Lead Practitioner – Quality of Teaching and Learning

Job Ref: T15/47126

The Governors of this successful primary school would like to appoint a suitable candidate to the position of Lead Practitioner – Quality of Teaching and Learning. If you are a teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning as well as being highly reflective about your practice, on every level, in the classroom - then this is an ideal opportunity to nurture and promote your own practice whilst having the leadership responsibility to foster such ideals in our staff and children. You will be expected to lead a subject area or part of a subject area. In addition you will be part of a committed and dedicated staff and work alongside a Senior Leadership Team that encourages coaching for excellence. The role will initially be based in Key Stage 2.

What we are looking for:
South Failsworth’s mission statement is ‘inspiring and creating lifelong learners’ – we want someone who is a lifelong learner and a motivating force for teaching and learning.

We want someone who:

• Models outstanding whole class teaching and learning
• Is committed to and can demonstrate both the skill and capacity to develop others
• Is committed to safeguarding children and families
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Provides effective leadership in improving the quality of teaching and learning
• Is committed to the principles of coaching to foster excellence and personal resilience
• Demonstrates flexibility and the capacity to adapt to change

We can offer you:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn
• An opportunity to work with a reflective, supportive and dynamic Senior Leadership Team
• High quality professional development opportunities including coaching for leadership and excellent partnerships with great schools
• Excellent partnerships between children, all staff, families, governors and the community
• Extensive grounds with great potential for learning opportunities
• A warm, caring and inclusive ethos

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to contact and/or visit school and speak to the Headteacher, Mike Jones.

Closing dates: 6th May 2015.

To apply for this position please go to www.yourcounciljobs.co.uk to download an application.