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3. THE NEW SCHOOLBACKGROUNDThis is a brand new Community Secondary School, which is being created from anamalgamation of the existing Aberdare Girls, Aberdare High and BlaengwawrComprehensive Schools.The new school is due to open in September 2014, in a new, state of the art buildingwhich is to be constructed on the site of the Michael Sobell Sports Centre, which islocated in the centre of Aberdare. The school will share its site with a new SportsCentre, swimming pool, athletics stadium and numerous other sports pitches,including a floodlit all weather facility.A proportion of the funding for the school element of this scheme is being obtainedfrom the Welsh Government’s 21 st Century Schools initiative.The school is being constructed to have a capacity of between 1600 and 1700pupils, and is expected to have a pupil roll of approximately 1450 students when itopens, including 6 th form. We anticipate that this number will rise in subsequentyears, in line with rising pupil numbers in the ‘feeder’ Primary schools in the area.There is also new housing development being proposed for the school catchmentarea.An indicative site layout plan for the new school and sports facilities, which will alsobe open to the general public, is attached. This may be subject to alteration prior toplanning permission being sought.

EXISTING SCHOOLS DATA AND RESULTSFinal SSSP 2011/12Percentage of pupilsaged 15 who:AllSchoolFSMGroupNum onRollentered atleast onequalificationachievedthe Level 1thresholdachievedthe Level 2thresholdachieved theLevel 2thresholdincluding aGCSE pass inEnglish or Welshfirst languageandmathematicsCoreSubjectIndicator(2)Averagecapped(3) widerpointsscoreper pupilAveragewiderpointsscoreper pupilAberdareGirls 4 89 100 97 82 45 45 318 446AberdareHigh School 5 84 100 83 46 27 27 263 311Blaengwawr5 100 98 82 57 33 32 276 329

Percentage ofpupils aged 15who:BoysSchoolNo of boyson rollentered atleast onequalificationachievedthe Level 1thresholdachievedthe Level2thresholdachieved theLevel 2thresholdincluding aGCSE pass inEnglish orWelsh firstlanguage andmathematicsCoreSubjectIndicator(2)Averagecapped(3)widerpointsscoreperpupilAveragewider pointsscore perpupilAberdare Girls0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Aberdare HighSchool (Boys) 84 100 83 46 27 27 263 311Blaengwawr49 100 84 59 33 33 282 337

GirlsSchoolNo of Girlson rollentered atleast onequalificationachievedthe Level 1thresholdachievedthe Level 2thresholdachievedthe Level 2thresholdincluding aGCSE passin English orWelsh firstlanguageandmathematicsCoreSubjectIndicator (2)Averagecapped(3)widerpointsscoreperpupilAveragewider pointsscore perpupilAberdare Girls89 100 97 82 45 45 318 446Aberdare HighSchool (Boys) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Blaengwawr51 96 80 55 33 31 269 322

All Boys Girlsachieved oneor more ELQ(4) onlyLeft full timeeducation without aqualification (5)achieved one ormore ELQ (4)onlyLeft full timeeducationwithout aqualification (5)achieved one or moreELQ (4) onlyLeft full time educationwithout a qualification(5)0 0 0 0 0 05 0 5 0 0 02 0 0 0 4 0

Final SSSP 2011/12Percentageof pupilsaged 17who: ALL BOYS GIRLSPercentageof 17 yearPercentageof 17 yearPercentageof 17 yearSchoolold pupils Averageold pupilsold pupilsNumberAverageentering a widerentering aentering aentering aNo ofwiderNovolume pointsvolumeNo of volumevolumeboyspointsonequivalent scoreequivalentgirls equivalentequivalentonscore forRollto 2 A forto 2 Aon roll to 2 Ato 2 ARollpupilslevels who pupilslevels wholevels wholevelsaged 17achieved aged 17achievedachievedthe Level 3thresholdthe Level 3thresholdthe Level 3thresholdAveragewiderpointsscoreforpupilsaged 17AberdareGirls 30 96 599 0 0 0 30 96 599AberdareHigh School(Boys) 46 90 600 46 90 600 0 0 0Blaengwawr38 96 549 17 88 418 21 100 656

