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Tutor Fellow
King Solomon Academy
Candidate Information Brief
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Penfold Street
London
NW1 6RX
March 2013
Dear applicant,
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about King Solomon Academy in Westminster and the
possibility of working here. Included in this brief is information about the academy, ARK Schools (who
sponsor the academy) and the role of Tutor Fellow.
The academy opened in September 2007 with an intake of two reception classes and is growing each
year with a new intake. The academy is based in new, state of the art facilities, and will be structured into
four small schools for infant, junior, middle, and upper pupils. The secondary school opened in
September 2009 with just 60 Year 7 pupils and now serves students up to year 10. This is an innovative
schoolwith staff willing to do whatever it takes to change our pupils lives. Ofsted have rated the schoolas outstanding.
We are committed to high standards of academic excellence for all our pupils and recognise that this
requires time and dedication on the part of both pupils and teachers. As such, our school runs from
7.55am4:30pm every day. This is a job for only the most committed people as we believe in giving our
pupils what they deserve.
The Tutor Fellow will provide inspirational tutoring and role modeling to the pupils who need it most at
King Solomon Academy, as well as providing general support for staff and pupils.
This is a unique opportunity to join a community of staff, striving to create an outstanding
comprehensive school. King Solomon is looking for exceptional individuals who will ensure the schools
future is successful and help bridge the achievement gap.
To apply for this role, please go to https://application.arkschools.net/?r=9xzHPgVB. Applications
should be received by no later than 9am on Friday 19 April 2013.For further information about the
academy, please go towww.kingsolomonacademy.org.If you have any queries please contact Holly on
0203 116 0894 [email protected].
We wish you the best with your application.
Yours sincerely,
Max HaimendorfSecondary HeadteacherKing Solomon Academy
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King Solomon AcademyHeadteacher
Max Haimendorf graduated from Oxford and joined the first cohort of the Teach
First programme. He has been a Science teacher and then Head of Year 8.
Following work at Teach First central office he joined the consultants OliverWyman where he worked in finance strategy. Whilst there he continued to
contribute to the education field, writing about the importance of small schools in
Teach Firsts well received policy paper, Lessons from the Front. In 2008 he was
appointed as Secondary Headteacher of King Solomon Academy.
We are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to ensure each of our pupils
has the chance to attend an academically rigorous university.Max Haimendorf, KSA Secondary Headteacher
Academy culture
King Solomon Academy (KSA) is an all-through school for 3 - 18 year olds in Lisson Grove. It openedin September 2007 with two reception classes and is growing each year, until there are classes forchildren from nursery age right through to sixth form. The secondary school opened in 2009 with year 7pupils.
Pupils and their immense potential are at the heart of the academy. They live and work by thephilosophy that there are no excuses and no shortcuts to success, and promote excellence in every aspect
of academy life. They are guided by the KSA ethos, which guides how they act as a community:
Every child has the potential to excel
It is through hard work and discipline that success is achieved
Outstanding teachers, willing to do whatever it takes, can transform pupils' lives
School should be a caring, safe place where pupils are happy
Our pupils parents are our most
important partners
Students entering the school agree to follow
two school rules:
Work hard
Be nice to others
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About the role of a Tutor Fellow at King Solomon Academy
The role of Tutor Fellow at KSA is unique. Intentionally created as a one year stepping stone into
teaching (or other similar careers), it aims to connect our pupils with great role models - hard working
and passionate graduates - who will inspire them to work hard to progress to university.
The Tutor Fellow position is a perfect training ground for graduates looking to develop their ability to
be highly effective in a high-performance environment, and to do so while making a real difference to
pupils from an urban low-income community. Exceptional leaders and teachers ensure that Tutor
Fellows are well supported and mentored to deliver to a high standard.
Tutor Fellows perform a number of important roles in the school:
Being part of a ground-breaking team:Tutor fellows are
fully fledged members of staff, working alongside teachers to
build an amazing school culture which transforms the lives ofthe pupils we serve. This means everything that Tutor Fellows
do has a real impact.
Teaching tutorials:Tutor Fellows will teach English and/or
Maths tutorials to small groups, following a guided programme
to achieve progress in pupils at the start of Key Stage 3.
In-class support: Tutor fellows support pupils who need additional help to keep up with the work. This
involves co-planning with teachers.
In-school systems:Tutor Fellows spend some time each week supporting the administration of school
systems which underpin the effective running of the school.
Leading extra-curricular activities: Tutor Fellows lead drama, debating, music, sports and many other
extra-curricular activities in the school. We utilise staffs passions, allowing them to broaden their pupils
horizons and interests.
