Assistant Headteacher (EYFS/KS1)
Gaywood Primary School
Norfolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- L4 - 8
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
- Apply by:
- 18 April 2018
Job overview
Gaywood Primary School have an exciting new position of Assistant Headteacher (EYFS/KS1) available from September 2018.
We are seeking to appoint someone who is extremely enthusiastic about teaching and learning and can lead by example.
You will be an outstanding teacher with leadership experience and be driven by the core purpose that all children should make good progress each year. You will be a key driver in our journey towards excellence; working with the team to enable a strong and consistent shared vision of expectations that translates into practice.
We are looking for someone who has an innovative outlook and a commitment to the role, who has a clear ambition, determination and who will be fully involved in the life of the school. This is a full-time, permanent role that involves a teaching responsibility of two days.
You will be fully supported in your role through a commitment by the school to provide various professional development opportunities. The new senior leadership team have a solution focused approach and are committed to raising achievement and aspirations of all children.
Gaywood Primary School is a two-form entry school of 417 pupils. We are part of West Norfolk Academies Trust who work in a supportive partnership with Primary and Secondary schools ensuring each school maintains their unique identity and ethos. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.
Closing Date: Thursday 19th April 2018
Interview Date: w/b 23rd April 2018
Please contact recruitment@westnorfolkacademiestrust.co.uk for further information.
Gaywood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This includes obtaining references and ensures compliance with the DBS process.
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About Gaywood Primary School
- Gaywood Primary School
- 32 Field Lane, Gaywood, King's Lynn
- Norfolk
- PE30 4AY
- United Kingdom
Gaywood Primary is a two-form entry school which is proud to be part of West Norfolk Academies Trust (WNAT), comprising of seven local primary schools and four high schools.
We are a well-resourced, two form entry school situated in King’s Lynn and at present, there are 417 children on roll from the age of four to eleven years. We have fantastic facilities including a large field, playgrounds, library, music rooms and classrooms with working walls and corridors with wall art that supports children's learning.
Our EYFS outdoor area is stunning and vibrant supporting our youngest children in developing the whole child and our library is stocked with the latest books to tempt and inspire our young children to love reading.
We welcome visitors and are happy to show you around our amazing facilities.
We work collaboratively as a Trust and have developed a curriculum that is carefully sequenced and supported by planning and resources. It is a knowledge rich curriculum which aims to promote excellent outcomes alongside developing pupils; resilience and confidence. Our English curriculum is modelled on Talk 4 Reading and Talk 4 Writing and we teach maths mastery. The curriculum is supported by subject specialists within the school and across the trust.
Wellbeing and work/life balance is important to us and working collaboratively as a school and trust supports this.
If you are passionate about children achieving their potential and want to be part of our team then call for an informal chat with the Headteacher.
West Norfolk Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people including positive mental health and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check with barred list.
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