4. The Role of Senior Deputy HeadteacherADVERTSENIOR DEPUTY HEADTEACHERTHE NEW ABERDARE COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL(to be constructed at the Ynys site, Aberdare)Salary: L25 – L 29 (£67,902 - £75,554) with the option of a relocation packageStart Date: as soon as is contractually possibleAnticipated NOR: 1450 students including Sixth FormBUILDING OUR FUTURE TOGETHER AND AIMING FOREXCELLENCEWe are looking for an outstanding and highly experienced individual, with a track record of success.He/she will work with the Headteacher and temporary Governing Body and other stakeholders in thecreation of our new secondary school in Aberdare, which is scheduled to open in September 2014.The new flagship state of the art School, that will deliver excellent educational outcomes for the pupils inAberdare, will be the one of the best in Wales. The School is being created from an amalgamation ofAberdare Girls’, Aberdare High and Blaengwawr Comprehensive Schools. The School will share its sitewith a new community leisure centre, swimming pool, athletics stadium, all weather playing surface andother first class sports facilities, all of which will be available for pupils to access on a timetabled basis.The successful applicant will play a lead role in the curriculum design of the new school, thedevelopment of the staff structure and help to organise the transition arrangements that will be crucial inbringing three separate schools togetherWe are looking for a proven professional with:• experience of leadership in curriculum development• experience of using data to secure excellent attainment and achievement at a whole schoollevel• evidence of excellent classroom practice and a clear vision of, and commitment to highquality education• high expectations of pupil attainment and behaviour• evidence of an ability to enthuse pupils• good organisational and communication skills with the ability to lead staffMore details on this exciting opportunity can be obtained from the e-teach website.THE CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS IS MID-DAY 25 TH FEBRUARY 2013THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED CRIMINAL RECORDSBUREAU CHECK.

JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATIONGroupSchoolPost Title:Vision Post Number:Responsible to:Education & Lifelong LearningThe New Aberdare Community Secondary SchoolSenior Deputy HeadteacherTBCHeadteacherCRB Required Level: EnhancedDate of Description: January 2013SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITYThe Senior Deputy Headteacher will assist the Headteacher with the responsibilityfor the leadership management, organisation and conduct of the school inaccordance with:• Education Acts, regulations, Codes of Practice and other legislation, as inforce and updated at any time.• Conditions of Employment of Headteachers as contained in the SchoolTeachers Pay and Conditions Document, annually updated.• The policies of the County Borough Council and approved plans andpolicies of the Education and Lifelong Learning Directorate.• The school’s vision, mission statement, values, plans, priorities andtargets.KEY OBJECTIVES• To ensure the school’s curriculum is innovative, personalised, meets theneeds of our young people as well as statutory requirements and nationalguidelines (as appropriate).• To ensure the curriculum is delivered cost effectively and through high qualityteaching and learning that maximises all pupils’ potential and enables them tobecome enthusiastic and independent learners.• To ensure that the school is a data rich and knowledge rich organisationwhere data is used as an effective part of the School’s self evaluationprocesses.

AStrategic direction and development of the school (in co-operation with,and under the direction of, the Head Teacher):• Support all staff in achieving the priorities and targets which the schoolsets for itself, and to provide them with support and guidance inimplementing schemes of work;• Ensure that parents and carers are well informed about the schoolcurriculum, its targets, children’s attainment and their part in theprocess of improvement;• To be responsible for the development and introduction of the WelshBaccalaureate (KS4 and KS5) and the Certificate in PersonalEffectiveness (KS3);• To lead the strategic development of the curriculum through work withthe school’s leadership team and subject leaders, reviewing provisionand its responsiveness to the personalisation agenda, ensuringstatutory responsibilities are met and national and local initiativesappropriately incorporated into provision;• To ensure departments deliver a co-ordinated, coherent curriculumentitlement for all pupils;• To be responsible for the development and review of school policiesrelating to the curriculum, the use of data, self-evaluation, teaching andlearning (with the 2 nd deputy) and contribute to the school improvementplan;• To help set and achieve challenging and ambitious targets and to beresponsible for the construction of the school’s timetable to reflect theschool’s aims and priorities. Ensuring that pupils are well informedabout option choices between each key stage and manage theschool’s option processes;• To act as the professional lead for the Governors’ Curriculum subcommitteeand provide advice and guidance as required;• To ensure that the school is compliant with WG guidance oncollaboration and lead the school involvement in the Cynon Valleypartnership;• Ensure effective strategies are in place to evaluate the effectiveness ofthe curriculum and the school’s use of data.B. Teaching and Learning:• Develop a classroom environment and teaching practice which secureseffective learning across the breadth of the National Curriculum and theEntitlement Curriculum. Providing a professional model, clearlydemonstrating effective teaching, classroom organisation and display,and high standards of achievement, behaviour and discipline;