Opportunities forTutor Fellows at KSA and beyond after their yearscommitment
The Tutor Fellow programme is a strong experience for staff wishing to enter challenging, leadership
focused careers. Some Tutor Fellows leave KSA after a years commitment, engaging on the Teach First
programme or other teacher training programmes, or in other careers. With the launch of the ARK
Schools Direct programme (http://www.arkschools.org/teacher-training), Tutor Fellows now have a
clear route to stay at King Solomon Academy and train to be a teacher here. In the year 2012-13, KSA
offered 5 placements to Tutor Fellows to stay on to be trainee teachers with Schools Direct.
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Ofsted resultsKing Solomon Academy has achieved an outstanding rating from Ofsted for the
whole academy (primary and secondary). This is a truly remarkable achievement for
an academy that opened just five years ago.
Among the points highlighted by the Inspectors in the academy's first full inspectionreport since opening, they say:
King Solomon Academy is an outstanding and unique 21st century school". Among many other points
Ofsted praise KSA's creation and inspiration of "a community of enthusiastic learners, who are
passionate about achieving academic excellence."
Facilities
King Solomon Academy is based in purpose-built brand new buildings. The original Grade II listed
buildings, previously the North Westminster Community School, have been extensively refurbished andexpanded providing:
Accommodation for 660 junior, middle and upper school pupils
A multi-use games area with flood lighting for year-round use
A new sports building with excellent indoor sports facilities and equipment
A well-equipped design and technology suite
On-site catering facilities to provide high-quality hot meals every day
A brand new infant school for 180 reception and key stage one pupils with a sixty-place nursery
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About ARK Schools
ARK Schools is an education charity set up in
2004 to create a network of high-achieving, non-
selective, inner city schools where all pupils,
regardless of their background or prior attainment,achieve highly enough by age 18 to have real
choices: to go on to university or the career of
their choice. ARK Schools has no faith affiliations.
All the ARK schools are situated in areas of high
deprivation or educational need and our pupil
profile reflects this: over half of our pupils are
eligible for free school meals compared to 18% nationally.
The ARK network is growing: we operate 18 academies across London, Portsmouth and Birminghamand aim to have 50 schools open by 2015. At this size, we will be able to achieve our vision of creating a
sustainable network of outstanding schools succeeding in closing the achievement gap. Were growing as
quickly as we can but as slowly as necessary to ensure we never compromise on quality.
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Track record
ARK Schools is one of the top-performing academy operators in the country. Seven of the eight ARK
academies inspected by Ofsted so far are rated good or outstanding. The average annual GCSE
improvement rate amongst the five ARK academies with year 11 pupils is 6.5 percentage points since
each school opened as an academy.
Secondary
Percentage of pupils passing five GCSEs at A*-C including English and mathematics
Year ofopening
Final resultsof
predecessorschool %
2012Percentage point
increase sinceopening
Av. annualpercentage point
increase sinceopening as ARK
academy
BurlingtonDanes
2006 31 66 35 5.8
Walworth 2007 27 63 36 7.2
Globe 2008 26 43 17 4.3St Albans 2009 31 51 20 6.7
Charter 2009 21 51 30 10Average across ARK Schools 6.8
Primary
At primary level, our four schools with Key Stage 1 pupils in 2011/12 achieved results above national
levels at the expected benchmark of level 2.
Percentage of pupils achieving level 2 by the end of Year 2 (2011/12)
Reading Writing Maths
ARK network 94 91 96
National
(2011)85 81 90
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Our approachEach of the ARK academies has its own distinctive character, reflecting its local community and history
but all share a commitment to the ARK six pillars:
1. HIGH EXPECTATIONSWe set exceptionally high expectations for our
pupils and do whatever it takes to achieve these:
At primary, at least 90% of pupils achieve
level 4a in English and maths by Year 6 so
they are fully prepared for secondary school
At secondary, at least 80% of pupils achieve
five good GCSEs including English and
maths
In the sixth form, at least 80% qualify for agood university and all will secure a
university place, job or training course.
Our aspirations are no lower for our most
vulnerable pupils. We work together to ensure that
pupils with special educational needs receive the
high quality provision they need to achieve their full
potential.
2. EXCELLENT TEACHINGNothing is more important than excellent teaching,
underpinned by high quality professional
development. We prioritise learning and
development and ensure that teaching and
operational staff have access to high quality CPD opportunities, at all stages of their career.
3. EXEMPLARY BEHAVIOUROur schools have a respectful and orderly atmosphere, where teachers can focus on teaching and pupils
on learning.
