Pastoral and Faith Lead
Nishkam Primary School
Birmingham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Grade 6 - £24,431.48 - £28,774.95
- Job type:
- Full Time, Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2022
- Apply by:
- 14 July 2022
Job overview
Dates: Apply by 12pm, Thursday 14th July 2022
Start Date: September 2022
Salary: Grade 6 - £24,431.48 - £28,774.95
Contract type: Term-Time, plus two weeks (40 weeks)
Contract term: Permanent
Core Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
The School
You will be working with a pioneering group, Nishkam School Trust, which is a flagship DfE Free School, and is the first multi-academy free school trust in the UK.
The core of a Nishkam education is the triple pursuit of academic excellence, creating a community that supports children throughout their lives and nurturing a strong values-led approach to life.
Our children are a delight to teach, the School has exceptional resources, our teachers are enthusiastic and hardworking, and the support team is dedicated to the wellbeing of all pupils. We opened in September 2011 as a two form entry school, for pupils aged 4-11 years, with nursery provision attached. We remain significantly oversubscribed.
The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Pastoral and Faith Lead to join our team. You will be responsible for providing leadership for the pastoral and faith aspects of the school. In addition, lead the provision of pastoral care throughout the school so all pupils achieve their potential within an atmosphere in which pupils feel challenged, valued and secure.
We will offer you
• a friendly and welcoming team
• hardworking and dedicated colleagues
• enthusiastic and diligent children
• supportive parents, carers and community
• a committed and fully involved governing body
• a well-resourced learning environment
• opportunities for professional development
Nishkam School Trust (NST) are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check.
To apply:
• Please download an application pack at https://www.nishkamschooltrust.org/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=86 or contact the school office on 0121 647 6890
• Applications to be sent to recruitment.npsb@nishkamschools.org by Thursday 14th July 2022, 12pm
• Successful applicants will be contacted by Friday 15th July 2022
• Interviews will be held on Tuesday 19th July 2022
Attached documents
About Nishkam Primary School
Nishkam Primary School is a co-educational Sikh free school in Birmingham for children aged 4 to 11. The school offers the full range of National Curriculum subjects along with faith and language studies.
Interim Headteacher
Gurpreet Kaur
Values and vision
Nishkam Primary School prides itself on having a Sikh ethos but being inclusive to all faiths. It aims to build success on a strong partnership between passionate staff, committed learners and dedicated parents. The school believes that its faith-inspired values define the character of its education and should be intrinsic to a positive outlook for students.
Teachers aim to promote faith-inspired humility and a selfless approach to life. The school says its aspirations for academic excellence are underpinned, in particular, by the practice of the values of humility, service, compassion, self-discipline, forgiveness, love and creativity.
Ofsted report
“Children get off to an excellent start in the extremely effective Reception classes, and are prepared exceptionally well for their move into Year 1. All groups of pupils at all ages make rapid progress. They achieve high standards in relation to their different starting points. Class teachers and associate teachers (extra adult support in class) aim high and always want pupils to do their very best. They provide teaching of excellent quality, and set demanding work that stimulates pupils and moves them on quickly in their learning."
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