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CHELMSFORD COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL for GIRLS Appointment of Head of Maths Department Head of Maths, Economics, ICT Faculty September 2010 Contents A message from Nicole Chapman, Headteacher .......................................................................3 A message from The Maths Department ..................................................................................5 Background about the School ....................................................................................................7 Senior Leadership Team……………………………………………………………………………….9 Job Description Head of Department .........................................................................................10 Job Description Faculty Leader…………………………………………………………....................15 Person Specification ..................................................................................................................16 Application Process ...................................................................................................................17 Recruitment Process..................................................................................................................18 About Chelmsford……………………………………………………………………………….………19 Advert ........................................................................................................................................20 Appendices: 1. Application Form 2. Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form A message from Nicole Chapman, Headteacher Dear prospective applicant. Appointment of Head of Maths Department / Head of Maths, Economics, ICT Faculty Thank you for requesting information about the post. Should you decide to apply and be successful you will be joining a school which, from your first visit, will strike you as vibrant, bursting with energy and enthusiasm, and above all a very happy school that celebrated its Centenary Year in 2007. You will also find it useful to visit the school website www.cchs.co.uk. CCHS is a school which has retained the traditional values of a grammar school whilst seizing opportunities for innovative practice in the education of able students. Our school vision "Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow" encapsulates our commitment to empowering our students in "The Pursuit of Excellence" whilst "Achieving Individual Potential" and making a "Contribution to the Local and Global Community". Our school has been identified as outstanding in the last three Ofsted inspections. We are proud of the headlines from the most recent Ofsted report (October 2007) which state; "CCHS is outstanding and provides exceptional value for money" and "Students" personal development and achievement are outstanding because teaching is exceptional, curriculum and enrichment opportunities are excellent and, care, guidance and support are good." However, we are not resting on our laurels and continue to review, evaluate and develop our practice to remain outstanding in everything we do. The quality of Teaching and Learning is of a prime importance in a school where all students aspire to the top GCSE and A" level grades and we constantly focus on improving the way our teachers teach and our students learn. We were awarded Investor in People status in 2007 and aim to develop integrated Continuous Professional Development practice which is creative and innovative and provides opportunities for all staff to develop their practice in their current positions as well as acquire new skills, to prepare them for promotion. A new pastoral structure has been established this year, providing Student Progress Managers responsible for care and guidance for each year group (previously each key stage) throughout the school. CCHS is a Specialist College in Technology with Science and Maths, Music with English, and Languages. This affords us a wide range of opportunities to work with a large number of primary and secondary schools, supporting their gifted and talented students in particular. We also work closely with higher education and businesses. 3 We are a team of teachers, leaders, governors, support staff and students who will be continuing to build on the firm foundations of academic success which is long standing at CCHS, whilst further developing the school on a broad range of fronts. In particular we are an International Baccalaureate world school. We have also reviewed our curriculum and this year reverted to a three year KS3 programme, including enrichment pathways and starting GCSE programmes of study as well as increasing cross curricular opportunities for our students. We have provided details about the current Senior Leadership Team, however roles and responsibilities will be regularly reviewed and adjustments negotiated to adapt to the needs of the school, changing demands and the strengths, experience and career aspirations of members of the team. We always seek to appoint a person with the skills, knowledge and experience to complement the team, above all we are looking for a committed individual with a genuine interest in providing the highest quality in every aspect of their role. Our students deserve the very best we can provide. We believe in the importance of a collaborative approach and a commitment to the team. Thank you for your interest. If you feel that Chelmsford County High School for Girls can provide the challenges and opportunities you are looking for then we would be delighted to hear from you. Nicole Chapman Headteacher 4 Head of Maths The Mathematics Department at Chelmsford County High School for Girls consists of 7 teachers working in a friendly and supportive team. We exchange resources and ideas, both formally and informally, while working in our shared working area. The department has an excellent track record of success and is willing to work hard to make the "best better"; the relationships between staff and students are of the highest quality. In January 2009, the department received a subject specific inspection from an Ofsted inspector. We are extremely proud that we achieved outstanding grades in all areas: teaching & learning, curriculum provision, achievement & standards, and leadership of the department. Although we were obviously pleased that our hard work and expertise have been recognised in this way we are always looking to develop, as detailed below. The team The current Head of Department, Mike Seager, has been in position since September 2003 and has recently been appointed as an Assistant Headteacher at the School. He is superbly supported by Derek Adams (Maths Outreach work and House Coordinator), Margaret Cousins (PSHE Coordinator and Student Progress Manager), Rosemary Jones (Maths IB lead teacher and NQT mentor), Marion Windeatt (Student Progress Manager), Jeremy Mitchell and Zubeyde Simms (NQT). We are generally a very experienced and well-qualified team, with the ability to teach across the whole age and ability range. This flexibility adds interest to our teaching and we enjoy sharing resources