4. DEPTH BEFORE BREADTHWe prioritise depth before breadth, so that all pupils secure firm foundations in English and maths as
early as possible. At primary school and key stage 3, pupils receive above average teaching time in
English and maths, with more time for students who are working below year level expectations.
At key stages 4 and 5, ARK prioritises academic pathways that will enable the majority of our pupils to
go to university. For those pupils for whom this is not appropriate, valuable alternative pathways are
provided.
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5. MORE TIME FOR LEARNINGWhere possible, our schools run a longer school day,
which provides more time to embed core subjects and to
extend the curriculum through enrichment. Typically, our
primary schools run from 8.30am until 4pm and our
secondary schools run from 8.30am until 4.30pm.
The longer school day enables our pupils to participate in
a wide range of activities that will develop their social and
personal skills and prepare them for the wider world.
At the same time, the longer school day gives staff the
opportunity to meet and plan within the school day.
Teaching loads at ARK schools are not higher than at
similar inner city schools.
6. KNOWINGEVERY CHILDPositive relationships between pupils reinforce a culture
of excellent behaviour and commitment to learning. Our
schools ensure that all pupils, and their families, are
known well to the school so no child can go unnoticed.
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A commitment to training and professional developmentWe are committed to helping our principals and headteachers recruit, develop and support excellent staff
within the network. ARK invests significantly in a number of professional development programmes
which complement academy level training:
The ARK training menu: we have developed a bespoke training menu, which is accessible by allstaff in the network offering a wide range of training modules to staff in all roles
The Summit: ARK Schools hosts an annual staff training conference in London, bringing
together all the staff in the network to celebrate success and participate in specialist seminars and
workshops
Network hub days: All the schools share INSET days, allowing us to share best practice and
role-specific training across the network, facilitated by in-school and central staff
ARK staff receive 10 training days each year rather than five.
ARK runs a number of additional programmes, including:
Aspiring to Headship
Leading Impact for senior leadership development
Lead Teachers, aimed at developing the skills of outstanding teachers to improve performance of
other teachers
Outstanding Teachers, aimed at good teachers aiming to improve and embed outstanding
practice
SEN training for new-to-role and established SENCOs
New Teacher induction.
Initial Teacher Training programme, starting in September 2013
We encourage staff at all stages of their career to take advantage of:
International visits: recent trips include New York, New Orleans and Singapore
Career opportunities across the network
ARK Schools is the co-founder of the Future Leaders and Teaching Leaders development programmes.
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Other staff benefitsAlongside our continued focus on professional development we also offer a variety of other benefits.
These have been chosen to help our employees develop professionally, plan their finances and look after
their wellbeing.
GymFlex: Save up to 40% at your local gymDiscount scheme: Employees can access up to 1,000 in savings a year from over 3,000 major
retailers
Interest Free Loans: ARK Schools offers employees up to 5,000 in interest-free loans for
season ticket or bicycle purchases
Childcare Vouchers: All employees are eligible for tax free childcare vouchers as part of a salary
sacrifice scheme
Healthcare: A low cost plan gives you money back towards the cost of your optical bills, dental
costs and consultations
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Terms and conditions
Teaching staffWe want to compete for the best staff and offer attractive pay and conditions and career development
opportunities.
We operate our own terms and conditions, which broadly mirror national pay and conditions. The maindifferences are:
A 39 week year:37 teaching weeks and 2 weeks for planning preparation and professional
development
An 8am5pm day: including significant planning and preparation time (overall teaching loads
are not higher than similar inner city schools)
Main scale and UPS teaching staff receive a 2.5% salary upliftto reflect this additional
flexibility.
Leadership contractsThe leadership contract mirrors the national leadership contract.
Operational staff contractsOperational staff contracts are based on:
36 hours a week
25 days holiday a year (for those on year-round contracts; pro-rated for Term Time Only
contracts)
Competitive salary scales
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Job Description: Tutor Fellow
Start date: September 2013
Report to: Head of Inclusion
Contract: Fixed term till end of June (end date will be agreed with successful candidate)
Salary: CIRCA 17,700 per annumHours: 7.30am to 6pm during school term time (with a lunch break)
The Role
To provide inspirational tutoring and role modeling to the pupils who need it most at King Solomon
Academy
Key responsibilities
To tutor individuals and groups of pupils, with a focus on ensuring every pupil is functionally literateand enjoys reading by the end of the academic year
To mentor and coach pupils in the development of their self-confidence and aspirations for their
future, in particular, their aspiration to go to, and excel at University
Outcomes and activities
Learning Support
Work with the Instructional leader of SEN and other teachers to implement Individual Education
Plans and develop resources for pupils who have: English as a second language, speech or language
impairments, or behaviors that interfere with learning and/or relationships.
