Key Stage 1 Phase Leader

Stanley Grove Primary Academy is seeking talented and motivated KS1 Leader who has the drive and ambition to join our popular and expanding primary school and lead the KS1 department.

SGPA is part of the Bright Futures Educational Trust, a multi-academy trust destined for success. We believe that the Trust has the capability to become world class. We understand that the professional development of all our staff is central to this ambition.

Successful candidates will join a school of highly committed and talented staff dedicated to raising achievement and providing aspirational role models for all of our children.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Are highly effective teachers
• Support the inclusive ethos of the school and believe that every child should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential
• Are committed to their own personal & professional development
• Thrive in a collaborative working environment
• Are enthusiastic, creative and able to make an active contribution to the broader life of the school.

We can offer:

• An innovative and forward thinking school
• A commitment to a high standard of personal & professional development
• A warm, welcoming and nurturing culture
• A friendly, dedicated and aspirational team of staff
• Enthusiastic and caring children from a diverse range of backgrounds
• The opportunity to work in a unique collaboration of Academy schools

Applicants are encouraged to visit the school by prior appointment.

Safeguarding information
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

How to apply - information for applicants
To apply for this post please download and complete the attached forms and return directly to the school.

Closing Date: 30 April 2015 09:00
Shortlisting: 30/04/2015
Interviews: (inc. lesson observations) Wed 6th or Thur 7th May

Please quote vacancy reference - MCC352/2339-11L

About us
Welcome to Stanley Grove Primary Academy, a Bright Futures Educational Trust school. Bright Futures gives children and young people at its schools exciting educational and extracurricular opportunities that help every student to be the best that they can be.

Stanley Grove Primary Academy was one of the first schools to join Bright Futures, and is working with the Trust to help every student and member of staff to succeed. Leaders from Stanley Grove are involved in collaboration and support with other Bright Futures schools, and we also receive advice from other leaders within the Trust whose expertise helps us to fully meet the needs of all of our pupils. The Trust’s programme of professional development is helping our staff to improve progress and attainment throughout the school, as well as boosting pupil wellbeing.

The Academy’s new leadership team has introduced creative and effective ways to learn inside and outside of the classroom, making learning even more fun for students.

Stanley Grove Primary Academy
Stanley Grove,
Longsight,
Manchester
M12 4NL

0161 224 9495
www.stanleygrove.manchester.sch.uk