Associate Leader (Key Stage 1 & Core Subject Leader)
Hillcrest Academy
Leeds
- Expired
- Salary:
- L4-8 (£41,977-£46,335)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 12 October 2017
Job overview
Hillcrest Academy
www.hillcrest.leeds.sch.uk
Associate Leader (Key Stage 1 & Core Subject Leader)
Required from January 2018
L4-8 (£41,977-£46,335)
Are you looking for a new, exciting challenge? Are you a driven and ambitious Senior Leader of the Future?
If so then we could be the academy for YOU!
We are looking for someone who:
- is an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of teaching in Key Stage 1
- is a highly effective leader who will lead by example developing excellence in others through coaching and mentoring and leading of a Key Stage
- can lead a core subject with drive and enthusiasm
- has clear vision, energy and commitment to all aspects of school life
- has a desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of our children
We can offer you:
- enthusiastic, friendly children who are eager to learn
- the opportunity to work in strategic partnership with an outstanding Senior Leadership Team
- support and encouragement for continuous professional development to become a future school leader within The GORSE Academies Trust
- fun and a challenge!
Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we ensure that our children receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. This was recognised by Ofsted in 2016 who said that: “Pupils are incredibly proud of their achievements. They value the education that they receive and say that they would not change anything about their school.”
If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities, we look forward to hearing from you. Visits are welcomed and strongly encouraged.
A full application pack is available to download from the website www.tgat.org.uk/jobs .If you would like further details, or to arrange a visit, please email Sam Done, Principal at sam.done@hillcrest.leeds.sch.uk. Completed applications should be returned to the same email address.
Closing date: Friday 13th October 2017
Shortlisting: Monday 16th October 2017
Interview date: Week beginning 16th October 2017
“Every lesson counts at Hillcrest Academy. Teachers are relentless in supporting every pupil to reach their potential.” Ofsted 2016
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a DBS check & satisfactory references.
This post is subject to a DBS check & satisfactory references.
Attached documents
About Hillcrest Academy
Hillcrest Academy is a larger-than-average primary school located in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The school provides places for around 400 pupils aged 3-11. Hillcrest Academy is part of the GORSE Academies Trust, which is responsible for the running of around eight schools in the local area, at both primary and secondary level.
Hillcrest takes great pride in its extremely diverse catchment area, with a high proportion of pupils from ethnic minority backgrounds and a similarly high proportion of pupils who speak English as an additional language.
Principal
Vicky Oddy
Values and vision
Hillcrest Academy seeks to ensure that every pupil receives a high-quality education regardless of background. To this end, the school highly values its investment in extra-curricular activities and an interesting and relatable curriculum. Parents are encouraged to play a large role in their child’s education, in order to foster a sense of community and responsibility.
With such a diverse intake of pupils, tolerance and diversity are of paramount importance to the primary school, and pupils are encouraged to have respect for different faiths and belief systems.
Ofsted report
“Pupils leave Hillcrest Academy reaching standards from very low starting points that are close to those achieved by other pupils nationally. They are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Every lesson counts at Hillcrest Academy. Teachers are relentless in supporting every pupil to reach their full potential.”
View Hillcrest Academy's latest Ofsted report
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