KS2 Phase Leader (year group and core subject negotiable). Main, Upper or Leading Practitioner.
Tidemill Academy
Lewisham
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Main scale, Upper Pay Scale (£32724 to £46829) plus TLR2b/2c (£4353-£6449)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017 (earlier start date negotiable)
- Apply by:
- 6 March 2017
Job overview
Tidemill Academy
KS2 Phase Leader MPS or UPS + TLR2B (without core subject) / TLR2C (with core subject). Leading Practitioner also available for the right candidate.
Deptford, London, SE8
Tidemill Academy is a National Teaching School with an outstanding reputation for being creative, innovative and at the leading edge of educational reform. Situated next to the busy and diverse Deptford High Street, only 11 minutes from Cannon Street and Waterloo and accessible by DLR (walking distance from Deptford, Deptford Bridge and New Cross stations), Tidemill is a haven where children from all backgrounds flourish. Our children not only achieve excellent results – they sleep over at the Science Museum, surf in Devon, compete at the London Youth Games, are djembe drummers, make their own branded chocolate, exhibit at art galleries, set up blogs and perform in the Shakespeare Schools Festival! They do all this in an award winning building with exceptional facilities.
We have an opportunity for a KS2 Phase Leader to become a key member of our leadership team. We are prepared to tailor the position to ensure we find the right candidate. We can offer either Upper or Lower KS2 and can also offer the position without a core subject (TLR2B) or with core subject leadership (TLR2C) depending on the skills and experience of the applicant.
If you have a passion for motivating and nurturing young learners, we would love to hear from you. You will need to be an experienced or aspiring leader who:
- Is an inspirational teacher who leads by example and has a track record of raising achievement
- Has the commitment and skills to excel within our leadership team
- Demonstrates initiative and can inspire, enthuse and lead others
- Is an excellent, engaging communicator who will develop strong relationships with children, parents and the wider community
In return, we will offer:
- The opportunity to shape the future of our successful school
- Enthusiastic, creative and respectful children
- A hugely talented & committed staff including HLTAs, learning mentors, Place2Be councillors and a resident artist
- A vibrant, richly diverse school community
- First class professional and career development opportunities, including Specialist Leader of Education
- The opportunity to positively impact school improvement and the educational landscape through our role as the lead school in the Endeavour Teaching School Alliance
- The chance to work with a supportive family of schools who share the same passion for primary education Visits to the school are warmly welcomed so you can see our fantastic facilities and meet the team.
If you would like to visit, please email admin@tidemill.lewisham.sch.uk with the title ‘KS2 Phase Leader’ stating your name and whether you are interested in a core subject role. Please include your contact details in the email.
- Visits: Saturday 25th February @ 10am/Wednesday 1st March @ 8.30am
- Closing Date: Monday 6th March @ 12 noon
- Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th March
- Interviews: Monday 13th March
Completed applications should be returned to: Lorraine Stewart, Headteacher Tidemill Academy 11 Giffin Street, London, SE8 4RJ. Email applications to admin@tidemill.lewisham.sch.uk will be accepted as long as you follow this up with a signed copy in the post. Skype interviews & lesson observations are available for international candidates.
Tidemill Academy is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and staff. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer.
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About Tidemill Academy
TIDEMILL – AN EXCEPTIONAL PLACE TO WORK
Tidemill Academy is an outstanding two- form entry primary school situated in next to the busy and diverse Deptford High Street, 6 minutes from London Bridge by train. With a vibrant market, lots of exciting new shops and bars and a thriving art scene on the doorstep, Tidemill is an exceptional place to work.
THE AREA
Our school is co-located with the golden Deptford Lounge building, which we moved into in January 2012 as part of a £29 million regeneration programme. As a result we have great sports facilities, professional stage lighting and state of the art technology, classrooms and learning environments. We are now a key feature of the Deptford landscape and part of the wider regeneration sweeping through the area. Deptford is well-located, only 6 minutes from London Bridge, 11 minutes from Cannon Street and Waterloo and accessible by DLR.
Deptford has a rich maritime history, is accessible to Greenwich on foot and is well located to explore the many educational attractions of London and beyond. At the heart of Deptford and almost on our doorstep is the colourful market, the food and fruit and veg stalls highlighting the diversity of the local community. There is a thriving arts scene with the Laban Dance Centre, a number of local galleries, studio spaces and the Albany theatre just a stone’s throw away from the school.
THE SCHOOL
Our school roll is currently 465 pupils and we are over-subscribed in nearly all year groups. We have a 26 place nursery with a mix of full and part-time pupils and we also have a Speech, Language and Communication Resource Base for 16 pupils. Tidemill enjoys generous staff:pupil ratios with HLTAs in most classes, specialist music, PE and art teachers to cover PPA and additional teaching staff providing interventions. Our vision for Tidemill is clear; we believe that our children must have the best possible education in order to improve their life chances. This vision is met through our aims, which are to:
- Equip children with the skills and attitudes needed to succeed in the 21st century
- Have high expectations of every child and value them as individuals
- Utilise creativity to promote life-long learning
- Celebrate diversity, challenge prejudice and bullying
- Provide a safe and supportive environment which empowers children to achieve their best
- Have strong, meaningful links with parents, carers and the local and global community
NATIONAL TEACHING SCHOOL
In March 2013, Tidemill gained Teaching School status. This has enabled us to continue our work supporting other schools and additional funding has meant that we have been able to expand into other areas such as educational research. This ensures that Tidemill is at the cutting edge of teacher development and training. The Endeavour Teaching School Alliance includes our strategic partners Robert Fitzroy Academy, Aerodrome Academy, REAch2 and the Institute of Education. Together we work to develop schools in our network and beyond in the areas of:-
• Initial Teacher Training
• Peer-to-Peer professional and leadership development
• Identifying and developing leadership potential
• Designating and brokering Specialist Leaders in Education
• Research & Development
STAFF BENEFITS
Our staff team are exceptional and we reward them with additional benefits over and above the National Pay and Conditions in recognition of their dedication and commitment:-
- Outstanding CPD and career development opportunities, including writing and leading teaching programmes
- Opportunities for Specialist Leader of Education training and work
- Interest free loans for season tickets and bicycle purchase
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Heavily subsidised Masters courses
- International links / development oportunities
- Staff children included in admissions criteria
THE FUTURE
These are exciting times for Tidemill and we are looking for exceptional experienced teachers, as well as capable and enthusiastic young teachers who can be supported and developed by our talented staff team, to join our vibrant Tidemill family.
Tidemill is a busy, innovative school which has always worked flexibly with positions and start dates to secure the right staff. Please feel free to speak with the Head if you would like to discuss your career aspirations, start date or just to get a feel for whether the school is the right place for you.
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