• Take responsibility for the development and monitoring of a curriculumarea(s) or whole school curriculum aspect(s), as agreed from time totime;• Support the Head Teacher in the monitoring of the quality of teachingand children’s achievements including the analysis of performancedata;• Support the Head Teacher in developing links with parents, otherschools, education institutions and the wider community, includingbusiness and industry, in order to enhance teaching and learning andchildren’s personal development;• To secure and sustain effective teaching and learning throughout theschool with the 2 nd deputy through structured monitoring, evaluationand review processes and to include, as appropriate, liaison withinspectors, advisers, consultants and the LA;• To ensure appropriate support and interventions are put in place, asnecessary, to secure effective teaching and learning and that pupilsexperience continuity of learning and effective progression to maximiseacademic potential.C. Leading and managing staff:• Support the Head Teacher in developing positive working relationshipswith and between all staff and provide and sustain motivation;• Lead groups of staff in developmental activities, delegate appropriatelyand evaluate outcomes;• Support the Head Teacher in the implementation of the school’sperformance management policy;• To line manage Assistant Heads and subject leaders as appropriateso as to ensure the effective delivery of the Curriculum and the use ofdata in line with school policies, and securing high quality teaching,learning and assessment throughout and across departments;• To participate in the recruitment and deployment of teaching andsupport staff;• To deploy staff effectively through the production of the schooltimetable.DEffective deployment of staff and resources:• Support the Head Teacher in the appointment, deployment anddevelopment of staff to make most effective use of their skills, expertiseand experience and to ensure that all staff have a clear understandingof their roles and responsibilities;

• Manage the school effectively in the absence of the head teacher;• Support the Head Teacher in the management and organisation ofrelevant groupings of children, to ensure effective teaching andlearning takes place and that children’s personal development needsare met;• Work with the Head Teacher and governors in establishing priorities forexpenditure and monitoring the effectiveness of spending and usage ofresources with a view to achieving value for money;• To deploy accommodation effectively to meet teaching and learningneeds, including those for individual pupils and ensure accommodationpromotes high quality teaching and learning.E. Quality Assurance:• To effectively implement appropriate quality control systems;• To monitor, evaluate and review the effectiveness of link ;• The post holder will be subject to performance management objectiveswhich will be agreed and reviewed annually.F. General:• Act as “critical friend” and provide effective professional challenge andsupport to the head teacher;• Provide information and advice to the Head Teacher and governingbody and support proper accountability processes throughout theschool.To carry out health and safety responsibilities in accordance with the School’sHealth & Safety Responsibilities document.THE CONTENTS OF THE DOCUMENT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ANNUALREVIEW IN CONSULTATION WITH THE POST HOLDER. JOB DESCRIPTIONSMAY BE AMENDED TO REFLECT AND RECORD SUCH CHANGES.Protecting Children is a core responsibility of all staff. Staff are expected toalert any concerns they may have regarding the abuse or inappropriatetreatment of a Child or Young Person.

PERSON SPECIFICATIONThis Person Specification sets out the knowledge and / or qualifications, pastexperience and personal attributes that would be ideal for this particular post.Qualifications /ProfessionalDevelopmentEssential• Qualified teacher status• GTCW Registration orability to register withGTCW if employed outsideWales• Commitment to continuousprofessional development.Desirable• Honours degree• Higher degree orequivalent relevantqualification• NPQH, undertaking orwillingness to undertakeNPQH• Authority run courses orconferencesExperience • As a deputyheadteacher/acting deputyheadteacher• Experience of successfullyleading curriculum areasand/or pastoral leadership• Leading and managingstaff• Demonstrate a goodworking relationship withparents.• Experience of teachinga broad range of agegroups• Involvement withcommunity• Involvement withGovernors• Experience oftimetabling• Experience of havingmanaged significantchange within a wholeschool context.• Improving the quality ofteaching and learningKnowledge • The person has knowledgeand awareness of wholeschool issues• Effective approaches toteaching and learning andassessment.• The person hasknowledge of the SENcode of practice and it’sworkings• Staff Development

• The importance of selfesteemin children and instaff development.• Performancemanagement.• An understanding ofschool developmentplanningSkills • Able to inspire, challenge,motivate and empowerothers• Able to model the valuesand vision of the schooland actively promote ethos• Able to motivate staff andpupils and communicateeffectively with all stakeholders.• Good ICT skills• High level understandingof data and its impact onschool self-evaluation andpupil outcomes• Provide professionalleadership and practicalsupport to colleagues• Take responsibility at shortnotice• Be confident in dealingwith pupils withchallenging behaviour• Work effectively withoutside agenciesAttitudes andValues• A commitment to the visionand aims of the school• High expectations of allpupils• Commitment to equalopportunities

• Be committed to creatingan ethos in which theindividual is respected andall are enabled to workeffectively as a team• A commitment to genuinepartnership with parentsand carers• Understands andembraces the need forchange and respondspositively to a modernisingagenda• Supports innovation withappropriate structures andframeworksEQUALITY & DIVERSITYRhondda Cynon Taf Council recognises and values the diversity of its workforce andis committed to creating a working environment where everyone is respected andwhere all current and potential staff are afforded dignity and equality of opportunity.We recognise that false assumptions, prejudice and stereotyping can lead todiscrimination. That’s why we’re committed to actively promoting equality andcombating prejudice, discrimination and harassment through the use of policies,procedures and education.Our Mission Statement is:‘To eliminate discrimination and achieve equality in the workplace and in servicedelivery.’

