Foundation & Key Stage 1 Leader

FOUNDATION & KEY STAGE 1 LEADER

Prasarnmit Primary International Programme seeks an inspirational Foundation and Key Stage 1 Leader.  

In addition to the duties of a class teacher, to be responsible for the planning, teaching and learning within these particular key stages; to be accountable for standards across the area; to liaise with other key stage leaders where necessary; to ensure continuity and progression throughout the curriculum.

We are looking for applicants who are energetic, highly inspired and motivated, who are passionate about childcare and education, committed to achieving high standards and creating a stimulating, positive and child-centred learning environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Teaching & Learning

In addition to the role of class teacher:

• To review long term planning to ensure coverage, progression and a range of learning experiences across both Key Stages.
• Liaise closely with the other key-stage leaders to ensure continuity and progression across the Key Stages.
• To monitor the standards of behaviour and achievement within both Key Stages.

Recording and Assessment:

• Evaluate and Monitor pupils' progress, achievement and attainment, and report on the effectiveness of provision for pupils across both Key Stages to the Leadership Team.
• Monitor progress across both Key Stages and ensure appropriate action plans are in place where issues are identified.
• To monitor and assure the quality of teaching and learning, in line with the school policy. 
• Collect and interpret assessment data and use this information to report on strengths, areas of development and impact and effectiveness of provision.

Leadership:

• Establish good relationships, encourage good working practices and support and lead teachers in both Key Stages.
• Lead staff meetings/inset.
• Oversee aspects of the phase organisation and management, including preparing agendas and chairing meetings, in order to ensure that school policies and practices are being delivered.
• Ensure that staff are coached and advised as to how best to ensure consistently high standards are achieved.

Standards and Quality Assurance:

• Participate in (and lead where necessary) staff training / inset. 
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development and attend leadership and whole  staff meetings.
• Support and monitor performance and effectiveness of staff appraisal through leading staff appraisal meetings.
• Lead the team in moderation and levelling and other adopted systems effectively.

Other duties and responsibilities:

• Support and monitor any teachers on placements in the designated key stage.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Director and PPiP Manager in conjunction with the leadership of both Key Stages or that of a class teacher.

EXPERIENCE AND JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Proven skills in planning and strategic management.
• Evaluating standards of teaching and learning and ensuring standards of professional performance are established and maintained.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with a commitment to creative learning and teaching.
• Child-centred philosophy.
• Commitment to a team approach to working in a primary school.
• Commitment to liaising and working with parents.
• Secure in understanding of data tracking and assessment tools.
• Experience of contributing to the planning and evaluating of successful Key Stage improvement plans.

JOB RELATED ABILITIES 

• Ability to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
• Ability to articulate and drive a vision for improvement.
• Ability to lead change, set targets and raise standards.
• A good team player.
• Support and coach people; assess their work and manage all resources.
• Communicate clearly, the shared aims for the school to a variety of audiences.
• Evidence of ability to establish effective relationships at all levels to motivate and inspire people.
• Lead, plan, organise and manage curriculum developments.
• Be able to maintain good behaviour and have strategies for pupil behaviour and management.
• Highly organised, efficient with good time management skills.
• Approachable, welcoming with a sense of humour.

QUALIFICATIONS:

B.Ed (Hons) with QTS or equivalent (e.g. PGCE, PGDE).

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluent level English speaker.
• Up to date DBS or police check equivalent to work with children.
• Knowledge of the UK National Curriculum is essential.
• Knowledge of the IPC curriculum is an advantage.
• Experience working in Foundation & Key Stage 1.
• Experience of working with EAL learners.
• Experience using Classroom Monitor is an advantage.
• Experience of teaching Read Write Inc. phonics programme  is an advantage.

CONTRACT TYPE:

• 2 year contract (renewable).
• Competitive salary (paid in Thai Baht).
• Accommodation allowance.
• Thai teaching license and visa provided
• Thai teaching license and visa provided.
• Working day lunches provided.
• Professional Development opportunities.

Interviews will be over Skype or in person if residing in Bangkok.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.