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Head of House

Head of House

Philip Morant School And College

Essex

  • Expired
Salary:
Upper/ Main Pay Scale
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter 2020
Apply by:
24 February 2020

Job overview

Philip Morant School & College

Head of House

Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale £24,373 - £40,490 (M1 – U3) with TLR2a

Start Date: Easter 2020

The Role

We are seeking an outstanding individual to be responsible for the social, academic and educational welfare of students in their House, complementary to the whole school and college ethos.  Integral to this position is the management of the form tutors attached to the House, ensuring the implementation of the pastoral programme through good working practice.  

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• To work with other Heads of House, House Managers and Assistant Headteacher to establish clear criteria for assigning all students in the school into a House system.  

• To ensure safeguarding procedures are strictly followed.

• To monitor, track and implement a staged approach to improve attendance of all students, form groups and target groups.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

Why work for The Sigma Trust, Philip Morant School & College? 

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish 

• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

• Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, and Cycle To Work Scheme

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please complete an application form, available from The Sigma Trust/this website and return it to recruitment@sigmatrust.org.uk . Please read the Notes for Applicants document attached.

Closing date:  Midnight, 24th February 2020 

Shortlisting will take place on 25th February 2020.

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. 

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About Philip Morant School And College

Do you want to work in a school...

• with fantastic young people and staff who dream big and work hard to realise their

dreams? with 50 years of tradition alongside modern and progressive values?

which is rediscovering the depth of its culture and values?

• that serves the most delicious school meals? (Sausage and bacon brioche butties, roast beef on a Wednesday, freshly battered cod & chips on a Friday and great vegetarian options)

• that priorities the curriculum over gimmicky initiatives?

• with a clear, systematic and centralised approach to student support, safeguarding,

inclusion and behaviour?

• which is part of a large yet locally based Trust, which opens up a myriad of career

possibilities?

If the answer to these questions is ‘Yes!’, then please consider The Philip Morant School & College as a place to make your mark as a teacher and develop your future career in the greatest of professions.

The Philip Morant School & College

Philip Morant is a popular mixed comprehensive in north-east Essex. It is a happy school in which students feel nurtured, achieve highly and are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We have made significant progress since our last Ofsted inspection, including two sets of fantastic examination results. Over the last three years students have performed well, with more students achieving strong passes (grade 5+) in both English and Maths.

Highlights include:

• 66% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in English

• 56% of students achieving a grade 5 or above in maths, with 51% achieving a grade 5 in both. This trend is increasing over time

• 20% of students achieving a grade 7 or above in English and/or Maths

• An increasing Progress 8 score which places The Philip Morant School above national

• Strengthened governance & leadership with the appointment of a Head of School, two Deputy Headteachers and new Assistant Headteachers to lead improvement in areas such as SEND, Behaviour, Personal Development and Well-being and Standards

• Revision of our curriculum to ensure that it is challenging, well-sequenced and knowledge- rich

• Further improvements in attendance & behaviour through launching and embedding a new Behaviour for Learning Policy and Anti-Bullying Policy, as well as appointing Heads of Year to lead the care, guidance and support provided for our young people

• High SLT presence around the school with a centralised behaviour management system

• The launch of a new Rewards Programme

• The re-introduction of targeted homework in order to support students with the acquisition of knowledge and development of their understanding

• The relaunch of our Sixth Form College under the name ‘Sigma Sixth Colchester’ as well as hosting the Sigma Sixth Sports Academy.

• An increase in the school roll in the last two years by more than a hundred students. We now have over 1750 students on roll.

The Philip Morant School & College ethos is encapsulated in three words: ‘Aspiration, Success and Kindness’ which underpin our approach to all aspects of school life. Philip Morant is ambitious for all of its students in their pursuit of excellence whether that is in the classroom, on the football pitch, the stage or working within the community.

We are committed to achieving the highest standards and delivering an holistic education and

experiences which prepare our students for the next stage in their education, training or work place.

Please feel free to contact us on 01206 545222 if you require any further information about the school.

We would welcome the opportunity to show you why we are so proud of our school.

Safeguarding

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

Location

The Philip Morant School is located in the Prettygate suburb of Colchester. The school is easily accessible by the A12 and is approximately 19 miles from Ipswich and 25 miles from Chelmsford. There is ample car parking on the school site. The school has excellent bus routes from Colchester North Station.

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