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Teacher of Media Studies

Teacher of Media Studies

Sandringham School

Hertfordshire

Salary:
MPS/UPS + fringe
Job type:
Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/01/2015
Apply by:
13 October 2014

Job overview

Are you an ambitious teacher with a passion for learning? Are you looking for the opportunity to work in a very successful Media Faculty teaching KS4 and KS5 Media Studies? Are you interested in excellent opportunities to develop your career in teaching?

If so, we have a vacancy for a full or part-time Teacher of Media Studies and would like to hear from you. Applications from NQTs or experienced colleagues are warmly welcomed.
Please note that we will not accept CV's for this post and only completed SANDRINGHAM SCHOOL APPLICATION FORMS will be accepted. We prefer electronic submissions where possible.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check, a Medical Disclosure and two satisfactory references will be required prior to taking up this position. Please note that this post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applications should be sent to: Kate Ward, HR Officer, Sandringham School, The Ridgeway, St Albans, AL4 9NX, Tel 01727 799560. Email appointments@sandringham.herts.sch.uk

Sandringham is a very popular and oversubscribed school with an excellent reputation for high standards. Over the past years we have been graded Outstanding by Ofsted at every visit to the school. This includes a full school inspection in December 2008, two subject inspections in 2006 and 2011 and an inspection of our Initial Teacher Training provision in December 2012.

Each year our examination results demonstrate high performance at all levels. At GCSE, 88% of students achieving 5 A-C (English and Maths), 91% A-C in maths, 94% A* - C in English and 90% A* - C overall. At A level 66% of all grades were A*, A or B with an average points score per entry of 232. Our value added is very high placing the school in the top percentile rankings of all schools nationally. Saying this, there is still plenty of room for improvement and we are working hard to continue to raise standards wherever possible.
Like many schools we hold a number of specialisms, ours being in Arts, Science, Gifted and Talented and Leading Edge. We also hold International School status and encourage work on an international basis. Sandringham co-ordinates the Alban Federation which is a School Centred Initial Teacher Training Provider, training a number of graduates each year to become teachers. We are also a National Teaching School and run the Alban Teaching School Alliance with Sir John Lawes School in Harpenden, offering significant CPD opportunities for staff across a large number of schools. As a National Support School we work with schools in challenging circumstances.

One of our most important and well-established networks is the the BeauSandVer Consortium that provides high-quality post-16 education across Beaumont, Sandringham and Verulam Schools. Between the three schools there are over 800 students studying level 3 courses and the majority then progress on to university at the end of the Sixth Form. We work closely together as a partnership to ensure equal opportunity for all post-16 students.

We are a six form entry school with 1270 students including 320 in the Sixth Form.
We take every opportunity to develop the campus and are proud of the resources and facilities available to young people at Sandringham. Some of the developments undertaken are:

  • Sports Centre (2014)
  • SandPit Theatre
  • Refurbished all Science laboratories
  • Dance studio
  • Refurbished indoor swimming pool
  • Disabled access
  • Staff learning area
  • Interactive whiteboards and wi-fi network
  • Sixth form extension (2012)
  • Replacement of all flat roofs

We are currently undertaking our next project which is a £3m maths and science block due to be completed in July 2015.
The school converted to academy status on 1st April 2011 under the scheme for converting Outstanding Schools. We have been delighted with the move which will allow us greater financial freedom and security, as well as giving us the opportunity to continue to push the boundaries of excellence. We are very community minded and will use the status to strengthen our partnership further.

The current agenda and aspirations for the school are just as challenging and motivating as ever. We continue to develop our curriculum to meet the needs of the learners and to improve the skills of our staff to deliver this curriculum. To support this work the whole school community is committed to improving teaching strategies and understanding better how students learn. We know that effective learning cannot be left to chance; we have to refine and change our approaches if we want to make real and lasting improvements.
Developing and training Directors of Learning in using prior attainment data and helping them to develop different teaching strategies has been a priority. Directors of Learning have additional non-contact sessions to allow them to monitor and evaluate directly what is happening in the classroom. Each year we deliver significant staff development and pay particular attention to assessment for learning, thinking skills and independent learning.

