Deputy Inclusion Leader (KS2)

Deputy Inclusion Leader (KS2) Temporary one year position required for September 2022.

This role is part-time (Two days per week), non-class based.

Are you an experienced teacher with a passion for making a difference for all children?  Do you have the enthusiasm and expertise to be an advocate for all children? 

If so, then Thomas’s Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate Deputy Inclusion Leader for KS2.

Our school is an innovative collaboration between an excellent community primary and a family of four outstanding independent preparatory schools, based in Parson’s Green, London. We are a vibrant and inclusive school with a clear focus on enabling children to become confident, independent and thoughtful learners.

We have based our school on Four Cornerstones:  

‘Be Kind’ - reflecting our emphasis on values education

‘Learn to Learn’ - emphasising the importance of metacognition at the Academy

‘Think Globally’ - outlining our inclusive, international outlook 

And ‘Create Beauty’ - defining the importance of Mastery Learning, collaboration and craftsmanship at our school.  

The successful candidate will be expected to be an integral part of the whole staff team effort to provide Thomas’s Academy children with the best learning opportunities.  You will need to have high aspirations for all children across the school and engage with parents to help and support their child.  

You are a highly skilled teacher.  You may have experience of working as a SENDCo or you are an aspiring SENDCo.  As a school that is committed to the development of its staff, we are willing to work with you to gain the experience and the statutory qualification for the post.  The key is that you can show that you have the vision, expertise and determination to improve  opportunities for all children at Thomas’s Academy so they can reach their full potential.

The successful candidate will be someone who: 

● Is committed to supporting the ethos and the values of our school

● Has excellent teaching skills and who has high expectations for all children with regards  to their behaviour, achievement and personal development 

● Is a good role model who will inspire confidence and self-belief, and demonstrate the  positive attitudes, values and behaviour 

● Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills; who is willing to show initiative,  imagination, creativity and all with a positive approach 

● Is willing to contribute to the life of the school and be committed to their own  professional development

Why Join Thomas’s Academy? 

● Thomas’s Academy is a warm and welcoming, one-form entry school in Fulham. We have a friendly, dedicated staff team, along with supportive Governors and parents. 

● Thomas’s Academy endeavors to provide every child with the tools to be the best they can be when they reach adulthood.  

What Thomas’s Academy can offer to the successful candidate: 

● A supportive team of professionals who work collaboratively to consistently improve outcomes for all children 

● A school that supports their staff’s professional and personal development with  high quality CPD 

Please come and visit as we will be happy to give you a tour of the school and show you what makes Thomas’s Academy a great place to work and learn. Otherwise, please feel free to phone if you  have any questions related to your application. 

For more information about our school, please visit our website at  www.academy.thomas-s.co.uk.  There you will find an informative blog which outlines the vast breadth of our curriculum. 

To apply, please complete the school application form and forward to recruitment@thomas-s.co.uk.  

Applications will be considered on receipt. 

Thomas’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made using safer recruitment processes and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.