Lead Practitioner for Early Years Foundation Stage & Key Stage 1

Does working within a growing Multi Academy Trust with outstanding collaboration and professional development opportunities appeal to you?

Windsor Academy Trust has a unique and exciting opportunity for an EYFS/KS1 Lead Practitioner to join us. We are looking for someone who can model teaching skills, lead on improving teaching where needed and directly impact the quality of pupil outcomes.

This role will involve working across our two Primary Academies, in the Walsall learning community. Rivers and Goldsmith Academies are situated within a mile of each other. The two Academies work closely together on all school aspects. The EYFS/ KS1 lead role entails; leading certain elements of our coaching initiative within school, mentoring teachers, trainees, NQTs and experienced classroom teachers, disseminating materials and advising on practice, research and continuing professional development.

You must be an outstanding teacher who can inspire and lead others, have effective planning skills and excellent communication skills. We would encourage applications from experienced teachers.

As part of the Windsor Academy Trust we work collaboratively with the other schools in our family, supporting each other and developing great practice. Every teacher has a personalised development pathway with CPD opportunities such as: NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH.

The key responsibilities are:

• Monitor and drive progress and standards within the phase
• Deliver CPD to colleagues within your phase
• Be responsible and accountable for the day to day management and organisation of EYFS and KS1
• Line manage and appraise EYFS staff and KS1 staff

In return we can offer:

• Support from a forward thinking and dynamic Trust leadership team
• An opportunity to work with talented and committed staff
• Pupils who are keen to learn and participate in the life of their school
• A truly inclusive ethos and shared moral commitment to secure the best outcomes for every pupil
• Excellent collaboration and professional development opportunities across the Trust

If our offer is what you are looking for and you feel you have the necessary skills to contribute to our continuing successful journey we would love to hear from you.

Applicants shortlisted will be required to teach, complete a task and have an interview.

Closing date: 8th May 2018, 12 noon
Shortlisting date: 14th May 2018
Interviews: 22nd May 2018

Informal contact is encouraged. For a conversation about the role please contact Jodie Barrow.

Visits are warmly welcomed; please contact Jodie Barrow, Executive PA, to arrange a visit. Please call 01922 710182 or email jbarrow@goldsmith.windsoracademytrust.org.uk

To apply, please submit a completed application form, via email, to jbarrow@goldsmith.windsoracademytrust.org.uk

Goldsmith Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory medical clearance, DBS checks an where appropriate, documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK

Goldsmith and Rivers Primary Academies