and teaching ideas. The facilities The department has the use of four teaching rooms in the main school building and one room in the Sixth Form Block, as well as other classrooms when required. These teaching rooms are well resourced, all including a desktop computer and an interactive whiteboard, and we also keep an extensive stock of resources for shared use. The courses In KS3 the students work on a programme taking them from level 6 in Year 7 to level 8 in Year 9. We use the Cambridge essentials texts in Year 7 and 8, and the students start to use their GCSE textbook in Year 9. At KS4, all students take the higher tier OCR GCSE course and we expect to follow the new OCR B specifications next year. Mathematics is very popular in the Sixth Form; at present we have approximately 100 students in Year 12 and 70 students in Year 13 taking Mathematics courses. At AS and A level we, again, follow the OCR specifications, using M1 and S1 modules as the options for all students. In our Further Maths group we cover the A Level syllabus in Year 12 and then Further Maths in Year 13, with M2, S2 and D1 as their options. In addition, we have taught the International Baccalaureate for the first time this year, with small groups taking Higher, Standard and Studies courses. 5 The results In the recent past, the School has had a policy of accelerating KS3 so that students started the GCSE course in Year 9; however, in 2010-11 Year 9 students will be working at KS3 and the huge majority of student will achieve level 7 or 8 on their final teacher assessments. Similarly, at GCSE, the great majority of pupils achieve at least an A grade and the majority of our students achieve at least a B grade at A level. We expect a number of our students to achieve the new A*. Both the GCSE and A level results show that the department "adds value" to the already impressive results. Extra-curricular We offer a "support clinic" opportunity for any student who needs help in Year 12 and Year 13. In addition, we also prepare students for the national Mathematics competitions; the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Mathematics Challenges, and the Maths Team Challenge. We also run Sixth Form enhancement masterclasses each year, to give the students a flavour of the diversity of mathematical topics away from the examination curriculum. When required, we offer addition lessons for Sixth Form students needing STEP papers or AEA for their university entrance. Every year a number of our most able mathematician go on to read the subject at top universities. Future developments The Mathematics Department is pivotal to the Technology College status of the School through the outreach work it undertakes and the development of ICT in our teaching. As previously mentioned, we have an interactive whiteboard in every classroom and use numerous resources to enhance our teaching. This is an area that we continually develop, along with assessment and teaching ideas. With the current changes to the KS3 programme of study, new GCSE courses, IB specifications and new developments in resources, this is an exciting period of development in Mathematics teaching. We are looking forward to appointing a new Head of Department, who can continue to drive the team forward. It is essential that the successful person will be an outstanding teacher who can lead the department to new challenges. For the appropriately experienced person, the Head of Faculty post is available and we would ask you to make clear in your application the post for which you would like to be considered. The role of Head of Faculty is relatively new to the School, following restructuring this year and involves the strategic management of the three departments working in collaboration: Mathematics, Economics and ICT. 6 Background regarding the School Students Chelmsford County High School is a great place to teach – our students are motivated, pleasant, courteous, well behaved and enormous fun! They like school, and enjoy learning. Achievement is high, and almost all go into Higher Education at the most competitive universities, including Oxbridge. The School Chelmsford County High School was founded in 1907 as one of the first girls' secondary schools in Essex. In an area where most other schools are all-ability comprehensives, it is a Foundation selective school. We admit 120 students in Year 7 and maintain that number in each year group. Nearly all students in Year 11 return for the Sixth Form, and some 20-30 students join the Lower Sixth from other schools. Entry at Year 7 is competitive, with the top 120 students of the 600 or so who apply to the School and elect to take the 11+ being admitted. The school draws its intake from a very wide geographical area, and a very large number of "feeder" primary schools, around 70 in any one year group! Entry into the Sixth Form is determined by a good performance at GCSE which suggests good potential in the subjects chosen for A Level. Almost all of our Sixth Form students proceed to degree courses at University. At present there are 872 students on roll with 270 in the Sixth Form. This is not a complacent school, despite its high standards and success. We are keen to review our practice, and ensure that classroom methodology reflects the latest thinking on teaching and learning. All staff have the opportunity to contribute to whole school planning for improvement through their subject and year teams as well as Focus Groups, each led by a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This is a very busy school which places a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activity. There is a fine tradition of musical performance, and many students play at least one instrument. There are many orchestras, choirs and ensembles. Drama is an important extra curricular activity, with clubs, and major school productions involving many students. Our sports teams are very successful, as are our individual sportswomen. Our students are lively and talented, as well as being academically able, and we try to provide plenty of opportunities for them. House activities include some distinctly less serious events, which nonetheless challenge student ingenuity and team-working skills to the full. In terms of resources and buildings, we have a fine mixture of "traditional", provided by the original main building, and "makeshift" (we have the usual assembly of mobile classrooms) together with some excellent modern facilities, including science laboratories. Specialist College status has funded a complete refurbishment of the Technology area and good computer provision, including 7 Interactive whiteboards. We have good Sixth Form facilities and a dance/drama studio, an all weather artificial pitch. A hard working fundraising committee of parents and governors has raised funds for much of this, and we have recently opened a state of the art Music Centre. Governors and parents are very supportive, and have, obviously, very high expectations of the school. We have a school community which is friendly and welcoming. We trust our students to behave well, and the atmosphere in the school reflects our high expectations of them in this respect. Staff The School has a teaching establishment of around 55 in full-time equivalent, consisting of 44 full-time staff, including the Head, and 18 part-time staff. In addition, French, German and Spanish Foreign Language Assistants are employed. There is a non-teaching establishment of 44, who support teaching and learning in various capacities. The school operates a no-smoking policy. 