Curriculum and Assessment Director

The Primary First Trust is seeking to appoint a Curriculum and Assessment Director to effect school improvement in the schools within our Trust.  The successful candidate will be responsible for curriculum compliance which reflects the uniqueness of our schools and ensuring the robustness of our assessment process.  

The Primary First Trust is a Trust that truly celebrates and nurtures the diversity and distinctiveness of its partner schools. We are a growing network of 10 individual primaries across Bexley, Gravesham, and Medway.  For you, the Trust brings with it a strong network of experienced professionals working together to improve the life chances of children.  It also brings with it opportunities for career development and advancement.

We are seeking someone who:

• Has the professional expertise, knowledge, and ability to work successfully with Head Teachers, senior leaders and teachers.
• Has strong presentation and communication skills.
• Has a proven track record in school improvement.
• Is able to take a strategic lead in the professional development of school leaders within their area of specialism.
• Is able to work as a member of a team providing strategic leadership to schools across the Primary First Trust.

If you are creative, committed to high standards, and would enjoy a post that will provide a wide variety of interesting challenges, we would welcome your application.  

For an informal discussion about the role with the Education Director, Lorna Hamilton, please email hr@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk

Interview date:  Friday 14th January 2022.

To apply for this vacancy please complete the attached application form, available to download from the downloads section below, paying particular attention to Section 4 of the form, to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form with your application. CV’s will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted via email to hr@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk  by 12 noon, Thursday 6th January 2022. 

The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Primary First Trust operates an equal opportunities policy. 

References will be requested for those shortlisted ONLY and prior to interview.