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Contents The School Pastoral Academic Creative Arts Sport The Role The Person Remuneration and How to Apply
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The School Alton Convent School is a leading independent Catholic day school, located on the outskirts of Alton, Hampshire, welcoming pupils of all faiths. The Preparatory School provides a nurturing yet challenging curriculum to boys and girls from the age of 5 to 11, while the Garden House Day Nursery provides wrap around care from 6 months, 51 weeks a year, 8.00am – 6.00pm. The selective Senior School offers a broadly based academic education for girls from 11 to 18. The school was founded in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence. It is located
in Anstey Manor House on the outer fringes of Alton, a traditional Georgian market town known for its associations with Jane Austen. Nineteen acres of grounds offer extensive playing fields, adventure playground, woodland walks and traditional gardens. Formerly a boarding school, the school now attracts over 550 pupils from the Farnham, Haslemere, Winchester, Petersfield, Midhurst, Hook and Basingstoke areas. Our students are encouraged, enthused and expected to ‘be the best that they can be.’
“Don’t walk in front of me; I may not follow. Don’t walk behind me; I may not lead. Just walk beside me and be my friend.” Albert Camus
Pastoral We are committed to the personal and spiritual growth of all pupils based on Christian values, academic excellence and high quality pastoral care. The life of the school is rooted in the Catholic tradition with an emphasis on personal faith, tolerance, service, friendship and
respect for others. Pupils of all faith backgrounds are welcomed and nurtured within the school’s community. Pupils are actively involved in caring for others and fundraising for numerous charities, looking beyond themselves to the needs of the wider world.
“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.� Aristotle
Academic Central to the purpose of any school is the vibrancy and diversity of its academic life. Alton Convent School teaches the full range of disciplines delivered by subject specialists and maintains high levels of attainment for all. Small classes foster a confident and independent attitude, ensuring individuals are educated, cultured and have a zest for learning. In the first three years in the senior school girls follow a common curriculum, including modern languages, Latin, and
individual sciences. In year 9 students choose from a range of GCSE options. Our Sixth Form enjoy an experience which fuses the new and traditional. A wide range of courses is offered and taught by specialist teachers within small classes, helping students to achieve the best possible results. Pupils maintain a consistent and very high standard of both GCSE and A level examination results in all subjects. These excellent results reflect the hard work and dedication of its staff.
“Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.� Cecil Beaton
Creative Arts A broad and imaginative approach in the arts studio and extensive enrichment programmes ensure that no pupil is untouched by the creative arts. Pupils have every opportunity to be brave and challenged in music, art
and drama. The Creative and Performing Arts building accommodates the expanding provision to foster talent from Nursery to Sixth Form and we currently hold the Gold Artsmark award.
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.� Vince Lombardi
Sport PE focuses on traditional team and individual sports. Expectations are high with pupils regularly representing their school, county, and in some cases, their country at a host of sporting activities, including cross country and
athletics. Equestrian sport has traditionally played an important role in the annual sporting calendar with regular regional and national success for our teams and individual riders in show jumping and eventing.
The Role Job Summary: • To organise the teaching of courses within the Department Job Content Main Duties • To prepare for and undertake the teaching of courses across the ability range to KS5 • To contribute to departmental schemes of work, coursework moderation process • To keep full records of attendance and achievement/ progress of all pupils taught including formative and summative assessment • To contribute towards the upkeep and updating of curriculum resources • To ensure appropriate course materials are available for pupils • To take responsibility for corridor and classroom displays as appropriate • To ensure all equipment is in a safe condition, complying with health and safety regulations and ready for use by the pupils • To ensure individual needs are met through appropriate use of differentiation • To support numeracy and literacy across the curriculum • To promote the use of IT across the curriculum
The Role (cont.) Liaison (in and out of school) • To work as part of a subject team • To liaise with other members of the school teaching staff and keep informed of major changes in the national curriculum • To attend staff, departmental meetings and other meetings as required • To attend/contribute to school working parties/reviews • To attend INSET meetings and courses as required • To support and liaise with specialist teachers as required Pastoral • To display commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people • To liaise with the Deputy Headmistress and Headmaster as appropriate on pastoral matters
The Role (cont.) General Role • To provide leadership and maintain firm discipline • To undertake breaktime/lunchtime/bus/detention and other duties as required • To contribute to extra-curricular activities Other Responsibilities • To review performance annually in discussion with the Senior Leadership Team • To adhere to school procedures outlined in the Staff Handbook and Policy documentation • Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Headmaster
The Person Qualifications and Experience • A degree, with an additional leadership and/or management qualification as an advantage • A proven track record of success and achievement in academic management obtained at senior management level • Experience of building, developing and leading teams • Experience of prioritising effectively in a busy and demanding environment Knowledge, Skills and Ability • Ability to lead, inspire, motivate and develop a vision • Strong commitment to Child Protection and Safer Recruitment • Commitment to achieving the highest possible academic standards • Understanding the importance of marketing and PR • Ability to relate effectively to all sections of the community Personal • Commitment to the ethos, values and objectives of Alton Convent School • Strong commitment to the welfare of its students • Passion for education and a leading voice in the sector • Excellent judgement and integrity • Charismatic, confident, assured communicator • Strategic and forward looking • Adaptable and decisive • Inspire trust and confidence in all stakeholders: parents, governors, staff and pupils • Robust and enthusiastic • Visible and approachable with good interpersonal skills
Remuneration Salary
The salary will be commensurate with the significance and importance of the post and the experience of the candidate. In addition school fee remission will be made available to the successful candidate.
How to Apply For further details of the school, please visit our website: www.altonconvent.org.uk In order to apply please contact the Headmaster’s PA, Mrs Pigott, at enquiries@altonconvent.org.uk for an application form. This must be completed and returned with a Curriculum Vitae and a covering letter. Closing Date: Monday 16 May Interview Date: Tuesday 24 May
Alton Convent School, Anstey Lane, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2NG Tel: 01420 82070 Email: enquiries@altonconvent.org.uk Website: altonconvent.org.uk www.facebook.com/alton.conventschool www.twitter.com/AltonConventSch