Key Stage Leader with Curriculum Subject Leader Responsibility (SLT) - Full-time

The Brent Primary School, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-2679-209T
• Posted:23/05/2022
• Pay:M5 – UPS1 (according to experience)
• Start Date:September 2022
• App Close Date:26/05/2022 at 12:00
• Interviews:To be confirmed

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Key stage Leader with Curriculum Subject Leader Responsibility (SLT)

Salary Scale: M5 – UPS1 (according to experience)

Our vacancy is for September 2022.

The opportunity

Are you passionate about enabling children to maximise their potential in their academic, social and personal achievements? If so, join us at The Brent Primary School where the development of the whole child is at its heart. We are looking to appoint a dedicated, and highly motivated, Phase leader to work within our inclusive and supportive team.

We have a very strong teaching team, are committed to CPD, have a whole school focus on well-being and excellent capacity for support. This post would suit a strong experienced teacher who is either ready to start their leadership development or already experienced in leadership but looking for a new challenge.

A caring approach and a good sense of humour are essential. We are seeking to appoint a 'Brent' person: someone with a 'growth mindset', who is committed to ensuring every child is a motivated, independent learner by creating learning experiences that are relevant, interesting and exciting.

Information about the school

The Brent Primary School

With extensive grounds, which include a swimming pool, running track and wildlife areas; we are committed to an outdoor learning approach. Our creative, topic-based curriculum 'IGNITE' promotes engagement and enjoyment, as well as the knowledge and skills for life-long learning.

We encourage all our staff to be active in their self-development and training. We offer many opportunities for staff to develop their career within our mutually supportive team. We are a Growth Mindset school, without limiting pupil or adult learning. We encourage everyone to strive to be the best they can be personally and professionally.

The Brent Primary School, part of Cygnus Academies Trust, is situated in Dartford. We are an Outstanding growing 3 Form Entry Primary school that is friendly and welcoming, with supportive staff and children from a variety of backgrounds. We are caring with effective structures to support staff in their roles across the school.

With a great reputation in the community, The Brent Primary School prides itself on providing the best possible education for the pupils in its care.

Visits to the school are positively encouraged. To arrange a visit or for further information, please contact our Business Manager Sarah Fordham on 01322 223943 or email office@brent.kent.sch.uk

Cygnus Academies Trust

The Brent Primary School is part of Cygnus Academies Trust who are a group of friendly, like-minded schools, working together in the best interest of all our children. Driven by a desire to collaborate at every level, with an emphasis on staff development and opportunities for all. Cygnus Academies Trust schools really are a fantastic place to work and learn.

Our approach is to allow all schools to retain and celebrate their uniqueness. While ensuring; great teaching and learning, strong leadership and management, effective local governance, curriculum expertise, visionary business and financial management.

For further information about the Trust, please visit www.cygnus.org.uk

Safer recruitment

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. In line with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs will not be accepted, and you are required to complete the application in full giving details of all employment, training and gaps in employment. Cygnus Academies Trust reserves the right to reject incomplete application forms and any consistencies or anomalies will be explored at, or prior to, interview.

Any offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks including a satisfactory ‘Enhanced with Barred List Check’ through the Disclosure and Barring Service.  We will require two satisfactory references; one of which must be your line manager in your present or most recent employment. References will be requested prior to interview so please ensure that your referees are available to provide a reference.

Equal Opportunities

Cygnus Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion who welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.  All people who work and study at our Trust have the right to be respected and valued within a safe and secure environment and not to be discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage & civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jenny Baker
• Address:Cygnus Academies Trust, London Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 6BA
• Telephone: 01322224201
• Email: hr@cygnus.org.uk

Documents

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• Job description & Person Specification