Teaching & Learning Development Coach - Full-time

Folkestone St Mary's CEP Academy, Folkestone

• Ref:KCC886-3349-144L
• Posted:11/05/2021
• Pay:Highly competitive
• Start Date:September 2021
• App Close Date:17/05/2021 at 12:00
• Interviews:20th May 2021

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We have an exciting role for someone with the right skills & qualities who can match the energy of our staff and pupils. We are looking for someone who has a passion for leading teaching & learning through coaching & collaboration to continue our journey in shaping the most vibrant engaging school possible. This is a fixed term post to cover maternity for one year and presents a wonderful opportunity for the school and for someone looking for the next step in their career. You will be given the time & space to lead a whole school initiative on instructional coaching across the school & be responsible for the development of teaching & learning, gaining valuable senior leadership experience. The post will be paid competitively & directly related to skills & experience, as well as offer a bonus for outstanding results. It will initially be for one academic year, but will be reviewed depending on success & capacity.

Ideally you will:

• have a passion for teaching that supersedes any bad day, be self-driven, aspire for excellence & inspire others
• have experience of leading & developing others & a range of teaching experience in a primary setting
• be able to evidence training & development in this area
• be able to engage a team & bring a vision to reality
• have experience of classroom observation & coaching for development
• use a range of information to evaluate teaching & learning
• understand the importance of collaboration when developing teaching & learning strategies
• be confident with a range of formative & summative assessment strategies & support the school in developing pupils’ retention & recall
• be able to manage a project & work on own initiative
• be up to date & forward thinking in teaching & learning strategy theories & be able to apply this daily
• be passionate about curriculum development & bring ideas to further develop our journey so far
• want learning to be purposeful & authentic
• have a strong sense of achievement & be able to inspire the children & staff around you
• have a good understanding of the impact of deprivation on school communities
• be an outstanding team player
• be sensitive to the Christian ethos of the school & be able to support the school in leading Worship

 As a forward thinking & inclusive school, we are driven to offer:

• strong support & CPD so that you develop as a highly effective practitioner
• regular non-contact time which is typically more than 10%
• active work to reduce workload for teachers
• additional adult support in every classroom
• opportunities to work across a network of schools in leadership & curriculum development
• an environment where ambition & energy is rewarded well
• a truly wonderful team who go above and beyond for each other
• wonderful children & a supportive community
• bonus payments for outstanding results

Information about the school

St. Mary's C. of E. Primary Academy is a wonderful school providing education for pupils aged 3 to 11 years. Come and see for yourself and find out how you can join our amazing team.

St. Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to a DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Shortlisting will take place immediately. Applicants will only be notified if they are shortlisted for the position.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Amanda Wolfram, Headteacher
• Address:Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT19 6QH
• Telephone: (01303) 251390
• Email: office@st-marys-folkestone.kent.sch.uk