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Director of Teaching School

Director of Teaching School

Endeavour Teaching School Alliance

Deptford, London SE8

Salary:
Leadership scale 13-17 Inner London
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2014
Apply by:
28 April 2014

Job overview

Director of Teaching School, Lewisham

Contract term: Fixed 2 year appointment initially but negotiable for the right candidate

This is an exciting new role for a leader who is passionate about shaping the future of school-to-school improvement.

Endeavour Teaching School Alliance has a strategic board including senior leaders from Tidemill Academy, Hillyfield Academy, Aerodrome Academy, Robert Fitzroy Academy and REAch2.  We work in partnership with the Institute of Education.  Built on long-standing relationships of working successfully together on school improvement, the strategic board have achieved an incredible amount in a very short space of time. 

Our vision to improve the education of as many children as possible is an ambitious one.  To fulfil this we will need an innovative and determined leader who is able to work in collaboration with others to reach our goals.  The person will need to be creative, dynamic and business-minded enough find ways to make the Teaching School financially viable in the long run.

The role will involve knowledge of a wide range of research of what is most effective in the classroom as well as the practical skill and experience of being an outstanding teacher and leader of professional development.  The Director will develop and lead training programmes, broker school-to-school support work such as with Specialist Leaders of Education and quality assure our services.  The person will ensure the Teaching School is forward looking in what schools require to excel, and seek to provide this.  This will involve working in, and managing, a wide range of relationships.

The Director's role will also involve contributing to the high-quality education provided by Tidemill Academy allowing the person to retain first-hand knowledge and experience of what works in the classroom.  This is likely to include a 0.2 teaching load, in-reach work with teachers and trainees and contribution to responsibilities within the Senior Leadership Team. 

This is a unique opportunity for a driven, resilient and inspirational individual to shape the future of Endeavour Teaching School. 

We look forward to hearing from you and strongly encourage you to make an appointment to speak with Lorraine Stewart, Headteacher, to discuss the post in more detail and arrange a visit.  To make an appointment, please contact Rachel Delacy-Taylor (School Business Manager) at businessmanager@tidemill.lewisham.sch.uk or on 020 8305 6092.

Closing Date:  28th April 2014 @ 12 noon
Shortlisting:  29th April 2014
Interviews:  6th & 7th May 2014

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to satisfactory DBS, GTC and reference checks.

CVs are not accepted. Completed applications to be returned to:-

TIDEMILL ACADEMY
11 Giffin Street
Deptford
London
SE8 4RJ
Tel: 020 8692 3470
Fax: 020 8692 0779
Email: businessmanager@tidemill.lewisham.sch.uk
Headteacher: Miss Lorraine Stewart

Endeavour Teaching School Alliance

About Endeavour Teaching School Alliance

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+44 20 8692 3470

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ENDEAVOUR TEACHING SCHOOL ALLIANCE

Endeavour Teaching School is an alliance of four primary schools located across London, REAch2 and the Institute of Education. Our alliance strives to continually develop its staff as well as offering support to other teachers both within England and internationally (Europe, Africa and Asia....so far). We understand the value of continued professional development and are fortunate to be able to draw upon our own talented staff to continually challenge and improve our practice as an alliance.

Schools in our alliance have been and continue to be at the forefront of initial teacher education. Over the years we have experienced great success in supporting and developing trainees on several programmes including Teach First, the Graduate Teacher Programme and the PGCE. We work closely with the Institute of Education, with whom we share a bespoke partnership in relation to initial teacher training.

In developing qualified teachers we place great importance on the practicality and relevance of our programmes.  Schools in our alliance lead a number of high quality programmes including a Newly Qualified Teacher Induction programme, Outstanding Teacher programme and Speech and Language in the Primary classroom programme. We have Specialist Leaders of Education and senior teachers who design and implement bespoke support packages for schools in a wide variety of areas.

In March 2013, Tidemill Academy was designated a National Teaching School by the National College for Teaching and Leadership. Since then the alliance has been formed and our commitment to being directly involved in the improvement of education has only got stronger.  We work with schools across London and beyond, recognising the importance of identifying and sharing best practice across a range of schools and systems.

TIDEMILL ACADEMY

Tidemill Academy is a two form primary situated very near to the busy and diverse Deptford High Street. While our new school and the golden Deptford Lounge buildings have only been open since January 2012, they are now a key feature of the Deptford landscape and are symbolic of the wider regeneration sweeping through the area. Deptford is well-located, only 6 minutes from London Bridge by train, 11 minutes from Cannon Street and Waterloo. At the heart of Deptford and almost on our doorstep is the colourful market, the food and fruit and veg stalls highlighting the diversity of the local community. There is a thriving arts scene with the Laban Dance Centre, a number of local galleries, studio spaces and the Albany theatre just a stone’s throw away from the school.

Our amazing new premises are part of an innovative £29m Giffin Street Regeneration programme. The school is co-located with a library and the Deptford Lounge building that we share with Lewisham Council has additional accommodation for voluntary and community groups, adult education classes and sports facilities. This exciting development means Tidemill have state of the art classrooms & learning environments.

Org Type:  Mainstream
Phase:   Primary
Funding Status: State - Academy
Gender:  Mixed
Age Range:  3 - 11 years

STAFF BENEFITS

Our staff team are exceptional and we reward them with additional benefits over and above the National Pay and Conditions in recognition of their dedication and commitment:-

  • Outstanding CPD and opportunities to write and lead teaching programmes
  • Interest free loans for season tickets and bicycle purchase
  • Childcare voucher scheme
  • Heavily subsidised Masters courses
  • Private Medical Insurance
  • Annual overseas staff conference
  • International links/development opportunities


www.tidemill.net
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