Work-Life Balance StatementRhondda Cynon Taf Council recognises that in today’s society people want aworkplace that is flexible, and understands individuals’ outside commitments. Ourapproach to work-life balance is based upon this principle and we seek to provideappropriate ways of achieving this.Personal Data StatementThis is sensitive personal data and will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, inline with the requirements of the Data Protection legislation. The information will onlybe used for general statistical and monitoring purposes. It will be separated from theapplication form and will not be given to the selection panel.The Disability Symbol SchemeRhondda Cynon Taf has been awarded the Disability Symbol by Job Centre Plus.This means that all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a job, asidentified on the Person Specification, will be invited for interview if the disabledapplicant chooses to participate in the scheme. If you are disabled and wish to beconsidered under the scheme you may do this when registering on the web site ifyou are applying on-line. Alternatively if you are applying by post, please completethe form with your application. The information provided will be treated confidentially.Reasonable Adjustments / Alternative FormatsAt any stage of the recruitment and selection process, should you require anyinformation in alternative formats or reasonable adjustments to participate, please donot hesitate to contact a member of the Equality, Diversity & Social Justice Team ontelephone number 01443 424121 or by e-mailing equality@rhondda-cynontaf.gov.uk. Should you be successful in obtaining a post, there are a number ofschemes available to assist with reasonable adjustments within the workplace.

HEALTH & SAFETYAs an employer, we have a general duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably possible,the health, safety and welfare of our employers (in accordance with the Health andSafety at Work Act 1974). This responsibility means we must pay particular attentionto many things, including:• Providing safe plant and equipment• Providing safe systems of work• Ensuring a safe place of work with safe access and exits that pose no risks tohealth• Providing information, training and supervision to promote safety at work• Providing accessible welfare facilities• Providing, where necessary, personal protective equipment (PPE) to protectstaff while carrying out workWe also carry out regular risk assessments in line with the Management of Healthand Safety at Work regulations 1999. Our central Health and Safety Team enable usto fulfil our statutory obligation and also provides professional advice to our HeadTeachers and managers.5. RECRUITMENT TIMETABLEADVERT LIVE W/C 4 th February 2013CLOSING DATE Mid-day 25 th February 2013SHORTLISTING 6 th March 2013ASSESSMENT CENTREINTERVIEW PROCESSDAY 1 - 14 th March 2013DAY 2 - 15 th March 2013

6. LIVING IN RHONDDA CYNON TAFPlaces and attractionsThe region of Rhondda Cynon Taf has much to offer, whether you are looking forculture, shopping, sporting opportunities or all three. There are also plenty of placesto socialise.HeritageThere are plenty of museums and heritage sites to visit in the region. At the RhonddaHeritage Park in Trehafod, experience the great days of the nineteenth-century coalboom, as well as its decline. For Pontypridd’s story, pay a trip to the Historical andCultural Centre, found beside the single-arch pack-horse bridge, built in 1756. Factfinders may also be interested to learn that the Welsh National Anthem, Hen Wlad fyNhadau (Land of my Fathers), was composed here in 1856. It was also thebirthplace of one Tom Jones!The Great OutdoorsIf you love walking you couldn’t come to a better place. But it’s not just walkers whowill enjoy our spectacular views. If you prefer a less energetic approach toappreciating the great outdoors, you’re also in luck. We have some of the highestmain roads in the UK, with viewpoints at all the summits, and sweeping vistas of thepicturesque Brecon Beacons and the sea. Rhondda Cynon Taf is actually home to asection of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The magnificent stretch of country tothe south of the main peaks slopes west to the limestone country at the head of theHepste and Mellte valleys. You can walk into Powys on a path passing behind the100-ft Sgwd yr Eira waterfall. Near Aberdare, you’ll find the beautiful Dare ValleyCountry Park.SportsPontypridd’s Rugby Club is famous the world over, however there are numerousRugby clubs in the area catering for all age groups starting with the under 7s throughto seniors. Considerable investment has gone into modernising and upgrading manyof our sports centres. There are a variety of sporting clubs in Rhondda Cynon Tafthat cater for all tastes, from the Rhondda Rebels (Netball) to the Cyber Colts(boxing) to name but a few.