Staff morale at Sandringham is very high, shored up by an excellent working environment and constantly discussed through an on-going focus called 'Time 4 You'. The school always puts a great deal of time and resources into training and developing its staff. Appraisal is very well established across the school. Staff meetings encourage high levels of discussion and feedback. We also hold an annual residential Staff Conference over two days to embed key developments across the school.

Central to everything that happens at Sandringham are its students. With our direct and simple mission statement: 'Everybody can be Somebody' staff have sought to ensure that every young person feels valued and listened to. Our mission statement has an equal application to all the adults in the community; mutual respect and appreciation are the order of the day here. Relationships between staff and students at Sandringham are excellent; raised voices are not heard and students appreciate the fact they are encouraged to express and discuss their views. The Student Leadership Team plays a crucial role in the development of policy at Sandringham. Students frequently take part in the annual conference and all applicants for teaching posts are interviewed by a student panel.

We pride ourselves in developing staff and providing significant opportunities for leadership and promotion. It is a really exciting and enjoyable place to work.
As an outstanding school we are always looking to recruit the most talented staff available, who have a love for learning and children and the ability to inspire those around them. If you would like to work alongside likeminded people, we would love to hear from you.

Application Close Date: 9am on 13/10/2014
Interview Date: soon thereafter

For more information and to apply online: www.teachinherts.com or www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk
Hertfordshire is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people

Sandringham School
The Ridgeway
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL4 9NX
Tel: 01727 799560
Website: www.sandringham.herts.sch.uk

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Sandringham is a highly popular and oversubscribed school with an excellent reputation both locally and nationally. Over the past years we have been graded Outstanding by Ofsted at every visit to the school. We have been in the 100 top performing non-selective state schools in England for the past 6 years, and are one of the first to gain 'World Class Schools' status. Each year our examination results demonstrate high performance at all levels. Our value added is very high placing the school in the top percentile rankings of all schools nationally. Saying this, there is still plenty of room for improvement and we are working hard to continue to raise standards wherever possible. We support all areas of the curriculum and, in addition, have a strong focus on STEM subjects and the Arts. We also hold International School status and encourage work on an international basis.

Sandringham School is a member of the Alban Academies Trust, together with Verulam School, Ridgeway Academy, Wheatfield’s Junior School and Wheatfield’s Infants’ and Nursery School. We work in a multi-academy trust to share best practice, deliver joint training, promote the highest of expectations and raise achievement for all students. Our motto is ‘Educational Excellence for Everyone’. The trust offers significant opportunities for career development of staff at all levels within our organisation.

Sandringham also co-ordinates the Alban Federation which is a School Centred Initial Teacher Training Provider. As part of the AAT we offer an enhanced induction programme for all our NQTS.  This programme begins at the beginning of July with our 3 week summer induction programme, which attracts an attendance payment of £2,000 and a contract on the main pay scale from 1st September.  Support is provided by subject and senior leader mentors and we offer subject specific as well as general training through ATSA and Herts for Learning events. Please see the attached document for further information. We are also a National Teaching School and run the Alban Teaching School Alliance with Sir John Lawes School in Harpenden and STAGS in St Albans, offering significant CPD opportunities for staff across a large number of schools. All our teaching staff are provided with a laptop and iPad and as our own admitting authority our admissions criteria now includes a children of staff rule.

We deliver a blended learning environment with every student able to use their own tablet device in the classroom. One of our most important and well-established networks is the BeauSandVer Consortium that provides high-quality post-16 education across Beaumont, Sandringham and Verulam Schools. We are an eight form entry school with 1482 students including over 380 in the Sixth Form.

We take every opportunity to develop the campus and are proud of the resources and facilities available to all the young people and staff at Sandringham and have invested over £10m in recent developments.

Staff morale at Sandringham is very high, shored up by an excellent working environment. Central to everything that happens at Sandringham are its students. With our direct and simple mission statement: ‘Everybody can be Somebody’ staff have sought to ensure that every young person feels valued and listened to. We pride ourselves in developing staff and providing significant opportunities for leadership and promotion. It is a really exciting and enjoyable place to work.

Additional information can be found on our website.

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