Research School Lead
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Hastings, East Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- L1 - L5 £39,374 - £43,453
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018 (or earlier if available)
- Apply by:
- 22 January 2018
Job overview
Research School Lead
Leadership Scale (negotiable for right candidate)
Hastings Research School
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
Start date: 1st September 2018 (or earlier if available)
Fixed Term contract until August 2020
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy has recently been awarded Research School status and we are looking to appoint a senior leader to lead this area of our academy. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a great teacher who has an interest in supporting schools, and shaping the educational landscape, within the Hastings Opportunity Area through evidence based practice. The successful candidate will drive our work to offer local schools exceptional training, professional development and high quality support to develop their own practice.
The Hastings Research School is part of the Research Schools Network – a collaboration between the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) and the Institute for Effective Education (IEE) to create a network of schools that will support the use of evidence to improve teaching practice. We are one of 22 providers nationally who make up the Research Schools’ network: https:\\researchschool.org.uk/
Research Schools act as regional hubs for the Research Schools Network. Through the network, they share what they know about putting research into practice and support schools to make better use of evidence to inform their teaching and learning so that they really make a difference in the classroom.
Our Research School aims to lead the way in the use of evidence-based practice and bring research closer to schools in Hastings. Through the network we will share what we know about putting research into practice and support schools to make better use of evidence to inform their teaching and learning so that they really make a difference in the classroom.
Key aspects of the role:
- Encourage other schools in Hastings to make use of evidence-based programmes and practices through regular communication and events
- Provide training and professional development for senior leaders and teachers on how to improve classroom practice based on the best available evidence
- Support schools to develop innovative ways of improving teaching and learning and provide them with the expertise to evaluate their impact
Benefits:
• Opportunity to benefit from expertise and support from within the national Research School community
• Access to high quality professional development from the Research Schools around the country
• By joining one of the highest performing multi academy trusts in the country, you will have the opportunity
to broaden your own knowledge, understanding and professional experience
• Play a vital role in changing the future of education in Hastings
Experience required
• Qualified teacher status
• Extensive teaching experience essential of either primary, secondary or Further Education
• Proven leadership skills
• Experience in developing classroom practice and supporting and developing teachers and middle leaders
*** Experience of working in research is not essential but a keen and genuine interest in making best use of evidence based practice is crucial.
Interested in this exciting opportunity? We strongly encourage you to visit one of our academies if you are interested in this post. Please contact Mrs. G Hulls on 01424 429279 or info@arkblacklandsprimary.org to arrange to arrange a visit to the academies.
For further information please visit www.arkblacklandsprimary.org and www.arkonline.org.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 22nd January 2018
Interviews: Thursday 1st February 2018
Salary: Leadership scale - negotiable for right candidate (please call for further details)
Contract: Fixed until August 2020, with the opportunity for extension if significant impact and successful outcomes are achieved.
Location: Hastings
Start date: 1st September 2018 (or earlier if able)
Ark Hastings Primary Academies are committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
- Ark Blacklands Primary Academy
- Osborne Close, Freshwater Avenue, Hastings
- East Sussex
- TN34 2HU
- United Kingdom
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy joined the Ark network in 2014, we are a 3 form entry school, increasing to 90 pupils in each year group, ranging from Early Years and Foundation Stage through to Year 6.
Our vision for our pupils is that every child who attends our school will be academically and socially equipped for success at secondary school and, beyond that, in a career of their choice or university. At Ark Blacklands Primary Academy we have high expectations for all our pupils. We are dedicated to doing whatever it takes to ensure each of our pupils succeeds. To achieve their ambitious goals, our pupils and staff work hard and have high aspirations.
Our staff make a tremendous effort to get to know each pupil and provide the very best care they can for them. The school has put staff development at the heart of its school improvement, ensuring that all staff have the support, training and opportunities they need to develop. We work closely with our Ark colleagues at Ark Little Ridge Primary Academy to share best practice and strive for academic excellence together. We offer our staff at Ark Blacklands twice as many training days as standard and teachers are actively encouraged to participate in training programmes to further their career.
As a school, our focus is always on the best possible outcomes for our young people. That is why we are constantly reviewing our practices to ensure that teachers can concentrate on teaching and students on learning. This includes a rigorous behaviour policy.
Curriculum
A strong command of English and maths is vital for success across the whole curriculum. We prioritise these subjects and dedicate extra time to them so that pupils are confident and have the strong foundations they need to succeed.
Ofsted
We were graded "outstanding" in all areas by Ofsted in 2016. Read more about Ofsted's observations or see the the full report.
The Ark network
Ark Blacklands Primary Academy is part of Ark, an international charity transforming lives through education. Ark has 38 schools across the UK in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark exists to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. Ark schools are all non-selective and in areas where they can make the biggest difference.
Read more about Ark: http://arkonline.org/
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