Lead Practitioner for Early Years and Key Stage 1

Lead Practitioner Early Years and Key Stage 1

Oakbridge Federation – Forster Park and Rangefield Primary Schools

Closing date:- Monday 23rd May 2022 9am  

Interview date:- Friday 27th May 2022

The Executive Headteacher of Oakbridge Federation is seeking to appoint a passionate and skilled Lead Practitioner.  The Lead Practitioner Role is to Lead and support staff in Early Years and Key Stage 1 within the support network of the Executive Head and Heads of School.  Forster Park Primary School is a 2 form entry Primary School with 403 pupils on roll, encompassing a nursery within the school and Rangefield is a 2 form entry Primary School with 367 pupils on roll.  The Federation is a Lewisham maintained federation and serves a very diverse community. 

We are seeking a Lead Practitioner who:

• is an exceptionally skilled and creative classroom practitioner and leader, 

• has the ability to motivate staff 

• can communicate effectively and build relationships with teams of staff

• can lead and support the implementation of strategies in order to drive standards up

• has strong leadership skills

• is committed to developing  a positive, enthusiastic learning culture for all 

• is ambitious and eager to develop their own and others professional development

• has a good track record of driving forward improvements within these Year groups

We can offer:-

• a supportive Leadership team with high quality CPD opportunities available

• enthusiastic children, who are enjoy their learning

• a supportive Federation, with increasing cross federation work taking place

• a forward thinking body of staff, who are determined to continue to drive standards and aspirations up within the community 

It is essential that you feel we are the school for you, therefore would recommend that you visit prior to application.  For any queries or to arrange a visit to the Federation, please contact Executive Headteacher:  Mrs M Fenniche on 0208 3254539 or email mfenniche1.209@lgflmail.org.

References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.   Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.  

Oakbridge Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.