Leader of Literacy and class teacher

Argyle Primary School, an ambitious school in central London, requires a dynamic and inspirational leader of literacy to build on our current successes and drive further improvement

 The postholder will deliver a strategic direction and development in Language and Literacy to ensure that our provision and achievement are outstanding.

The postholder will work closely with the wider senior leadership team.

 The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate care for children and an understanding of how to help them make good academic progress. They will have excellent communication skills and be both self-motivating and a supportive team member.

 Argyle is a thriving, busy and high-achieving school where children make very good progress due to their good attitude to learning and the teamwork and commitment of staff.

Argyle Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, through our policies, practice and monitoring procedures.

 This post involves engaging in regular activity with children, any applicant wishing to work around children can expect to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If shortlisted for interview, online vetting checks on social media will be carried out, your motives for working in a school setting will also be explored.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 

It is an offence to work in regulated activity if you are on a barred list.

We’ll use the DBS check to ensure we comply with the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

It is an offence to provide or manage childcare covered by these regulations if you are disqualified.

 Knowing that racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination exist, we promote justice, fairness and equality in all areas of school life.

All backgrounds and groups, including those with disabilities, are welcome to apply.