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Director of School Improvement - Full-time

Tree Tops Primary Academy, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2004-72L
  • Posted:10/01/2017
  • Pay:£50-£60k, commensurate with experience
  • Start Date:Sep 2017
  • App Close Date:26/01/2017 at 11:00
  • Interviews:week commencing Monday 30th January 2017

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Are you an ambitious and outstanding teacher and leader?

Are you at the peak of your teaching career and are seeking progression?

Are you keen to join a growing multi-academy trust and make a difference?

If so, this role applies to you…

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding Primary Practitioner with a proven track-record of teaching excellence to become our Director of Improvement – Primary. You will be an existing senior leader, potentially at Assistant Principal or Deputy Principal level, in a primary school keen to work in a wider-ranging capacity across a broader set of primary academies. You will help to inspire our committed and supportive team across our seven primary academies (at present), modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement to all groups and to narrow any gaps in attainment. Your focus will be specifically on raising attainment in reading, writing and maths at all key stages, by working with teachers and leaders across the organisation. You will have no formal timetable of your own, but will be expected to support colleagues to deliver theirs to the very highest standards and be open-minded to step in and support with teaching from time to time. This is a unique, exciting opportunity for career development towards headship.

As this is a pivotal role within our organisation we can accommodate an April or September 2017 start for the right candidate, dependent on current employment commitments.  To gain a more detailed overview of the position and the duties and responsibilities, please consult the Recruitment Pack.

Naturally we are seeking to appoint the best possible candidate and therefore the application process will reflect our desire to undertake all necessary measures to achieve this.  Suitable and interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with our CEO, Simon Beamish, which can be scheduled by contacting Emma Johnson, PA to CEO, on emma.johnson@latrust.org.uk / 01322 620 586.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 26th January 2017. All applications will be acknowledged on receipt.  Shortlisting will be carried out shortly after and candidates will be notified to confirm their attendance at the interview stage.  Interviews and associated assessment activities are scheduled for week commencing Monday 30th January 2017 – exact date to be confirmed in due course.

Queries:  If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact Olivia Couzins (Talent Manager) on 01322 620 522 or olivia.couzins@latrust.org.uk. 

Information about the school

Working for Tree Tops Primary Academy: Tree Tops Primary Academy, located on the outskirts of Maidstone, is set in magnificent grounds with ample space for both outdoor learning and play. Our thriving nursery is located on site and offers an excellent start for our children’s education. We have separate and spacious facilities for Early Years, KS1 and KS2.

Our academy is a happy, caring and vibrant community which offers a stimulating learning environment. By developing potential, drive and self-esteem we help everyone to become a unique, responsible, respectful, motivated and successful individual. The academy caters for boys and girls from the age of three to eleven years. It is well equipped, having its own nursery, library, two halls, kitchens and extensive outdoor areas.

Tree Tops Primary Academy values the diversity and talents of all our pupils, parents and staff. We focus on preparing our children for the next step in their education, ensuring they are fully engaged in all aspects of their learning, including decision making, being good communicators and becoming independent, knowledgeable learners. Learning experiences, which our pupils will remember for their whole education career, are created by our hard working and dedicated staff, where pupils of all ages are given the opportunity to work with experts and with children in other year groups and in cluster schools. It’s our pupils who are our best advert and they would warmly welcome the chance to proudly show you our school.

We aim to give every child the very best start to their education through lively and engaging teaching using an exciting, broad and balanced curriculum. We want our children to enjoy a wide range of experiences which bring the curriculum to life and make learning active, meaningful and relevant. All staff work hard to ensure the best possible quality of education for the children in every class.

We were delighted that in June 2019 Tree Tops was judged as Good with Outstanding Leadership and management and Outstanding for pupils' personal development and welfare.

Mission: All pupils are given every opportunity to develop to their full potential, intellectually, spiritually, emotionally, morally, socially and physically.

Every pupil is given equal opportunities, regardless of gender, nationality, race, ethnic origin, religious belief or disability; to share and to achieve is to succeed and make a positive contribution to their community and society.

We provide a broad and balanced curriculum, which includes the Foundation Stage, the National Curriculum and Religious Education; all the curriculum will be relevant and skilful teaching will respond to the needs of each pupil in the school.

Parents are kept fully informed of their child’s progress and are given opportunities and sufficient time to discuss issues regarding their child. We endeavour to work in partnership with parents at all times. We consider their opinion and value their help and support.

"Our Academy is a happy, caring and vibrant community which offers a stimulating and safe learning environment. By developing potential, drive and self-esteem we help everyone to become a unique, responsible, respectful, happy, motivated and successful individual. In June 2019 we were judged by Ofsted to be a GOOD school with Outstanding for Leadership and management and also for pupils’ personal development and welfare. We are so proud and happy!" - Principal Denise White.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.