS Enhanced Clearance
All appointments to YorkHigh School are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance (On 1 December 2012, the Criminal Records Bureau merged with the IndependentSafeguarding Authority (ISA) to become the Disclosure and Barring Service)
You will be asked to complete a DBS Disclosure Application Form if you are successful in your application; Enhanced clearance is a prerequisite for employment.
YHS Science Department
Team and Roles
The Science Team at York High School currently consists of 9 members of staff including the Subject and Assistant Subject Leaders with specific curricular responsibilities, 7 teaching colleagues including the Headteacher and 2 Technicians.
Our Vision
As members of the Science Team at York High School, we work together towards our shared team goals. We are committed to:
1)Delivering good teaching and learning.
2)Promoting high standards of behaviour and rewarding pupils for their positive efforts.
3)Communicating in an effective way with young people, team members, other colleagues and parents/carers.
4)Contributing to the personal development of all the young people we teach.
5)Delivering teaching and learning which is inclusive and inspiring of all learners.
6)Working as a team and supporting one another.
7)Ensuring the success of our school.
Buildings and Resources
Within the Department we have 2 Prep Rooms, a shared Science staff Room and 7 Teaching Labs all with Interactive Whiteboards, 2 of which are joined by partition, to accommodate combined work for larger groups. The team are housed across 2 floors of the building with Science rooms clustered together in order to ensure team members are fully supported in their roles. The department is well resourced with a considerable range of textbooks, a substantial media library, a wide range of software and access to a wide variety of online teaching and learning resources. We also have an excellent Learning Resource Centre which supports the teaching and learning of all pupils.
Curriculum
At KS3 all pupils are setted, based on KS2 results and teacher assessments. Sets are reviewed on a regular basis. At the end of KS3, pupils will be placed into GCSE sets according to their end of KS3 results.
At KS4, all pupils are entered for GCSE Science.
CPD Opportunities
The Science Team is committed to CPD and all efforts will be made to support the successful candidate in his/her personal professional development. Team members will be encouraged to discuss personal CPD needs as part of the Appraisal Process.
person specification
Post: / Assistant Subject Leader inScience at YHSEssential Qualities for All Posts at YorkHigh School:
Integrity
Honesty
A capacity for hard work
Commitment to high standards
Flexibility
Sense of humour
Determination
Optimism
Creativity
Qualities Specific to this Post
Essential:
At least ‘good’ classroom teacher or the potential to become one.
A good degree in the curricular area.
Strong subject knowledge of the curricular area.
Ability to inspire, motivate and challenge young people.
Concern for young people and their families.
Ability to self-evaluate.
A clear understanding of how adults other than teachers contribute to the raising of standards.
Committed to fulfilling wider professional responsibilities.
Committed to working in full accordance with the National Standards for Teachers (published May 2012, revised June 2013).
Ability to lead a team and bring about improvement.
Ability and resilience to manage a rapidly changing environment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post: / Assistant Subject Leader in Science at YHS – TLR 2aResponsible to: / Subject Leader
In addition to the professional duties of all classroom teachers as set out in the current Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and the National Standards for Teaching (published May 2012, revised June 2013), Assistant Subject Leaders will work to:
The post holder will support the Subject Leader across the subject area. This is to include:- Leadership responsibility for the quality of teaching and pupil outcomes for a key stage or area of the curriculum
- Monitoring of pupil progress and implementing strategies with pupils and staff based on this analysis. This to include interventions, rewarding, CPD as appropriate
- Creation and monitoring teaching schemes (including cover materials), assessments, subject action plans in the area of responsibility.
- Monitoring the quality of teaching through book scrutiny, checking of marking, feedback and homework, lesson observation, drop ins, pupil progress and support of the appraisal process.
- Contribute to production of reports and attend meetings relevant to the area of responsibility.
- Deputise for the subject leader as appropriate.
- Any other reasonable task as directed by the Subject Leader, Learning Leader or member of SLT.
These responsibilities currently link to Key Stage 3 Science and transition from KS2 but can be negotiated with the successful candidate.
Full documentation is available to view at:
School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document 2015 – The professional duties of all teachers are set out in the current Pay and Conditions document.
The National Standards for Teaching (published May 2012, revised June 2013)