Assistant Head Teacher and Early Years Lead

Hillside school motto is Believe, Achieve, Succeed because our vision is that every member of our school community believes in themselves; achieves because they have the confidence to work hard and try new things and feels successful in whatever goals and ambitions they set themselves both now and in the future.

Hillside has a vibrant school community with staff and students from many diverse backgrounds and cultures. We celebrate diversity and expect the highest standards of respect from and for all. Pupils are encouraged to work together, co-operate and communicate positively with others.  We aim for all pupils to develop a love of learning and to recognise and value themselves and their own unique skills and abilities.

We are looking for an Assistant Head Teacher with responsibility for EYFS and community engagement to join our Senior Leadership Team.  The successful applicant will be:

• An outstanding EYFS practitioner, actively researching and developing best practise, with a thorough knowledge of the latest EYFS curriculum and assessment expectations
• Committed to, and be able to evidence, raising standards and improving life chances for all pupils whatever their starting points
• A strategic thinker with a clear vision for the future development of EYFS
• An inspiring leader and outstanding role model who is able to communicate clearly and inspire others
• Resilient, enthusiastic and solution focused, willing to try new initiatives or ways of working to solve problems
• Committed to safeguarding and pastoral care
• Committed to team working and collaboration with colleagues, parents and carers, governors and as part of the wider community and SPA partnerships
• Committed to developing community engagement, enterprise initiatives and widening horizons throughout the whole school

Diversity Pledge

At Hillside Primary School we commit to ‘No Outsiders’ because we know we have far more in common than that which divides us.  It is our responsibility to make sure that everyone is welcomed, respected, valued and included as part of the Hillside community.