Plan and facilitate small group tutoring.
Plan and deliver one to one tutoring.
Observe, record and feedback information of pupil performance.
Assist with whole class teaching where appropriate, in particular in project work or extracurricular
experiences.
Provide administrative support to academy staff by ensuring teaching resources are prepared to an
excellent standard and on time for classroom use.
Coaching
Coach pupils to promote better decision making, motivation and improved achievement.
Other support
Supervise pupils in playgrounds, lunchrooms, etc.
Maintain pupil and family confidentiality.
Attend regular meetings and training, as required.
Other
Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the Secondary School Headteacher.
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Person specification: Tutor Fellow
Qualification Criteria
Right to work in UK
Qualified to degree level
Experience
Experience of working with young people or adults in a paid or voluntary capacity
Behaviours
Personal characteristics
Genuine passion and a belief in the potential of every pupil
Helpful, positive, calm and caring nature
Able to establish good working relationships with staff and pupils
Able to follow instructions accurately but make good judgments and lead when required
Motivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellence
Specific skills
Good communication skills, including written and oral
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
Competent with computers and other technology
Good administrative and organisational skills
Able to understand and implement particular strategies and methods to help pupils to improve their
learning and enjoyment of learning
Able to deal with minor incidents, first aid, and the personal health and hygiene of the pupils
Understands the importance of confidentiality and discretion
Other desirable training and skills
An interest in music and the ability to play an instrument
An interest in sport and the ability to lead sport sessions
First Aid training
Other
Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
This post is subject to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure.
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Benefits for Staff
We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting excellent staff within the network.
Alongside our continued focus on professional development through the Summit, Hub Days
and the Training Menu we also offer a variety of other benefits. These benefits have been
chosen to help our employees develop professionally, plan their finances and look after theirwellbeing.
MA bursary - ARK Schools offers teaching staff the opportunity to further their knowledge and
understanding of education through a subsidised part-time MA at KingsThe MA bursary covers the
majority of the circa 4,000 course fee, with teachers expected to contribute just 1000.
ARK RewardsARK Schools has a saving scheme for all employees. Employees can access up to
1,000 in savings a year from over 3,000 major retailers, receive up to 40% discounts at a wide variety of
gyms and sign up for a cash rewards healthcare programme.
DiscountsSave up to 1,000 a year through store discount cards, or cashback with online
shopping.
GymFlexSave up to 40% at your local gym.
HealthcareThis low cost plan gives you money back towards the cost of your optical bills,
dental costs and consultations.
Interest Free LoansARK Schools offers employees up to 5,000 in interest free loans for season
ticket or bicycle purchases.
Childcare Vouchers All employees are eligible for tax free childcare vouchers as part of a salary
sacrifice scheme.
International development opportunities In spring 2011 the mathematics leads from across the
network visited Singapore in order to examine and share best practice. There have also been on several
other trips this year the staff from King Solomon Academy visited the best charter schools in New
York and the primary leaders from across the network also visited various charter schools in New
Orleans.
Suggest a Candidate SchemeARK Schools rewards employees for nominating candidates who aresuccessful in being offered (and accepting) a role in an ARK School.
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ARK Schools, Safe Recruitment Procedure
ARK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its
academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to
discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. This process is outlined below, but can be provided in
more detail if requested.
Disclosure
This post is classified as having substantial access to children, and appointment is subject to an enhanced
police check of previous criminal convictions (CRB). Applicants are required, before appointment, to
disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including spent convictions under the Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment.
However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar individuals from employment
this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
Shortlisting
Only those candidates meeting the right criteria will be taken forward from application.
Interview
1. Longlisted candidates will be subject to a screening interview at ARK. Those shortlisted will takepart in an in-depth interview process including a lesson observation.
2. Candidates will be asked to address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in their applicationform.
Reference checking
References from the previous and current employer will be taken up for shortlisted candidates, and
where necessary employers may be contacted to gather further information.
Probation
All new staff will be subject to a probation period of six months (which may, in certain circumstances, be
extended by up to 10 weeks). The probation period is a trial period, to enable the assessment of an employees
suitability for the job for which they have been employed. It provides the academy with the opportunity to
monitor and review the performance of new staff in relation to various areas, but also in terms of their
commitment to safe guarding and relationships with pupils.