Standards Leader for English

Standards Leader for English
Ref: SL/695/15

Required for 22 February or sooner

Are you an experienced and ambitious Primary Teacher looking to take the next step in your career?

Sowe Valley Primary School are looking for an exciting and inspiring teacher who has a passion and cares about the difference they can make to children’s lives.

We are looking for practitioners with:

• The expertise and vision to develop high standards and expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• The ability to lead, motivate and inspire a dedicated team.
• The highest of expectations of teaching and learning having a record of excellent classroom practice.
• A passion for English and excellent subject knowledge.
• Successful teaching experience and expertise of teaching in Upper Key Stage 2.
• The ability to initiate, develop and implement creative ideas.
• Experience and expertise of working with children from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• The commitment to working in partnership with the school, Governors, parents and the community.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.

We offer:

• Dedicated leadership time.
• A genuine opportunity to lead and make a difference.
• An exciting and supportive place to develop your leadership skills.
• A positive and enthusiastic staff committed to achieving the best for all pupils.
• A caring and creative atmosphere that strives for high standards.
• A bright, cheerful, well-resourced and maintained school.
• Commitment to your continued professional development.
• A very happy school, with genuinely fantastic staff and amazing children.

We welcome and strongly encourage visits.
Please contact Mandy on 024 7645 6063 to arrange.

Applications packs are available to download by clicking on the 'apply' button at the bottom of this page.

Closing date: 30 November 2015.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.