Senior Leader

Senior Leader
With responsibility for leading a key area of school development
TLR 2c

Required from September 2017

Due to the promotion of a number of Senior Leaders, both internally and externally, we are looking for an outstanding, committed and enthusiastic practitioner to join the Senior Leadership Team at Carpenters.

The successful applicant will play a major part in the school’s development at this exciting stage: moving towards outstanding, focusing upon high achievement and working in partnership with all our stakeholders. The exact responsibility will depend on experience and school priorities.

You should:
• have a proven track record as an outstanding and innovative teacher who is able to model consistently good practice to colleagues;
• have experience as a middle leader in your current role;
• have evidence showing the impact of your leadership, including successfully holding others to account;
• be able to initiate and lead changes in a whole school project;
• be fully committed to improving standards of learning, achievement and behaviour for all pupils;
• maximise community involvement with all stakeholders;
• be able to manage your own workload and support others;
• be able to lead a team and have effective communication skills;
• be willing to contribute to all aspects of school life;
• be able to effectively use technology in all areas of your work.

At Carpenters, we have developed the teaching of Reading, Writing and Maths and use the following programmes to enhance learning: Reciprocal reading, Talk 4 Writing and Maths No Problem. In addition we use consultants from TT Education to support subject leaders and the new developments.

In return for your experience, enthusiasm, and commitment, we offer the opportunity to fulfil your ambitions and potential within a team of hardworking, dedicated staff, governors, and supportive parents/carers. Working alongside the senior leadership team, you will develop the skills and experience required for further career development in school leadership.

Visits to the school are essential.
Contact Lisa O’Neill on 020 8534 4759 to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications is Monday 22nd May 2017 at 9am

Carpenters Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all our staff to share this commitment. All staff are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, as well as qualifications and reference checks.
A disqualification declaration questionnaire and prohibition from teaching check will be required for this post.