Class Teacher & Phase Leader

The governors of this growing, thriving and popular school are looking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner with proven leadership skills to teach in Key Stage 1 and to lead the Key Stage 1 team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with suitable skills and experience to join our dynamic leadership team at what is a very exciting phase of our school's development.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a track record of outstanding practice in securing outcomes for children in Key Stage 1
• Have a good understanding of school improvement strategies and experience of leading teams resulting in genuine impact
• Be able to foster in children a love of learning
• Be well organised and have effective classroom management skills
• Have a strong working knowledge of the Primary curriculum
• Be confident in the use of ICT
• Be able to build positive relationships with staff and parents
• Work effectively in a team.

We can offer:

• The opportunity to join a fantastic leadership team who are determined to secure successful outcomes for all children in our school
• A successful school with a positive and inclusive ethos
• Fantastic children who are willing learners
• A warm and welcoming school community
• A commitment to your professional development.

Whitkirk Primary School is an active member of the Temple Newsam Learning Partnership, a highly regarded Co-operative Trust, which is providing exciting opportunities for children, parents and Governors. Staff benefit from professional development opportunities and have the opportunity to work with like-minded colleagues across a range of different settings.

Closing Date: Friday 26 September 2014
Interviews: w/c Monday 13th October 2014.

We welcome and encourage visits to school so please contact Denise Bosworth (Office Manager).

For further information, and to apply for this post, please visit the Leeds City Council jobs website at www.leeds.gov.uk/jobs (job reference 4744).

Whitkirk Primary School is committed to safer recruitment and appointments are made subject to satisfactory references and a successful enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.