8 The Senior Leadership Team (SLT) The current structure consists of: • Headteacher – Mrs Nicole Chapman • Deputy Head: Curriculum, Exams and Assessment – Mr Julian Dutnall who has responsibility for developing the curriculum, exams and assessment, the international dimension, the timetable, staffing, and line manages a selection of curriculum areas. • Acting Assistant Head: Teaching & Learning and – Mr Mike Seager - who has responsibility for the quality of Teaching & Learning at KS3 and 4. and line manages a selection of curriculum areas. Acting Assistant Head: Staff & Student Development – Dr Darren Noble - who has responsibility for student care and guidance at KS3 and 4, SENCO and child protection. • Business Manager and Bursar – Mrs Mary Cherry who has responsibility for administration, premises, personnel, payroll, marketing, finance and line manages support staff. • Assistant Headteacher: Head of Sixth Form – Mrs Julie McDonald who is Head of Sixth Form and line manages the Deputy Head of Sixth Form and Assistant Head of Sixth Form and careers. • Assistant Headteacher: Specialist Status – Mr Dayne Owens who has responsibility for the management of Technology, Music and Languages College status, community cohesion together with the line management of a number of curriculum areas and whole school ICT. 9 Chelmsford County High School for Girls (under review) Generic Subject Leader Job Description Name of Teacher: TBC Post Held: Subject Leader Line Manager: SLT Responsible for: Mathematics Teaching subject specialism classes and other subject classes as allocated by the Leadership Team Purpose of the Job To uphold the school"s vision and aims in all professional activities To provide leadership and management for the subject to secure excellent teaching so all pupils achieve their potential and some exceed it. To assist the Headteacher and the Leadership Team in the systematic review of all areas of school activity and to be accountable with them for bringing about improvement in areas of identified weakness To assist the Headteacher and Leadership Team in the overall management and development of the school Duties The Teachers" Pay and Conditions Document specifies the general professional duties of a teacher. In addition, certain particular duties are reasonably required to be exercised and completed in a satisfactory manner Particular Duties (All Teachers) Under the overall direction of the Headteacher Key functions (as Teacher) Teach subjects allocated, including planning, setting homework, marking and assessment in line with school policies. Engage with school-wide learning initiatives. Under the direction of the Student Progress Manager, be a Form Tutor and take responsibility for the progress, welfare and guidance of a form group of pupils. Monitor attendance in the tutor group taking action as appropriate. Contribute to the writing and delivery of the PSHE programme. Ensure that excellent teaching and learning takes place in all allocated classes 10 Mark, assess, record and report on pupil achievement and maintain records as required. Maintain accurate records and use assessment data to monitor progress, targets and further action (e.g. SEN, Gifted and Talented, praise and under achievement). Contribute to the development of Schemes of Work, School and Team policies as appropriate. Maintain a purposeful, orderly classroom environment including neat storage, learning centred display and by employing a range of assertive behaviour management strategies Undertake specific duties within the Team as delegated after consultation with your line manager. Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings and professional development activities. Meet deadlines for reporting, marking, submission of coursework and other assignments. Prepare pupils for examinations and take part in standardisation or moderating exercises as required by the Team or examination boards. Follow School Policy and support the Leadership Team in the effective operation of the school. Undertake the appropriate CPD, including lesson observation, and show its impact on teaching and learning. Key Functions (as Subject Leader) 1. Impact on educational progress beyond your assigned pupils Be accountable for the quality of Teaching and Learning in the subject Establish common standards of practice within the department and develop the effectiveness of teaching and learning styles within the department Implement school quality procedures and to ensure adherence to these within the department Monitor behaviour in the subject and support classroom teachers in managing good attendance, submission of work to deadlines, liaising with parents to engage their support as appropriate Monitor planning, record keeping, marking, teaching progress, homework and assessment Have a central record of assessment data and organize moderation of standardized tests. Ensure the management of Accurate and up-to –date information concerning the department on the management information system. Lead, co-ordinate and monitor the subject aspects of the School Improvement Plan Lead colleagues in formulating aims, objectives and strategic plans for the department which relate to the needs of students and support the aims, objectives and strategic aims of the school. In conjunction with the ICT Strategy Group, to foster and oversee the application of ICT to teaching, learning and record keeping in the department 11 Establish the process of setting targets within the department in line with whole-school targets, and work towards their achievement. Monitor student attendance together with students" progress and performance in relation to targets ensuring that follow-up procedures are adhered to and that appropriate action is taken where necessary to address potential underperformance. Organise events that raise the profile of the subject. Ensure that the subject contributes to the ethos of a Specialist College. Ensure that the department contributes to cross curricular themes. Oversee the organization of enrichment activities within the subject. 2. Lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of others Develop Schemes of Work that all subject teachers contribute to and use Undertake Performance Management reviews of teachers as directed by the Headteacher Observe subject teachers twice yearly using school the system. Co-ordinate peer observations Mentor and support colleagues. Identify their development needs and plan their professional development through appropriate courses, experiences, observations etc. Use meetings to share good practice, moderate and cascade training Offer INSET to the Team and across the school in an area of expertise Establish a network with local Primary and Secondary schools Ensure all staff within the department maintain and develop academic rigour 3. Have accountability for leading, managing and developing a subject Innovate in learning. Keep abreast of subject developments and lead curriculum development in the subject in terms of subject knowledge, and teaching practice. Engage with school-wide learning initiatives and lead these in the subject. Prepare for subject meetings – identify the purpose, circulate an agenda and minutes copied to line-manager on SLT Review Schemes of Work annually Use student targets to set targets for teachers of examination classes Make use of analysis and evaluate performance data provided Identify and take action on issues arising from data, systems and reports: setting deadlines where necessary and reviewing progress on the action taken In conjunction with the relevant member of SLT, manage the department"s collection of data. 12 Following each reporting cycle, review assessment data and coordinate follow up across the subject Manage the delegated budget for the subject to resource the curriculum and be responsible for the management of all stock and resources Be responsible for the learning environment in the subject, maintaining a tidy and purposeful learning environment with good learning display within teaching rooms and allocated corridor display areas. Participate in recruitment and appointment of subject teachers and supply effective induction into departmental processes Collect, moderate and prepare coursework for submission to examination boards Be responsible for the efficient and effective deployment of the department"s technicians/support staff Make appropriate arrangements for classes when staff are absent, ensuring that work has been set appropriately, and that any long-term supply cover staff have full access to detailed planning to ensure adequate cover. Promote teamwork and motivate staff to ensure effective working relations Be responsible for the day-to-day management of staff within the department and to act as a positive role model Participate in the school"s ITT programme Be responsible for the day-to-day management control and operation of course provision within the department, including effective deployment of staff and physical resources Ensure that Health and Safety policies and practices including Risk Assessments, throughout the department are in-line with national requirements and are updated where necessary. Liaise with the School"s Health and Safety Manager. Liaise with partner schools, higher education, industry, Examination Boards, Awarding Bodies and other relevant external Bodies Represent the department"s views and interests Lead the development of effective subject links with partner schools and the community, attendance where necessary at liaison events in partner schools and the effective promotion of the subject at open days/evenings and other events Contribute to the school liaison and marketing activities, such as the collection of material for press releases Work with the Timetabler to ensure that the Department"s teaching commitments are effectively timetabled and roomed 4. Whole-school review Support the Deputy Head Personnel in the reviewing of subjects and areas of school activity by undertaking monitoring activity which contributes to review Coach colleague Subject Leaders in areas for improvement 5. Line management for a significant number of people Conduct Performance Review for not less than 3 and not more than 5 FTE staff. 13 Manage other Subject Leaders in respect of the provision of good mathematics education across the curriculum Manage and support other Subject Leaders where there is a need to bring about improvement as directed by the Headteacher. Other specific duties: To engage actively in the performance review process To undertake any other duty as specified in the STPCD not mentioned in the above Whilst every effort has been made to set down the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task to be undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description In addition, all staff on the various points of the upper pay spine are expected to contribute accordingly: UPS 1 To maintain Threshold standards and to build on them UPS 2 To make a substantial and sustained contribution to the school while maintaining and building on Threshold standards UPS 3 To make a substantial and sustained contribution to the school while maintaining and building on Threshold standards. To provide a model for teaching and learning. This job description is current at the date shown, but, in consultation with you, may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title. 14 Chelmsford County High School for Girls (under review) Faculty Leader Job Description 1. To share in the strategic leadership of the school as a member of the Academic Board. 2. To support the School"s aim to strive for excellence by providing leadership of a group of Heads of Department. 3. To facilitate cross-subject collaboration and sharing of good practice. 4. To report to the SLT line manager on matters related to the performance of the staff, student outcomes and activities of the Faculty group. 5. To Chair the half-Termly Faculty Meeting. 6. To line manage and act as coach and mentor to the Heads of Department. 7. To contribute to the development of teaching & learning within the Faculty and beyond. 8. To support Heads of Department in their personnel management role. 9. To be involved in the appointments of new Heads of Departments. 15 Person Specification It is important that your application addresses and provides evidence for each of the criteria by means of a letter to the Headteacher Mrs Nicole Chapman Head of Department / Faculty A proven track record as an outstanding classroom practitioner First-class planning, assessment and record-keeping A proven record of raising standards and of initiating and Skills and Abilities maintaining innovative curriculum design and delivery Excellent problem-solving skills Excellent ICT skills A commitment to celebrating students" achievements, skills and talents, as well as an ability to tackle problems effectively Excellent subject knowledge A detailed understanding of all current educational initiatives Knowledge and Experience which apply to the subject An understanding of Health and Safety issues within an educational setting Excellent written and oral communication skills Strong leadership skills with an ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents General Attributes An ability to work effectively under pressure A commitment to extra-curricular activities and to the school"s involvement in the wider community A Good sense of humour A flexible approach to tasks A willingness to contribute to whole-school initiatives A commitment to networking and the sharing of best practice A first degree in a subject relevant to the teaching post; Professional Qualifications A DfES recognised teaching qualification and Training