Shopping and going outThere are a large variety of shops in Rhondda Cynon Taf, everything from craft andgift shops to town-centre stores, retail parks and traditional markets. In the markettown of Pontypridd, for example, you will find shops, bars and restaurants to suitevery taste.Fans of the performing arts are well catered for, too, with the Muni Arts Centre inPontypridd, Park and Dare Theatre in Treorchy and the Coliseum Theatre inAberdare.In Llantrisant – one of Wales’ oldest towns – the Model House is well worth a visit.Originally a workhouse, it’s now a centre for exhibits and the sale of crafts of allkinds. And for daily essentials, there is the Talbot Green shopping centre, where youwill find many of the major chains. Aberdare is just as well provided for and noshopping trip is complete without a visit to the indoor marketFacts and figuresThe County Borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf is made up of three parts – the Taff Elyarea, the Rhondda Valleys and the Cynon Valley. Situated in the heart of Wales justnorth of Cardiff, between the Brecon Beacons and the M4 Motorway, we are thesecond largest local authority in Wales, with approximately 232,000 people living in424 square miles. While the region grew with the coal industry, it is all change in the21st century. The coal tips have long gone and today you will find a wide range oflandscapes. There are many valleys in Wales, but nowhere is there such pride andpassion, and nowhere will you find so warm a welcome.HousingHere in Rhondda Cynon Taf, you will find a wide range of housing solutions, frombudget rental accommodation through to large detached executive homes. Althoughproperty prices have been rising in recent years, prices still remain relativelycompetitive in Rhondda Cynon Taf, compared to other areas in the UK.

TransportHere in Rhondda Cynon Taf, we can offer excellent bus and rail services right acrossthe region – and plenty of recent investment has been meant bus and train stationsare now vastly improved. The road network has also seen lots of change, withprojects such as the Porth and Church Village Relief Roads, two of the largest civilengineering contracts in the UK. This exciting development comprises elevenbridges, including one of the bowstring variety in Porth. Plans to expand the roadinfrastructure do not stop there, with a proposed bypass scheme in the pipeline. Weare well placed for the M4 motorway, with easy access to Cardiff and beyond.We’re also keen to promote walking and cycling in Rhondda Cynon Taf. That is whywe’re working with Sustran, the charity behind the National Cycle Network, SafeRoutes to School, Bike It and a host of other projects designed to get people on theirfeet and bikes. We believe that introducing walking and cycling into the daily routinewill help improve public health, at the same time protecting the environment.Access to the rest of WalesWherever you are in Rhondda Cynon Taf, you are always within easy reach ofCardiff, thanks to excellent road and rail links. In Wales’ capital, you can enjoy a richand varied cultural environment including provision at centres such as the NewTheatre, the St David’s Centre and the Cardiff International Arena. There is also theMillennium Stadium which is widely regarded as one of the best sporting andentertainment venues in the world. Along with international rugby and footballgames, it is host to some of the biggest music stars. Cardiff Castle is located in theheart of the city and enjoys a history spanning nearly 2,000 years. The castle is oneof Wales' leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance.There is also Europe's Largest Waterfront Development in Cardiff Bay. Transformedby the Cardiff Barrage that impounds the Rivers Taff and the Ely a massive freshwaterlake has been created. Cardiff Bay is home to a number of attractions such asTechniquest Science Discovery Centre - ideal for all the family, Craft in the Bay, TheWelsh Government Building at the Pierhead, Butetown History and Arts Centre,Goleulong 2000 Lightship, the Norwegian Church Arts Centre and the WalesMillennium Centre, a stunning international arts centre.

The Glamorgan Heritage Coast stretches for 14 miles from Barry to Porthcawl. Withplunging cliffs, tiny secluded coves and breathtaking views make the Heritage Coasta must for walkers, cyclists or anyone with a love of the countryside. The wholecoastline is fringed with delightful towns, small villages and miles of footpaths andcountry lanes.You are also close to the Gower Peninsula that is both beautiful and unspoilt. Thereare many historic features located over an area that measures just sixteen miles byseven miles wide. Not surprisingly, such an enclosed peninsula surrounded by theBristol Sea and Atlantic Ocean, has become a haven for some of the richest wildlifeand varied habitats in the UK. Scattering the landscape in Gower are historicreminders of the past, from castles, medieval churches, Iron Age fortifications, andprehistoric standing stones. All this against an awe-inspiring, natural backdrop ofhills, valleys, beaches and cliff tops, commons, woodland, dunes, marshes andcaves.