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Pimlico Primary opens in a brand new building in September 2013 with its first Reception classes.
Do you have a passion for History, Geography, Science or Art? Do you wish you could use more of your subject knowledge in your classroom?
We believe that children should be introduced to a broad and content-rich curriculum from their first year at school. We believe that one of the most effective methods of improving a child's vocabulary, and therefore their literacy, is to read and talk about great fiction and informative non-fiction texts, to look at and learn about pictures and artefacts, to get stuck into practical science experiments. We also believe that it is through meaningful and practical professional development that teachers develop the confidence to develop and implement a knowledge-led curriculum. Do you?
Future Academies is looking to appoint two energetic Reception Teachers with the potential to deliver a new and pioneering knowledge-led curriculum with the rigour required to make a significant impact on the life chances of the pupils who walk through our doors.
We are looking for experienced teachers or NQTs who will:
- Embrace and develop the pedagogy necessary to implement a knowledge-led curriculum
- Be committed to on-going professional development to become an outstanding teacher. This will involve working enthusiastically with Pimlico Primary's leadership team, Future Academies and The Curriculum Centre to develop and review the school's schemes of work, lesson plans and resources
- Contribute to the wider life of the school by involving parents in their child's education, organising school trips
- Maintain a calm and inspiring school environment through effective behaviour management and classroom displays that reflect the content of the curriculum
- Be responsible and inspiring role models for all pupils and staff in the school
The successful candidate will:
- Have a vision aligned to Pimlico Primary's commitment to developing cultural literacy, raising aspirations and high standards of behaviour
- Have experience of high standards of behaviour and pastoral care, including establishing clear boundaries, using effective and systematic praise, rewards and sanctions
- Have an open mind and willingness to learn about and derive lessons from the recent developments in our understanding of how children learn
- Have excellent communication skills
- Be motivated, organised and an excellent time-keeper, willing to work as part of a team as well as independently
- Have a commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils
- Be qualified to degree level or above and qualified to work in the UK
We welcome applications from any individuals who believe they have the attributes necessary to achieve our goals.
Closing date for applications: 17:30pm on Monday 18th March 2013
Interview date: week beginning 25 March 2013
To apply
For more information and to apply, please download our Candidate Information Brief and Application Checklist, or visit our website at http://www.pimlicoacademy.org/pimlico-primary/recruitment/
Potential candidates are encouraged to meet or call the Principal, Annaliese Briggs, for an informal chat about the position. Please contact Annaliese at pimlicoprimary@pimlicoacademy.orgor call 020 7802 1909.
Shortlisting
Only those candidates meeting the right criteria will be taken forward from application. Due to the volume of applications, we regret that we are only able to contact those candidates who have been shortlisted.
Interview
Shortlisted candidates will be required to teach part of a Reception lesson, hosted at Millbank Academy (a Future Academy). Successful candidates will then take part in an in-depth interview process.
Please refer to our Application and Recruitment Process Explanatory Notes for further information.
Please visit our website for this document or please see the attachments list below.
Pimlico Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS disclosure check is required for this post.
Join us for a twilight session!
To find out more about the curriculum, join us for a twilight session about education in the Early Years on Thursday 14th March 2013 at 6pm. For more information download our invitation here
