Outstanding Foundation Stage Leader

Outstanding Foundation Stage Leader, Milton Keynes

The Governors of Abbeys Primary School are keen to appoint a Foundation Stage Leader, with enthusiasm, energy and commitment. You will work as part of a dedicated team to deliver high quality, enjoyable learning experiences.

We are looking for an individual who:

• will work effectively both within, and as a leader of a team
• has a proven track record and experience of being an outstanding classroom practitioner in Early Years - with the ability to enthuse and inspire children
• has a desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of our children
• understand the professional accountability and need to ensure all children make progress
• will work to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children are achieved.

The successful applicant will:

• have a desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of our children
• understand the professional accountability and need to ensure all children make progress
• work to ensure the best possible outcomes for our children are achieved
• be dynamic, innovative and highly self motivated
• have high expectations of both themselves and the children
• understand the professional qualities that are attached to the teaching role
• be committed to raising standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the school's ethos of high expectations and aspirations for all our children. Abbeys offers a supportive and friendly working environment with well-motivated staff. Our pupils behave well and work hard (Ofsted, January 2013).

Visits to the school and a discussion with the Headteacher are greatly encouraged.

Application forms and further details are available either via email, the school website www.abbeysprimaryschool.sch.uk or by contacting Sue Lisanti, School Business Manager.

Please note that the school will be closed from 7th to 21st April inclusive for the Easter break.

Abbeys Primary School is fully committed to safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks and references will always be undertaken and requested before any appointment is confirmed. All prospective employees are subject to enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosures.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

Melrose Avenue,
Bletchley,
Milton Keynes,
MK3 6PS
Tel: (01908) 375230
Fax: (01908) 645369

Sophie Good, Headteacher abbeysprimary@milton-keynes.gov.uk.

Closing date: Monday 28th April, 5pm
Interview date: w/c 5th May 2014