Ks2 Leader with Key Priority Responsibility for English - Full-time

Sandling Primary School, Maidstone

Ref:KCC886-2552-127T
Posted:28/04/2021
Pay:MPS / UPS + TLR 2.2
Start Date:1 September 2021
App Close Date:10/05/2021 at 09:00
Interviews:Thursday 13th May

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The ethos of Sandling School is to: work together, achieve together and have fun together; this is true of the whole school community.

Our last OFSTED inspection in February 2020 recognised that “leaders know the school well, our pupils enjoy coming to school, parents appreciate the range of clubs available, staff have high expectations with no ceiling on what children can achieve.”

Following the relocation of the current post holder, we are looking for an inspirational and enthusiastic leader to join our senior leadership team. This post includes responsibility for KS2 and a key priority of the School Improvement Plan, linked to core subject responsibility, which is currently English. It comes with class responsibility but includes 1.5 days a week leadership time out of class.

This post will give an ambitious person the opportunity to develop their leadership and management skills for future professional development.

The successful candidate must be able to:

demonstrate a hands on and imaginative approach to all aspects of teaching and learning.
be self-motivated and organised, whilst ensuring that your team feel well supported and encouraged in developing outstanding practice.
Evidence their experience to date, which shows that you have high expectations, enabling all children to achieve their potential and is reflected in your pupils’ progress.

We can offer you:

effective induction;
continuing professional development;
polite, motivated, enthusiastic and well behaved children;
parents who want to know about and support their child’s learning;
a well-resourced school;
an ethos of no ceiling on what children can achieve;
a strong governing body;
the opportunity to help shape the priorities which drive the continual improvement of our school.

Please read the supporting documents for specific details on what the role entails. We use the job description and person specification criteria for the shortlisting process.

Please note Sandling Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to safer recruitment procedures.

Information about the school

Sandling is a popular, high achieving, 2 form entry primary school in the north of Maidstone.

The school is well resourced with many facilities including: a library, computing suite and extensive grounds with a wildlife and outdoor learning area. We offer a wide variety of clubs for children to enrich their learning.

We had a one day OFSTED inspection in Feb 2020 with a good outcome which confirmed our high expectations and standards.

With easy access from the M20, and being situated less than 3 miles from Maidstone centre, the school is easily accessible by road.

Job Contact Information

Name:Miss Claire Coombes
Address:Ashburnham Road, Penenden Heath, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 2JG
Telephone: (01622) 763297
Email: office@sandling.kent.sch.uk

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