KS1 Experienced or Newly Qualified Teacher

Central Schools Trust 

Balsall Common Primary School Academy Lead school of the Central Schools Trust

Executive Headteacher Mr G T Burgess MA 

Balsall Common Primary School 

Balsall Street East 

Balsall Common CV7 7FS 

Tel: 01676 532254 

E-mail: office@balsall-common.solihull.sch.uk 

Web Site: www. centralschoolstrust.co.uk  

KS1 Experienced or Newly Qualified Teacher; September 2018 start 

Salary according to STPCD 

Job Description and Person Specification

• To work in Years 1 or 2 

• A proven track record of high performance in Years 1 or 2, leading to high outcomes for these pupils, or for NQTs successful teaching practice reports during training 

• To have demonstrated outstanding practice when in the role as a classroom teacher  

• Appointments will be offered for schools within the trust  

• With regard to this appointment, the successful candidate could be part of the KS1 team at either Damson Wood or Balsall Common 

This role will include planning and leading lessons in Year 1 or 2. 

There will be a heavy focus on: 

• Outcomes for these pupils at the end of each Year 
• Outcomes for these pupils in the phonics screening check 
• Identifying what work needs to be done to ensure that all pupils reach Age Related
• Expectations and that a large proportion of them reach Greater Depth in Reading, Writing, SPAG and maths, including those with special needs
• Working with the KS1 staff to create a highly effective team 
• Keeping the senior leaders regularly updated with pupil progress  

Essential qualities 

• Enjoy working with children
• Be a good team player with a positive outlook and a sense of humour
• Able to provide a firm, yet nurturing, environment for the children 
• Determined to help the children to achieve to the very best of their ability 
• Understand how emotional well-being impacts on achievement
• Have high standards and expectations of all
• Be a good team player with a positive outlook 
• Possess energy, enthusiasm, resilience and a pro-active nature
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills • Show a willingness to try out new approaches and embrace changes 
• Be able to lead, motivate and inspire others 
• Demonstrate superb interpersonal communication skills 
• Be innovative, creative and a strategic thinker 
• Have the ability to analyse data effectively to identify and track the progress of vulnerable groups/children  

This post is being offered in order to improve further the already high standard within this outstanding school. 

Information about the Trust 

Valuing and developing staff are key priorities. We want to work with highly motivated teachers who have a proven track record, or would like to develop a proven track record, of high outcomes for all children. We care about recruiting the right people, and about retaining them.  

Consequently, we have: 

• a clear plan for developing employees through an Employee Development Programme, which sets clear guidelines for career advancement from entry level to coordinator, manager and director positions 
• a package that offers employee benefits 
• a well-being package to support staff emotionally and physically.  

The support received from within our organisation will help to develop skills and foster experience which can be used as a stepping stone for future career advancement.   

Further details about this post can be found on our website www.centralschoolstrust.co.uk/vacancies, or by contacting Maggie McPherson on s2mmcpherson@balsall-common.solihull.sch.uk, to whom completed applications should be returned. 

We look forward to hearing from you. 

Closing Date: Sunday 25th February, 2018- Midnight 

Interview Date: Tuesday 6th March, 2018