A commitment to the continuing professional development of all members of the Department A commitment to further personal professional development 16 Application Process To apply for this role, please submit a completed application form supported by a letter outlining your vision of what should constitute "outstanding education for more able students" and what you would bring to the post. Please also address the key functions of the post outlined in the job description providing evidence of relevant experience and preparation for the role. Please give the names, positions, organisations and telephone contact numbers of at least two referees, one of whom should ideally be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted unless you specifically state otherwise. Please also complete and return the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This will help us to follow the recommendations of the Equal Opportunities Commission, the Commission for Racial Equality and the Disability Rights Commission that employers should monitor selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved. The information on this form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only. This form will not be treated as part of your application, and will not be seen by anyone involved in the selection process. Finally, please ensure that you have included work, mobile and home telephone contact numbers and an e-mail address if applicable. Please also indicate any dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the recruitment timetable below. The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21 April – 4.00pm Applications should be either: Emailed to firstname.lastname@example.com Faxed on 01245 345746. If you fax your application, please follow up with a clean application in the post. Posted to: Mrs Sue Hilton PA to Headteacher Chelmsford County High School for Girls Broomfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 1RW 17 Recruitment process All applications will be acknowledged. A selection board will meet to consider applications. Those who have not been short- listed will be notified by letter. For those going forward to final interview, details will be confirmed at a later stage in the process. Please see the timetable below for specific dates. Closing date: Wednesday 21 April 4.00pm Final Selection Panels & Interviews: Before 1 May How to contact us Should you have any queries or wish to have an informal discussion about this role then please contact Sue Hilton at the School on 01245 245729. 18 About Chelmsford From villages in the heart of the Essex countryside to a bustling town centre offering first class shopping and cricket, the Chelmsford area really does have great deal to offer! Explore the heritage by visiting Chelmsford"s 15th Century Cathedral and our two museums in Oaklands Park. Treat the children to a day out at Marsh Farm Country Park and Tropical Wings Butterfly and Bird Gardens in South Woodham Ferrers, simply relax and unwind on the Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, or dine in one of our many fine restaurants. From a bustling town centre with excellent shopping and eating facilities to tranquil villages and unspoilt countryside, Chelmsford has the perfect combination of town and country, with a whole host of places to visit for young and old alike. The town today Chelmsford, County town of Essex, has good links with East Anglia and London and is convenient for Stansted Airport, the sea ports of Harwich and Felixstowe and the capital itself. Situated just 30 miles north east of London, Chelmsford is the perfect base. With excellent road, rail and air communications Chelmsford is well connected to the rest of the UK and Europe. The A12 road runs to the east of the town, meeting the M25 London Orbital near Brentwood. London"s Liverpool Street rail station is just 35 minutes away. Despite redevelopment in the past 30 years, Chelmsford retains many glimpses of its past including the old buildings around the cathedral. Established Farmers" Markets and Continental Markets in the High Street bring something a little different to the town. History The name Chelmsford is Saxon in origin. The town is mentioned in the Census of 1086 as two settlements beside the River Cam – later joined by a bridge. In 1199 King John granted the right to hold a weekly market and by 1250 Chelmsford was a county town. The Blackwater and Chelmer Canal opened in 1797, linking the town to the coast, and the railway came in 1845. Business Chelmsford is the birthplace of radio broadcasting and the town continues its association with GEC Marconi and has attracted major names in the business world. Anglia Ruskin University offers a broad range of educational opportunities. 19 Chelmsford County High School for Girls Foundation Grammar School And Specialist College Headteacher Mrs Nicole Chapman, BA, MBA Head of Maths Department TLR 2a Head of Maths, Economics, ICT Faculty TLR 1c (Salary may be negotiable for an outstanding candidate) Required for September 2010 Chelmsford County High School is one of the most successful girls" selective schools in the country. We are a Specialist Technology, Music and Language College with an excellent record of working with our partner schools. This is, therefore, an ideal opportunity for a well-qualified teacher of Mathematics to gain experience in teaching more-able students. Mathematics is a very popular and successful subject in our Sixth Form with two thirds of our students taking A level Maths, Further Maths or IB options. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of excellence in the classroom, the ability to inspire our students and the vision to lead the Department/Faculty. We offer: a warm and friendly atmosphere with excellent staff-student relationships the opportunity to work with able and well motivated students a well established programme of staff induction and CPD support a flexible environment in which innovation is encouraged We are looking for someone who is: an outstanding teacher of Mathematics at all levels ambitious for the highest standards possible committed to developing the subject beyond the curriculum innovative and forward looking willing to contribute to the life of the school The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced CRB Check. For an application pack please see the school website (www.cchs.co.uk) or contact: Mrs Sue Hilton, Chelmsford County High School, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1RW. Tel: 01245 245729 Email: email@example.com Closing date for receipt of applications is: Wednesday 21 April 4.00pm Interviews will be held before May 1 20
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Federal Panel Grants Lanier Law Firm Request to Expand and Rename Toyota Litigation
LOS ANGELES, April 10 /PRNewswire/ — In selecting U.S. District Judge James V. Selna to hear more than 100 federal lawsuits filed around the country against Toyota, a federal judicial panel also granted a formal request by the Lanier Law Firm to rename the litigation and expand its scope.
