Assistant Head Teacher

Hours/Contract: Full-time, FTE 1.0, Permanent Contract

The Role:  We are seeking to appoint a highly-motivated, inspirational and successful school leader who can work with the Leadership Team to bring our vision for high quality education for all Stoke Damerel Primary Academy children to life.

The successful applicant will:

• Demonstrate leadership and management ability

• Be an exemplary and creative classroom practitioner who can make learning and teaching effective and fun 

• Be an excellent teacher of Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 who can act as a lead teacher

• Have very good subject knowledge of the core subject areas throughout the primary phase

• Understand the strategies for developing the mathematics and English skills base of pupils and staff 

• Have the vision, drive and energy to build on our achievements

• Possess the ability to communicate a strong vision of success to pupils, parents and the wider community

Responsibilities include:

• Phase leader of Key Stage 1 and EYFS 

• Leading the improvement of a subject area or whole school area across the school as outlined in the School Improvement Plan for the year

• Raising standards of attainment and progress of pupils in the phase and across the school

• Supporting and advising teachers and support staff in the phase in the delivery of a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum to pupils

Establishing and maintaining effective liaison with staff and parents across the phase

Next Steps: So if you have any queries about this role, please get in touch by calling Tina Boon, Office Manager on 01752 567686 or email at admin@sdps.plymouth.sch.uk. If you are experiencing any technical issues, please contact recruitment@reachsouth.org for support.

 

All applications to be made directly through TES.

Closing date: for applications is Sunday 17th October 2021 at Midnight.

Interview Date:  Interviews will be held during the week of 18th October 2021.

Opportunities and Benefits:  We offer a competitive salary plus TPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.  We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Reach South Academy Trust is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation at any stage of the recruitment process or in the terms and conditions offered to new employees, or promoted employees.