Deputy Headteacher - Teaching, Learning and Curriculum provision

We are seeking to appoint a talented, dedicated and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to our senior leadership team to lead on Teaching, Learning & Curriculum Provision. This is a newly created post placing teaching and learning at the heart of everything we do.  This is an exciting opportunity to take a pivotal leadership role in a school that is committed to do the very best for its students and staff.  You will be joining a hardworking and dedicated team of support staff, teachers and senior leaders. We believe that every child can succeed regardless of background or start point and expect the same commitment from all who work with us. 

Blue Coat is a successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry.  As a Christian school our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas.  Consequently we have a diverse intake and a culturally thriving school.  The school was graded ‘Outstanding’ in its SIAMS inspection and ‘Good’ by Ofsted in June 2016 and continues to perform exceptionally well academically.  Our average grade at GCSE is 53.69 and our Progress 8 score is +0.31.  The vast majority of our students stay on into the sixth form and continue their studies.

At Blue Coat Church of England School, our vision is “Living life in all its fullness”. We exist to equip our students to live life in all its fullness by providing excellent education which is distinctively Christian and inclusive of all. At the heart of this education are the values of Care, Hard Work, Respect, Integrity and Servanthood, working Together for the good of all individuals, the school and wider communities.

We have a large and successful Post 16 provision with over 300 pupils studying either A levels or Vocational courses.  We are consistently in the top performing sixth forms in the city and we have excellent rates of progression to universities, apprenticeships and employment. 

The person appointed to the post will need to be able to demonstrate:

• A deep understanding of how an effective curriculum works with the foundation of knowledge, skills and understanding appropriately sequenced and assessed at key points in Key Stage 3 to enable success at Key Stages 4 and 5

• Exceptional expertise in all matters relating to learning and teaching – including being a strong practitioner themselves and fully capable of impacting widely on the practice of others.

• Substantial experience of successfully managing initiatives relevant to the role, as set out in the job description and person specification.

A career at Blue Coat offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We understand the importance of providing a supportive and nurturing workplace for our staff. Our ethos is that a happy staff will deliver the best possible experience to our students. As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed Senior Leadership Team

• An effective CPD programme, including personalised training sessions and opportunities for both internal and external training 

• A large Sixth form cohort with over 300 students studying A level and Vocational courses

• A cycle to work scheme

• Child care vouchers

• A focus on staff well-being including in-house counselling, a full time chaplain, a staff workload reduction group, strong relationships with Unions and a supportive working environment

• Embedded strategies for improving the work-life balance for staff,     including our STAR marking policy

• A wide range of trips and visits including international ones

We are looking for an experienced senior leader who will complement the existing team but also add challenge and new ideas. Blue Coat school is a fantastic, supportive place to work and learn and I look forward to receiving your application should you choose to apply.

Victoria Shelley

Headteacher

If you wish to apply for this post please submit an A4 covering letter (no more than 2 sides) direct to recruitment@bluecoatschool.com in addition your application form outlining the following:

a) What do you see as the challenges and opportunities within the new Ofsted inspection framework that are specific to this role at Blue Coat?

*Please note there will not be any formal tours of the school under the current circumstances but if you wish to discuss the role with Mrs Shelley please email Kay Grainger (Headteacher’s PA) at k.grainger@bluecoatschool.com

Application form and details are available on our website www.bluecoatschool.com or TES.com or email recruitment@bluecoatschool.com for further details.

Closing Date: 9am Friday 24 April 2020

Interview dates: 2 days – Tuesday 5 May and Wednesday 6 May 2020

***Due to the current situation interview dates may change***

(This advert will run for 4 weeks due to regional differences in the Easter holidays)

Blue Coat Church of England School and Music College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.