"We're thrilled," says attorney Mark Lanier, who was recently named one of the decade's most influential lawyers by the National Law Journal. "This is far from merely a mechanical problem. We intend to show that the unintended acceleration of Toyota vehicles is almost certainly the result of electronic problems that Toyota failed to disclose for years."
Friday's Transfer Order by the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, consolidates all the federal cases to be heard by Judge Selna in the United States District Court, Central District of California.
Judge Selna already has some experience in the Toyota Litigation, as he is currently presiding over Beard, et al. v. Toyota Motor Corp., et al., No. 8:10-cv-00183-JVS-RNB. The lawsuit, filed by Mr. Lanier and Dana Taschner, Managing Attorney of the Lanier Law Firm's Los Angeles office, covers owners of recalled Toyotas, owners who have experienced unexpected acceleration in non-recalled Toyotas, and those who have suffered financial damages as a result of recent Toyota recalls.
"Ours is the only Toyota case currently being heard by Judge Selna," says Lanier. "He has already demonstrated that he is uniquely qualified to handle the scope and breadth of the Toyota litigation."
In the Beard case, the two sides have already stipulated to cooperatively propose a Pretrial Order for scheduling, thereby establishing a protocol for the transferred cases.
Toyota has recalled more than 10 million vehicles covering 17 different models, including recalls based on unexpected acceleration, faulty floor mats, brake problems, drive shaft malfunctions, and other problems. The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has recorded 34 deaths attributed to unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles.
The Lanier Law Firm's Los Angeles office already is representing multiple plaintiffs in claims against Toyota nationwide. The firm, whose Los Angeles office sits only a few miles from Toyota's U.S. headquarters, expects to file many additional Toyota claims in the coming weeks and months.
The Lanier Law Firm has served as lead counsel in some of the most significant product liability trials in U.S. history, including the national litigation over the painkiller Vioxx. The firm's work in the nation's first Vioxx trial resulted in a $254 million verdict, and paved the way for a multi-billion-dollar settlement of all U.S. claims over Vioxx. The Lanier Law Firm began 2010 by winning a $56 million defect verdict against vehicle manufacturer Caterpillar Inc. after a jury finding that defects and lax maintenance led to a construction worker being paralyzed while using a piece of Caterpillar equipment.
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AGONCILLO, Batangas—Going on the stump in this town for administration candidates, President Aquino on Monday vowed to finish the bulk of the national government's infrastructure projects before he steps down in 2016.
In his visit to Barangay (village) Bilibinwang, a Taal lakeshore village here, Aquino stressed the value of reliable infrastructure to boost the local economy and tourism.
"As Batangas is opened to opportunities, not just for commerce but for tourism, the result is more improved trade in your town," the President told about a thousand residents of this fishing community.
Aquino said his administration was focusing on the rehabilitation of the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road and the completion of the 41-kilometer Talisay-Laurel-Agoncillo coastal road in Batangas, which when completed would cut travel time from Tanauan City to Laurel town.
The government hopes to finish the circumferential coastal road by September this year, according to Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson.
Road projects, Aquino said, would attract more tourists to popular destinations in the province, such as the diving site at Barangay Anilao in Mabini town, the beaches in Barangay Laiya in San Juan town and the famous Taal Volcano.
The President, however, blamed "mismanagement" by his predecessors for stalled road projects.
He cited the construction of the Ternate-Nasugbu road that would connect Cavite province and Batangas, which he said had yet to be completed although the project was started in 1994.
"That is almost 20 years and it will be completed only in July. Someone said maybe it is a big project. Yes it is such a big project—all of six kilometers."
"Even if a turtle did the work, I don't think it would have laid down the equivalent of 300 meters of road each year," Aquino said.
Aquino took office three years ago.
He said the government had been pouring money into infrastructure projects since he was elected in 2010.
The President also endorsed Risa Hontiveros, the lone senatorial candidate of the Liberal Party who was present during his visit here, as well as the party's local candidates in Batangas in the May 13 elections.
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Leading biotoxin and mold illness expert Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker has recently developed a training and certification program that enables doctors to provide patients with the latest and most effective treatment for patients suffering from Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS). Now, Dr. Scott McMahon, of Roswell, New Mexico, has become the first Shoemaker Protocol Certified Physician.
