KS2 Lead Teacher
James Calvert Spence College
Northumberland
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 September 2016
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2016
Job overview
Located 30 minutes away from the centre of Newcastle, we are situated in one of the most beautiful areas of the UK, including the historic village of Warkworth and its castle to the north, the picturesque fishing village of Amble, and an area of outstanding national beauty at Druridge Bay.
We require an outstanding KS2 lead teacher to join our federation from September 2016. The successful candidate should have experience of teaching English and/or maths.
The pupils and staff are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic individual who wants to work as part of a team to drive learning forward. We require someone who strives to ensure all our children can read and write and articulate themselves fluently and confidently.
You will have overall responsibility for leading and managing a rich educational experience for students in the primary phase. You will lead primary colleagues and ensure that students receive the best provision possible, resulting in students making good progress and achievement.
James Calvert Spence College is situated in a beautiful coastal town in North Northumberland. The school is part of a hard federation with a high school and a first school. This is an exciting time to join the federation as we continue our journey towards excellence. Staff and governors are fully committed to promoting equal opportunity and academic excellence for all students.
You will:
- Have a track record of raising standards in reading and writing
- Be able to accelerate progress and meet national standards as a minimum
- Have a good knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum
- Be a positive role model
- Have high expectations of yourself and others
- Be someone with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Be passionate about improving the life chances of our students
We can offer you:
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- A well-resourced curriculum
- Hardworking and well behaved pupils who are willing to learn
- Dedicated PPA time including additional time for your
We can offer you:
- Excellent opportunities for professional development
- A well-resourced curriculum
- Hardworking and well behaved pupils who are willing to learn
- Dedicated PPA time including additional time for your leadership role
- A dedicated Senior Leadership Team with a friendly and supportive working environment
Should you wish to informally discuss these positions further or would like to visit the college, please contact Mrs Carole Hutchinson 01665 710636, Ext 204, chutchinson01@jcsc.co.uk to arrange.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Application forms and further details obtainable by visiting www.jcsc.co.uk or telephone 01665 710636.
Applications to be submitted to
Carole Hutchinson, Assistant to the Executive Headteacher, at James Calvert Spence College,
Acklington Road, Amble, Northumberland NE65 0ND. chutchinson01@jcsc.co.uk
Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 22 February
Interviews will be later that same week.
About James Calvert Spence College
- James Calvert Spence College
- Acklington Road, Amble
- Northumberland
- NE65 0NG
- United Kingdom
James Calvert Spence College welcomes students from Y5 through to sixth form. We firmly believe in the potential of every single student and our aim is for all our students to leave us as well rounded, confident individuals with the self-belief to go out into the world and make the most of every opportunity.
Working as one school means our students experiences a seamless transition between phases. From a child joining us in Y5 through to becoming an adult in sixth form, JCSC provides a stimulating, relevant curriculum, driven by student need, that provides pathways to employment, education or training for all our students.
Executive Headteacher
Mr N Rodgers
VISION AND VALUES
We Navigate
We trust and empower our staff to make the right decisions. We all know what we are accountable for and we stick to the rules. We don't seek to blame, but to learn. We are fair and ethical, gaining the respect of others through acting with integrity. We work at pace, but collaboratively, building effective relationships. We promote simplicity, innovation and learning to get the best results.
We Illuminate
We exceed people's expectations with our can-do attitude. We encourage and listen to others' views, needs and suggestions. We are imaginative about better ways of delivering services and work together to achieve the best results. We exhibit and encourage a sense of pride in the achievement of our personal, team and organisational goals.
We Shelter
We provide clarity of expectation of behaviours and how these behaviours create a positive, open and honest environment,. We support the diversity of teams and trust others to fulfill their responsibilities. We build and maintain relationships with each other, students, parents and the wider community and encourage others to do the same.
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