Lead Practitioner

VACANCY FOR LEAD PRACTIONER – Teaching & Learning AT THE BLUECOAT SCHOOL

Salary: MPS/UPS +TLR 2.1 £3,017

Hours of work: Full-time, permanent

Required for Summer Term 2023

Lead Practitioners are ‘outstanding’ teaching and learning professionals with the capacity, capability, and commitment to support the pedagogical development of their peer colleagues. 

Are you able to model and lead the improvement of teaching skills within, and beyond, the classroom? Are you passionate in delivering high quality teaching and pastoral support to all pupils? We are looking for an inspirational, innovative, and motivational leader to join our team, here at The Bluecoat School, to enable and ensure all our children reach their highest potential.

The Opportunity

• Develop a deep understanding and resulting strong pedagogical skills of colleagues across the school
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn and the impact this has on teaching
• Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time
• Lead high quality Continued Professional Learning opportunities
• Have a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils’ ability to learn, and how best to overcome these
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities, and dispositions. Be accountable for their attainment, progress, and outcomes

The ideal candidate

• At least two years-experience at middle leadership
• Has a deep understanding of teaching & learning
• Can develop high quality pedagogical skills in others  
• Will be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude
• Is a creative thinker, with a positive and enthusiastic approach to work
• Has a clear, fully inclusive, educational philosophy
• Is an excellent decision maker

Benefits of working for us include:

• Enhanced Family Policies
• Enhanced Sickness Leave
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Free Parking

There has been a Bluecoat School here in Stamford for over 200 years, all our children and staff are proud to be part of the heritage of their town. The school has always been at the centre of our community, and it continues to be so. At The Bluecoat School, every member of our community is valued. Our differences are celebrated and we recognising these differences help us to grow and support each other. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity, aspirations, and ambition for all our children. At The Bluecoat School, every voice is important and matters; every voice is heard and every new voice which joins us, strengthens our community.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire, and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. Visits to the school are encouraged, to arrange a visit please call the school office 01780 764202

Closing date for applications is Monday 20th February 2023 at 09:00

Interview to take place on Tuesday 21st February 2023

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.