"We are extremely proud to be able to announce such a major accomplishment by Dr. McMahon," wrote Dr. Shoemaker in a recent newsletter. "There is currently no board certification covering this disease [CIRS]. The closest to such an achievement is passing this CIRS Certification Program, and Dr. McMahon is the first physician in the world to have completed this rigorous testing."
Scott W. McMahon, MD, completed his Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry from Creighton University in 1985, and went on to complete his Medical Degree at Creighton University School of Medicine in 1989. After completing a prestigious pediatric residency at Duke University Medical Center, he has maintained board certification and practiced pediatrics in Roswell, New Mexico for 20 years. His interest in Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome began in 2009.
Dr. McMahon has spoken on CIRS and other topics at a number of medical meetings. He has written two books and co-authored two position statements. One statement, co-authored by Dr. Shoemaker and other experts, is the most comprehensive paper to date on CIRS and the health effects of exposure to the interior of water-damaged buildings. Dr. McMahon has participated in
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Smokey Steak Bby Skewers
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Smokey steak bby skewers are grilled and barbecued steak chunks served with corn and tomato salsa. Grilled along with the flavors of bay leaf and onion with slices of courgettes, the smokey steak and barbecued skewers are served with a cooked corn and tomato salsa, flavored with lemon juice.
|Fillet steak
|650 Gram
|Red onions
|2 Small
|Bay leaves
|Olive oil
|1⁄2 Tablespoon
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Cherry tomatoes
|180 Gram
|Olive oil
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|Lime juice
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For the skewers: cut the steak into 36 chunks, put in a dish and brush with marinade.
Using a peeler, cut long strips from the courgettes.
Slice one thin wedge from the onion and reserve, and cut the rest into 12 wedges.
Thread the steak, bay, onion and folded strips of courgette onto the skewers.
Place on a baking sheet and brush the bay, onions and courgettes with oil.
Set aside.
For the salsa: bring a pan of water to the boil and simmer the corn for 2-3 mins.
Drain and cool.
Halve the tomatoes, discard seeds, and chop.
Chop the reserved onion.
Mix everything with the oil and lime juice, season.
Barbecue or grill skewers for 6-8 mins, turning halfway through and brushing with extra marinade.
Serve with the salsa.
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I have read lots of threads on this subject but untill recently had no direct experience.
During our recent trip from Preston to Falmouth we saw an increasing number of pots with some close encounters.
En route from Newlyn to Falmouth we spotted quite a few around us but ( more importantly) off the Lizard in motor sailing in quite rough conditions we had to take fairly drastic evasive action on 3 occaisions ( the pots were bang in front of us and not spotted early in the waves) at night we would have certainly hit at least one of them.
3 pots bang on course make you wonder just how many pots there must be floating around.
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Thread: more lobster pots!!
22-04-12, 20:37 #1Registered User
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more lobster pots!!
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In my experiance that area has a lot of pots, mostly with tall marks with flag so relatively easy to spot
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Portuguese coast is like a slalom course.beserksail
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Aberdaron Bay, dodge the floating plastic milk cartons masquerading as pot markers.
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Yes we saw those at Abedaron fortunatly the weather/sea was calm so easier to spot.
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No mate, you missed loads.
Penzance to Falmouth a couple of weeks ago I must have seen over 70
Our strategy is to do nothing until they are 10m or so from the bow and to then just turn a little if needed. Interestingly, we didn't have to turn for a single one, despite thinking we would.
Shows how rubbish we are at predicting our visual water track.I may be wrong, but I'm not confused.
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You will find pots tend to be concentrated (unsurprising) where the crabs live and the water is shallow enough to make pots viable. So headlands are obvious places, which makes it fun when tides are running hard. A few years ago a map was published based on the reports of pot sightings and snarl ups. Needles Channel, Chritschurch Ledge, Old Harry, Portland, Berry Head, Lizard etc. Also watch out for buoys marking nets and worst of all discarded bits of cut up net and bits of poly sheeting floating just below the surface.
Hope you have fitted a rope cutter in preparation for your voyage.
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Oh quit yer whining....
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Please call me Karasu. I'm married to Itachi Uchiha. I'm also a moderator for the anime and character databases here on Anime-Planet. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask. :)
9,575 total episodes
Tip: get Crunchy and Netflix. Second Tip: get two more PS3s. Another Tip: trade in your baby for another PS3 (pfft, if they'd let you - heck, they'd probably say, "Woman, please. I'll give you half a PS3 for this...thing." and they may also make you uncomfortable by asking, "However, if you give me your digits, maybe I can add a digit to what we can pay you...eh? Eh?"). Don't get distracted! Just, get it so you can play it, then return to me with good news that both it and I are awesome.
Why didn't you? Everyone was doing it! Except your dad, I guess.
