Director of Improvement - Primary

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Primary Practitioner with a proven track-record of outstanding teaching to become our Director of Improvement - Primary. The post-holder is likely to be an existing senior leader or AST/SLE, potentially at Assistant Principal or Deputy Head level in a Primary School. The candidate should be keen to work in a wider-ranging capacity across a broader set of Primary settings.

You will help to inspire our committed and supportive teams across our four Primary academies (anticipated Sept 2017, with further growth anticipated), modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement to all groups and to narrow any gaps in attainment.

The post-holder’s focus will be specifically on raising attainment in reading, writing and maths at all key stages, by working with teachers and leaders across the organisation and developing the quality of the curriculum and teaching and learning.

The post requires an outstanding individual with well-developed leadership, interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and commitment. This is a unique, exciting opportunity for career development towards Headship.

Closing Date for Applications: Noon, Monday 27 February 2017

Interviews will be held in mid-March, date to be confirmed.

Download an application pack from www.se-trust.org  

or contact HR Dept, Wymondham College, Norfolk NR18 9SZ.

Tel: 01953 609064 Email: hr@sapientiaeducationtrust.org

SET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The SET welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education September 2016”, references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.