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Class TeacherPerson SpecificationPackSeptember 2013

ContentsLetter from the HeadteacherNewby Primary School: An IntroductionPerson SpecificationHow to find usHow to ApplyCopy of the Advertisement

Letter from the HeadteacherDear Colleague,Appointment of TeacherThank you for your interest in the above position.By way of introduction, Newby is a city-centre, multi-cultural, primary school in the heart of theWest Bowling area of Bradford. It is a successful school that held Beacon status for four yearsand has been judged to be an outstanding service provider by OfSTED in its last two inspections.Our aim is to appoint an excellent experienced teacher or an NQT with proven potential. If newlyqualified, you will be mentored by Claire Thompson, DHT, who will be on hand to ensure yourfirst year in teaching is a success and further develops your strengths whilst addressing anytraining needs.If, having read the enclosed person specification and hopefully visited the school, you wish toapply please complete the application form. The form includes space for a supporting statementwhere you are asked to detail any previous experience and particularly noteworthyachievements. The job description is that contained within the School Teachers’ Pay andConditions Document (2011).Application forms can be downloaded from the Prospects on-line website atwww.prospectsonline.co.ukA signed original is required from all short-listed candidates. I look forward to either meeting youat a pre-application visit on 24, 26, or 29 April or receiving a completed application on or before12 noon on the 3 May 2013. Interviews will take place on 17 May 2013.Yours sincerely,Janice StephensonHeadteacher

Newby Primary: an introductionNewby Primary School is located in the heart of the West Bowling community within thecity of Bradford. There are 60 pupils in each year group with the exception of year 5which was increased to 90 to meet demand from new arrivals to the area. The schoolhas a 39 place nursery that offers 78 part-time places. Requests for places at the schooland nursery have historically been greater than availability.The school was built in 1985 to open-plan design and then updated in several phasessince, the most recent being the re-design of the nursery to mirror current best practice.The site now comprises the school and nursery, separate sports hall and art studio,community room, office suite in the ex-caretaker’s house and multi-use games area.The community book facilities out of school hours and have free access to the extensivegrounds in the evenings.The school is seen as a significant hub in the community and outstanding relationshipswith, for example, local mosques, churches and community groups have beenhighlighted as exemplary in several forums at a national level.Much has been achieved but, like all schools, Newby never stands still. Current areas ofdevelopment are enhancing pupil progress through a fresh look at continuity,progression and assessment and further development of the links between the teachingof English and other subjects.The level of job satisfaction at the school is high. The average length of service byteachers is 13 years. This does not imply complacency but rather the degree ofappropriate challenge and sense of pride that permeates the school.In summary, the school is set within the heart of the city, has excellent facilities,engaging pupils, a strong and dedicated staff team and excellent relationships with thewider community and other schools.

Person SpecificationQualificationsQTS (A)Specialist qualification or evidence of post graduate study (A)ExperienceExperience of teaching in the Primary year groups (A,I,R)Excellent classroom practitioner or demonstrable potential (A,I,R)Knowledge, Skills and UnderstandingThorough working knowledge of the National Curriculum and theimplications of the Primary Strategy and/or the EYFS framework (A,I,R)Good awareness and a working knowledge of current policies andpractices in primary education (A,I)Up to date knowledge of how children learn and the implications for thecurriculum, learning and teaching (A,I)A = assessed at application I = assessed at interviewR = assessed through referencesEssential√√√√√√Desirable√

Knowledge, Skills and Understanding (ctd)To have the desire to teach creatively to deliver the curriculum effectivelyBe confident to use, and teach using, ICT (A,I,R)Effective behaviour and learning management skills (I,R)Ability to plan, monitor, evaluate and use assessment to set targets (I,R)Good organisational skills. Ability to plan and schedule (A,I,R)Proven ability to work and prioritise tasks effectively, and in general havegood time-management skills (A,I,R)A commitment to continuing professional development (A,R)The ability to relate to, and involve, parents and other stakeholders in theeducation and welfare of children (A,I,R)To devise and maintain an orderly, exciting and engaging learningenvironmentPersonal QualitiesDesire to teach at Newby and in the city of Bradford (A,I,R)Desire to work with pupils from diverse heritage groups (A,I,R)Demonstrate flair and creativity (A,I,R)An ability to work effectively as part of a team (A,I,R)Ability to communicate with children, colleagues and parents (A,I,R)Positive and active contributor to the life of the school (I,R)Enthusiastic and energetic (I)A = assessed at application I = assessed at interviewR = assessed through referencesEssential√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√√DesirableEqual Rights: Our school is an equal rights employer. We require our governors and employees to follow ourequality policies and to follow all statutory requirements concerning age, race, religious, sex, sexual orientationand disability discrimination. We respect and protect the rights of people with disabilities both in terms of equalopportunity for employment and access to the school's services.Disabled Applicants: Disabled applicants are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential requirementsof the Personnel Specification. As an equal rights employer our school is committed to make any necessaryreasonable adjustments to the selection process, the job role and the working environment that would enableaccess to employment opportunities for disabled people. Where a disabled applicant is being assessed theselection panel's decisions will be based on an assessment of that person's expected capabilities oncereasonable adjustments have been made.

How to find usNewby Primary SchoolRyan StreetBradfordBD5 7DQTel: 01274 772208email:admin@newby.bradford.sch.uk

How to ApplyIf you wish to apply for this post, please complete the application form outlining how youmeet the criteria on the job description and person specification. CVs will not be accepted.If you would like to download an application form please visit www.prospectsonline.co.ukYou may supplement your application with a letter of no longer than two sides of A4. Yourletter of application should outline your reasons for applying for the post and give anindication of what you can offer the school.References will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to the interview date. Successfulcandidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure check from the Disclosure and BarringService.If you would like to visit the school, please contact the school Office Manager, LindaBristow to arrange an appointment on 01274 772208.Key DatesPre-application visits: 24, 26, 29 April 2013Closing date: 12 noon, 3 May 2013Interviews: 17 May 2013Completed applications should be sent to admin@newby.ngfl.ac.uk or hard copies sent forthe attention of Janice Stephenson, Headteacher, Newby Primary School, Ryan Street ,Bradford, BD5 7DQ.