Perhaps I will be interested. Depends on how the anime ends. Honestly, I don't think I can avoid the spoilers. Yesterday I discovered like the entire Naruto cast got randomly married off to one another...no love for Gaara though. =/
Yeah, you're like never on PSN. T_T That makes your PS3 sad. Come on! Have some fun with it! Your Xbox doesn't have to know if you don't say anything... Considering how difficult/time-consuming it is to get achievements in Star Ocean: The Last Hope, you're really better off playing the PS3 "international, slightly-better" version. Thus, this logic translates to you throwing out your Xbox and joining the dark side! Do it, cuz peer pressure and all that.
If I couldn't be bothered to stay up all night or get up early to watch something, I'd record it on VHS. I recorded SO MUCH as a child. I mean, I did it so many times I could go through the many steps it takes on my vcr with my eyes closed! Shows were being recorded daily, nightly, in the past (whoops), in the future, randomly - you name it. It wasn't limited to anime either.
Inb4 the schedule suddenly changes when an episode titled "Naruto's Grandfather! The Stories of an Older Generation!" appears and we get into an infinite loop of past generations, never getting back to the present time. Everything...becomes swallowed by fillers - Obito's true goal (or maybe the Tsukuyomi already happened!) ...I just terrified myself. But hopefully two weeks comes around and BAM!, Naruto is back for ONE episode to wrap EVERYTHING up. It'll be fun to discuss my confusion when/if this happens.
The Star Ocean games are an interesting mix of both sci-fi and fantasy. If the thought of travelling through space to explore different planets is personally appealing, I could suggest them to you. Star Ocean 4 takes place first chronologically in the series by being set during the aftermath of World War 3 with Earth becoming increasingly uninhabitable, and mankind must take to the stars to find a new planet for their home. Star Ocean 3 for the PS2 is last in the series and likely always will be because the secret of our universe is discovered in a twist that most fans seemed to have hated but I adored - it's quite fitting for a sci-fi. I've only played Star Ocean 3 and 4, but I've been quite pleased with the engaging stories and entertaining battle system. In any event, Star Ocean 5: Integrity and Faithlessness is currently in production for the PS3 and PS4, so maybe you could start with that when it's released?
Inuyasha: You see, I was waiting for Final Act to air on Adult Swim so that I could watch the dub, but by the time it finally aired, I was already working my current job where I've always worked weekends and at a time when I didn't have cable or even internet for a year (those were some dark days =P). And yeah, I hear you on obsessing over watching your favorite TV shows back as children. I'd have friends who would want to spend the night on Fridays, but I'd often turn them down because I wanted to catch my Saturday morning cartoons, which I didn't know at the time were actually anime; I appeased them through promising them Saturday sleepovers. I did make exceptions for this, however, like when the final season of Beyblade first aired and I had a sleepover with two friends to watch its premiere at 6 in the morning (like wtf, that's so early thinking back xD). In case you're curious, we made the debut - of course! >D
I have no expectations for how long this filler arc will last, but I was under the impression it could be the longest filler arc in Naruto ever. Do you think there will be ANOTHER filler arc after it too?
I'm playing Star Ocean (4): The Last Hope International at the moment. Yesterday I finally caught up to where I had stopped on my Xbox 360 version four years ago. It's amazing at how much I've improved in RPGs over time because this game is nothing; I really wish the harder difficulties were unlocked right from the start. I prefer the battle system in Star Ocean 3 that came before it however. I might go back and play that for the third time, actually. Now I'm not sure when I'll make time for Shallie with all of these kinda-replays going on. >_<
Come on, do it! You got this! Show them what Karasu can do when she gets serious for realz!
Ah, Inuyasha. Who knows how many times I've watched that. I own all of the dvds except for Final Act, which to this day I have yet to watch (sooome day). So many fond memories of that anime... I remember staying over at a friend's house, and after we finished playing a game, we decided to watch Adult Swim. Wouldn't you know, it's Inuyasha that's on, and Inuyasha is saying, "Just do her like you did me." Needless to explain, it was so random my friend and I laughed our asses off. Good times were had indeed. xD
Get me when the fillers are over in Naruto. =P Do you recommend that I watch them immediately? I was thinking about going through the final arc and returning to the fillers after.
Pfft, why pay moneys when I can use my sister's netflix account.
I'm not really enjoying it. This game was obviously a cash-in on the fans who loved the first game because in every way possible it's majorly inferior to the prequel. It should have never been made. Honestly, I'm quite disappointed that this was the follow-up to a game that came before which was so much fun. I couldn't recommend it to someone who played the first, but strangely enough, you don't fit into that category; with the game's difficulty being drastically decreased and how you need no knowledge of the other to play, it's to a point where the game is approachable to practically anyone. But in the end, I'd suggest looking into it some more if you're interested.
Unless I'm wrong, I feel like my oldest nephew has beaten all of the Uncharted games. You've been letting Drakengard 3 beat you long enough! Hurry and beat IT! I don't care how many times you have to sit through the beginning - read a book each time while mashing X until you can play that part. Just. Do. It. Show that game who is boss. COME ON!
You remember when Naruto was on Toonami? You're so old. I remember it too, but you didn't see me write that. How long do you think that "big finale" will be anyway?
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