Assistant Head of School KS2

The position of Assistant Head KS2, presents an opportunity for an inspirational, determined, and focused individual to have a significant impact on the pupils in our community.

It is an exciting time to be working at Riverside Primary School. From the 1st September we will be joining the Torch Academy Gateway Trust, a successful and innovative multi-academy trust based in Nottinghamshire.

By joining the trust, Riverside Primary will have access to the support and resources needed to continue to develop the academy, creating a dynamic, exciting and innovative primary school serving the local community.

The Role

We are looking for a leader who will be pivotal in our journey to motivate our pupils to excel. You will have responsibility for teaching, learning and achievement at KS2, pursuing high expectations of our staff and students and establishing a strong and credible reputation for delivering high quality outcomes for pupils. You will also teach a Year 6 class and have responsibility for a core subject area (to be decided) across the whole school.

You will be able to demonstrate credibility through your track record of improving student outcomes across a full range of students.

The Candidate

The post is being offered on the basis of a full time position critically to improve standards within Riverside Primary School.

The successful candidate will:

• Be willing to engage in pedagogical research and would be keen to co- ordinate and manage moderation?
• Work collaboratively to create the highest quality of teaching ?
• Coach and support colleagues so that the very best practice is shared and is consistent across the school?
• Have a contagious enthusiasm and genuine flair for innovative approaches for teaching and learning across the curriculum?

We can offer you:

• A forward thinking Leadership Team ?
• Children who are enthusiastic learners and want to have the best possible future
• Great opportunities for professional and personal development

The Torch Academy Gateway Trust is a dynamic and growing Multi Academy Trust based in the East Midlands.  Our Trust Group is committed to providing high quality education to all our students, regardless of their backgrounds.  Our track record demonstrates our ability to deliver our core goal: achievement for every child.  Our portfolio of schools covers both secondary and primary phases, working in a range of contexts.

With a range of schools in the trust serving a variety of different communities, opportunities for career progression and wider professional experiences are extensive. In 2014 we were designated a School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider (SCITT) which complements and supports the work of our well established Torch Teaching School Alliance. This alliance links 23 schools together, sharing effective practice and developing new models for staff development across both primary and secondary phases.

The Torch Academy Gateway Trust is currently in a consultation with three other trusts to ascertain whether they will join our trust. This new multi-academy trust would be called Nova Education Trust (NET). For more information about this proposed merger please visit www.novaeducationtrust.net.

If the planned merger is successful there will be no change to the employment terms and conditions currently associated with this role. Initially the successful applicant will be employed by the TAGT under their current terms and conditions of employment. If the proposed merger goes ahead the name of the employer will change from TAGT to NET but all terms and conditions will remain the same.

If you have any further questions about the proposed merger please do not hesitate to contact our HR team on 01949 875550 or HR@torchacademy.co.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, therefore all positions are offered subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references confirming your suitability to work with children.

For an application form, job description and person specification please visit the Torch Academy Gateway Trust website – www.torchacademy.co.uk  

Visits to our academy are highly recommended prior to application. To arrange a visit please contact Helen Duffy, Primary Executive Head, on 07701008067

Riverside Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  We follow safe recruitment procedures and will require enhanced DBS clearance and references from past employers

Helen Duffy – Primary Executive Head
07701008067
HR@torchacademy.co.uk

Closing Date:  9am Monday 16th May
Interview Dates:  TBC